Gravel Bikes
Best Gravel Bikes Around £3,000: Five Standout Options
A practical shortlist of five gravel bikes in the £3,000 bracket, covering frame design, comfort features, groupsets, and the kind of riding each one suits best.
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From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Gravel Tires
Best Gravel Tires: 11 Top Picks for Every Riding Style
A practical roundup of 11 gravel tires, from fast race-day rubber to mud-shedding all-rounders and rock-ready treads, with the trade-offs that matter.
Bike Locks
Best Heavy-Duty Bike Locks: Six Models Tested Against an Angle Grinder
Six heavy-duty bike locks timed against an angle grinder, from entry-level U-locks to a Sold Secure Diamond D-lock, with practical guidance on which designs actually slow a thief down.
Indoor Cycling Trainers
Best Indoor Smart Trainers 2026: Five Options From Budget to Best Overall
Five indoor smart trainers compared on resistance, power accuracy, connectivity and value, from the budget Van Rysel D100 to the Wahoo Kickr Core 2.
Electric Mountain Bikes
Best Long-Travel Electric Mountain Bikes: Three eMTBs Compared
Three aluminium long-travel eMTBs compared on suspension, geometry, motors and spec, with clear guidance on which one suits your riding.
Mountain Bike Upgrades
Best Mountain Bike Upgrades 2026: 11 Parts That Improve Ride Feel and Control
Eleven mountain bike upgrades, from suspension and brakes to tires and mud protection, with the strengths and trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Mountain Bike Upgrades
Best Mountain Bike Upgrades on a Budget: 9 Parts Worth Buying in 2026
Nine wallet-friendly mountain bike upgrades, from four-piston brakes and comfy grips to a short dropper post, faster wheels and a mudguard that fits modern forks.
Mountain Bikes
Best Mountain Bikes 2022: Eight Standout Rides, From Steel Hardtails to Race E-Bikes
A practical roundup of eight 2022 mountain bikes spanning cross country, down country, enduro and electric trail categories, with the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Road Bikes
Best Performance Road Bikes 2026: Three All-Rounder Race Machines Compared
Three top-tier all-rounder road race bikes compared on speed, comfort, handling, and spec, with clear guidance on which one suits which rider.
Cycling Accessories
Best Power Meter Pedals: Wahoo Power Link Zero, Favero Assioma and Garmin RS200
A practical comparison of three pedal-based power meters, covering accuracy, consistency, durability and the trade-offs that decide which one suits your riding.
Cycling Tech
Best Pro Peloton Bikes and Components 2023: 8 Standout Upgrades
A roundup of the most technically interesting pro peloton bikes and components for 2023, from the Cannondale SuperSix EVO to Shimano Dura-Ace and Continental GP5000 S TR tires.
Road Bikes
Best Rim Brake Road Bikes 2026: Eight Road Race Bikes Still Worth Buying
Rim brakes still win races and still make sense for a lot of riders. Here are eight rim brake road bikes, from alloy starters to carbon race platforms and Italian dream builds.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes of 2021: Six Standout Launches
A retrospective look at six road bikes that shaped 2021, from radical aero designs to refined steel and custom carbon.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes 2023: Nine Standout Models Worth Considering
A practical look at nine 2023 road bikes, from aero race machines and endurance all-rounders to a magnesium frame that undercuts carbon on price.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes Around £1,000: New and Used Options Compared
A clear look at what a £1,000 budget buys in 2026, from carbon-framed new bikes to high-spec secondhand machines.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes Around 2,000: Seven Value-First Options
Seven road bikes around the 2,000 mark, covering carbon and aluminium frames, endurance and race geometry, and Shimano groupsets from Tiagra to Ultegra.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes: Six High-End Options Worth Knowing Before You Buy
A practical look at six standout road bikes, from rim-brake holdouts and featherweight climbers to fully custom builds and aero race machines.
Cycling Gear
Best Road Cycling Upgrades 2026: KMA Enta 40 Wheels, S-Works Prevail 3 Helmet, and Physique Argo Adaptive Saddle
Three premium upgrades for road, all-road, and gravel riders: a handmade French carbon wheelset, a heavily ventilated flagship helmet, and a 3D printed saddle built for long days.
Cycling
Best Road, Gravel and Mountain Bikes of the Year: 16 Standout Rides
A roundup of the road, gravel and mountain bikes that stood out most over the past year, covering what each one does well and who it suits.
Road Bikes
Best Road Race Bikes: What to Look For Before You Buy
A practical guide to road race bike geometry, gearing, frame materials and tire clearance, with four models that show the range of what is available.
Cycling Components
Best Shimano Groupsets of All Time: 105 5700, Dura-Ace 7800, and Dura-Ace R9150
Three Shimano groupsets, three eras of engineering: what 105 5700, Dura-Ace 7800, and Dura-Ace R9150 each brought to the road, and which one suits your build.
Cycling
Best Tour de France Bikes 2026: Our Top Picks Ranked
We rank the most eye-catching bikes from this year's Tour de France, based on paint, design, and overall presence. From Trek's iridescent Madone to Wilier's marble Filante, here are the standouts.
Mountain Bikes
Best Trail Bikes 2026: Three Class-Leading All-Rounders Compared
Three standout trail bikes compared on climbing efficiency, descending composure, geometry, and value, with clear guidance on which one suits your riding.
Mountain Bikes
Best Trail Bikes: Three Short-Travel Bikes Ranked
Three short-travel trail bikes compared on suspension feel, geometry, climbing manners, and component choices, with clear guidance on which one suits your riding.
Cycling Lights
Best Trail Lights 2026: 10 Night Riding Lights Compared
Ten trail lights that clear the 1,500-lumen mark, compared on beam pattern, mounting options, controls, and measured runtime at maximum power.
Carbon Road Bikes
Best Used Carbon Road Bikes Under £3,000: Smart Second-Hand Buys
A practical guide to used carbon road bikes that deliver race-ready performance for far less than a new Shimano 105 Di2 model.
Cycling
Best Value Aero Upgrades 2026: Three Smart Ways to Buy Speed
Three affordable aero upgrades that deliver real watts for the money, plus the details worth checking before you buy.
Cycling Gear
Best Value Aero Upgrades for Road Cyclists: Helmet, Race Suit and Wheelset Compared
A wind tunnel comparison of three aero upgrades for road cyclists, showing what each one costs per watt saved and which changes deliver the biggest gains for the money.
Road Bikes
Best Value Road Bikes Under £5,000: Six Options Worth Considering
Six road bikes that deliver near-flagship performance for less, covering lightweight climbing, aero racing, endurance comfort, steel, and all-road versatility.
Cycling Gloves
Best Winter Cycling Gloves: 5 Options for Cold and Wet Rides
A practical guide to winter cycling gloves, from lightweight rain-ready options to deep winter insulation, based on real-world features and temperature ratings.