"A lot of aluminium models at this price are race bike wannabes, the R2 just isn't like that. It's quick, sure, but it's also designed to be functional and easy to live with, and you'll really appreciate that in the long term. The ability to take wider tyres for grip and comfort, mudguards for winter riding, and a rack for lugging stuff about, these are all real-world benefits for a whole load of riders." ROAD.CC Bike Test