Opinion

Alex Evans | The most important thing about an eMTB isn’t its motor – here's why
Pitting the two best motor systems on the market head-to-head led Alex to an epiphany

Robin Weaver | I need to quit road riding – seeing a van hit a cyclist was the final straw
The risk when clocking up the road miles isn’t worth it for me anymore

Will Soffe | I'm a professional bike mechanic and these are the disc brake features you should avoid
Which hydraulic disc brakes are the best and worst to bleed and adjust, and what to look out for
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Luke Marshall | I've tested so many top-end mountain bike brakes and you don't need to spend a fortune – here's why
Why a higher price doesn’t always mean more stopping power

Warren Rossiter | Why 2026 will be the year of the affordable gravel bike – whatever kind of rider you are
The bike industry appears, finally, to be giving the budget end of the gravel market the respect it deserves

Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why
Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox

Katherine Moore | I've tested countless women's bib shorts and these are the 4 things you need to know
Essential buying advice from expert tester Katherine Moore

Warren Rossiter | Shimano CUES has failed to revolutionise entry-level road gearing
CUES was intended to simplify Shimano's budget groupset range, but may have had the opposite effect

Luke Marshall | I tested the latest MTB lights and they’re the one accessory you should spend more on – here’s why
More lumens equals more fun and better riding

Simon von Bromley | I’ve tested 20 smart trainers and these are the three I’d buy for Zwift
Simon’s pick of the best smart trainers for every budget

Jack Luke | The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it
Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
Alex Evans | eMTBs are ruining mountain biking, but not in the way you might think
How often do you end an ebike ride unsatisfied?

John Whitney | Neither banned nor recommended, the UCI continues to cast ketones as the Schrödinger's cat of performance enhancers
The UCI's latest statement on ketones belongs to the 'let me be clear' genre of political double-speak

Robin Weaver | Testing this hub convinced me we need to kill pedal kickback
Pedal kickback makes a real difference to suspension performance, but taming it might be less complicated than you think

Oscar Huckle | Lightweight bikes will never die, so bring back the Trek Émonda now
There’s a clamouring for the Specialized Venge’s return – but why not the Trek Émonda?

Paul Norman | Bike lights don't need to be powerful, plus more takeaways from my latest group test
You don’t need to go big to see in the dark

Jack Luke | I’ve fitted hundreds of mudguards – here are my 8 secrets for rattle-free, dry-bum bliss
Pro tips from a mudguard obsessive – no more wobbling, wet feet or damaged paintwork

Alex Evans | I've tested mountain bikes for 15 years and 32-tooth chainrings are too big – here's why
How a smaller chainring can make your riding a happier experience

Simon says | The UCI has just clarified its new helmet regulations – but it's left me with more questions than answers
New regulations suffer from a lack of detail and rushed implementation

Paul Norman | Strava is becoming irrelevant – I use this free app instead
The roll-over of Paul's Strava subscription left him questioning the app’s usefulness – and how much his cycling data is worth

Simon von Bromley | New Shimano Dura-Ace is coming – these are the 4 key features I expect to see
What can the launch of its first wireless drivetrain tell us about the next generation of Shimano's flagship road bike groupset?

Jack Luke | Loud freehubs are a crime against good manners – and there’s a better way
Freehubs should be seen, not heard

Robin Weaver | Commentating on the MTB World Championships was a dream come true, but I’ve never been so terrified
Why being part of the commentary team for the Mountain Bike world champs was one of the best experiences of my life

Simon says | Don’t buy new wheels – a second aero helmet will make you faster for less
Why we need to stop worrying about looking silly and embrace the absurdity of cycling