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 Helmets
A practical comparison of the Met Manta aero road helmet and the Met Drone Wide Body full aero helmet, covering weight, heat, comfort, and the real time savings during the triathlon bike leg.
Road Bike Wheels
A practical look at the Miche Kleos RD carbon road wheelset, covering rim depths, the Aero Blade front hub fairing, hooked bead compatibility, and what to weigh up before buying.
Electric Bikes
A practical look at the Miu ebike, a budget Amazon electric bicycle with a 250W hub motor, a 450Wh battery, and a few compromises worth knowing before you buy.
Cycling
A practical look at nine road, triathlon and gravel bikes, from classic steel and retro time trial machines to modern aero superbikes, and what genuinely separates them in real world speed.
Cycling Components
A practical look at ten road, gravel, and hill climb components, from a 3D-printed saddle to lightweight wheels and latex inner tubes.
Road Bikes
A deep look at the Moots Vamoots CRD, a fully integrated titanium road race bike with exceptional smoothness, real stiffness, and a price to match.
Cycling Accessories
A close look at the Muc-Off Tubeless Repair Kit, a bar-end mounted plug system that handles the punctures sealant alone cannot close, and what to weigh before buying.
Cycling Components
A practical look at narrow road handlebar widths, the aerodynamic gains, the handling trade-offs, and two real-world bars at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Road Bike Handlebars
A wind tunnel comparison of a narrow ENVE SES Aero handlebar and a 40 cm ENVE Compact round bar, covering drag savings, angled hoods, and the real-world trade-offs.
Cycling
A gravel-themed roundup of new launches, from the lightweight Wilier Rave to the value-focused Canyon Grizl Alloy, plus the striking Orbea Orca Aero and the aero design debate it has sparked.
Gravel Bikes
Three notable gravel releases, from a French braided carbon frame to a big-clearance race bike and a redesigned gravel suspension fork, with the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Cycling
A practical look at five new road and gravel bikes, from the Pinarello Dogma X endurance platform to the Wilier Adlar bikepacking build, with clear strengths and trade-offs.
Gravel Bikes
The North Road Cycles Adventurer pairs an alloy frame and carbon fork with Shimano Tiagra and hydraulic disc brakes. Here is where it shines and where the spec needs a second look.
Mountain Bike Suspension
A practical look at Öhlins' cross-country suspension line: the RXC 34 M1 fork and the TXC1 and TXC2 air shocks, covering specs, setup options and early ride impressions.
Road Bikes
A ten-year-old rim-brake race bike, a modern aero flagship and a classic mechanical groupset compared on feel, speed and serviceability.
Cargo Bikes
A practical look at the Omnium MiniMax Wi-Fi cargo bike, including its Bafang e-assist conversion, hill-ready brakes and gearing, and the dog-friendly cargo setup.
Running Shoes
Three new On road running shoes compared: the maximalist Cloudmonster, the stable Cloudrunner, and the new Cloud Go. Here is how each shoe rides and who it suits best.
Gravel Bikes
A practical look at whether one gravel bike can cover road riding, gravel and bikepacking, with the Giant Revolt and Canyon Grizl compared.
Electric Bikes
Ora's DM10, DM20 and DM30 city e-bikes share one patented frame and Shimano assist, then diverge on gearing, drivetrain and battery size.
Mountain Bikes
The Orbea Oiz moves to 120mm front and rear and gains a slacker, longer geometry. Here is how it climbs, how it descends, and who it suits.
Road Bike Tech
A deliberately modern aero road build tested on wet, windy roads: what the Orbea Orca Aero, Shimano Dura-Ace and Zipp 858 NSW deliver, and what they ask in return.
Aero Road Bikes
A deep dive into the range-topping Orbea Orca Aero M10i Limited, covering its aero speed, Shimano Dura-Ace build, comfort, weight, and the practical details worth knowing before buying.
Road Bikes
A practical look at the Orbea Orca Aero, an aero road bike with a 15-watt drag claim, sharp handling, and a build range that starts at £4,000.
Triathlon Swim Gear
A close look at the Orca RS1 swim skin, how it behaves over a tri suit, what the rules allow, and whether the drag savings justify the cost.
Open Water Wetsuits
A practical look at Orca's thermally insulated open water wetsuit, how its lining and Yamamoto neoprene work, and when the non-thermal Vitalis TRN is the smarter buy.
Wetsuits
Orca builds wetsuits around flexibility, buoyancy, or a balance of both. Here is how the Flex, Float and Flow families differ, and how the Athlex and Apex tiers fit in.
Gravel Bikes
The Orro Terra C pairs a carbon frame and fork with a Shimano GRX 1x groupset at £2,800. Fast and agile on smooth gravel and tarmac, but firm on rougher trails.
Bike Wheels
A closer look at the Parcours Chrono spoked wheel set, the handling-stability research behind it, and what riders should weigh before buying.
Gravel Bikes
A road-derived gravel bike built for speed on tarmac and smooth gravel, with aero tube shapes, 45 mm tyre clearance and a competitive entry price.
Cycling Nutrition
A practical guide to petrol station snacks that actually help cyclists refuel mid-ride, from cola and gummy sweets to chocolate bars and a surprising sodium champion.