Gravel Bikes
Five Gravel Race Bikes to Watch: Silex, Grail, Devote, Ago and Stigmata
A closer look at five gravel race bikes, from slacker all-rounders and integrated race platforms to geometry-tunable and suspension-ready machines.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 680 / 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
Five Hardtail Mountain Bikes Worth a Closer Look: Carbon, Aluminium, Steel and Titanium
Five hardtails spanning carbon, aluminium, steel and titanium, with the geometry, pricing and riding intent that matter before you buy.
Mountain Bikes
Five Hardtail Mountain Bikes Worth Considering: Carbon, Alloy, Steel and Titanium
A practical roundup of five hardtail mountain bikes spanning carbon, aluminium, steel and titanium frames, with geometry, build options and pricing to compare.
Road Bikes
Five Lightweight Road Race Bikes to Watch: Colnago, Cervélo, Specialized, Canyon and BMC
Five modern disc-brake race bikes that get close to the UCI 6.8 kg limit, and what their builds reveal about weight, aerodynamics and real-world setup choices.
Mountain Bikes
Five Mountain Bikes Worth Watching in 2024
A closer look at five standout mountain bikes, from a trail bike with internal frame storage to a carbon e-MTB with automatic shifting and a returning downhill icon.
Cycling Gear
Five New Cycling Products Worth Watching: Race Bikes, Pedals and a Gravel Tire
A first look at two carbon race bikes, two pedal systems and a new gravel race tire, with the specs, prices and trade-offs to check before buying.
Cycling Upgrades
Five Road Bike Upgrades You Probably Do Not Need
Flagship groupsets, tubeless conversions, carbon bars, aero accessories and power meters: where the cost per watt really lands, and what is worth buying instead.
Road Bikes
Five Road Bikes to Watch: Race and Endurance Machines Worth Knowing
A closer look at five road bikes drawing attention for the coming season, from lightweight aero racers to a deliberately simple endurance machine.
Cycling Gear
Five Road Cycling Upgrades Worth Buying: From TPU Tubes to Race Tires
Five road cycling upgrades that deliver real performance gains, from low-cost TPU inner tubes with metal valves to 3D-printed saddles, deep-section carbon wheels, wide-fit shoes and a fast all-round race tire.
Cycling Gear
Five Standout Cycling Upgrades: TPU Tubes, 3D Saddles, Carbon Wheels, Shoes and Tires
Five practical cycling upgrades ridden over months, from a budget TPU inner tube with a metal valve to premium carbon wheels, with the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Mountain Bikes
Five Standout Mountain Bikes: Trail, Enduro and Downhill Picks Worth a Closer Look
A practical look at five mountain bikes that stand out for different reasons, from a trail platform with internal storage to a carbon e-enduro build and a returning downhill name.
Mountain Bikes
Five Trail Bikes to Watch: Versatile All-Rounders Compared
Five trail bikes with distinctly different approaches to the all-rounder brief, from a convertible 140/150mm platform to a 120mm bike with enduro geometry.
Aquarium Lighting
Fluval Plant LED Review: A Mid-Range Aquarium Light With Real Strengths
A hands-on look at the Fluval Plant LED, covering build quality, colour rendering, Bluetooth app control, coverage limits on open-top tanks, and who should buy it.
Gravel Bikes
Focus Atlas 8.9 Review: Carbon Gravel Comfort for Long Adventures
A full carbon gravel bike with relaxed, adventure-ready geometry, generous mounting options and a firm but reassuringly solid ride.
Mountain Bikes
Forbidden Druid V2 vs Scott Genius 910 ST: Which Futuristic Trail Bike Is Right for You?
Two carbon trail bikes that break the usual mould: one with high pivot suspension and mullet wheels, one with a hidden shock and adjustable travel.
Mountain Bikes
Forbidden Druid V2 vs Scott Genius ST 910: Two Trail Bikes Compared
Two future-facing trail mountain bikes with the same travel brief and completely different answers, compared on climbing efficiency, descending composure, and who each one suits.
Cycling Upgrades
Four Road Bike Upgrades Worth Buying: Tires, Saddle, Handlebar and Race Nutrition
Four bike upgrades that earned their place over a full season: fast durable tires, a 3D-printed saddle, a one-piece carbon handlebar and easy-to-eat race fuel.
Mountain Bikes
Four XC Race Bikes Compared: Cannondale Scalpel, Mondraker F-Podium, Specialized Epic 8 and Yeti ASR
A back-to-back comparison of four modern cross-country race bikes, covering geometry, suspension design, build highlights and where each one makes the most sense.
Mountain Bike Suspension
Fox 2025 Forks and Dampers: 32 StepCast, Grip SL, Grip X and Grip X2 Explained
Fox has replaced its FIT 4 and Grip 2 fork dampers with Grip SL, Grip X and Grip X2, and introduced a rear-arch cross-country fork. Here is what changed and which setup suits your riding.
Bike Components
FSA K-Force Team Edition Crankset Review: 1,000 km on 165 mm Cranks
A practical look at shorter crank lengths, what the FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset changed in comfort and bike fit, and where the gains stop.
Cycling
Full Suspension Gravel Bike vs XC Mountain Bike: Trek Checkout SL5 and Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7 Compared
One mixed-surface loop, two Trek platforms: how a full suspension gravel bike and a cross-country race mountain bike differ in speed, comfort and control.
Cycling Computers
Garmin Edge 1040 Review: Solar Charging Comes to the Flagship Head Unit
A practical look at the Garmin Edge 1040 and Edge 1040 Solar, covering solar harvesting, multi-band positioning, storage, mapping and training features.
Bike Computers
Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Review: Solar Charging Arrives on the Flagship Bike Computer
The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar brings built-in solar harvesting, up to 100 hours of runtime, more storage, and deeper training insights to Garmin's flagship bike computer.
Cycling Computers
Garmin Edge 1050 Review: Is a Premium Cycling Computer Worth It?
A close look at the Garmin Edge 1050, from its brighter screen and claimed 20-hour battery life to its navigation accuracy and cycling-specific data tools.
Cycling Computers
Garmin Edge 840 Solar Review: Excellent Features, Questionable Solar Premium
A fast, accurate cycling computer with a bright touchscreen, strong mapping, and ClimbPro 2.0, plus a solar layer that adds less than its price suggests.
Bike Computers
Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3: Which Bike Computer Is Worth It?
A practical comparison of two premium mid-range bike computers, covering screen quality, controls, setup, navigation, battery life, and who each one suits.
Mountain Bikes
Giant Anthem Advanced 29er Review: A Light, Fast Cross-Country Race Bike
A carbon cross-country race bike with a low claimed frame weight, confident modern geometry, and a build that needs only small changes to be race ready.
Road Bikes
Giant Defy Advanced 1 Review: Endurance Value With One Clear Upgrade Path
A carbon endurance road bike that shares its frame with pricier models in the range, pairs Shimano 105 Di2 with a wide 11-36 cassette, and leaves one obvious compromise in the wheels and tires.
Endurance Road Bikes
Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0 Review: An Endurance Bike With Race Bike Pace
A mid to upper range carbon endurance road bike with a sporty front end, a 7.5 kg build, and room for wide tires. Here is what to weigh before buying.
Endurance Road Bikes
Giant Defy Advanced Pro Review: Four Months on an Endurance Road Bike
A mid-range endurance road bike with a carbon frame, Ultegra Di2 and a dual-sided power meter, assessed after four months of mixed-weather riding.