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.
MTB Drivetrains
A close look at SRAM's hangerless 12-speed T-Type Eagle Transmission range, including the XX group set, long-term shifting performance, and what a full upgrade really costs.
Indoor Cycling
A complete smart bike and a wheel-off smart trainer compared on price, ride feel, noise, adjustability, and the practical realities of training indoors.
Road Bikes
A Berlin brand's aluminium race frame with scandium-enhanced Italian tubing, modern geometry, and a firm ride. Here is what to know before you buy.
Cycling Gear
Eight cycling products that earned their place through real riding, from a versatile carbon wheelset to a self-powered helmet and a race-day wheel pairing.
Road Bikes
Five road bikes that stand out for aero efficiency, titanium craftsmanship, and all-road versatility, plus the details worth weighing before you buy.
Road Bikes
A close look at the State Undefeated, a $1,500 aluminium disc road bike built around an in-house one-by groupset, with clear strengths and real trade-offs.
Aquarium Kits
A practical look at the Superfish Scaper 90, a 60 cm, 90 litre aquarium kit with optiwhite glass, an LED light and a hang-on-back filter, plus what to expect in the first weeks.
Aquarium Kits
An affordable 60 cm all-in-one tropical aquarium kit with filter, heater, and lighting included, plus the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Triathlon Race Suits
How the flagship Surpass Insane and the more accessible Surpass Pursue share one development programme, and which one makes sense for your race conditions.
E-Bike Conversion Kits
A front wheel motor kit that turns an ordinary bicycle electric, with a lightweight Switch Air battery and a longer-range Switch Max option to match different commutes.
Bike Tires
A solid rubber tire that removes punctures from the equation, with real trade-offs in ride comfort, installation, and longevity worth understanding first.
Cycling Gear
A roundup of ten recently launched road and gravel products, from carbon saddles and gravel shoes to a 6.3kg superbike and a cable-actuated 12-speed groupset.
Cycling Gear
A 3D printed stem, a value-focused GPS computer, an 82 mm deep wheelset, a full gravel apparel range, and a triathlon frame built without UCI limits.
Cycling Tech
A roundup of five notable cycling products: a lightweight e-MTB, gravel wheels, a bold collaboration kit, and two precision workshop tools.
Electric Bikes
A single-speed electric city bike built around a carbon belt drive, a rear hub motor, and a removable battery, priced at the more affordable end of the e-bike market.
Cargo E-Bikes
The Tern Orox pairs a Bosch Performance CX Line motor with two 800 Wh batteries and a 210 kg payload. Here is what it does well and what to weigh up before buying.
Cycling Gear
Three cycling products with clear, practical use cases: a steel bike shed for outdoor storage, a new tubeless road tyre, and a lightweight suspension seat post for rough surfaces.
Road Bikes
Aero frames, bold paint, and clear split decisions marked the 2026 Tour de France. Here are eight race bikes worth knowing before you buy.
Road Bikes
A closer look at five pro-level road bikes built for the sport's biggest race, from aero-focused speed machines to a record-chasing all-rounder.
Cycling
Five professional race bikes from the Tour de France peloton, from aero road machines to a custom time trial build, with the setup details that actually matter.
Road Bikes
A practical comparison of two sub-£1,000 alloy endurance road bikes, covering frame design, groupset choices, braking, and real ride quality.
Cycling
A practical look at the Trek Dual Sport hybrid commuter platform, covering mixed-surface comfort, the manual versus assisted decision, and what cycling to work really saves.
Road Bikes
A close look at the Trek Emonda SLR, a lightweight race bike that climbs and handles brilliantly but asks riders to accept a firm, uncompromising ride.
Road Cycling
A close look at a Tour-stage-winning Trek Madone SLR and the SRAM, Bontrager and Pirelli parts that make up the complete build.
Mountain Bikes
The Trek Marlin 8 pairs progressive trail geometry with commuter-friendly mounts. Here is what works, what holds it back, and who should buy it.
Mountain Bikes
A detailed look at the Trek Roscoe 7 trail hardtail, covering its modern geometry, ride feel, component choices and the two upgrades worth planning for.
Mountain Bikes
Seven mountain bikes with designs worth understanding, from lightweight e-MTBs and high pivot enduro rigs to steel hardtails and telemetry-equipped trail bikes.
Triathlon Gear
A practical triathlon gift guide covering six options at different price points, from a flagship indoor trainer to small stocking fillers that get used every week.
Triathlon Gear
Six triathlon gift ideas that actually get used, from custom-fit swim goggles and training subscriptions to a thermal parka and aero calf sleeves.
Wearable Tech
A practical tour of eight wearable devices for triathletes, from swim goggles with in-lens metrics to core temperature sensors, portable metabolic testing, and recovery trackers.