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Wireless electronic road bike groupset with levers, derailleurs and crankset on concrete

Groupsets

Campagnolo Super Record 13-Speed Groupset Review: Iconic Shifting, Real Trade-Offs

An early look at Campagnolo's 13-speed wireless groupset, covering shift layout, ergonomics, braking performance, and what to weigh before buying.

9/24/2026
Wireless road bike groupset with carbon crankset, derailleurs, levers and rotors laid out on concrete

Road Bike Groupsets

Campagnolo Super Record S Review: Wireless Performance at a Premium Price

A close look at the Campagnolo Super Record S wireless groupset, covering its shifting, customisation, braking, weight and the compatibility checks worth making before you buy.

9/24/2026
Wireless road bike groupset with derailleurs, batteries, levers and cassette on concrete

Cycling Components

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless Review: A Mixed First Look at the Italian Brand's Wireless Groupset

Campagnolo's first fully wireless road groupset brings excellent braking and thoughtful gear ratios, but shifting noise, lever ergonomics, and a premium price leave real questions for buyers.

9/24/2026
Wireless road bike groupset components arranged in a flat lay on concrete

Road Bike Groupsets

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless vs Shimano Dura-Ace vs SRAM Red: Component Weights Compared

A component-level breakdown of Campagnolo Super Record Wireless, with complete weight figures for Shimano Dura-Ace and SRAM Red eTap AXS for context.

9/24/2026
Two wireless road bike groupset components, a carbon crankset and a rear derailleur, on concrete

Road Bike Groupsets

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless vs SRAM Red: Two Flagship Road Groupsets Compared

A category by category look at Campagnolo Super Record Wireless and SRAM Red, covering braking, shifting, ergonomics, features, power meters and cost.

9/24/2026
Drop-bar gravel bike with wide slick tires on concrete beside a pair of road tires

Cycling Gear

Can You Use a Gravel Bike as a Road Bike? Tires, Gearing, and What Really Changes

A practical look at converting a gravel bike for road use with wide slick tires, plus the gearing, geometry, and wheelset details that decide whether one bike can genuinely do both jobs.

9/24/2026
Red aluminium road bike with rim brakes photographed on a neutral grey backdrop

Road Bikes

Cannondale CAAD12 Review: Why This Aluminium Road Bike Still Makes Sense

A practical look at the Cannondale CAAD12, an aluminium road bike that still delivers race-bike handling, rim brake simplicity, and outstanding secondhand value.

9/24/2026
Upgraded aluminium road bike with disc brakes and alloy wheels on a concrete floor

Road Bike Upgrades

Upgrading a Secondhand Road Bike: Cannondale CAAD12 Build Guide

A used Cannondale CAAD12 rebuilt with Shimano 105 12-speed, Hunt disc wheels and finishing kit, plus what each upgrade changes and what it costs.

9/24/2026
Aluminium road race bike with horizontal top tube standing on a concrete studio floor

Road Bikes

Cannondale CAAD14 Review: Aluminium Race Form, Revisited

A close look at the Cannondale CAAD14, the aluminium race bike that returns to the CAAD10 and CAAD12 design language, and a practical guide to who should buy it.

9/24/2026
Carbon gravel bike with wide knobby tires on wet concrete in soft studio light

Gravel Bikes

Cannondale LAB71 Gravel Bike Review: Wide Tire Clearance, Very Big Price

Cannondale's new gravel platform brings a claimed 900 g frame, clearance for 51 mm front and 48 mm rear tires, and a top build that costs $15,000. Here is what matters before you buy.

9/24/2026
Charcoal full-suspension cross-country mountain bike with a single-legged fork on a concrete floor

Mountain Bikes

Cannondale Scalpel Review: A Refined 120mm Cross-Country Race Bike

The Cannondale Scalpel moves to 120mm travel, modern XC geometry and lighter frames, with the single-legged Lefty fork still leading the way.

9/24/2026
Carbon gravel race bike with one-piece drop bar and tan-wall gravel tyres on concrete

Gravel Bikes

Cannondale Super X Lab 71 Review: A Fast Gravel Race Bike Under Real Load

A close look at Cannondale's latest fast gravel platform, from tire clearance and cockpit fit to the repair setup that long-distance off-road racing demands.

9/24/2026
Full carbon road race bike with round tubes, rim brakes, and deep carbon wheels on concrete

Road Bikes

Cannondale SuperSix Evo (2012) Review: Does a 13-Year-Old Carbon Race Bike Still Deliver?

A full carbon race frame from the era when weight was everything. Here is how the 2012 Cannondale SuperSix Evo holds up today, and who should still consider one.

9/24/2026
Carbon aero road bike with deep-section wheels and aero bottles on a concrete floor

Road Bikes

Cannondale SuperSix Evo Gen 4 Review: Lighter, Faster, and a New Lab 71 Flagship

The fourth-generation SuperSix Evo adds revised aero tube profiles, a threaded bottom bracket, and a new Lab 71 tier above Hi-Mod. Here is what changed, how it rides, and which version suits you.

9/24/2026
Modern aero road bike and classic round-tube road bike side by side on a concrete surface

Road Bikes

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD 2014 vs 2024: What Ten Years Changed

Two generations of the Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD compared across braking, aero, weight, gearing, cable integration and price, with guidance on which build suits which rider.

9/24/2026
Bare carbon rim-brake road bike with lightweight wheels leaning against a concrete wall

Road Bikes

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hill Climb Build Review: A Sub-5 kg Rim-Brake Race Bike

A stripped-back Cannondale SuperSix EVO rim-brake build that drops below 5 kg, with the frame work, component choices, and trade-offs worth knowing.

9/24/2026
Lightweight carbon hill climb road bike photographed side-on against a grey backdrop

Cycling Components

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD Lab 71: Inside a 5.66 kg Hill Climb Build

A component-by-component look at a 5.66 kg hill climb build, from the Cannondale Lab 71 frame to sub-kilo wheels, 1x Dura-Ace, titanium rotors and race-day tire choices.

9/24/2026
Two carbon road race bikes side by side on a concrete floor under soft studio light

Road Bikes

Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab 71 vs Giant Propel Advanced SL 0: Which Flagship Race Bike Wins on Paper?

Two 6.8 kg flagship race bikes compared on wheels, bottom brackets, sizing, tire clearance and price, with the details that actually separate them.

9/24/2026
Modern carbon road race bike in three-quarter profile on a neutral grey backdrop

Road Bikes

Cannondale SuperSix Evo Review: A Refined All-Round Race Bike

The new Cannondale SuperSix Evo trims weight, narrows the cockpit and lowers the geometry while keeping the balanced race feel that made the platform so easy to recommend.

9/24/2026
Carbon gravel race bike with integrated cockpit and wide knobby tires on concrete

Gravel Bikes

Cannondale SuperX Review: A Gravel Race Bike With Cyclocross Roots

Cannondale revives the SuperX as a dedicated gravel race bike with a claimed sub-900g Lab 71 frame, 51mm front tire clearance, and three builds from $4,200 to $15,000.

9/24/2026
Carbon endurance road bike with wide tires, aero extensions, and a saddle bag

Endurance Road Bikes

Cannondale Synapse 4 Review: An Endurance Road Bike Built for Ultra Distance

A close look at the Cannondale Synapse 4 as an ultra-distance endurance road platform, covering wide tire clearance, gearing for loaded climbing, contact point choices, and the lighting and luggage setup for a 1,000 km route.

9/24/2026
Modern endurance road bike with carbon frame and deep-section wheels on concrete

Endurance Road Bikes

Cannondale Synapse Lab 71 Review: Endurance Speed With Real Comfort

The Cannondale Synapse Lab 71 pairs a claimed 900 g frame with SuperSix Evo aerodynamics, 42 mm tire clearance and an integrated light and radar system.

9/24/2026
Modern endurance road bike with matte carbon frame in three-quarter profile on a neutral backdrop

Road Bikes

Cannondale Synapse Review: Aero Endurance Road Bike With 42 mm Tire Clearance

A closer look at the redesigned Cannondale Synapse, from its aero endurance frame and 42 mm tire clearance to the now-optional SmartSense 2.0 system.

9/24/2026
Two endurance road bikes side by side on a concrete floor against a neutral backdrop

Road Bikes

Cannondale Synapse vs Trek Domane: Which Endurance Road Bike Suits You?

A practical comparison of the Cannondale Synapse and Trek Domane, covering headline features, ride quality, looks, build options and value.

9/24/2026
Aero road racing bike in three-quarter profile on a light grey studio backdrop

Road Bikes

Canyon Aeroad CF SLX Review: Canyon's Most Accessible Aero Race Bike

Canyon's entry-level aero race bike delivers race-ready speed and a strong build for just under £4,000, but the ride is firm and the cockpit is a compromise.

9/24/2026
Aerodynamic carbon road race bike in blue and black on a concrete surface

Road Bikes

Canyon Aeroad CFR Review: A Dedicated Aero Race Bike, Refined

The fourth generation Canyon Aeroad CFR brings a stiffer frame, a more versatile cockpit, and 50mm rims for a faster, more stable aero race bike.

9/24/2026
Modern aero road bike with integrated cockpit on a neutral grey studio backdrop

Road Bikes

Canyon Aeroad CFR vs CF SLX: Fourth-Generation Aeroad Buyer's Guide

Canyon's fourth-generation Aeroad comes in two platforms. Here is how the CFR and CF SLX compare on weight, groupset, price and the new integrated cockpit.

9/24/2026
Modern aero road bike with deep-section wheels on a matte concrete floor against a grey backdrop

Road Bikes

Canyon Aeroad Review: Inside the Fourth-Generation Aero Race Bike

Canyon's fourth-generation Aeroad is lighter, more aerodynamic and easier to service. Here is what changed, and how the CFR and CF SLX 7 builds compare.

9/24/2026
Aero road bicycle with integrated cockpit and aero bars on a grey studio backdrop

Road Bikes

Canyon Aeroad Review: Pace Bar Cockpit, Aero Bars, and What Riders Should Know

A close look at the fourth generation Canyon Aeroad, from its new Pace Bar cockpit and integrated aero bars to frame updates, build options, and pricing.

9/24/2026
Alloy all-road drop-bar bicycle with 35 mm tires photographed on a concrete floor

Road Bikes

Canyon Endurace Allroad Review: One Bike for Road, Gravel, and Everything Between

A practical look at the Canyon Endurace Allroad, a versatile alloy road and gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes and a full Shimano groupset at around €999.

9/24/2026