Mountain Bikes
Enduro vs Downhill Bike: Which One Belongs in Your Stable?
A practical comparison of a modern enduro bike and a dedicated downhill bike, covering travel, geometry, components and the ownership trade-offs that matter.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 679 / 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.
Sports Nutrition
Energy Gels Compared: 10 Options for Endurance Athletes
A practical comparison of ten energy gels plus one supermarket option, covering packet opening, taste, carbohydrate ratios and value per gram.
Road Cycling
Entry-Level Road Bike vs Superbike: What Two Upgrades Actually Change
A £1,000 entry-level road bike, a £10,000 superbike, and two practical upgrades. What the stopwatch showed, and where the money is best spent.
Road Bikes
Entry-Level Road Bikes Ranked: 11 Beginner Bikes Compared
A fit-focused ranking of eleven entry-level road bikes, from budget rim-brake builds to the aluminium frames that top the list.
Endurance Road Bikes
Enve Fray Review: A Fast Endurance Road Bike With Wide Tire Clearance
The Enve Fray pairs aerodynamic frame shapes with a relaxed fit, wide tire clearance, and down tube storage. Here is what it does well and who it suits.
Road Bikes
ENVE Fray: Why an Endurance Road Bike Suits More Riders
The ENVE Fray makes the case for endurance road bikes: 40mm tire clearance, a taller front end and a smooth ride without a real speed penalty.
Gravel Cycling
Enve G SES Gravel Wheels: Three Aero-Focused Options Compared
Enve's new G SES gravel wheels bring road aero tech and seriously wide rims to gravel. Here is how the 4.5, 4.5 Pro and 6.7 compare.
Road Bikes
Enve Melee V2 Review: A Lighter, Faster Race All-Rounder
The second-generation Enve Melee trims more than 200 g from the frame, adds aero gains and drops into a lower, racier geometry. Here is how it rides and who it suits.
Gravel Bikes
ENVE MOG Gravel Build: Five Components Worth Knowing
A closer look at a fast gravel build: the ENVE MOG frameset, a 13-speed SRAM RED XPLR drivetrain, 47mm Michelin Power Gravel tires, an ENVE AR cockpit, and Ergon bar tape.
Gravel Bikes
Enve MOG Review: A Fast, Versatile Carbon Gravel Bike for Racing and Beyond
A high-end carbon gravel bike with 50mm tire clearance, fender mounts, and down tube storage, reviewed for racing, bikepacking, and winter training.
Triathlon Saddles
Ergon SR Triathlon Saddle Review: Comfort and Speed for Triathlon Bikes
A closer look at the Ergon SR Triathlon saddle, its dynamic power position, the front and mid sitting types, and the differences between the men's and women's versions.
Cycling Tools
Ergon TF1 Review: A Repeatable Reference Point for Saddle Setup
A small tool that gives any saddle the same measuring datum, so a saddle position you trust can be measured and repeated to the millimeter.
Mountain Bike Gear
Essential Mountain Bike Kit: 10 Rider Essentials We Would Not Ride Without
From a humble multi-tool to a digital pressure gauge, these are the trail-tested essentials that keep every ride running smoothly.
Cycling Gear
Expensive Cycling Upgrades That Are Actually Worth It: 12 Premium Picks
Twelve genuinely expensive cycling products, from winter boots to bikepacking racks, and an honest look at which ones earn their price.
Road Bikes
Exxlab AD9 Review: A Complete Aero Race Bike at a Fraction of Flagship Pricing
A carbon aero race bike with Dura-Ace Di2, carbon-spoke wheels and a 6.8 kg build weight for around $8,000, plus the ride-feel trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Road Bikes
Factor Monza Review: A Race Bike Built for Amateur Racers
The Factor Monza trades pro-level extremes for an accessible fit, in-frame storage and easier home maintenance, at a price below the flagship Ostro VAM.
Road Bikes
Factor Monza Review: A Race Bike Built for Regular Cyclists
The Factor Monza keeps race-derived handling and stiffness while dialing back fit, adding in-frame storage and making home maintenance easier. Here is what to know before buying.
Gravel Bikes
Fairlight Sakan v3 Gravel Build Review: SRAM Force XPLR and Redshift Suspension
A comfort-first steel gravel build: the Fairlight Sakan v3 frameset, a SRAM Force XPLR 1x13 drivetrain, and Redshift suspension at both the stem and the seat post.
Gravel Bikes
Fairlight Secan Review: A Mixed-Terrain Bike Built for Varied Gravel
A 100-mile gravel ride on the Fairlight Secan shows where this mixed-terrain bike shines, from high-speed stability to suspension comfort, and what to weigh before buying.
Steel Bikes
Fairlight Strael 4 and Secan 3: Two Steel Bikes, Two Different Briefs
Fairlight's Strael 4 and Secan 3 bring new Reynolds 853 tubing, formed rear ends and real weight savings. Here is how the steel road and gravel frames differ.
Cycling Frames
Fairlight Strael 4 and Secan 3: Two Steel Frames, Two Clear Briefs
The Strael 4 and Secan 3 share a steel philosophy but solve different problems. Here is how the two frames differ and which one suits your riding.
Gravel Bikes
Fara GR4 Review: A Gravel Race Bike That Still Makes Room for Adventure
The Fara GR4 pairs a light, aero frame with clearance for 57 mm tires and bikepacking mounts. Here is how it rides, what it costs, and who it suits.
Road Bike Tires
Fastest Road Bike Tires Compared: Continental GP 5000 S TR vs Vittoria Corsa Pro vs Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS
A 30 mm tubeless road tire comparison covering speed, cornering confidence, ride feel and value across the Continental GP 5000 S TR, Vittoria Corsa Pro and Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS.
Cycling Power Meters
Favero Assioma Pro MX Review: SPD Power Meter Pedals for Gravel and MTB
A single-product look at the Favero Assioma Pro MX, an SPD-compatible power meter pedal built for gravel, mountain bike and cyclocross riders who want reliable data off-road.
Cycling Power Meters
Favero Assioma Pro RS Review: A Podless Road Power Meter Pedal
Favero's Assioma Pro RS moves the electronics, strain gauges and battery into the spindle for a lighter, tidier road power meter pedal. Here is what the design changes mean for your bike and your data.
Triathlon
First Triathlon Bike Setup: Canyon Endurace AllRoad and Practical Aero Upgrades
How to build a first triathlon bike around the Canyon Endurace AllRoad, with Profile Design aero bars, hydration and storage that add speed and comfort without a specialist race bike.
Cycling
Fit-First Bike Picks: Five Bikes Worth Considering for Road, Gravel, and Trail
A fit-focused look at five bikes across endurance road, gravel, and trail, with the geometry, sizing, and cockpit details that matter before you buy.
Road Bikes
Five Dream Italian Superbikes Worth Knowing in 2026
A closer look at five Italian superbikes, from lugged carbon and hand-built steel to lightweight aero race machines, and how to choose between them.
Road Bikes
Five Dream Italian Superbikes: A Buyer's Guide
Five flagship Italian road bikes, from lugged carbon and aero race platforms to a handmade steel frame with a polished copper finish.
Gravel Bikes
Five Gravel Bikes Worth Considering: From Race Speed to Bikepacking Comfort
A practical look at five gravel bikes covering tire clearance, frame design, geometry, mounting options, and the kind of riding each one suits best.