Opinion

Warren Rossiter | I’ve tested gravel bikes since their inception – and the 32in-wheel debate makes me think they have a size problem
After 650b, 700c, 29er and 750d, are 32in wheels the future for gravel?

Jack Luke | Re-testing Rapha’s weirdest jacket taught me an important lesson about winter cycling kit – again
Why a solid foundation of winter kit basics will always beat specialist, niche options

Warren Rossiter | New Shimano Dura-Ace is coming, but I want an affordable groupset instead
Rumours are already circulating around the next-generation Dura-Ace, but that's not what Warren wants to see from Shimano
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Tom Marvin | eMTBs have often felt heavy and dull, but this new bike changed my mind
Why Tom found it so hard to give the Pivot Shuttle LT back

Warren Rossiter | I've tested hundreds of gravel bikes and these are the 5 I want to see released in 2026
Gravel bikes have evolved at an alarming rate, here's my pick of the five bikes I think need an update this year

Will Soffe | Electric bikes should all use this one common charger cable – here’s how it might be possible
Could a USB-C cable be all you need in order to charge your entire ebike, from shifter to motor?

Simon says | Catching dopers using power-meter data is a flawed idea – the tech isn't good enough
Is the UCI's proposed new method of catching cheats fundamentally flawed?

Warren Rossiter | These are the 5 new endurance bikes I want to see in 2026
Endurance bikes are back with a bang – here's my wishlist for the year ahead

Warren Rossiter | Drop bars shouldn't be banned at the Leadville Trail 100 because of safety – they should be banned to protect the race's legacy
Leadville’s decision to ban drop bars for safety reasons is spurious – if it had been to maintain the race as a classic mountain bike marathon, I’d be fine with that

Jack Luke | New Jersey’s ridiculous new ebike law could be terrible for cyclists worldwide – we must resist it
Why a misguided US crackdown on ebikes could set the stage for similar moves in the UK, where moral panic and politics already shape the debate

Will Soffe | This bike tech solves tubeless tyre problems. Why isn't it everywhere?
Solid rim beds do away with rim tape and make for a stronger, stiffer rim – but they're all but extinct

Warren Rossiter | Everyone says bigger gravel tyres are better, but I’m not convinced – here’s why
Beware of thinking only bigger is better – we need great gravel tyres for all

Will Soffe | I’m a pro mechanic and this is how to choose the right tyre lever for you
Every cyclist should own a tyre lever or two, but with so many options, what should you look for in terms of size, shape and construction?

Stan Portus | My New Year’s resolution? To ride more
Sometimes a simple goal can lead to the biggest satisfaction

Warren Rossiter | Lightweight gravel race bikes are cyclocross bikes, so let's start calling them that again
Why has cyclocross become so uncool to brands that they’ve rebadged their pro-level 'cross bikes as gravel racers?

Confusion, crossover and China: our gravel tech predictions for 2026
Our expert tech team gaze into the crystal ball

From big-wheel hardtails to automatic shifting – the mountain bike tech we want to see in 2026
Our tech team divulge their mountain bike wish lists for next year

Tom Marvin | Budget alloy XC hardtails will make a comeback in 2026 and I’m here for it
The time is right to return to the hardtail life

Gear of the Year | Grip, control and comfort: these are the best tyres I’ve ever ridden
Schwalbe's Radial tyres make a genuine difference on the trail, if grip is what you're looking for

Gear of the Year | Bike lights are annoying – except this one
Why the Knog Blinder is the light of our managing editor’s life

Gear of the Year | This rear hub is the trail-smoothing wonder I never knew I needed
e*thirteen’s approach to taming drivetrain feedback makes a big difference to suspension performance

Gear of the Year | The road ahead is rocky for Campagnolo but Super Record 13 proves it's still fighting
A big year for the historic Italian brand has Simon excited for 2026 and beyond

Gear of the Year | Suspension forks don't get any better than this
The Fox Podium fork’s upside-down format and stringent design process culminate in ultimate performance

Ashley Quinlan | My testing shows you no longer have to buy expensive bike tyres – here's why
Great performance for less? Now you’re talking…
