Cycling
Why Bikes Cost More Now: Best Value Road and Mountain Bikes to Buy
Bike prices have climbed, but inflation tells a more nuanced story. Here are the road and mountain bikes that still deliver strong value at every budget.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 692 / 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
Whyte E-Lyte vs Santa Cruz Heckler SL: Two Lightweight eMTBs Compared
Two carbon lightweight electric mountain bikes go head to head on motor character, battery range, geometry, climbing manners, and descending composure.
Cycling
Are Wide Road Tires the Future? Orbea Terra Race, Orbea Orca and Pirelli P Zero Race Compared
A practical look at wide road tires and the bikes built around them, covering the Orbea Terra Race, the Orbea Orca, and the Pirelli P Zero Race.
Cycling Tires
Wide Road Tires Compared: Pirelli P Zero Race vs René Herse Barlow Pass
A 40 mm Pirelli P Zero Race meets a René Herse Barlow Pass in a real-world comparison of speed, power, grip, and comfort, and the results show where going wider stops paying off.
Road Bikes
Wilier Filante SLR ID2 Review: A Measured Aero Update Worth Considering
A closer look at the Wilier Filante SLR ID2, covering its aerodynamic claims, narrower cockpit, aero bottle system, ride character, and pricing.
Gravel Bikes
Wilier Rave and Enve MOG: Two Gravel Race Bikes at Very Different Prices
A carbon gravel race bike at around $4,600 and a custom build north of $12,000, compared on weight, clearance, comfort and value.
Road Bikes
Wilier Verticale SLR: A Lightweight Climber's Bike Worth a Close Look
A close look at the Wilier Verticale SLR, the brand's lightest disc frameset, covering weight, specification, geometry, ride feel and the details to weigh up before buying.
Road Bikes
Winspace M6 Review: A Built-to-Order Aero Road Bike Worth Considering
A close look at the Winspace M6, a carbon aero road bike with confident handling, a competitive price, and a few details worth checking before you order.
Road Bikes
Winspace SLC 3 Review: Lightweight Climbing Performance at a Frameset Price
The Winspace SLC 3 pairs a claimed 700 g frame with a 6.66 kg complete build, a round seatpost, and lightweight carbon wheels at a fraction of flagship race bike pricing.
Cycling Gear
Winter Cycling Essentials 2026: Five Gear Picks for Cold, Dark Rides
Five winter cycling products that solve real cold-weather problems, from an adaptive front light and a bright rear light to a breathable jacket and a high-visibility helmet.
Cycling Components
Winter Race Bike Upgrades: Three Winspace Components Worth Considering
Three Winspace components that make a summer race bike faster, plus the position work that decides whether the gains actually count.
Cycling Components
Winter Race Bike Upgrades: Three Winspace Components Worth Considering
A practical look at three winter upgrades for a faster race bike, from the SLC3 frameset to the 67mm Hyper wheels and the 380mm Zero SL bar.
Winter Cycling
Winter Road Bike Builds Compared: Carbon Versus Aluminum
Two winter road bike builds side by side: a light carbon frame with electronic shifting and a dependable aluminum frame with mechanical gearing, plus the wheels, mudguards and lights that keep them rolling.
Cycling Gear
Winter Road Bike Upgrades: Tires, Mudguards, Lights, and a Cheap Second Bike
Four upgrades that make a road bike far more capable through cold, wet, dark months, plus two backup options for the days when the weather wins.
Bike Tools
Workshop Tools Nobody Needs But Everybody Wants: Bike Mechanic Tools Worth Coveting
Thirteen workshop tools that no bike mechanic strictly needs, from a $19.99 zip tie cutter to a shop-grade truing stand, and the small problems each one quietly solves.
Gravel Bike Wheels
WTB 750D Review: Do Bigger Gravel Wheels Make Sense?
WTB's 750D concept raises bead seat diameter from 622mm to 660mm. Here is how the bigger wheel rides and who it actually suits.
Gravel Bike Wheels
WTB 750D Review: Are Bigger Gravel Bike Wheels Worth It?
WTB's 750D concept raises the bead seat diameter to 660mm. Here is how it rides, who actually benefits, and what to weigh before buying in.
Gravel Bike Wheels
WTB 750d Wheels Review: Is the New Gravel Wheel Standard Worth It?
A practical look at the 750d gravel wheel standard, how it compares with 700c, where it feels strong, and which riders benefit most.
Gravel Tires
WTB Aero Gravel Tires Compared: Byway RS50, Course 52 and Macro 54
WTB's new gravel range spans 50mm to 54mm with sidewall vortex generators, a new 120 TPI casing and claimed drag savings. Here is how the three models differ and who each one suits.
Gravel Tires
WTB Vulpine and Vulpine S Review: A 45mm Gravel Tire Pair Built for Speed
WTB widens the Vulpine to 45mm and adds the faster rolling Vulpine S. A look at grip, rolling speed, casing, durability, and tubeless setup after 100 miles of gravel.
Handlebars
WXR Narrow and Super Narrow Handlebars: Do Ultra Narrow Bars Actually Deliver?
A wind tunnel comparison of the WXR Narrow and Super Narrow handlebars against a 36 cm baseline, covering the watt savings, fit notes and handling trade-offs.
Road Bikes
X-Lab AD-9 and RS-7: Two Value Road Bikes Worth a Closer Look
X-Lab's AD-9 aero race bike and RS-7 everyday road bike pair aggressive pricing with strong component specs. Here is what to know before buying.
Mountain Bikes
Yeti ASR Review: A Fast, Light XC Race Bike With Two Details to Weigh
A close look at the Yeti ASR, a lightweight carbon cross-country race bike with 115mm of rear travel, excellent climbing manners, and a couple of trade-offs to consider.
Mountain Bikes
Yeti ASR T3 Review: A Fast, Light XC Race Bike With Two Clear Trade-Offs
The Yeti ASR T3 is a light, efficient full carbon cross-country race bike. Here is how it rides, what stands out on the build, and what to weigh up before buying.
Gravel Wheels and Tires
Zipp 303 Explorer Wheels and Goodyear Gravel Tires: A Wide-Rim Gravel Roundup
Zipp's 303 Explorer gravel wheelset runs a 32 mm internal rim width, paired here with the co-developed 40 mm Goodyear Explorer Slick and 45 mm Explorer Inter tires.
Wheels
Zipp 303 S vs Zipp 353 NSW: Two Carbon Wheelsets Compared
A back to back look at two wide carbon road wheelsets, one at around £1,050 and one at around £3,200, and what the price gap actually buys on the road.
Triathlon Apparel
Zone3 Vanquish Graphene Review: A Premium Tri Suit Put to the Aero Test
A close look at the Zone3 Vanquish Graphene tri suit, including its graphene and cold black features, its fit, and the measured watts it saves over standard cycling kit.
Indoor Cycling
Zwift Hub Review: Zwift's First Turbo Trainer, Built for Easy Setup
A close look at the Zwift Hub, a direct-drive smart trainer with a pre-installed cassette, wide bike compatibility, and a price that undercuts the top tier.
Indoor Training
Zwift Ride Review: A Dedicated Indoor Smart Bike Frame Worth Considering
A close look at the Zwift Ride smart bike frame: steel build, fit range, cockpit controls, pricing options, and the limits to check before buying.
Bikepacking Gear
11 Bikepacking Essentials for Long-Distance Cycling
Eleven bikepacking essentials for long-distance cycling, from a steel gravel frame and a two-person tent to helmet lights, packable gloves, and a frame bag that puts weight in the right place.