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 Gear
A practical look at five new cycling products: two carbon road race bikes, a pair of SPD power meter pedals, a road pedal system built for easy engagement, and a fast gravel race tire.
Running Shoes
A controlled treadmill test compares an entry-level trainer, a mid-range shoe and a carbon-plated racer, measuring running economy at fast and everyday paces.
Running Shoes
A practical look at the On Cloudmonster 2 for neutral runners, plus what to check on fit, cushioning, and support before buying a first pair of running shoes.
Mountain Bikes
A closer look at the Orbea Oiz, a 120mm full-suspension cross-country bike with aggressive geometry and a lever-actuated lockout, plus the trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Triathlon Wetsuits
A 699 pound premium wetsuit against a 99 pound entry-level suit: what the extra money buys, where the budget option still works, and why fit matters more than price.
Swim Wetsuits
A practical walkthrough of Orca's six-suit wetsuit range, from the buoyant Float models to the flexible Flex, and how to choose between Athlex and Apex.
Road and Gravel Bikes
A practical look at how a pro-level road bike and a performance gravel bike differ in tire clearance, geometry, weight, and running costs, and how to decide between one bike and two.
Road Bikes
Pinarello has replaced the Prince and the Paris with the new F Series and X Series. Here is how the F5, F7, F9, X1, X3 and the Dogma F fit together.
Cycling Gear
A practical look at four new arrivals in road cycling: Pinarello's entry-level F1, Colnago's limited steel Steelnovo, Wahoo's largest computer yet, and Scott's lightest Addict RC builds.
Road Bikes
A used carbon Pinarello bought for around £500 climbs the Stelvio 21 minutes slower than a top-tier race bike, and still delivers a brilliant day in the mountains.
Gravel Tires
A close look at the Pirelli Cinturato M in 40, 45 and 50 mm, and what real-world testing suggests about gravel tire width, speed, comfort and frame clearance.
Road Bike Tires
A 40mm road tire with standout comfort and traction, plus a real weight and high-speed effort penalty worth understanding before you buy.
Road Bike Tires
Rolling resistance data for the Pirelli P0 Race TLR, Pirelli P0 Race and Pirelli Smart Tubes, and what the numbers mean when you choose a road tire setup.
Gravel Bikes
A Pivot Les SL hardtail converted to drop bars for 350 miles of self-supported gravel racing, with a 100mm fork, 2.1in tires, and clearance to spare.
Cycling Gear
Four pieces of pro-level cycling equipment, what they genuinely deliver, and why most riders can spend their money more effectively.
Triathlon Gear
A component-by-component look at a pro Ironman triathlon build, from the frame and drivetrain to the wheels, saddle, and chain.
Cycling Gear
Eight race-proven cycling products that still make sense when the money is your own, from a value all-rounder bike to a 24 dollar bottle cage.
Cycling Components
Wider tubeless tires and clean drivetrain lubrication define the modern pro fleet. Here is how those choices translate to everyday road riding.
Road Bikes
A practical look at five pro-level aero road bikes, from the updated Canyon Aeroad to the Wilier Filante SLR, and the details that actually matter before you buy.
Cycling
Five standout road race bikes from a season of back-to-back testing, covering aero speed, climbing, value, and the overall race bike of the year.
Cycling Gear
Six frequently copied cycling products, what the genuine versions deliver, and where the counterfeits fall apart in real use.
Cycling Gear Guides
Five cycling products compared side by side with convincing counterfeits, plus the finish, weight and hardware details that give a copy away.
Cycling
Eight complete bike builds, from an alloy all-rounder to premium aero machines and a daily-use cargo bike, with the details that matter before you buy.
Cycling Wheels
Two carbon wheelsets from Reserve, one deep and fast, one balanced and light. Here is how they differ, what they share, and which one fits your riding.
Electric Road Bikes
A road e-bike built on the Endurance SL platform with a Mahle X35 Plus motor and a 250 Wh frame battery, put to the test on the Stelvio Pass.
Bike Inner Tubes
A practical look at RideNow TPU Inner Tubes, a lightweight and inexpensive option for road riders who want to save rotating weight without moving to tubeless.
Gravel Bikes
The Ridley Astra RS pairs road-derived aerodynamics with 52mm tire clearance and a very stiff ride. Here is what it does well, and what to weigh up before buying.
All-Road Bikes
An all-road bike that pairs a relaxed endurance geometry with virtual front shifting from the Classified PowerShift two-speed hub and Shimano Di2 integration.
Cycling
Twelve road and gravel bikes worth watching, from a French aero race machine to a titanium gravel frame with cast lugs, with notes on who each one suits.
Cycling Gear
A carbon gravel wheelset, a heat-moldable flagship road shoe, a PFC-free rain jacket, a compact action camera, and an aero race bike, with the strengths and trade-offs of each.