Reviews
Review | Shimano Deore M7200/M6200 review: why spend more when the shifting is this good?
The latest mechanical Deore drivetrain delivers accurate, dependable shifting and impressive performance under load
First-ride review | Ridley Falcn RS 2.0 is a better bike for you and me, but I miss the original's point-and-shoot character
Redesigned lightweight race bike rejects one-bike-to-rule-them-all concept
Review | Smith Forefront 3 is one of the best MTB helmets I've ever tested thanks to quality construction and fit
Smith's top-tier trail helmet is worth its high price
Review | The new Orbea Orca Aero is a thrilling modern aero racer, but there's one upgrade I'd make
The new Orca Aero gets revised geometry to make it more stable at speed, a lighter frame and very wide 37mm tyre clearances
Review | Canyon Endurace Allroad is affordable, practical and versatile – it's the perfect beginner’s performance bike
Struggling to find a bike to get into road or gravel cycling? Problem solved…
What's new?
Cannondale Bad Habit 1 review: an agile, playful enduro bike that excels in technical terrain, but there's an upgrade I'd make
More fun than you might think on mellower trails, but taller riders may struggle with the geometry
Sour Cycles Pasta Party 32 review: this intriguing half-prototype has convinced me about 32in wheels for XC bikes
Steel-frame hardtail shows big wheels make a subtle, but noticeable difference on the trail
Moon Rigel Enduro 2600 review: my complaints about this strong all-rounder MTB light are very minor
A powerful, all-purpose mountain bike light for £150
Bikil 2400 review: a genuinely usable MTB front light, but can you get away with spending this little?
Big battery life for remarkably little money
Sigma Buster 1600 review: an easy-to-use MTB light with a focused beam, but I found one key flaw
The Buster produces impressive reach from its 1,600 lumens and has excellent controls, but its narrow beam becomes limiting
Accessories
Review | Garmin's Varia RearVue 820 is by far the best radar you can buy, but you'll need a recent Garmin GPS to get the best out of it
The RearVue 820 incorporates new tech that elevates it far beyond everything else on the market
Review | Lezyne's Radar Drive Rear is excellent and you can throw in a front light for the same price as Garmin's RearVue 820
A clever approach at a compelling price means there's a lot to like about Lezyne's rear radar
Review | BBB Signal Radar BLS-251 is a prominent and powerful rear light but radar performance falls short
A well-priced contender with a difference
Bike Reviews
Review | Ribble's Allroad Ti Rival AXS could be the best-value titanium endurance bike on sale today
A top-class endurance bike with a 3D-printed titanium frameset at an astonishingly good price
Review | Canyon Grail CF SLX 7 Di2 is more aero and more fun – it's Canyon's most complete gravel bike
The new Grail is a brilliant fast gravel bike with an affordable price tag
Review | Winspace's M6 Aero 105 Di2 shows why Western bike brands should be worried
Winspace proves Chinese bikes can be more than just 'good for the money'
Clothing
Review | The SunGod Velans 2 sunglasses worn by Netcompany Ineos riders are very good, but lack a little style sparkle
Great optics, fit and stability are the things that really matter
Review | I spent a year riding in the Fox Ranger pants because they're brilliant
Fox's Ranger pants offer some well-considered updates and a cut that works well on the bike
Review | Van Rysel's EDR Ultra bib shorts offer lots of carrying capacity for long road rides but they're not ideal for gravel
Van Rysel’s cargo bib shorts are well-suited to endurance road use but less suitable for gravel
Components
Review | Ursus Arya G wheels' new spokes offer a compelling alternative to carbon, but why not just use wider tyres?
The Arya G wheelset makes a strong case for high-performance spokes made from something other than carbon, but it's not a cheap solution
Review | Shimano's new SPD-SLR pedals are fantastic – if you can live with one big compromise
We put Shimano's first new road pedal system in 20 years to the test
Review | Shimano's BR M9220 brakes are powerful, easy to control and help you wave goodbye to wandering bite points
Power, feel and weight all on a par with competitors' stoppers
Helmets
POC’s Barocon Carbon helmet is rated to US motorbike standards but built for downhill MTB
Full-face helmet features carbon shell, magnetic visor and lightweight construction
Review | Giro's Montaro Mips III is a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything
The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
Review | The Canyon Deflectr provides class-leading ventilation, but the strap and fit don't reach the same highs
The Deflectr combines outstanding ventilation, innovative safety technology and excellent value, but an awkward fit prevents it from realising its full potential
Maintenance
Review | OneUp Components 70cc EDC Pump Kit
An all-in-one kit designed to fix most trail-side mechanicals
Review | Crankbrothers TT17 Twin Tube Tool Kit
A compact kit designed to handle most trail-side repairs
Review | Stanley FatMax Walltech Pro air compressor
Pricey but powerful tyre inflator that makes tubeless seating struggles a thing of the past
Shoes
Review | Fox Union BOA All Weather shoes make winter riding better – but they're a pain to take off
The All Weather shoes do a great job of keeping the elements out and your feet dry
Review | Northwave's XT Arctic Celsius GTX gravel shoes are my new winter favourites, but keeping them clean is a nightmare
Dream shoes for winter gravel riders and bikepackers
Review | Fox Union BOA clipless shoes have a revised upper and better impact protection – at a high price
Fox rolls out a host of changes on its top-tier clipless shoes
Training
Review | Garmin's Rally RK / XC210 pedals are its best power meter pedals yet – but they need to be cheaper
Excellent power meter pedals but at a high price
Review | Bryton Rider 650 is the best-value performance GPS I've tested
The Rider 650 has its quirks, but it's the bargain GPS I've been waiting for
Review | Garmin's Edge MTB is a rugged alternative to the Edge 550, but the compromises don't quite add up
Pint-sized computer’s MTB functionality is a bonus, but there are limitations elsewhere