Multi-Tools
Leatherman Wave Plus Review: A Pliers-First Multitool for Bike Trips
Why a pliers-first multitool earns permanent space in a touring kit, and what to weigh before paying for the Leatherman Wave Plus.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 683 / 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.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Lightweight eMTBs vs Full Power and Non-Assisted Bikes: Four Specialized Models Compared
How lightweight electric mountain bikes differ from full power and non-assisted models, and how four Specialized bikes compare on weight, motor output, and ride feel.
Road Bikes
Canyon Ultimate CFR and Selle Italia SLR: Is a Lightweight Road Bike Still Worth Buying?
A 170 km route with around 5,500 metres of climbing puts the case for lightweight road bikes to the test, with notes on the Canyon Ultimate CFR and the fourth-generation Selle Italia SLR saddle.
Mountain Bike Components
Lightweight XC Hardtail Build: 8 Weight-Saving Upgrades Worth Considering
A carbon cross-country hardtail build that dropped from 9.29 kg to 8.02 kg, with the real savings behind each upgrade and the grip and comfort trade-offs to know about.
Cycling Power Meters
Magene P715 Power Meter Pedals Review: Dual-Sided Power at a Surprising Price
A dual-sided power meter pedal system with claimed ±1% accuracy, 120-hour battery life, and a choice of Look or Shimano cleat bodies for $499.
Cycling Power Meters
Magene PES P515 Power Meter Crankset Review: Accurate Power at a Lower Price
A spider-based power meter crankset with Shimano-compatible fit, strong shifting, and power data that tracks closely against a dual-sided pedal meter.
Bike Lights
The Ultimate Bike Light Setup: Five Magic Shine Lights Worth Considering
A practical guide to building a winter bike light setup, with five Magic Shine models covering front, rear and helmet-mounted duties.
Cycling Gear
Marginal Gains for Triathlon: Bike Upgrades That Make You Faster Without Extra Fitness
A practical look at the tires, helmets, and drivetrain parts that deliver real speed gains on a hilly triathlon bike leg, and where the trade-offs sit.
Mountain Bikes
Marin Rift Zone XR Review: A Complete Trail Bike That Earns Its Price
The Marin Rift Zone XR is a 130mm trail bike retailing at £3,775. Here is how it rides, what its spec delivers, and who it suits best.
Mountain Bikes
Marin Rift Zone XR vs a Custom Build: Which Trail Bike Makes More Sense?
A complete £3,775 trail bike against a £4,000 frame-up build, plus the fork, shock, wheels and tires that decided the outcome.
Bike Lights
Mene Radar Rear Light Review: Radar Safety at Half the Price
A radar rear light with a 140 metre range, ANT+ pairing, USB-C charging and seven light modes, at roughly half the price of the Garmin benchmark.
Road Bikes
Men's World Tour Bikes Ranked: The Standouts, the Solid and the One That Missed
A tier-by-tier look at the men's World Tour race bikes, from the machines worth dreaming about to the ones that need a rethink.
Gravel Bikes
Merida Silex vs Vitus Adlar 2: Which Bikepacking Gravel Bike Wins?
Two carbon bikepacking gravel bikes compared on mounts, tire clearance, geometry, weight, price and ride quality, with a clear winner at the end.
Cycling Tires
Mountain Bike Tires on a Gravel Bike: Michelin Jet XC2 vs Power Gravel
A real-world comparison of a 2.25 inch mountain bike tire and two dedicated gravel tires, with timed test results, clearance notes, and practical buying advice.
Road Bike Wheels
Mismatched Road Wheels: Kdex 42 Front and Kdex 65 Rear
A mid-section front wheel paired with a deep-section rear can combine agile handling with aerodynamic efficiency. Here is how the Kdex 42 and Kdex 65 work together.
Gravel Bikes
MMR Arid Review: A Comfortable, Stable Carbon Gravel Bike
MMR's first gravel bike pairs a compliance-focused rear end with progressive, mountain-bike-inspired geometry. Here is how the carbon Arid rides and who it suits.
Gravel Bikes
Mondraker Arid Carbon R vs Parlee Taos: A Gravel Bike Head-to-Head
Two progressive gravel bikes with 50 mm tire clearance, light carbon builds and aero touches go head to head on geometry, components and technical trail capability.
Gravel Bikes
Mondraker Arid Review: A Mountain Biker's Approach to Gravel
A detailed look at the Mondraker Arid, a carbon gravel bike with mountain bike geometry, 50 mm tire clearance, in-frame storage, and one shared frame across the whole range.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Mondraker Crafty Carbon 2026: Five Builds of the Bosch-Powered eMTB Compared
Mondraker's five-build Crafty Carbon range runs from £6,299 to £11,799 and shares 150 mm of travel, 29-inch wheels and Bosch's Performance Line CX motor. Here is how the builds differ.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Mondraker Crafty Carbon Review: A Bosch-Powered Trail and Enduro EMTB
A 150 mm travel 29-inch electric mountain bike with the Gen 5 Bosch Performance Line CX motor, two battery options, and five spec levels.
Gravel Bikes
Monster Cross Bikes Compared: Genesis Vagabond 20 and Three Alternatives
A practical look at the Genesis Vagabond 20 and Vagabond 10, plus the Bombtrack Hook EXT and Fairlight Secan 2.5, covering mounts, gearing, wheel sizes, and fit.
Gravel Bikes
Moots Routt 45 Review: The Case for a Titanium Forever Bike
A titanium gravel bike built for pavement, gravel, and singletrack, with 50 mm tire clearance and a price that asks you to think in decades rather than seasons.
Gravel Bikes
Moots Routt CRD Review: A Titanium Gravel Race Bike With Full Internal Routing
The Moots Routt CRD pairs a light titanium frameset with full internal cable routing, in-house carbon cockpit parts, and clearance for 50mm tires. Here is how it rides and who it suits.
Road Bikes
Moots Vamoots 33 Review: A Titanium Road Bike Built for the Long Way Round
A practical look at the Moots Vamoots 33, a handmade titanium allroad road bike with endurance geometry, 38mm tire clearance and optional fender mounts.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Bike Tech Roundup: 10 Upgrades Worth a Closer Look
Ten mountain bike upgrades worth a closer look, from a short-travel trail frame with a distinctive suspension link to a wireless dropper that undercuts the established options.
Mountain Bike Parts
Mountain Bike Upgrades You Don't Need: Five Value Picks That Deliver
Five mountain bike upgrades that deliver real trail performance without flagship pricing, from budget drivetrains to value suspension and dependable pedals.
Mountain Bikes
Mountain Bikes We Would Buy Ourselves: Five Real-World Picks
Five mountain bikes chosen for value, geometry and long-term ride quality, from an alloy trail bike that punches above its price to a carbon enduro machine built for hard riding.
Bike Care
Muc-Off Air Blaster Review: A Portable Bike Dryer for Home Mechanics
A compact battery-powered blower built to dry a bike after washing. Here is what it does well, where it falls short of a workshop compressor, and who should consider it.
Bike Maintenance
Mukoff Air Blaster Review: A Portable Bike Dryer Worth £120?
A handheld air blower built to dry a bike after washing. It works, it travels well, but the price and power gap against a workshop compressor need a closer look.
Cycling Gear
New Cycling Tech Roundup: Six Recent Releases Worth a Closer Look
Six new road cycling releases, from a recyclable wheelset to a lower-priced Tarmac SL7 build, with what each one does well and where the compromises sit.