Cycling
11 Bikes Worth Knowing: Steel, Titanium, Alloy and Carbon Frames Explained
Eleven standout bike frames across stainless steel, classic alloy, titanium and carbon, with what makes each one worth considering and what to check first.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 696 / 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.
Assistive Technology
Bionic Legs Review: What a 10 km Flat Test Revealed
An external carbon and titanium exoskeleton with a claimed 1,000 W motor, tested over two matched 10 km efforts to see how much effort it really saves.
Road Bikes
BMC TeamMachine SLR Review: A Lightweight Road Race Bike Worth the Upgrade?
The redesigned BMC TeamMachine SLR drops 222 grams from the frame while keeping the stiffness of the aero TeamMachine R. Here is what that means for real riders.
Road Bikes
Boardman SLR Review: SRAM Rival AXS and Shimano 105 Di2 Compared
A close look at the limited edition Boardman SLR, the second-generation SRAM Rival AXS groupset it debuts, and how Shimano 105 Di2 compares for riders shopping a mid-range carbon road bike.
Gravel Bikes
Boardman TRAV Review: A Flat-Bar Gravel Bike With a Clear, Narrow Purpose
The Boardman TRAV pairs an aluminium gravel frame with a flat handlebar, wide tyres and a short-travel suspension fork. A practical look at who it suits and where it stops making sense.
Folding Bikes
Brompton G Line and G Line Electric: Two Folding Bikes Take On a 66 km Gravel Event
A hand-brazed steel folder and its electric sibling ride 66 km of forest gravel, and both finish with their reputations improved.
Indoor Cycling
How to Build a Budget Indoor Cycling Setup for Under £1,000
A complete indoor cycling setup built around Rouvy and the Van Rysel D900, with practical choices that keep the total under £1,000 without compromising on quality.
Indoor Cycling
Budget Indoor Training Setup: Van Rysel D900, Rouvy and the Gear That Matters
A complete indoor cycling setup for under £1,000, built around the Van Rysel D900 trainer and Rouvy, with practical guidance on fans, device stands, mats and bike protection.
Cycling Apps
Cadence Review: Turning Your Smartphone Into a Capable Cycling Computer
Cadence turns a smartphone into a full cycling computer interface, with custom ride screens, sensor and trainer support, radar alerts, navigation, and Strava live segments.
Road Bike Groupsets
Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless Review: Beautiful Shifting, Demanding Ownership
A close look at the Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless groupset, covering its shifting feel, deep customisation, braking, weight, price, and the compatibility checks to make before buying.
Cycling Components
Campagnolo Super Record Wireless 13, Super Record X and Bora X: A Serious Comeback
Campagnolo returns to road, all-road and gravel with the 13-speed Super Record Wireless platform, the gravel-focused Super Record X and the deep-section Bora X wheels.
Road Bikes
Cannondale CAAD12 Review: Why This Aluminium Road Bike Still Makes Sense
A practical look at the Cannondale CAAD12, an aluminium road bike with race-derived geometry, rim brake simplicity, and strong secondhand value.
Road Bikes
Cannondale SuperSix EVO 3 vs LAB71: Is the Value Build Enough?
A head-to-head look at the Cannondale SuperSix EVO 3 and the range-topping SuperSix EVO LAB71, and what the price gap really buys on the road.
Road Bikes
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Review: A Decade of Road Bike Progress
A close look at the 2024 Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod, what it gained over the 2014 version, and who should consider buying it.
Endurance Road Bikes
Cannondale Synapse AL Review: The Aluminium Endurance Bike Explained
Cannondale's aluminium Synapse brings drop seat stays, 32 mm tire clearance and Smart Sense readiness, but it also sits at the top of its price bracket.
Road Bikes
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX vs CFR: Which Aero Race Bike Is Worth Buying?
A practical look at Canyon's two-tier Aeroad range, covering specification, weight, ride quality, real-world wheel data, and which model suits which rider.
Road Bikes
Canyon Aeroad CFR vs Canyon Aeroad CF SLX: Does the Pricier Build Actually Make You Faster?
A back-to-back comparison of Canyon's top-tier Aeroad CFR and the value-focused Aeroad CF SLX, covering build differences, measured weight, and real-world speed and power data.
Cycling Upgrades
Canyon Endura CF6 Upgrades: Three Smart Changes That Made a Fast Bike Faster
A carbon endurance road bike, a 57 mm carbon wheelset, and a fast tubeless tire: what each upgrade delivers, and what the on-track numbers actually showed.
Road Bikes
Canyon Endurace AL Review: A £950 All-Road Bike With Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Canyon's entry-level all-road bike pairs a Shimano CUES drop bar groupset with hydraulic disc brakes, through axles and a replaceable hanger, with component sizing as the main caveat.
Road Bikes
Canyon Endurace CF SLX and CFR: Five Things to Know About the New Endurance Bike
A clear look at the new Canyon Endurace CFR and CF SLX: the claimed aero gain, 35 mm tire clearance, internal top tube storage, the CP0018 cockpit, and what each tier costs.
Road Bikes
Canyon Endurace Review: An Entry-Level Road Bike That Kept Up
A £1,000 all-road bike with Shimano CUES, hydraulic disc brakes, and a few smart setup changes. Here is what it does well, where the entry-level spec shows, and who should buy it.
Gravel Bikes
Canyon Grail CFR Di2 and CF SLX 8 Di2 Review: Which Build Is Worth Buying?
A closer look at the new Canyon Grail platform, the range-topping CFR Di2 at £6,699, and the CF SLX 8 Di2 at £4,999 that offers most of the same ride for less.
Gravel Bikes
Canyon Grail Review: The Tire Clearance Detail to Check Before You Buy
The Canyon Grail is quick, capable, and genuinely fun on mixed surfaces, but its rear tire clearance is a real limitation worth understanding before you buy.
E-Gravel Bikes
Canyon Grizl:ON: A Lightweight Carbon E-Gravel Bike Explained
Canyon's second-generation e-gravel bike pairs a carbon frame with the Bosch SX motor, integrated Lupine lights and up to 50 mm of tire clearance. Here is what to know before buying.
Cycling
Canyon Grizl vs Canyon Grand Canyon: Flat-Bar Gravel Bike and Drop-Bar Mountain Bike Compared
A comparison of two unconventional builds: a flat-bar Canyon Grizl gravel bike and a drop-bar Canyon Grand Canyon mountain bike, with notes on fun, speed, and handling.
Mountain Bikes
Canyon Lux Trail Review: A Lighter, More Capable Short-Travel Trail Bike
The redesigned Canyon Lux Trail moves away from race-day stiffness toward a more active, more composed short-travel trail bike with clever frame storage.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Canyon Neuron:ON Review: A Lively Short-Travel Electric Mountain Bike
A full carbon electric mountain bike with 140mm of travel, a Bosch motor and SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, reviewed for riders who want fast, flowing trails and genuine value.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF7 Review: A Lightweight Bosch SX e-MTB That Rewards Spinning
The Canyon Neuron:ONfly CF7 pairs the Bosch SX motor with 140mm of travel and 29-inch wheels for riders who want real assistance without the weight of a full-power e-MTB.
Triathlon Bikes
Canyon Speedmax CF SLX vs Canyon Speedmax CFR: Picking the Right Triathlon Bike for a Hilly Course
A practical comparison of the Canyon Speedmax CF SLX and Speedmax CFR, built around Canyon's own course modelling of the hilly St. George Ironman bike leg.
Triathlon Bikes
Canyon Speedmax Review: The 2026 Triathlon Flagship, Explained
Canyon's sixth-generation Speedmax is lighter, faster and far more adjustable than before. Here is what the Aero ID redesign changes and which trim makes sense.