Triathlon Gear
Triathlete Gift Guide 2026: Gear and Subscriptions That Get Used
A practical gift guide for triathletes, from arm-worn heart rate monitors and race-day gel flasks to custom goggles, commuter bags and training subscriptions.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 691 / 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.
Triathlon Gear
Triathlon Gift Guide: Practical Gifts for Triathletes
A practical triathlon gift guide covering swim, bike and run gear, from a heart rate armband to custom goggles, plus subscriptions and stocking fillers.
Mountain Bike Drivetrains
TRP EVO 12 Drivetrain Review: A Capable Alternative That Is Hard to Recommend
The TRP EVO 12 is durable, quiet over rough ground and paired with one of the best shifters around, but pricing and shift quality keep it behind its Shimano and SRAM rivals.
Mountain Bike Drivetrains
TRP EVO 12 Review: A Serious Drivetrain That Is Hard to Recommend
TRP's EVO 12 shifts well, feels durable, and offers some of the best shifter ergonomics around, but its pricing and shifting polish make the established options easier to justify.
Road Bike Tires
Tubeless vs TPU Smart Tubes vs Butyl: Which Road Tire Setup Is Fastest?
A controlled rolling resistance comparison of tubeless, TPU smart tube and standard butyl setups, with real wattage numbers and practical buying advice.
Aquarium Lighting
Twinstar Light III 600E Review: A Premium Step Up for Planted Tanks
A 40W, 6500K RGBW LED bar for 60cm aquariums, built with a steel body and aimed at aquascapers moving up from budget lighting.
Gravel Cycling
Ultra-Distance Gravel Bike Build: 7 Components for a 2,700 km Ride
A 2,700 km unsupported gravel build broken down part by part, from a suspension-ready carbon frame to dynamo wheels, wide tires and a wide-range drivetrain.
Gravel Bikes
Van Rysel EDR-G Review: A Versatile Carbon Gravel Bike Built for Adventure
A practical look at the Van Rysel EDR-G, a carbon gravel bike designed for adventure, touring and everyday riding rather than racing.
Road Bikes
Van Rysel RCR-F Review: An Aero Race Bike With Room for 32mm Tires
A practical look at the Van Rysel RCR-F, the aero race bike prepared for the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix, and what its setup means for riders buying a fast road platform.
Road Bikes
Van Rysel RCR Pro vs Van Rysel RCR: Does Half the Price Mean Half the Performance?
A back-to-back comparison of the top-of-the-range Van Rysel RCR Pro and the entry-level Van Rysel RCR, covering weight, specification, gearing and real ride data from the same course.
Road Bikes
Van Rysel RCR Review: A Pro-Level Race Bike Aimed at a Wider Audience
A close look at the Van Rysel RCR, the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale team race bike built around a wind-tunnel-informed frame, Shimano Dura-Ace and Swiss Side wheels.
Road Bikes
Van Rysel RCR vs RCR Pro: Is the Expensive Road Bike Worth It?
The cheapest Van Rysel RCR and the top of the range RCR Pro compared on specification, weight and a timed back to back ride on the same course.
Triathlon Bikes
Van Rysel XCR Tri Review: Pro-Level Triathlon Speed at a Mid-Range Price
Van Rysel's first triathlon bike pairs a Shimano Ultegra 12-speed build and Swiss Side wheels with an unusually wide fit range, at a price that undercuts the flagship end of the market.
Triathlon Bikes
Van Rysel XCR Tri, UCR and Hybrid: Three Triathlon Bikes Compared
Van Rysel's first triathlon platform arrives in three builds. Here is how the XCR Tri, XCR UCR and XCR Hybrid differ, and which one suits your racing.
Gravel Bikes
Ventum GS1 Review: Carbon Gravel Speed With Electronic Shifting
A direct-to-consumer carbon gravel bike with electronic shifting at a value price, plus the fit, comfort and mounting trade-offs worth knowing first.
Gravel Bikes
Villia Rave vs Enve MOG: Two Carbon Gravel Bikes Compared
A carbon gravel race bike at $4,600 against a custom build north of $12,000: where the money goes, how each one rides, and which approach suits your riding.
Cycling
Vintage Mountain Bikes as Gravel Bikes: Three 1990s Steel MTBs on 70 km of Winter Gravel
A 1990 GT Timberline, a 1997 GT Bravado and a 1994 Gary Fisher Advance were ridden over 70 km of winter gravel. Here is what each one gets right, where each falls short, and who should buy one.
Cycling
Vintage Superbikes vs Modern Aero Road Bikes: Six Frames That Changed Racing
A close look at six landmark racing frames, from the Lotus 110 and Hotta to the Cervélo S3, Bianchi Mega Pro XL, Giant MCR and the modern Pinarello F9.
Road Bikes
Vintage vs Modern Road Bikes: Time VXRS and Pinarello Dogma F Compared
A 2005 Quick-Step team bike meets a modern superbike over the same 5 km at 300 watts, with the stopwatch and the ride feel telling two different stories.
Wheels
Vision SC48 i25 Review: A 48 mm Carbon Wheelset Built for Gravel Speed
A performance-focused 48 mm carbon wheelset with a 25 mm internal width, handmade construction, and serviceable Vision hubs, aimed at gravel racers and wide-tire road riders.
Road Bikes
Vitus Vitesse EVO Review: A Race Bike That Earns Its Editor's Choice Award
A carbon road race bike with a purpose-built frame, carbon disc wheels and Shimano Ultegra Di2, and a ride quality that makes its price point look very sharp.
Bike Computers
Wahoo ELEMNT ACE First Look: Bigger Screen, Touch Input, and a Wind Sensor
A closer look at Wahoo's new flagship bike computer, covering the 3.8-inch transflective screen, first-ever Wahoo touchscreen, built-in wind sensor, claimed 30-hour runtime, and what to weigh before buying.
Cycling Computers
Wahoo ELEMNT Ace Review: A Bigger Screen, a Longer Battery, and a Wind Sensor
A close look at the Wahoo ELEMNT Ace, including its 3.8 inch TFT touchscreen, claimed 30 hour battery, built-in wind sensor, and the trade-offs worth weighing before buying.
Bike Computers
Wahoo ELEMNT ACE vs Garmin Edge 1050: Which Flagship Bike Computer Wins?
A head-to-head look at two flagship GPS bike computers: Wahoo's wind sensor and matte screen against Garmin's vivid display, speed and connected features.
Bike Computers
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM Review: Hardware and Software Updates Worth Knowing
The Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM gains raised buttons, USB-C, a 64-color display, and dual band GPS, while battery life and screen size stay the same.
Indoor Trainers
Wahoo KICKR ROLLR Review: Indoor Training Without the Setup Friction
A close look at the Wahoo KICKR ROLLR, a roller-style indoor trainer that holds your front wheel in place, folds flat, and takes almost any bike without a cassette swap.
Cycling Groupsets
WheelTop EDS TX First Look: Electronic Shifting From 3 to 14 Speeds
WheelTop's EDS TX brings electronic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes in at just over £600, with firmware-configurable gearing from 3 to 14 speeds and some clear trade-offs.
Bike Groupsets
Wheeltop Wireless Electronic Groupset Review: Choose Your Own Speeds
A wireless electronic groupset that lets you choose 3 to 14 speeds and rim or hydraulic disc brakes, at a price that undercuts the mainstream options.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Which Electric Mountain Bike Should You Buy? Hardtail, SL and Full Power Compared
A practical guide to the three main types of electric mountain bike, with hardtail, lightweight SL and full power examples from Canyon.
Mountain Bikes
Why a Trail Bike Could Be the Only Mountain Bike You Need
Trail bikes sit between cross-country and enduro machines, and that middle ground covers more riding than you might expect. Here is why one trail bike can replace several, with seven models worth comparing.