Reviews
Review | Wahoo's Elemnt Bolt 3 is a gloriously simple bike computer, but I wish it had a few more features
Wahoo's cheapest bike computer is easy to use but limited in scope
Is this the strangest cycling collab of 2025? Fulcrum and Polartec join forces to launch a waterproof wheel bag and matching wheels
If you’ve always yearned for a monolithic waterproof wheel bag, this one’s for you
Review | The Lewis LHT Ultimate brakes have tons of power, but I'll be sticking with mainstream brands for two reasons
Can Lewis offer a viable alternative to the Trickstuff Direttissima for half the price?
Long-term review | A new fork and wheelset for Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert
New e*thirteen wheels and a different fork have been keeping Rob busy when it comes to testing
First ride review | I raced Exposure's new Six Pack light at the Ex Enduro and it saved my weekend twice
Exposure's latest Six Pack now features a 6,000-lumen output to match its name and USB-C charging
What's new?
Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H review: class-leading hardpack performance, but don't be tempted to tackle mud
The Continental GP5000 S TR of gravel bike tyres?
POC Procen Air review: Ben Healy’s aero helmet marries the best of road and TT
POC’s TT-inspired road lid hits the mark
Castelli Premio Evo bib shorts review: tremendously comfortable but oh so pricey
Castelli’s top-tier bib shorts for the longest escapades deliver the goods
Fox Enduro Pro Knee Guards review: possibly the comfiest pads I’ve worn and well worth the money
Great knee guards for long days in the hills
Specialized Diverge 4 Expert AXS review: heaps of fun to ride despite one frustrating spec choice
The latest Diverge update from Specialized is a case of evolution rather than revolution, but it’s better than ever off-road
Accessories
Review | The SeaSucker Talon 1 is a compact, stable bike rack – once you learn to trust it
Suction-cup rack that’s surprisingly stable
Review | Boost's ebike conversion kit is the cheapest, most natural way to electrify your commute
Give your regular ride a new lease of life with Boost's electric bike conversion kit
Review | Topeak Ninja Master+ Free Strappack tool storage
A neat attachment idea with limits
Bike Reviews
First ride review | The new Scott Addict 10 is practical and deceptively fast – but is that actually fun?
The new Addict endurance bike is 50 per cent more compliant than before and all about ease and practicality. But Stan asks whether that's all we really want from a bike
Review | Tadej Pogačar’s aero bike might look space-age, but the Colnago Y1Rs is remarkably 'normal'
Colnago’s statement bike offers supreme handling at a high price, with no power meter
Review | The 2025 Cervélo S5 is blisteringly fast and easy to ride, but is it overgeared for you?
Smart updates refine the established formula
Clothing
Review | A bikepacking trip, a 250km audax and Europe’s hardest climb couldn’t outfox the Le Col ARC Cargo bib shorts
They’re only two better leg grippers away from excellence
Review | Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts III dodge difficult third album, with only a couple of minor issues
Third-generation bib shorts are the British brand’s best yet
Review | Q36.5 Dottore Pro Bib Shorts are tailor-made for a pro’s build and ride position
Excellent quality goes some way to justifying a punchy price tag
Components
Review | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 is the enduro fork to beat
Updated damper tech and proven chassis unite for ultimate performance
Review | SRAM Motive Ultimate Expert brakes provide solid stopping but lack outright power for tougher trails
The Motives prove to be good all-rounders
Review | Fox Podium Factory offers unrivalled performance, but the price makes me feel dizzy
Upside-down architecture done right
Helmets
Review | Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS is a strong challenger to the best lightweight helmets
A valid alternative to the lightweight-helmet hegemony
Review | Fizik Kudo has a premium finish and performance, but there's a reason it doesn't make my shopping list
An eye-catching and comfortable helmet with a high price and a couple of flaws
Review | Fox Speedframe RS is a well-vented helmet that tops the rankings for safety, if not comfort
New Speedframe RS is rated number one in Virginia Tech’s independent helmet-safety rankings
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 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
Review | DMT Pogi's shoes are perfect for Pogačar but have a few flaws for mere mortals
It’s not their stiffness or weight that’ll surprise you…
Review | Fox's Union BOA Flat shoes have ultra-adjustable fit but they could be grippier
Dual-Boa dial flat shoe with a grippy outsole that's worth your consideration
Training
Review | Coros Dura has astonishing battery life, but there's one area that needs improvement
Debut bike computer from Chinese manufacturer
Review | 4iiii's Precision 3+ Pro power meter is accurate and easy to use, but it has one weakness
Does 4iiii's effort best Shimano's power meter crankset?
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We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling