Indoor Cycling Training
Hardest Zwift Workouts Tested: Emily's Short Mix, The Gorby, The Ringer and McCarthy Special
Four of the toughest structured workouts in Zwift, compared on intensity, duration and the kind of rider each one suits best.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 699 / 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.
Mountain Bikes
Hardtail Mountain Bike Builds Compared: BMC Two-Stroke XC vs Trail
Two hardtail builds on the same BMC Two-Stroke geometry, one tuned for cross-country speed and one for trail confidence, plus the forks, wheels, drivetrain and brakes that separate them.
Cycling Wheels
HED Vanquish 45 Pro vs V Elite 6 Carbon Wheels: Which Carbon Wheelset Is Worth Buying?
Two carbon wheelsets, two very different approaches. A six-spoke molded carbon design meets a conventional bladed-spoke build on aerodynamics, weight, stiffness, comfort, and price.
Cycling
10 High-Maintenance Bikes to Think Twice About Before Buying
Ten road, gravel and time trial bikes that experienced mechanics flag for awkward servicing, plus what to check before buying one secondhand.
Cycling Helmets
HJC Cycling Helmets Compared: Five Options From Entry Level to Top of the Line
A practical look at helmet fit, rotational impact protection and how five HJC helmets differ, from an £80 all-rounder to a carbon-shell flagship.
Cycling Shoes
How to Choose Cycling Shoes: Road vs Off-Road, Entry Level to Top End
A practical guide to cycling shoe types, retention systems and sole materials, with six DMT models illustrating every price tier.
Cycling Components
How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle: Selle Italia SLR, Flight and Novus Compared
A practical guide to saddle choice, using three Selle Italia models to show how riding position, sit bone width, profile, cutouts and materials shape comfort.
Training Apps
Humango Review: An AI Training Platform Built for Triathletes With Full Lives
Humango uses workout data, health metrics and subjective feedback to predict fatigue and reshape upcoming sessions, with a virtual assistant coach on call around the clock.
Road Bike Wheels
Hunt Sub 50 Limitless Review: A Front and Rear Specific Road Racing Wheelset
Hunt's Sub 50 Limitless pairs a 34.2mm front rim with a 30mm rear, adds in-house CFD and 3D printed prototyping, and lands as a tubeless-only option for riders chasing small gains.
Gravel Bike Tires
Hutchinson Caracal Race TLR Review: Fast Gravel Speed With a Dry-Weather Focus
A fast-rolling gravel tire with a slick centre and light shoulder tread, plus the grip and volume trade-offs to weigh before you buy.
Action Camera Accessories
Insta360 Bike Mounts and Cameras for Cyclists: A Practical Roundup
A close look at Insta360's bike computer mount and third-person bike tail kit, plus the X4 and Ace Pro cameras they are built around, with the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Action Cameras
Insta360 GO 3S Review: A Tiny 4K Action Camera That Goes Anywhere
The Insta360 GO 3S brings 4K recording to a wearable action camera, with magnetic mounts, an Action Pod touchscreen, and a genuinely simple workflow for riders and outdoor athletes.
Cycling Components
Three Lightweight Bike Upgrades: Cadex Max 40, Berk Lupina Short 132, and Topeak Feza Cage R10
A full-carbon wheelset, a 91-gram saddle, and 12-gram bottle cages that took a two-year-old race bike from 7.94 kg to 6.85 kg.
Road Bikes
Five Lightweight Climbing Race Bikes That Still Hit the UCI Weight Limit
Five modern disc-brake race builds that sit at or near the 6.8 kg UCI minimum, with the component choices and trade-offs that make each one worth a closer look.
Road Bikes
Lightweight vs Aero Road Bikes: Giant Propel Advanced and Factor O2 VAM Compared
A back-to-back comparison of an aerodynamic road bike and a lightweight climbing bike, with real route data, ride feel notes, and buying advice for each.
E-Cargo Bikes
Longtail vs Front Loader E-Cargo Bikes: Tern GSD and Riese & Müller Load 5 Compared
A practical comparison of two electric cargo bike types: the longtail Tern GSD and the front-loader Riese & Müller Load 5, with insights on learning curve, capacity, and real-world riding.
Road Bikes
Massi Mega Team Review: A 1992 Steel Road Bike Built for Around £450
A custom 1992 Massi Mega Team in steel, running an 11-speed Shimano Ultegra 6800 groupset and 45 mm carbon wheels for a total of roughly £450. Here is where it shines and where it concedes ground to modern superbikes.
Gravel Bike Tires
Maxxis Rambler Review: Does Tire Width Really Make You Faster on Gravel?
A close look at the Maxxis Rambler in 40 mm and 50 mm widths, with timed lap and roll-down results on smooth and chunky gravel at two pressures.
Road Bikes
Merida Reacto Review: A Fifth-Generation Aero Road Bike Built Around Value
Merida's fifth-generation Reacto brings deeper aero tubing, 32mm tire clearance, a ten-model carbon range, and pricing that still undercuts most aero rivals.
Cycling Tires
Michelin Power Gravel vs Michelin Jet XC2: Mountain Bike Tires for Gravel Bikes
Two Michelin tires at opposite ends of the gravel spectrum, compared on the same wheels and the same 5.9 km mixed course.
Bike Groupsets
Microshift Sword Review: Mechanical Simplicity for Gravel and Touring Bikes
A mechanical gravel groupset with very low gears, dependable shifting, and an accessible price, plus the trade-offs to weigh before you build.
Cycling
Most Expensive Limited Edition Road Bikes: Three Standout Builds
Three limited edition road bikes with serious price tags, what each build includes, and the practical questions to ask before chasing one.
Mountain Bikes
Most Iconic Downhill Bikes of All Time: Five Models Worth Knowing
Five downhill bikes with the richest racing histories, what makes each one stand out, and what to weigh up before you buy.
Cycling
Most Iconic Tour de France Race Bikes of the Past 25 Years
Six race bikes that shaped the modern peloton, from the first carbon Tour de France winner to the aerodynamic all-rounders of the 2010s.
Bike Maintenance
Muc-Off Chain Lube Guide: Hydrodynamic vs Ludicrous AF
Two pro-level chain lubricants compared: what each formula is built for, how they differ, and how to choose the right one for your riding.
Cycling Components
Narrow Handlebars Tested: Do 24-30 cm Bars Really Deliver Aero Gains?
Three handlebars, one wind tunnel: what 24 cm, 30 cm and 36 cm bars actually deliver in drag savings, comfort and control.
Cycling Gear
New Cycling Gear Roundup 2026: Seven Launches Worth Knowing
Seven new cycling releases covering cockpits, wheels, pedals, helmets, indoor trainers and one aluminium endurance road bike, with the specs, prices and trade-offs that matter.
Cycling Gear
New Cycling Kit Roundup 2026: Narrow Bars, New Shoes, and a Five-Figure Aero Bike
A roundup of new cycling kit: the AC Air handlebar, Giro Imperial and Empire SLX shoes, the S-Works Ares 2, MAAP AON endurance apparel, and Van Rysel's first five-figure aero bike.
Cycling Tech
New Cycling Tech Roundup: Power Meters, Aero Wheels and the Latest Road Gear
A practical look at the newest road cycling launches, from Campagnolo's long-awaited power meter to refreshed Hunt wheels, real-time aero measurement and the tenth-generation Giant TCR.
Cycling Gear
New Gravel and Road Gear Roundup: Canyon Grail, Shimano SPD-SLR and More
A practical look at the Canyon Grail, Shimano SPD-SLR pedals, the S-Works Diverge, wider tires from Continental and Vittoria, and the POC Tempor helmet.