Cycling Power Meters
Best Power Meters 2026: Pedal, Crank, and Spider Options Compared
A practical guide to the power meters worth buying in 2026, from versatile pedal systems to crank and spider designs, plus what to avoid.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 720 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Privacy Gadgets
Best Privacy Gadgets 2026: Four Tools for Taking Back Control
A practical roundup of four privacy-focused devices: a handheld wireless signal tool, a rebuilt portable music player, a small computer running network-wide ad blocking, and a modular laptop.
Cycling
Best Pro Road Bikes 2026: The Race Machines Defining the Peloton
A practical look at the road bikes racing at the top level in 2026, what each one is known for, and how to choose between aero, all round and climbing designs.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes 2026: Eight Picks From £500 to £5,500
A practical roundup of road bikes worth buying at every price point, from second-hand bargains to aero race machines ready for competition.
Road Bikes
5 Road Bikes You Won't See at the Tour de France in 2026
Five aero road bikes from brands missing the sport's biggest shop window, from a value carbon frameset to an Italian-made one-by build.
Road Bikes
Best Road Bikes Under £2,000: Six Options Worth Considering
A practical look at six road bikes from under £1,000 up to the top of the £2,000 band, covering frame material, gearing, tyre clearance, and who each bike suits.
Indoor Cycling
Best Smart Trainers: Mid-Range Direct Drive Picks and Premium Options
A practical look at the smart trainers worth buying now, from the £500 mid-range sweet spot to premium direct drive options with heavier flywheels.
Indoor Cycling
Best Smart Trainers Under £500 / $600: Three Direct-Drive Picks Compared
Three direct-drive smart trainers around the £500 or $600 mark, compared on ride feel, power accuracy, connectivity, setup and everyday storage.
Cycling Gear
Best Value Tour de France Bike Upgrades: 10 Picks Worth Buying
Ten pro-level road bike upgrades that deliver real speed, comfort or convenience without flagship prices, from race tires to a compact bike computer.
Gravel Cycling
Best Wide Gravel Tires and Wheels: Picking the Right Width
A practical look at the widest gravel tires and aero gravel wheels shaping the market, and how to choose clearance that will not date your next bike.
Bikepacking Gear
Bikepacking Essentials: 9 Gear Picks That Held Up Over 3,000 km
A practical bikepacking gear shortlist built from a 3,000 km mixed-surface event through Chile and Argentina, covering comfort, battery life, navigation, drivetrain care, and puncture backup.
Folding Bikes
Brompton G Line and G Line Electric Review: Two Folding Bikes Tested on a 66 km Gravel Event
A practical look at the Brompton G Line and G Line Electric after both were ridden through a full 66 km gravel event, plus who each one actually suits.
Bike Computers
Bryton Rider 650 Review: High-Performance GPS Without the Premium Price
A full-featured touchscreen GPS bike computer at a fraction of the cost of its premium rivals, with a few quirks worth knowing before you buy.
Cycling Apps
Cadence App Review: Turning Your Phone Into a Capable Cycling Computer
Cadence brings head-unit style data fields, sensor pairing, radar support, and turn-by-turn navigation to the smartphone you already own.
Road Bike Groupsets
Campagnolo Record 13 vs Super Record 13: Which 13-Speed Wireless Groupset Is Worth It?
A practical look at Campagnolo's new 13-speed wireless groupsets, what separates Record 13 from Super Record 13, and which one suits your build.
Road Bikes
Campagnolo Super Record 13 and Condor Leggero: An Italian Race Build First Look
A close first look at Campagnolo's 13-speed wireless Super Record 13 groupset and the fourth-generation Condor Leggero, an Italian-made flagship race frame.
Cycling Gear
Can a Gravel Bike Work as a Road Bike? A One-Bike Setup Guide
A practical look at turning a gravel bike into a road bike with wide slick tires, plus the frameset, tires, and trade-offs that decide whether one bike can do both jobs.
Road Bikes
Cannondale CAD 14 1 Review: A Modern Alloy Crit Racer With Real Character
The Cannondale CAD 14 1 pairs a stiff aluminum race frame with deep carbon wheels, electronic 1x gearing and serious stopping power. Here is what to know before you buy.
Road Bikes
Cannondale SuperSix Evo 3 Review: Inside the Gen 5 All-Rounder Race Bike
A measured look at the fifth generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo, reviewed here in SuperSix Evo 3 form: sharper geometry, familiar handling, and a spec that needs very little changing.
Road Bikes
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Review: Endurance Comfort With Race-Bike Manners
The Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 pairs a wind-tunnel optimised frame with Ultegra Di2, DT Swiss carbon wheels and a 4iiii power meter, plus comfort details that hold up on rough roads.
Gravel Bikes
Canyon Endurace Review: A Value-First Drop-Bar Bike After 4,000 km
A long-term look at the Canyon Endurace: aluminum frame, carbon fork, Shimano Cues drivetrain, hydraulic brakes, and genuine 40 mm tire clearance, plus the wear to expect.
Electric Road Bikes
Canyon Endurace:ONfly Review: A Light E-Road Bike That Still Feels Like a Road Bike
A light, discreet e-road bike with a TQ HPR 40 motor, reviewed on a hilly 30 km loop to see whether assistance really makes you faster and whether it stays fun.
Gravel Bikes
Canyon Grail CF SLX 7 Di2 Review: A Fast Gravel Race Bike With One Frustrating Detail
The third generation Canyon Grail brings 57 mm tire clearance, internal frame storage, and a highly adjustable cockpit. Here is what it does well and where it falls short.
Triathlon Bikes
Canyon Speedmax Review: What Wind Tunnel Aero Data Really Shows
A measured look at how the Canyon Speedmax compares with a road bike and clip-on aero bars at real age group racing speeds.
Cycling
Canyon Speedmax SLX vs Canyon Ultimate CFR: Choosing a Bike for a Hilly Course
A data-led comparison of a time trial bike and a lightweight road bike on a mixed terrain course, with practical buying advice for hilly triathlon and cycling events.
Road Bikes
Cervélo S5 Review: A Race Bike With a 1x13 Option Worth Thinking About
The newest Cervélo S5 is more aero, more comfortable and lighter, but its optional 1x13 drivetrain is the real talking point for road riders.
Cycling Components
Cheap vs Premium 3D Printed Saddles: Trek Aeolus RSL and Riot Compared
A £32 AliExpress 3D printed saddle against a £329.99 flagship model. Here is what the price gap actually buys, and where a budget saddle still makes sense.
Road Bike Tires
Cheap vs Premium Road Bike Tires: What the Price Gap Actually Buys
A $10 road tire and a $100 road tire do not ride alike. Here is what the price gap really buys, where the gains show up, and when a mid-range option makes more sense.
Cycling Gear
Cheaper Alternatives to Overpriced Cycling Products
Six everyday substitutes for cycling-specific gear, from winter socks and cleaning fluids to bulk ride snacks, with the savings and the trade-offs laid out.
Road Bike Components
Chinese Aero Road Bike Parts Worth Considering: Incolor SSR, COLW HBR1, and Alchemist 8848s
A practical look at three narrow, lightweight road bike parts from the Chinese aero scene, what each one does well, and who should consider it.