We’ve done beginner vs amateur vs pro videos before but this one’s different, as not only do we have beginner, amateur and pro riders, but we’ve got beginner, amateur and pro bikes too! Alex is joined by beginner Phil and pro cyclist Gruff Lewis to test three bikes, equipped with Shimano Sora, 105 and Dura-Ace groupsets respectively, to see how much difference your bike makes depending on your ability!

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