As editor, I receive three main types of letters from readers. Type one begins, ‘Dear Pete, love the magazine, and you might be interested in publishing the story of the time I…’ Type two goes, ‘Love the magazine, but gravel riding is the work of the Devil and should be…’ Type three says, ‘Love the magazine, but how on Earth is anyone supposed to be able to afford the bikes you review?’
Type three is among the most popular (note that no one writes to say they don’t love the magazine, bless you all). And what can I say? It’s true, the bikes we showcase are often really expensive. Recent issues have included a Giant TCR at £12,000, a Colnago C68 Allroad at £14,000 and a Seven Axiom at £14,300.…
