Reviews
Review | Forestal's e-Cygnus Diōde is the lightest, most nimble eMTB I've tested but it has niche appeal
Forestal’s electric downcountry bike should be called the enigma
Review | Lee Cougan’s Innova Super Gravel is hugely capable on the trails, but it needs lighter wheels and taller gears
The Innova Super Gravel has epic abilities on the roughest terrain, but it comes up short on the roads to the trailhead.
Review | Swytch Max+ is the ideal way to electrify an unloved or underused bike
Swytch Max+ is simple to fit, easy to use, and a great way to repurpose an unloved or underused bike.
Review | The Canyon Neuron 6 is the best budget trail bike I've ever tested – but I'd make one upgrade
Very quick over the ground, the Neuron 6 crams lots of versatility into its 130mm-travel package
Review | Troy Lee Designs' Skyline Superlyte MTB trousers are the comfiest I’ve ever worn
The Skyline Superlyte trousers deliver on the trail
What's new?
Saracen Ariel 30 review: downhillers will love this short-travel trail bike but the fork lets it down
Fun and feisty, the Ariel 30 is a budget trail weapon
Specialized Vado SL 2 4.0 review: it goes further than ever, but it's heavier than ever too
Specialized’s updated Vado SL adds range at the expense of a light weight, but I’m good with that
Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro knee guards review: plenty of comfort but they fall short in a couple of areas
Lightweight knee pads for trail riding
Fairlight Strael 4.0 review: this is the perfect steel road bike – just don’t tell my Strael 3.0
A lesson in well thought-out road bike design yields real results
Elite Rivo review: a wonderfully compact smart trainer but it lags behind the competition in key areas
Can Elite's compact mid-range smart trainer keep pace with the competition?
Accessories
Review | Tailfin’s SpeedPack is an exciting addition to the brand’s range – but it’s not perfect
The SpeedPack solves most of the problems associated with traditional bikepacking saddle bags
Review | Tailfin’s CargoPack sets the standard for bikepacking saddle bags
The CargoPack does nothing to diminish its predecessor’s reputation
Review | The Oxford Ultratorch CL1000 delivers solid performance but is starting to look dated
Large format provides powerful output, although runtime is short
Bike Reviews
First-ride review | Is the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 0 the saviour of trail bikes? It certainly has the potential
World Championship-winning DNA ensures this fast-trail bike is flat-out
Review | Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is the most fun aero gravel racer I've ridden
The new Rave gets busy when the going gets tricky
Review | Cinelli King Zydeco 2 Apex is a great gravel all-rounder at a great price, but the braking could be better
The King Zydeco 2 is great on the road and smoother gravel
Clothing
Review | Castelli’s Premio Evo bib shorts are tremendously comfortable but oh so pricey
Castelli’s top-tier bib shorts for the longest escapades deliver the goods
Review | Fox's Enduro Pro Knee Guards are possibly the comfiest I've worn and well worth the money
Great knee guards for long days in the hills
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
Components
Review | e*thirteen Sidekick hub makes a marked difference to suspension performance
The Sidekick reduces kickback, improves suspension performance and helps smooth out the trail
Review | Schwalbe's G-One RS Pro is a surprisingly versatile gravel race tyre that goes straight to the top of my list
Schwalbe’s speediest gravel tyre impresses
Review | Schwalbe's G-One RX Pro is a light, fast and grippy race-focused gravel tyre
An impressive all-rounder addition to the G-One Pro range
Helmets
Review | Met Revo is a sweaty MTB helmet with a particular fit, but its safety rating will make you want it
MET’s Revo takes safety seriously, but you need to try before you buy
Review | Lazer's Victor KinetiCore helmet brings tangible performance gains but not without compromise
Is a full TT lid too much for road riding?
Review | Kask Nirvana is an impressively light aero helmet, but it fails to transcend expectations
Race-proven but not perfect
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 | 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
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…
Training
Review | Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is a modest upgrade but still offers excellent bang for your buck
Wahoo’s mid-range smart trainer refines a well-proven formula
Review | Favero's Assioma PRO RS power meter pedals are the best you can buy for road bikes
Italian power meter pedals offering near-flawless performance
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