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.
Electric Cargo Bikes
A practical look at the third generation Tern GSD, the compact electric cargo bike with up to 210 kg of capacity, Bosch Cargo Line power, and ABS plus connected features on the top models.
Cargo Bikes
A long-term look at the Tern GSD S10, covering real running costs, the first service bill, and whether a compact cargo bike can genuinely replace a second car.
Cycling Bikes
A steel cross-country hardtail, a lightweight cross-country full suspension bike and a fast carbon gravel bike compared for long mixed-terrain days out.
Cycling Components
Two famously puncture-resistant tires and a ratcheted seatpost, examined for the strengths that made them popular and the trade-offs you should know before buying.
Cycling
A limited edition steel classic, a modern carbon race bike, and a set of pedal-based power meters: what back-to-back testing reveals about speed, comfort and the parts that genuinely moved on.
Road Bikes
A close look at Time's allroad frameset, from its composed ride quality and practical component standards to its 38mm tire clearance and finish-dependent pricing.
Road Bikes
A genuine 2005 team bike and a current flagship race bike compared on construction, ride feel, and stopwatch results at the same power output.
Aero Road Bikes
Five modern aero road bikes with race-proven designs, deep tubes, and integration details worth checking before you buy.
Road Bikes
A close look at nine aero and all-round road bikes from the 2026 Tour de France, covering paint, silhouette, wheels, finishing kit and what actually reaches shops.
Cycling Bikes
A worst to best look at twelve Tour de France race bikes, from divisive Celeste to an iridescent Trek Madone, with notes on paint, value and buying.
Road Bikes
Six pro-level road race bikes seen up close at the Grand Depart, rated for looks, desirability, and value, from extreme aero front ends to bold team paint.
Cycling Gear
Four pro-level tires and chain lubricants that translate Tour de France equipment choices into practical, everyday upgrades for road riders.
Cycling Gear
Seven products from this season's biggest race, from a versatile Factor road frame and a 192 g 8K drone to a sub-£1,000 Canyon that makes a strong case for new riders.
Cycling
Two drop-bar off-road bikes from Trek compared on the same cyclocross course, with the tyre clearance and geometry differences that actually matter.
Road Bikes
A practical comparison of three premium aluminum road race bikes, covering claimed weight, geometry, build options, tire clearance and value.
Road Bikes
Trek has folded the aero Madone and the lightweight Emonda into a single race platform. Here is what changed on the Gen 8 Madone SLR, how it rides, and who should buy it.
Road Bikes
A practical comparison of the Triban RC120 Disc and the cheaper rim brake version, covering weight, gearing, tire clearance and who each bike suits.
Triathlon Race Suits
A close look at the Trimtex long course tri suit, from its paper-light bonded fabric and shoulder turbulators to the race-day details that matter over eight hours.
Cycling Components
A component-by-component look at a bike assembled for an 800 km unsupported bikepacking race, from frameset and drivetrain to tires, bags, and pedals.
Cycling Gear
Eight products used to finish an 800 km ultra-distance gravel race in Spain, with what worked, what failed and what to change next time.
Cycling Upgrades
A practical order of upgrades for an entry-level road bike, from tyres and bar tape to brake calipers and carbon wheels, with real prices and honest trade-offs.
Road Bikes
A full inspection of a £400 secondhand Specialized Tarmac, covering frame condition, drivetrain wear, wheels, and the real cost of making it roadworthy.
Road Bikes
The RCR-F targets flat, fast racing while the RCR covers everything else. Here is what the engineering, wind tunnel work and rider feedback actually tell you.
Road Bikes
A top-grade carbon aero race bike with Dura-Ace Di2 and a 7.54 kg complete build, plus the fit, comfort and servicing trade-offs to weigh up first.
Electric Cargo Bikes
A close look at the VOC U, a four-wheeled electric cargo quadricycle built for commercial urban delivery, with the real strengths and trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Cycling Components
Wahoo Speedplay pedals combine adjustable independent float, several spindle widths and a low stack height in one road pedal system. Here is what those features actually change for everyday riders.
Training Apps
A practical look at Wahoo System, the endurance training platform that brings structured plans, The Sufferfest, pro race simulations and multi-sport sessions into one app.
Electric Bikes
Five electric bikes with genuinely different approaches, from an award-winning integrated commuter to a folding fat-tire machine built for off-road fun.
Cycling Tires
Three wide road and gravel-leaning tires compared, with real test data on what a 40mm slick costs in power and what it gives back in comfort and grip.
Cycling
A practical look at wide road tires, the Pirelli P Zero Race, the Orbea Terra gravel race bike and the Orbea Orca, with the real trade-offs to weigh before buying.