Articles tagged with "First looks"


Islabikes Pro Series: superbikes for children
25 May 2016The Islabikes Pro Series launches today. Do these superbikes for children create a completely new market?


First look: 2014 Islabikes Creig 26 MTB
03 June 2014Not cheap and not for everyone, but a super-effective mini MTB. Lighter than ever and with improved spec for 2014. And very, very green. Watch our trail dog Lucas put it through its paces.


First look: Hoy Meadowbank track bike
07 February 2014With the explosion of interest in track racing it’s not surprising that HOY Bikes has launched a track bike for young riders. And you can’t help feeling that a youngster riding a bike with the name “Hoy” all over it is going to find an extra few tenths of a second per lap from somewhere…


First look: Carrera Zelos Junior road bike
05 February 2014The Carrera Zelos Junior is the cheapest bike that we’ve ever tested, but it’s probably one of the most important: it can be bought for just over £200 at the moment, making the sport accessible for parents who can’t justify paying £400+ for a junior road bike. So far the Zelos Junior looks like it could be the best kept secret in youth cycling at the moment…


First look: Hoy Cammo road bike
03 February 2014There’s undoubtedly a high level of expectation when you unbox a bike bearing the name of Sir Chris Hoy. We’ve been testing it on the road and on closed-road circuits, and the bike is a real blast. Check out our short video to see it in action.


A first look at Peré Performance Wear
28 October 2013A first look at children’s winter clothing from new brand Peré Performance Wear. Peré has already earned a reputation for a level of quality that equals the big-name adult brands.