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Posted: 02/11/06

'GOOD ALL ROUND CYCLE MAG'

Strengths:
coverage of different cycling areas (racing, fitness, commuting, family outings etc)- great for beginners getting into the hobby

Weaknesses:
road bias, concentrating on high-end race bike tests too much (like I can afford a £3k bike, yea). Nearly £4.00 a copy!

Overall:
The mag' does try and cover all area of cycling which is some task and they do it pretty well. If you want MTB stuff then get something else, because there is virtually nothing for you here.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		40%

Overall Rating

60%

Dylan Lang

Posted: 15/02/01

'A bit for everyone'

Strengths:
Lots of variation in what it covers
Well written

Weaknesses:
articles that are aimed at people with very little interest in cycling as such, more as a means of transport.

Gets a little uppity and self-righteous at times.

Overall:
A good magazine that covers everything from road racing to mountain biking to touring to commuting.

Probably aimed at people who like cycling but don't really do it to race but are still interested in what's happening in the racing world.

Provides good comparative revews of three similar bikes at a time, the type of which changes constantly.

A very varied read

Performance		60%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Pep-R .

Posted: 15/03/01

'The best out there at the moment'

Strengths:
Good all round magazine that tries to do it all for everyone.

Weaknesses:
Yes they do get a bit uppity sometimes,

Overall:
I reckon that at the moment there ain't nowt to touch it for a good all round cycle mag. There is always something of interest for anyone remotely interested in cycling and some of the series they have done have been very educational.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

73%

Nic Bray

Posted: 18/03/01

'More road orientated, but aren't we all at the moment. :-('

Strengths:
This is a readable mag for anyone who has an interest in cycling regardless of type.
It's informative, and interesting.

Weaknesses:
I'd like more shop ads.
And more MTB articles, as there is not a lot of coverage.
The only other weakness is it's from Future Publishing!

Overall:
Yeah, so it does harp on a bit at times but this is the one I would seriously think about subscribing to over others.

It's the most "scientific", but isn't as "dry" as Cycling Weekly, or as lame brain as its stable mate MBUK.

Worth a look if you haven't already. Either you'll like it or loathe it!

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

67%

mick ward

Posted: 26/03/01

'Well written and informative.'

Strengths:
Covers a wide range of cycling topics in a literate style and is not afraid of giving true opinions in tests. It will keep any reader up to date with any aspect of cycling.

Weaknesses:
Not too much MTB coverage.

Overall:
The best there is at the moment.

Performance		80%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

80%

P Ryan

Posted: 14/06/01

'Good magazine'

Strengths:
something for everyone; wide range of reviews of all kinds of equipment and riding interests

Overall:
if you're out of touch with modern cycling, it brings you up to date pretty quickly.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

73%

john fraser

Posted: 28/06/01

'Good read anytime'

Strengths:
very informative

Weaknesses:
none just skip the things ur not interested in!!!

Overall:
good reviews and well writen articles lots of nice pictures!!!

Performance		60%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

60%

Pete Biggs

Posted: 18/11/01

'VERY GOOD MAG'

Strengths:
Variation - they cover just about all forms of cycling at all levels. Good writing, good layout, good pics. Reliable info (usually).

Weaknesses:
Can be too brief, I want more of the same, basically. Expertise and technical info could be more consistent, and perhaps a little better. Does often contain small technical mistakes. Bike reviews should be individual, I think: What's the point of comparing three bikes (that C+ happen to choose)?

Overall:
The best general cycling magazine ...sadly by default - there are now no others on general distribution. All the rest are either specifically racing or mtb orientated.

It's a good read and I always look forward to it. C+ has been extremely useful to me over the last three years (especially before I got online).

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

67%

Richard Drew

Posted: 14/12/01

'THE BEST CYCLING MAGAZINE IN THE UK'

Strengths:
Covers all aspects of cycling, both sport and leisure. The only magazine to take commuting seriously. Well written articles.

Weaknesses:
Too short and can lack depth because of its breadth. Not a great deal on MTB's, but then they're well served elsewhere.

Overall:
A good mix of articles, news and product reviews, that are well written. Double the content and I'd be very happy.

Performance		80%
Reliability		100%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

80%

laurie hussey

Posted: 13/01/02

'GOOD ALL ROUND MAG'

Strengths:
articles mainly on road bikes
bike tests good,also equipment tests/reviews good

Weaknesses:
mtb articles not needed,as there are more mtb mags out there than road related,so no need to include mtb articles.

Overall:
overall an excellant mag,would recommend to anyone,as it covers such a broad spectrum of cycling.
in a word (or several)the best monthly mag out for cyclists

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

100%

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