Mountain Bike Gear
Best MTB Gear of 2023: Seven Standout Picks Worth Knowing
Seven mountain bike products that became default choices this year, from downhill pedals and tyres to a dependable bike computer and a versatile gravel shoe.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 671 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Mountain Bikes
Best Mullet Mountain Bikes 2026: Five Mixed-Wheel Bikes Worth Considering
Five mixed-wheel mountain bikes that can be run as mullets, with the conversion effort, geometry and pricing differences that matter before you buy.
Cycling Gear
Best New Cycling Gear and Tech: Locks, Heated Trousers, Carbon Wheels and More
Seven new cycling products worth knowing about, from angle grinder resistant locks and a rotating ground anchor to heated warm-up trousers, handmade carbon wheels, a filter bottle and a limited-run enduro frame.
Creator Audio Gear
Best On-Camera Microphones for Creators, Plus the Zwift Play Controller
A practical roundup of three shotgun microphones, a compact on-camera mic, and a handlebar controller for indoor training, with the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Cycling Power Meters
Best Power Meter Pedals 2026: Seven Systems Compared
A practical comparison of seven power meter pedal systems, covering accuracy, battery life, servicing, weight and price.
Cycling Power Meters
Best Power Meter Pedals: Favero, Garmin, Look, and Wahoo Compared
A practical guide to the main power meter pedal systems, covering cleat compatibility, weight, price, battery life, serviceability, and data accuracy.
Road Bikes
Best Premium Aluminum Road Race Bikes: Trek Emonda ALR, Specialized Allez Sprint and Cannondale CAAD13
Trek Emonda ALR, Specialized Allez Sprint and Cannondale CAAD13 compared on weight, geometry, tire clearance, build options and price.
Road Bikes
Best Race Bikes 2026: Three Aero Road Bikes Compared
A practical comparison of three aero race bikes, covering weight, handling, gearing, and ride character to help you choose with confidence.
Road Bikes
Best Race Bikes: Five Award-Winning Models Worth Considering
Five road race bike category winners, from an aero sprinter's machine to a value standout and the most complete all-round racer.
E-Bikes
Best Rally E-Bikes Compared: Trace, Motus, Grand Tour, Centros and Modem
A practical look at five Rally e-bikes, from the lightweight Trace city bike to the cargo-ready Modem, with range, motor position and pricing explained.
Road Bikes
Best Real-World Road Bikes 2026: Eight Options Between Race and Endurance
Eight road bikes that sit between a race bike and an endurance bike, with calmer geometry, wider tire clearance, and weights that stay competitive.
Cycling Lights
Best Rear Bike Lights 2026: Five Options for Low-Light and Night Riding
Five rear bike lights compared on brightness, runtime, mounting and charging, with clear guidance on which setup suits commuting, group rides and daytime visibility.
Cycling Wheels
Best Rim Brake Road Wheels: Six Options From Budget to Premium
Six rim brake road wheelsets covering nearly every price point, from a value alloy set to sub-kilogram tubulars, plus advice on custom builds and buying secondhand.
Cycling
Best Road and Gravel Bikes: 14 Picks Worth Considering
A practical roundup of race, endurance, all-road and gravel bikes, with the real strengths and trade-offs to weigh before you buy.
Cycling Bikes
10 Road and Gravel Bikes Worth Knowing: Workshop Favorites
Ten road, gravel and all-road frames that hold up in daily workshop use, from Italian stainless steel to titanium, steel and hand-woven carbon.
Cycling Bikes
Best Road and Gravel Bikes: Eight Standout Models Worth Considering
A practical look at eight road, endurance and gravel bikes that stand out, with the strengths, trade-offs and value notes worth checking before you buy.
Bike Saddles
Best Road Bike Saddles for Comfort: Four Shapes Worth Trying
Short nose, narrow, flat or wide: how saddle shape changes pressure on the bike, and four road saddles worth testing before you buy.
Road Bike Tires
Best Road Bike Tires 2026: Six Options Tested From Budget to Premium
Six road tires across a wide price spread, from around £20 to £92, compared in real-world timed runs on wet roads to see what extra money actually buys.
Road Cycling
Best Road Bike Upgrades 2026: Clipless Pedals Compared and What to Change First
Two clipless pedal systems worth shortlisting for 2026, plus the lighter inner tubes, wheels, tires and saddles that genuinely change how a road bike rides.
Road Bike Upgrades
Best Road Bike Upgrades Worth Buying: Tires, Tubes, Cables, Helmets, Brakes and Wheels
A practical guide to the road bike upgrades that deliver real gains, from tires and inner tubes to cables, aero helmets, brake pads, power meters and wheels.
Cycling Gear
Best Road Bike Wheels, Tyres and Frames: Seven Upgrades Worth Considering
A deep-section wheel comparison winner, two new performance tyres, a magnesium frame and a premium frameset, assessed on value, weight and real riding use.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes 2022: Seven Machines Worth Shortlisting
Seven road bikes that cover every budget and priority, from a value carbon all-rounder to a World Tour proven climbing frame.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes Around £1,000: Seven Models Worth a Closer Look
A practical look at seven road bikes in the popular sub-£1,000 bracket, from alloy commuters to carbon-framed sportive machines.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes Around $5,000: Seven Options Worth Shortlisting
Seven road bikes at or near the $5,000 mark, from endurance comfort builds to aero race frames, with the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes by Price: Eight Picks From Budget to Premium
A price-by-price guide to eight road bikes, from a used carbon bargain at around £300 to a race-ready build at £5,500, with the trade-offs at every step.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes for Every Budget: Six Picks From Entry Level to Flagship
A practical budget-by-budget guide to six road bikes, from an alloy starter with 11-speed Shimano 105 to a flagship carbon race machine.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes: Seven Standout Models Worth Considering
Seven road bikes that stood out for performance, value and craft, from a handmade Italian carbon frame to a magnesium build and a modern steel all-rounder.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes: Seven Race And All-Rounder Bikes Worth Considering
A practical look at seven road bikes, from an entry-level rim brake machine to featherweight climbing frames, with the strengths and trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Cycling Gear
Best Road Cycling Gear: Six Standout Products Worth Buying
Six road cycling products that earned their place through real-world use, from an all-season tubeless tire to a deep-winter jacket, a five-spoke wheelset, and a lightweight balance bike.
Cycling Gear
Best Road Cycling Upgrades: Wheels, Tyres, Power Pedals and Frames Worth Knowing
A practical roundup of deep-section wheels, new road tyres, a magnesium frame, power meter pedals and a monocoque frameset, with the trade-offs that matter.