Reviews
Review | The Saracen Ariel 60 Pro feels like an old friend to Kyle
BikeRadar’s video editor hopes to rack up as many air miles as possible and lose a few kilos in the process
Review | The Guava Spot Force AXS is an impressive gravel all-rounder that's not cut out for technical trails
Spanish-born gravel bike hits the Spot
The best heart-rate monitors for cycling (including the one you should buy), as tested by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
Review | Argon 18's Equation 105 is a very capable endurance bike with great upgrade potential
Argon 18 brings its techy approach to bike design to a value-packed endurance special
Long-term review | Max sets out on a year with YT's Decoy SN MX Core 4
Videographer Max is hoping the YT Decoy SN will stand up to the strain of regular shoots and smashing round his local trails
What's new?
Panaracer GravelKing X1 TLR tyre review: speedy, supple and durable but tricky to fit
This tyre features Panaracer’s first new tread pattern since 2017 – and it's impressive
8 Degree Pedal X8-2 review: float cures joint pain, but there's a reason I can't recommend them
Innovative MTB pedals with floating body
James Costley-White’s Norco Fluid VLT C1 130 long-term review
Can the Fluid VLT make James a lightweight eMTB convert?
Atherton A.170.1 first-ride review: the only bike I’d buy, if I could afford it
A rapid, trail-crushing machine built using Atherton's 3D-printed titanium lugs
Boardman SLR 9.2 Carbon review: a practical, fun and comfortable road bike at a bargain price
Another compelling option from Boardman
Accessories
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
Review | Muc-Off Tool Bottle
A waterproof container for your tools and other items
Bike Reviews
Long-term review | Gary finds out why a gravel bike is best for commuting
Few adventures but plenty of commuting miles for Gary and the Temple this winter
First-ride review | The Colnago V5Rs feels just like the V4Rs… but is that enough?
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Long-term review | Is the Forbidden Druid V2 the trail bike for Will?
Is this ultra-aggressive trail bike a downhiller’s dream?
Clothing
Review | Troy Lee Designs Skyline Chill trousers keep you warm but lack one useful detail
Winter pants for the coldest rides
Review | Endura MT500 Polartec jacket is a warm and breathable mid-layer with two minor flaws
Insulated mid-layer designed to handle the coldest days on the trail
Review | Gore's Gore-Tex Insulated Gloves are great on cold rides, but less so in heavy rain
PFC/PFAS-free winter gloves from the fabric giants
Components
Review | Vittoria Mostro Enduro is brilliant on soft ground, but fails on slick rocks and roots
A tough enduro tyre designed for softer terrain
Review | New RockShox Reverb AXS B1 dropper post is so good I’m going to buy one
Next-gen Reverb AXS addresses all the problems of the outgoing model
Review | Cadex Max 40 is among the best road wheelsets you can buy – but you'll need deep pockets
Flyweight 40mm-deep all-carbon wheels
Helmets
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
Review | Giro Cielo MIPS helmet
Giro’s mid-tier lightweight lid
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 | Gaerne G.ICE Storm Road 1.0 GTX is excellent in the cold and damp, but there's another winter shoe I'd pick
Low-cuff winter boot for damp conditions
Review | DMT WKR1 is a great lightweight winter boot – but can it cope with the coldest rides?
Review | EKOI Perf W4 Boa winter boots excel in the cold but fall short in the wet
French brand's boots are designed to keep your feet warm on the chilliest rides
Training
Review | Tacx Neo 3M offers class-leading data accuracy, but its missing features are unforgivable at this price
One of the most expensive smart trainers on the market falls short
Review | Hammerhead Karoo 3 is the best GPS for SRAM AXS – but it's a different story for Di2
The third-generation Karoo is a serious challenger to Garmin and Wahoo
Review | Van Rysel's D100 smart trainer is incredible value but don't ignore this crucial limitation
Can Van Rysel's cheapest smart trainer match its pricier competition?