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RALEIGH REVENIO 5 DISC £1,750

No lightweight, but still a good ride

SPEC FRAME 6061 butted aluminium, carbon fork, tapered alloy steerer

About the bike

Raleigh’s range-topping Revenio collection has proved hugely popular in the BikesEtc office, with the £550 Revenio 1 scoring well in last issue’s bike test and the £750 Revenio 2 impressing in the Brecon Beacons in issue four. But at a relatively wallet-busting £1,750, the Revenio 5 Disc is in a very different price range, and with disc brakes, it’s a completely different animal altogether – so does it impress? We gave it a test to find out…

GROUPSET Shimano Ultegra BRAKES Shimano hydraulic CHAINSET: FSA Gossamer 50/34t offset for 135mm CASSETTE SRAM 1130, 11-28 BARS: RSP+ alloy STEM: RSP+ alloy SADDLE Selle Royal Sirio SEATPOST RSP+ alloy WHEELS Shimano WH-RX31 TYRES Schwalbe Lugano, 25c CONTACT raleigh.co.uk

Size tested 5 Weight 9.80kg TT

GEOMETRY Claimed Measured

Head tube (HT)

Top tube (TT)

545mm 545mm

Head angle (HA) 71.75° 71.7°

Seat tube (ST)

510mm 510mm

Seat angle (SA) 73° 72°

Down tube (DT)

587mm

Fork length (FL)

380mm BB drop (BB)

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Frame

HT

165mm 165mm

Wheelbase (WB)

994mm

ST

FL

DT HA

SA

70mm 70mm

BB WB

At £1,750, it’s no surprise to see the Revenio built around an aluminium frame. Carbon is still pricy and the addition of disc brakes – especially hydraulic ones – requires significant additional design and engineering that will add to the cost. Discs are not simply retrofittable to any frame. So while you could spend £1,500 on a carbon-fibre Revenio 2 with rim brakes, the £1,750 model sticks

with aluminium, a tried-and-tested material. The tubing is butted to save weight and add strength, and the welds are reassuringly robust. Raleigh makes the Revenio aluminium bikes in nine sizes, to cater for riders from 5ft to 6ft5. We chose a size 5 for our 5ft 10in tester. Thanks to the way aluminium frames are constructed, angles often differ slightly to the claimed geometry – as welds cool, they shrink, so you can’t guarantee that the tubes won’t

shift. While any side-to-side deviations would be corrected by cold forging, back-to-front changes aren’t so easy. So, seeing the seat angle on the Revenio is at 72 degrees rather than the claimed 73 isn’t a huge surprise, but that doesn’t mean it’s welcome: Raleigh says its RE2P geometry shifts your weight back on the bike, taking pressure off your arms to reduce fatigue, but we’re yet to ride a bike with this layout that truly inspires – you still July 2015 BikesEtc ■ 95


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£1,800 disc brake bikes We’re big fans of Shimano hydraulic road disc brakes, especially as used here with 140mm rotors

need to weight the front wheel properly to get round corners safely, and once the speed goes above 15mph, the wind means you find yourself crouching towards the bars to reduce your frontal area, something bikes with laid-back geometry make more difficult.

Components

Shimano’s hydraulic disc brakes are brilliant. In the past we’ve speculated that the mechanical-shifting version (as used here) are more powerful than the Di2 electric equivalent, with the mechanical locking up the rear wheel too easily. Well, here, with 140mm rotors, rather than the larger 160mm standard, we found no problems at all – we could still lock up the rear wheel, but there was a world of modulation on the way to that point.

Wheels

If you’ve looked at the geometry chart, you’ll have noticed that the Revenio 5 is no lightweight. Comparing the wheel package here to that on the Cannondale CAAD10 (including quick-release skewers, cassette, tyres, tubes and disc rotors) we found the Revenio was carrying an additional 250g in its wheels. That’s a significant chunk. The Schwalbe Lugano tyres performed adequately but are a downgrade from the advertised Duranos the bike is listed with.

The ride

Up close, the Revenio 5 looks great. Well, apart from the saddle, which looks like an oversight from one of the cheaper models in the range. It was a bike that on first glance we were really excited to ride; and then we picked it up. At a full kilogram heavier than the lightest bikes here, Raleigh has clearly sacrificed weight (most likely in the frame – although a lot is in the wheels too) to achieve a desirable parts package at a competitive price. By the time we’d added a bottle, cage and pedals, the Revenio had lost all pretensions of raciness. Setting the bike up was a breeze, and it was nice to see that the in-house finishing kit is an upgrade from the gear supplied on the much cheaper Revenio bikes we’ve tested previously. That said, a 90mm stem on a medium-sized bike feels a little short – a 100mm version would have been preferred. Shimano’s hydraulic

brake levers feel great in the hand, and combined with 140mm rotors, provide a lot of useable modulation. We were fortunate to avoid wet conditions during our testing period, but given past experience, we know these brakes to perform impeccably, whatever the weather. Out in the lanes, the short, laid-back position didn’t especially complement the confidence afforded by the brakes, and we never felt we were cornering fully on the limit. Frame weight tends not to be hugely noticeable on the road, but the wheel weight did make the bike feel sluggish when accelerating and climbing. On paper the Revenio 5 is a steal, and out on the road, it rides nicely. With a few changes to components, such as a lighter saddle, better tyres and a longer stem, it would be even better. But it would still be heavy. If you’re a larger rider, that may well be to your advantage, but we felt the parts list here deserved a lighter, faster frame.

RATING FRAME Useful laid-back geometry but uninspiring COMPONENTS Shimano hydraulic brakes are truly excellent WHEELS The chunky wheels bump up the bike’s overall weight THE RIDE Held back a bit by its weight but still a nice ride

OVERALL

7.7 The finish is first rate and the deep red looks incredibly luxurious in the flesh

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By the time we’d added a cage and pedals, the bike had lost all pretensions of raciness


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SHORTS & 3/4S

Lusso Carbon Bib Shorts £85.00 Excellent fitting UK made bibshorts. A bargain - with added carbon Weight 210g Contact www.raleigh.co.uk

by Stuart Kerton May 20, 2015

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Lusso Carbon Bib Shorts

Whatever witchery might be going on with that fabric the Carbon bibshorts from UK brand Lusso are top performers in both the fit and comfort stakes. In fact

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They're called Carbon because the fabric contains 1% carbon alongside the 71% nylon, 14% polyester and 14% lycra. Apparently it offers "An anti­static property because of its conductivity, the fibre absorbs and conducts electric charges during physical exercise. It speeds up the evaporation process of perspiration and keeps skin temperature constant."

Find your local Lusso dealer here Find Lusso Carbon Bib Shorts online here Now I'm not saying that's not true but I didn't really notice any difference compared to any other shorts or tights I've been wearing lately. They are breathable mind and the fabric offers UV protection although the technical details don't say to what SPF. Other manufacturers have been using it in cycling garments for a while now claiming similar properties for it so it must be doing something even if it's only giving the likes of me something to talk about. Bottom line is that whether it boosts peformance or not, it certainly doesn't impair it.

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What I was impressed with though is how well the shorts fit. The ten panels give a properly close cut for the legs and upper body with a small hint of compression. The

Okay

Carbons feel light when on and on the bike comfort is great, they really move with you

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throughout the pedalling stroke with no bunching or rucking anywhere.

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the saddle though you don't notice it; the foam squashes and becomes supportive without the slightest feeling of numbness or pressure points.

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The bibs use a mesh material which keeps you cool and nice wide straps reduce any pressure points. The stomach area sits at a standard mid stomach height providing support and warmth for cooler days. At £85 I think they offer really good value for money when you take everything into account from the design, fit and overall quality especially if buying UK manufactured goods is important to you. I've tested shorts from the likes of Castelli and LG with the same sort of feeling and fit and they were easily into the £160 price range. Overall then these are an absolute bargain on a pound per performance scale plus they look good and fit great as well. If the Carbon fabric is a deal breaker for you then I wouldn't want to stake my kids on its performance but it certainly doesn't make them any worse.

Verdict Excellent fitting UK made bibshorts. A bargain ­ with added carbon

road.cc test report Make and model: Lusso Carbon Bib Shorts Size tested: Black, Size Medium Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it? These are Lusso's high end bibshorts offering Carbon in the material to increase evaporation of sweat although I didn't detect any noticeable difference. Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

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group test: retro racers Frame Reynolds 525 / Fork Reynolds chromoly / Wheels Mavic Open Pro rims, Campagnolo Record hubs / Transmission Campagnolo Veloce 10-speed, 50/34, 11-27 / Brakes Campagnolo Athena   www.raleigh.com

That iconic colour scheme… kit from Campagnolo, Mavic, Cinelli. It’s enough to get your rose-tinted glasses misting up

Raleigh Ti Team Replica £2,000

ack in the day, bikes had skinny Reynolds steel tubes, a flat toptube (or ‘crossbar’ in the argot of the time) and were made in factories in Nottingham and the Midlands in the millions. Times change, sadly, but with this gorgeouslooking Raleigh Ti Team Replica you can step back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when the Ti Raleigh pro team briefly dominated the cycling world like few outfits before or since, taking in victory – and multiple stages – in the Tour de France as well as numerous Classics and other one-day races including the world title. Today’s Ti Raleigh Team Replica features that iconic red, black and yellow colour scheme, a Reynolds frame and fork, kit from Campagnolo, wheels from Mavic and a Cinelli cockpit. It’s enough to get your rose-tinted glasses misting up. It’s a shame that the neatly lugged frame is no longer made in Blighty – at least the Reynolds 525 steel comes from Birmingham. The original bikes would have been made from 531 or in some cases its more exotic spin-off, 753, and Reynolds reckons that chromoly 525 has similar characteristics to the manganese-molybdenum 531. However, 525 is now at the lower end of the Reynolds hierarchy and is normally found much less expensive bikes.

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BEST detail Should you want to build a really authentic replica, there are downtube shifter bosses ready to go

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The same is true of the Campagnolo Veloce 10-speed groupset. It works fine, with smooth and accurate shifts, and the compact 50/34 chainset and 11-27 cassette are much friendlier to the average cyclist than the original’s would have been, but it isn’t what we’re used to at two grand. Nor is the 9.4kg weight. The spec choices are balanced out to an extent by the fantastic wheels: Mavic Open Pro rims on Campagnolo Record hubs, paired with quality 23mm open tubular (ie posh clincher) tyres from Challenge. The Cinelli quill stem and bar looks the part but costs a little steering precision. Once up to a steady cruising speed, the Ti TR rolls along superbly and copes with road buzz, though you feel bigger bumps more on some other bikes. It makes you admire Jan Raas’s Paris-Roubaix victory in 1982 even more. This is a Sunday best bike, for whatever your best Sundays entail: social rides, century sportives…provided you’re not after a personal best. And that you’re happy to chat with admirers – everyone loves this bike. We do, too, but can’t ignore that overly inflated price. Perhaps it’s another nod to the 1970s.

7

A beautiful looking bike from straight from 1980 but it’s expensive for the spec

Urban Cyclist / 107


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JERSEYS - SHORT SLEEVE

Lusso Layla Short Sleeved Jersey £50.00 Performs well, looks good and is pleasant to wear, but you'll probably want to go up a size Weight 161g Contact www.lusso.bike/womens/layla-

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Lusso's Layla Short Sleeved Jersey combines style and performance, but watch out for the sizing...

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Everyone is going to have their own preferences for the looks and style of a jersey. Lusso's Layla SS plays it relatively safe, with a slightly retro feel combined with some nice, subtly girly polka dots. Pink haters can happily go with the black and lilac combo, while those who want to indulge their love of the maglia rosa can really go to town with the pink variant.

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My main issue with the jersey was the sizing. Despite the measurements stated in the sizing table being easily the correct size for me, the actual jersey was at least one size, maybe two, smaller. I tested a size large, but it resembled a small medium in most other brands. I've experienced the same with the company's shorts. Though it's made in the UK, Lusso's sizing would seem to be more Continental ­ Italian even ­ where the size on the label is at least one size bigger than reality. On the bike, the Layla performed well enough, with the fabric feeling pleasant next to the skin. It also wicked moisture effectively and dried quickly. The non­YKK zip is

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very light and plasticky feeling, and I was concerned about its longevity, but it's still doing its job without complaint so far. The finish at the rear of the zip could be better

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too, and this and the raised seams made the whole jersey feel just a little dated, though

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though, so there is better value elsewhere, albeit perhaps not made in Great Britain as the Lusso is.

Verdict Performs well, looks good and is pleasant to wear, but you'll probably want to go up a size

road.cc test report Make and model: Lusso Layla short sleeved jersey Size tested: Womens, Large, Black, Layla short sleeved Jersey Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it? Summer riding jersey aimed for hot weather use. Does the job. Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product? MT1 Moisture Transfer Fabric

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Lusso Windbloc T Shirt £35.00 Ideal for going fast on cooler days. Just be aware that if it gets warm so will you Weight 131g Contact www.lusso.bike/mens/base-

by Mike Stead June 1, 2015

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Lusso Wind Block T Shirt

Sometimes simple is best. The Lusso Windbloc T­shirt has a simple brief: keep the wind off your front. This it does, and does so well it's almost to a fault.

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Find your local dealer here Buy this online here Background: Lusso have been around since 1982, and the kit's designed and made in Manchester. Yep, you get a little Union flag on your arm. The husband and wife founders come from pro racing and M&S (yes, that M&S) clothing skunkworks backgrounds, so they know what nippy riders want and how to build it. To stay in the bike biz for 33 years is no mean feat, so they're doing something right. From the back/sides the Windbloc T­shirt looks like any one of a hundred white slightly­meshy baselayers, now all the rage as people realise that more layers can actually mean cooler/dryer, as well as warmer. Whilst you'd think this is a New Thing that Sky discovered in their marginal gains crusade, the Norwegians have known this for decades. With their native experience of working very hard in cold weather they know a thing or ten about wicking and breathability, and the rest of the world is catching on. So around the back and arms the Lusso Windblock is so far, so normal. It's a close­ish mesh, that does the job of both trapping a layer of air against the skin when it's cool whilst allowing moisture to wick and evaporate as you or the weather hots up. It's not a tight fit, but the slightly­short elasticated arms stay put when putting on and moving about inside a jersey. Across the bottom of the front is a normal mesh panel that allows you to tuck the shirt in whilst also allowing breathability for what will be underneath a layer of bibshort.

Buyers Guide to Base Layers The big story here is the front panel. It's WindTex. Or witchcraft. Probably both. The fabric slips between your fingers feeling like it's two layers, but it's only one. You can see through it to a degree, but it's completely windproof. The sensation when riding is slightly strange at first. It's like your chest and stomach are somehow in a different climate to the rest of you ­ which to an extent they are.

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So the Lusso Windblock T­Shirt does one thing ­ keeps the wind off ­ and does it very

Perfect

well indeed. Where does this make it useful? Most likely in situations where you'd

Exceptional

normally wear a base layer, jersey and pack a gilet for that cold, fast descent. Most gilets

Very good

are the same fabric all the way around so back breathability is restricted. Plus you have the bulk of the zip and any pockets, which usually adds up to a pocket­full to tout about

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and haul out/pack away as needed.

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be aware that if the temperature climbs your options for getting more air on the front

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are limited to a roadside strip­tease. The relatively loose fit means if you unzip your

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jersey there's some breeze works its way down the neck, but not much. Again, when you

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have one job and do it very well, any attempt to bring in different objectives will usually end in tears. Or, in this case, sweat.

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I found the Windblock shirt to be good for temps from 8­15*C ­ the sort of ride where

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I'd normally pack a gilet and not consider taking a proper jacket. If the sun came out and a hillclimb was encountered things could begin to get a bit warm, but not overly get­

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me­out­of­this­kit so. Of course there's nothing to stop you from taking a gilet as well for an extra layer of insulation, but this would seem a bit belt & braces given the Windblock does such a great job of blocking the wind. The seams around the front panel are flatlocked but not around the shoulder and under the arm. That said, if you go for a looser fit (as is best) they weren't uncomfortable. The back is cut just long enough to be right when on the bike.

Size­wise with a 38' chest the Large was more comfortable than the Medium, which felt a bit restricted around the armpits. The Large gave an extra inch of length in the arms ­ in a garment like this arms are pretty superfluous but the fit was better. If you pack guns like Arnie you'll definitely need to go larger. Lusso's sizing chart says a 38' chest is borderline Small­Medium, in my opinion that's going to feel too tight for many. A top end lightweight gilet can set you back a hundred quid or more. For £35 the Lusso Windblock T­Shirt does the same job of protecting your core from high­speed cooling, frees up a jersey pocket and gives you the white baselayer pro look. It's ideal for going fast on cooler days. Just be aware that if it gets warm so will you, and if you need to layer up in warm weather ­ for example, in the event of heavy rain ­ your venting options will be limited.

Verdict It's ideal for going fast on cooler days. Just be aware that if it gets warm so will you

road.cc test report Make and model: Lusso Wind Block T Shirt Size tested: White Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it? It's for people who don't want to purchase or carry a gilet, for riding quickly where it's not too warm. Lusso say: Windspeed T­Shirt features a WindBlock front panel keeping your core warm.

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