Opinion
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
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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…
Gear of the Year | Zipp’s 303 SW wheelset made every ride better
Brilliant new wheels with integrated tyre pressure sensors
Gear of the Year | SRAM’s Maven Ultimate brakes are the best I’ve used in 30 years of mountain biking
The US brand’s top gravity anchors are my pick, boasting incredible power and a great feel
Gear of the Year | This ultra-light bikepacking tent has travelled the world with me
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Bikepacking tent has been well-travelled this year
Simon says: dear bike industry, I’ve had enough of unsubstantiated aero claims
A so-called ‘aero bottom bracket’ has Simon in a grump
No socks please: these are the worst cycling Christmas gifts you can receive
Dear loved ones, please stop buying me cycling-related things
Gear of the Year | These brilliant glasses got me through The Traka and Gritfest
The POC Devour glasses have protected Felix's eyes throughout a busy year of riding
Warren Rossiter | Uptake for Shimano’s new cheapest Di2 gravel groupset is slow – I think that's because something bigger is coming
I'm excited by a more affordable 1x GRX Di2, but why isn’t the bike industry? I asked some of the leading bike brands