Reviews
Review | The Bluegrass Venture Vest offers plenty of capacity and protection, but the zips could be better
Comfortable on-body protection with added utility (and warmth)
Review | Sigma Buster 800 & RL 150 is the lights set to buy if you want a brake light for under £100
For sheer light throw under £100, consider this Sigma set
Review | Giant's Recon HL 600 and TL 200 Combo is a near-perfect lights set with compact power and light-sensing smart modes
The Recon light package is well-rounded and hard to fault
Review | Cateye's AMPP 500S and Viz 150 set is worth buying for the strikingly powerful rear light, but the brackets aren't the best
Fiddly bracket setup aside, this is a great-value bike lights set
Review | The Moon Rigel Lite and Helix Lite is the best compact lights set I’ve tested this year – and it’s cheaper than most of its rivals
Moon's light set is compact, punchy, well accessorised and offers good value for money
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Ravemen FR500 & CL01 Pro (LS07)review: a good light set if you want a clean cockpit, but the rear light lacks power
A likeable front and rear light set, but more standard designs may suit you better
Shimano S-Phyre RX910 review: versatile racing shoe is one of the best I've tested, but the fit won’t suit everyone
The ultimate 'quiver-killer' cycling shoes?
Liv Devote Advanced SL 0 review: new Devote goes all-out for women’s gravel racing – but attention to detail lets it down
The third-generation build gets a premium overhaul for performance gravel racing
BBB NanoStrike 700i and Signal 80 Combo review: a small and bright lights set, but battery life is an issue
A good option for those looking for a dinky set of lights, but you'll need to recharge more often than most
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 9 first-ride review: new trail bike matches 1,500W of pure power with a playful character that's hard to resist
With Avinox's mighty M2S motor, an all-new carbon frame and updated geometry, Canyon's fourth-generation Spectral:ON promises the best of both worlds
Accessories
Review | Magicshine’s Allty 800 v2 and Seemee 50 v2 review: a good-value light set with a bonus feature I like
Power and a good price, what's not to like?
Review | Lezyne's Fusion Drive 500+ & KTV Drive Pro+ make a decent light set, but you’ll need to stay on top of charging
The rear light is a strong performer and worth considering on its own
Review | Sigma's Buster 1600 is 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
Bike Reviews
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 | 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…
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 | 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
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
Helmets
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
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
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