Reviews
Review | 7mesh Guardian Apex jacket has plenty of waterproof tech, but there's a reason I can't recommend it
Environmentally-friendly ePE Gore-Tex and a lofty price tag position the Guardian Apex as a premium jacket
Review | Argon 18's well-priced Dark Matter is one of 2026's best gravel bikes
The new Dark Matter promises race-ready speed and capability for rugged adventures
Review | Pinnacle Neon review: an ordinary-looking commuter bike with some of the best spec I've seen for £500
The Neon has an engaging ride and key components that do their job with the utmost reliability
Review | Oquo's RP50 LTD wheelset is light enough for the road and tough enough for gravel
Versatile all-road wheels from Basque brand
Review | Schmolke's TLO 50 wheels are the lightest I’ve ever tested – and among the best, too
The TLO 50 wheels weigh an astounding 977g, yet are made relatively traditionally
What's new?
Ridley Ignite GTX review: effectively an MTB with drop bars – it won’t be for everyone
Ridley repurposes its Ignite SLX cross-country mountain bike frame with intriguing results
Microshift Advent MX 11-speed review: forget the big brands, this is the drivetrain your ebike needs
Fast, quiet shifting for riders who value reliability over bragging rights
The SuperSix EVO 3 is racier than ever – but it's not the new Cannondale I want
Fifth-generation SuperSix EVO is an excellent all-rounder race bike, but it's a hard upgrade to recommend
Bryton Rider 650 review: at £300 cheaper than Garmin's Edge 550, this 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
Yeti LTE T4 review: an incredible eMTB, but I’d buy the cheaper C2 model
The new Yeti is one of the best eMTBs out there when it comes to balancing grip, stability and manoeuvrability
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
Review | Factor Monza offers most of the speed and fun of top-spec Factors for far less money
The cheaper Monza breaks new ground for Factor
First-ride review | New Pivot Shuttle LT is a true enduro eMTB that challenged my perceptions
A full-fat electric enduro bike with a sparkling spec list
Review | Wilier Filante SLR ID2 is a great all-round race bike, but there's one thing missing
Plenty of substance accompanies model looks
Clothing
Review | Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses give a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
The best camera is the one you have with you
Review | Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro knee guards are a comfortable fit but they don’t tick every box
Lightweight knee pads for trail riding
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
Components
Review | Vittoria’s Rubino V Tubeless tyre is the best Rubino I’ve tried, but it struggles in the wet
A confidence-inspiring tubeless road tyre – when the tarmac is dry
Review | Pirelli's P Zero Road TLR tyre is enticing with a top-level compound, but beware of its narrow sizing
Top-tier branding and compound headline
Review | Continental’s Grand Prix TR tyre offers flagship grip and competitive rolling resistance for a good price
Key tech means the Grand Prix TR is worth your consideration
Helmets
Review | HJC's Ibex 3.0 helmet offers exceptional fit and comfort, but it's a pricey purchase
The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight
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?
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 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
Review | The Elite Rivo is 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?
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
