Road Bikes
Cervélo S5 Review: What Changed on the Updated Aero Flagship
A close look at the updated Cervélo S5, from the new one-piece cockpit and deeper frame profiles to the Reserve 57/64 wheels and SRAM Red AXS build.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 677 / 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.
Cycling Gear
Cheap and Brilliant Cycling Gear: Affordable Upgrades That Genuinely Deliver
A practical roundup of low-cost cycling gear that earns its place, from ride analysis tools and bottles to tyres, pedals and handlebars.
Cycling Accessories
Cheap Cycling Accessories: Six Budget Picks Worth Considering
A practical roundup of six inexpensive cycling accessories, from side-shield eyewear to a packable rain poncho, with clear notes on what each one does well and where it falls short.
Road Bike Tires
Cheap vs Expensive Road Bike Tires: What $10 and $100 Actually Buy You
A practical look at three road bike tires across the price range, from a $10 budget model to a $100 tubeless race tire, and where most riders should spend their money.
Aquarium Lighting
Chihiros RGB Review: Is This Mid-Range Aquarium Light Worth It?
A close look at the Chihiros RGB aquarium light, covering its wide aluminium build, app control, adjustable colour temperature, and whether the mid-range price makes sense.
Road Bikes
Rim Brakes to Aero Frames: Three Cobbled Classic Race Bikes Compared
A 2015 rim-brake Giant Defy Advanced SL meets the Canyon Aeroad CFR and Specialized Tarmac SL8, and the differences in tires, brakes, cockpits, and gearing are striking.
Road Bikes
Colnago C35 Review: The Ferrari Collaboration Bike Believed to Be One of Two
A carbon kevlar monocoque Colnago built with Ferrari, finished with a gold-plated Campagnolo C-Record group and five-spoke carbon wheels, in a colourway thought to exist twice.
Gravel Bikes
Colnago C68 Gravel: A Close Look at the Italian Race Gravel Bike
Colnago's flagship C68 platform goes gravel with 45 mm tire clearance, a stiffer front end, and a premium price tag. Here is what the details mean for buyers.
Road Bikes
Colnago C68 vs Colnago Master Olympic: 30 Years of Road Bike Progress
A modern carbon flagship meets a 1990s steel race bike, with measured ride data and real ride quality differences to weigh before buying.
Road Bikes
Colnago C68 vs Master Olympic: What 30 Years of Bike Design Actually Changes
A 2022 carbon flagship meets a 1990s steel classic. How the Colnago C68 and Master Olympic compare on weight, comfort, gearing and measured road speed.
Gravel Bikes
Colnago G4-X Review: A Gravel Race Bike With Road Bike DNA
A focused gravel race bike with 45 mm tire clearance, a road-derived frame, and a stiff, fast ride that rewards committed racers.
Road Bikes
Colnago Steelnovo Review: A 70th Anniversary Steel Road Bike With 3D-Printed Lugs
Colnago's 70th anniversary flagship returns to steel, pairing custom Columbus tubing with 3D-printed stainless steel lugs and hand-built finishing in Italy.
Road Bikes
Colnago V4 RS vs Cervélo R5: Two Lightweight Race Bikes Compared
A close comparison of the Colnago V4 RS and Cervélo R5 race builds, covering frame claims, gearing, wheels, tires, cockpit dimensions and measured weight.
Road Bikes
Colnago V4RS Review: A Race Bike Built to Stay Fast Everywhere
The Colnago V4RS takes the proven V3RS race platform and adds a new integrated front end, higher stiffness claims, improved frame robustness and room for 32c tires.
Road Bikes
Colnago V5 RS Review: The Lightest Colnago Yet, Built to Race
The Colnago V5 RS cuts real weight from the V4 RS while keeping the geometry that made the V series so good to ride. Here is what matters before you buy.
Road Bikes
Colnago Y1 RS Review: A New Aero Race Bike With Bold Claims
Colnago's Y1 RS is a fully aero-optimised race bike with a split-stem cockpit, time trial inspired tube shapes, and a 7.45 kg team build.
Road Bikes
Colnago Y1 RS vs Cervélo S5: Two Cutting-Edge Aero Race Bikes Compared
Two of the fastest aero race bikes in the professional peloton, compared on design, specification, ride quality and value.
Road Bikes
Colnago Y1 RS vs Colnago V4 RS: Aero Speed or Lighter Weight?
A practical look at Colnago's new aero flagship and the lighter V4 RS, covering claimed drag savings, frameset weight, geometry changes, and what to check before buying.
Road Bikes
Colnago Y1 RS vs V5 RS: Two Superbikes, Two Very Different Rides
An aero-first race machine against the lightest frame Colnago has ever built. Here is how the Y1 RS and V5 RS differ, and which one suits the way you ride.
Road Bikes
Colnago Y1RS First Ride Review: Real Speed, Real Trade-Offs
A first-ride look at the Colnago Y1RS at chain-gang pace: how the radical aero frame behaves on real roads, where it shines, and what it asks of the rider.
Road Bikes
Condor Leggero Review: An Italian-Made Carbon Race Bike Built Around Ride Quality
A practical look at the fourth generation Condor Leggero, an Italian-made carbon race bike with standout composure, racy geometry, and a premium price tag.
Cycling Gear
Copying the Pros: Three Race-Proven Cycling Upgrades Worth Considering
Deep-section wheels, short-nose saddles, and narrow handlebars show up in the professional peloton for good reasons. Here is what transfers to regular riding, and what is better left to the pros.
Training Sensors
CORE Sensor Review: Making Heat Training Measurable at Home
A close look at the CORE body temperature sensor, how its heat zone guidance works, and whether structured heat training is worth adding to your indoor sessions.
Bike Computers
Coros Dura Review: A 120-Hour Battery Claim and a Serious Value Pitch
The Coros Dura pairs a claimed 120-hour runtime with a $250 price. Here is what stands out, what to weigh, and who it suits.
Fitness Wearables
COROS EvoLab VO2 Max Review: How Close Is the Estimate to a Lab Test?
COROS EvoLab estimated a VO2 Max of 61 against a lab result of 63.5. Here is what the estimate gets right, where its limits sit, and who should trust it.
Mountain Biking
Cross-Country Bike Upgrades: When Extra Weight Makes You Faster
A field test of lightweight versus more capable cross-country builds reveals which component changes make the biggest difference on descents without giving up too much climbing speed.
Mountain Biking
Cross Country Race Upgrades: Does Added Capability Beat Lower Weight?
A timed comparison of a sub 8 kg cross country build against a slightly heavier, more capable setup, plus the tires and fork that made the difference.
Road Bikes
Cross XTR 1400 27.5 Review: What Britain's Cheapest Road Bike Gets Right
A close look at the Cross XTR 1400 27.5, a sub-£100 road bike with 14 Shimano gears, a 12.6 kg build, and some clear compromises worth understanding before you buy.
Road Bikes
Cross XTR 1400 Review: What a Very Cheap Road Bike Actually Delivers
A close look at the Cross XTR 1400, a red 27.5-inch road bike with 14 Shimano gears, a 12.6 kg build and a price that undercuts almost everything else on the market.
Triathlon Bikes
Cube Aerium C:68X: A Race-Ready Triathlon Bike With Serious Integration
A closer look at the Cube Aerium C:68X range, from the clean base build to the SLX and the flagship SLT, and what the integrated hydration and storage system means on race day.