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.
Triathlon Gear
A one-variable-at-a-time wind tunnel comparison of two triathlon upgrades: calf sleeves and an aero helmet, with the watt savings and the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Road Bikes
The Triban RC 120 brings a carbon fork, a relaxed endurance frame, and a very low price. Here is what it does well and what to check before you buy.
Electric Bikes
A roundup of five electric bikes that break the mold, from a design-award winner to a folding fat-tire powerhouse.
Road Bikes
Eight pre-owned road bikes from Giant, Cannondale, Trek, Scott and Specialized that still deliver current performance for roughly half the price of a new flagship.
Gravel Bikes
The VAAST A1 pairs a super magnesium frame with SRAM Apex 1x for £1,899, aiming at carbon-like weight with a livelier ride than aluminium.
Road Bikes
The Vast R1 brings super magnesium to the road bike market with a claimed 1,250 g frame, a lively ride, and pricing that undercuts comparable carbon builds.
Gravel Bikes
A close look at the second-generation Vello V+1, a one-by-specific all-road gravel bike with 50mm tyre clearance, satin finishes, and integrated brake hose routing.
Aero Road Bikes
The Ventum NS1 pairs aero race geometry with 35mm tire clearance, a T47 bottom bracket, and direct-to-consumer pricing. Here is how it performs on real roads.
Road Bikes
A British carbon road bike built around a single chainring, relaxed grand tourer handling, and understated looks. Here is what works, what costs, and who it suits.
Bikes
A close look at the Vielo V+1 gravel bike and the Vielo A1 road bike, including the 880g Alto frameset, symmetrical chainstays, and what one-by design actually changes.
Gravel Bikes
A close look at the Vielo V+1, a 1x-only carbon gravel and all-road bike with 50mm tyre clearance, revised geometry, and a top build weighing 8.2kg.
Gravel Bikes
A close look at the Vielo V+1 Race Edition, a gravel bike built exclusively around wireless shifting, with wide tyre clearance, a 1x-only frame and a bold hand-laid finish.
Gravel Bikes
The Villia Rave SLR is a carbon gravel platform that can be built as a road bike or a gravel bike. Here is how it is specced, who it suits, and what to weigh up before buying.
Road Bikes
A steel race bike built in the style of a 1969 Tour de France winner against a sub-£500 entry-level road bike, compared on the flat, on the climbs and in everyday riding.
Road Bike Tires
A closer look at Vittoria's Corsa Next road tire, what the nylon casing and extra puncture protection bring, and how to choose between 28 mm, 32 mm, and wider.
Cycling Tyres
Vittoria's newest top-end road tyre claims lower rolling resistance, more puncture protection and a lighter build, with a tougher all-weather version alongside it.
Gravel Bikes
The Vitus Adlar pairs a burly carbon frame and mountain-bike-inspired geometry with a 35 kg load rating, making it a convincing tool for bikepacking and rough-terrain riding.
Gravel Bikes
The Vitus Venom Evo pairs an aero carbon frameset with clearance for 45mm tires, so a single bike can cover fast road riding and mixed-surface gravel.
Indoor Cycling
A practical look at four Wahoo indoor training products, plus how to decide between a collapsible pain cave and a permanent indoor setup.
Smart Trainers
A practical head to head between the Wahoo Kickr Core and the Zwift Hub, covering price, flywheel weight, setup, noise, connectivity, and power accuracy.
Indoor Cycling Trainers
The Wahoo Kickr Roller adds app-controlled resistance and a front stabilizer to the traditional roller format. Here is what it does well and where it asks for compromises.
Cycling Power Meters
Wahoo's first Speedplay-based pedal power meter brings a distinctive dual-sided design, a 75-hour battery claim, and a competitive price. Here is what to weigh before buying.
Cycling Tech
A clear look at two Wahoo releases for power-based training: the Speedplay POWRLINK ZERO pedal power meter and the KICKR ROLLER smart rollers.
Gravel Bikes
Tire clearance, dropper posts, brakes, bars, and frame storage: eight gravel bike buying lessons learned the expensive way.
Gravel Bikes
A practical roundup of nine gravel bikes with unusually generous tire clearance, from 55 mm up to 66 mm, plus what to weigh before you buy.
Endurance Road Bikes
An endurance road bike that carries race bike DNA, a compliant rear end, and a price tag to match. Here is what the Wilier Gran Turismo SLR gets right and where it asks for compromise.
Gravel Bikes
The Wilier Rave SLR is a focused gravel race bike with two distinct build options, a road-derived frame, and a premium price tag. Here is what it does well and what to weigh up first.
Carbon Wheelsets
A practical comparison of two carbon road wheelsets around the UK's 1,000 pound benchmark, covering speed, comfort, crosswind behaviour, tubeless setup and warranty.
Cycling Wheels
A road-focused deep-section carbon wheelset and a light gravel carbon wheelset from a direct-to-consumer brand, compared on stiffness, durability, and price.
Cycling Gear
A high-output trail light, a four-part cleaning system, two tough road tires, a waterproof shell and a winter-ready gravel bike, with the trade-offs worth knowing first.