Independent reviews
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
A 1990s aluminum Pinarello Monviso rebuilt with a 12-speed Dura-Ace Di2 groupset, modern rim brakes and carbon wheels, plus what the finished build costs and how it rides against modern bikes.
Gravel Tires
A practical look at the Pirelli Cinturato M in 40mm, 45mm, and 50mm widths, and what the differences mean for speed, grip, comfort, and frame fit.
Road Bike Tires
A 500 km look at Pirelli's 40mm road tire: excellent comfort and traction, noticeably more effort at high speed, and a weight question worth weighing up before you buy.
Bike Tires
A wide performance road tire compared with its 28 mm sibling: more comfort, grip and puncture protection, at a measurable speed cost.
Gravel Bikes
A hardtail mountain bike frame built with drop bars, a 100mm fork and wide slick tires for a 350-mile gravel race. How the Pivot LES SL setup works and who it suits.
Cycling Saddles
A practical look at the Posedla Joyseat Road Ultra and Gravel Plus, two fully custom 3D printed saddles shaped around an individual sitbone imprint.
Cycling Power Meters
Pedal-based power meters have moved much closer to road pricing. Here is what power data actually adds to gravel riding, plus two pedal systems worth considering.
Cycling Gear
A practical look at premium cycling upgrades, from bike computers and electronic groupsets to smart trainers, and where the extra spend actually pays off.
Road Bikes
Eight pro level road race bikes worth watching this season, from lightweight aero all rounders to Grand Tour proven flagships, with the details that actually matter before you buy.
Triathlon Gear
Helmets, hydration mounts, and tires chosen by athletes who were free to pick anything. A closer look at the pro triathlon gear worth considering, and how to judge it for your own setup.
Gravel Bikes
A full carbon gravel bike with 50mm tire clearance, down tube storage, and a Shimano GRX build, priced from around €2,600.
Gravel Bikes
A direct-to-consumer carbon gravel bike with 50mm tire clearance, down tube storage and trail-leaning geometry that rewards fun over race pace.
Cycling Accessories
Quad Lock's two stem cap phone mounts move navigation off the handlebar, with a fixed version for low stems and an adjustable version for upright bikes.
Cycling Accessories
A closer look at the Quad Lock Stem Cap Mount and the adjustable version, including weight, stem angle ranges, and what you need to make a phone work as a bike display.
Race Bikes
Four category winners from a full race bike group test, covering climbing speed, aero performance, value and all-round race pace.
Road Bikes
A made-to-measure Italian carbon road bike built around rim brakes, a mechanical Campagnolo Chorus groupset and a custom paint scheme.
Cycling Buying Guide
Counterfeit bike parts can look convincing from a metre away. Here is how to spot the differences, and which genuine components are worth buying.
Cycling Gear
Counterfeit cycling gear often costs nearly as much as the real thing. Here is how five genuine products compare, and what the copies get wrong.
Cycling Components
A full rundown of the Redshift range, from the dual-position seatpost to the Cruise Control grips, with what each part does and who it suits.
Cycling Components
A practical look at the full Redshift range, from the dual-position seatpost to the Kitchen Sink handlebar, with prices, trade-offs and the riders each part suits.
Cycling Components
Suspension seat posts and stems add comfort without a suspension frame. Here is how the standard and Pro versions from Redshift compare, and which one to pick.
Handlebars
Two riser drop handlebars that add height at the front end without a flipped stem or a tall spacer stack, and what that means for comfort, control and long-ride position.
Gravel Bikes
A close look at the Rehobos Sandman 6, a direct-to-consumer carbon gravel bike with Shimano GRX, 50 mm tire clearance, and 26 mounting points.
Cycling Apparel
A practical look at four RH+ pieces for summer riding, from a seam-light aero jersey to bib shorts with a shaped chamois and a helmet that adapts to the discipline.
Allroad Bikes
A practical comparison of the Ribble Allroad SL and Allroad SLR, covering geometry, tyre clearance, gearing, integration, and value.
Cycling Bikes
Ribble's new Allroad range is built for riders who want speed across mixed surfaces. Here is how the Allroad SL and Allroad SLR differ on weight, integration, comfort, and price.
Gravel Bikes
The Ridley Astr RS pairs Falcon RS aerodynamics with clearance for very wide gravel tires. Here is what it does well, and where it asks for compromises.
Road Bikes
The Ridley Falcon RS blends lightweight and aerodynamic design into a rapid race bike with a low, racy position. Here is how it performs and what to check before buying.
All-Road Bikes
A practical look at the Ridley Griffin RS, an all-road bike with 42mm tire clearance built around the Classified PowerShift two-speed hub now fully integrated with Shimano Di2.
Road Bikes
Ridley's third-generation Noah Fast is built for one job: going fast. Here is where it excels, and what to weigh up before buying.