Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Cycling Gear
Six cycling products that stood out in 2026, from an aero gravel race bike and a reworked Tarmac SL9 to a flagship groupset, a premium multisport watch and a three-in-one 360 camera.
Road Bikes
Six high-performance road race bikes compared on weight, aerodynamics, comfort, handling and value, with practical guidance on which one suits your riding.
Road Bikes
Three modern all-round race bikes compared on price, handling and cockpit adjustability, with clear buying advice for each type of rider.
Road Bikes
Four Ultegra Di2 and Force AXS race builds compared on price, cockpit adjustability, handling, and spec. The Focus Izalco Max 9.8 takes the overall nod.
Cycling Accessories
A practical comparison of six tubeless sealants for road cycling, based on puncture sealing performance at 70 PSI and long-term maintenance considerations.
Cycling Tires
A rolling resistance lab test plus real world fitting and ride notes on five premium road tubeless tires, from the fastest to the ones with clear trade-offs.
Running Gear
Five running upgrades covering heart rate, audio, fuelling, carrying and weather protection, with the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Running Gear
Four running essentials that solve real problems on the road, from arm-based heart rate tracking to lightweight weather protection and low-profile carry.
Cycling
Five single speed bikes from around £250 to £825 compared on gear ratio, frame material, comfort and practicality, with clear guidance on which one suits which rider.
Mountain Bikes
Five slopestyle mountain bikes compared on suspension layout, frame weight, gearing and geometry, with the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Indoor Cycling
A practical guide to smart trainers at every price point, from an affordable direct-drive entry model to flagship units with heavy flywheels and race mode.
Indoor Cycling
Three direct-drive smart trainers around the £500 or $600 mark, compared on ride feel, power accuracy, connectivity, and how easily each one stores away.
Indoor Cycling
Five direct-drive smart trainers in the same price bracket, compared on ride feel, stability, power accuracy, gradient simulation and everyday practicality.
Cycling Computers
A practical roundup of seven sub-£200 cycling computers, covering navigation, sensor support, battery life and the kind of rider each unit suits.
Indoor Cycling
From budget rollers to premium smart bikes, we compare eight Tacx indoor trainers across features, value, setup, usability, and ride feel.
Mountain Bikes
Five titanium mountain bikes, from a modern trail hardtail to a gearbox frame and a small-batch project build, with the details that matter before you commit.
Trail Bikes
Three standout trail bikes with different strengths: an alloy bruiser, a carbon frame with clever details, and a value-driven pick with premium suspension.
Mountain Bikes
Five short-to-mid travel trail bikes compared, from the convertible Orbea Occam to the value-focused Rockrider Feel 900 S and the plush Norco Fluid FS C2.
Mountain Bike Tires
Seven trail mountain bike tires tested across hardpack, roots and mud, from grip-focused front tires to fast-rolling all-rounders and standout value picks.
Triathlon Gear
A roundup of the most interesting triathlon gear spotted at the Kona 2024 Expo, from prototype bikes to smart goggles and recovery boots.
Cycling
Six popular tubeless sealants went through the same road-pressure puncture test, from 1 mm up to 7 mm. Here is how each one performed.
Cycling Gear
A practical look at seven ultra-distance cycling picks, from frame-safe straps and solar navigation to cargo bibs and tubeless plug tools.
Cycling Aero Upgrades
Three practical aero upgrades with clear watt-saving claims, honest costs and the trade-offs to weigh before you buy.
Mountain Bikes
Six cross country mountain bikes that deliver real specification for the money, from a £575 hardtail with hydraulic brakes to a £1,650 carbon build with a RockShox SID fork.
Cycling Gear
Seven lower-priced cycling upgrades, from bone conduction headphones to bar tape, that keep the features that matter and cut the premium badge.
Electric Bikes
Seven electric bikes chosen for genuine value across folding, hybrid, cargo, road and gravel riding, with the trade-offs that matter spelled out.
Mountain Bikes
Six enduro bikes that deliver serious descending capability for the money, with the trade-offs worth checking before you buy.
Mountain Bikes
Six alloy enduro bikes that pair strong descending capability with sensible component choices and genuinely accessible pricing.
Mountain Bike Components
Eight mountain bike components and accessories that deliver most of the performance of premium kit for a fraction of the price, plus the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Mountain Bikes
Five trail and enduro mountain bikes chosen for value, versatility and real-world ride quality, from aluminium all-rounders to a steel British-built trail frame.