Components
Luke Marshall | I've tested so many top-end mountain bike brakes and you don't need to spend a fortune – here's why
Why a higher price doesn’t always mean more stopping power
Skarper has a solution to the one issue I had with my favourite ebike conversion kit – and it's free
The new Skarper companion app brings full control to the smartest ebike conversion system available
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
What's new?
SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission review: the best mechanical drivetrain yet, but Shimano does one thing better
Robust mechanical drivetrain that shifts when you want it to
Continental Terra Adventure tyre review: seriously impressive grip at the expense of rolling resistance
This genre-blurring tyre makes for a rather specialist option
Industry Nine Hydra2 Enduro review: fast-rolling blingy wheels for those who like buzzy hubs
High-end alloy hoops get updated hubs
Vittoria Terreno T50 tyre review: a jack of all trades but master of none
Vittoria’s brand new mixed-terrain tyre
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
Brakes
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?
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 | SRAM Maven Ultimate brakes
Top-end SRAM brakes that deliver hard-to-beat stopping power
Electric Bike Motors
Forks
Review | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 is the enduro fork to beat
Updated damper tech and proven chassis unite for ultimate performance
Review | Fox Podium Factory offers unrivalled performance, but the price makes me feel dizzy
Upside-down architecture done right
Review | The Cane Creek Invert CS is all the gravel fork you need – just don't mention the price
Cane Creek turns gravel suspension upside down
Groupsets
Review | New SRAM Rival AXS leaves Shimano 105 Di2 trailing in its wake
SRAM takes the fight back to Shimano with a hugely revamped Rival AXS
Review | Don't bother with Red – new SRAM Force XPLR AXS is amazing
SRAM's new 13-speed gravel groupset is all you need, at a lower price
First ride review | TRP and Classified's Vistar Powershift is a solid alternative to mainstream groupsets, but it's not 1x16-speed
Can you have your cake and eat it?
Handlebars and Stems
Review | The Redshift Shockstop suspension stem offers excellent comfort and fit options, but adjustment isn't as easy as the competition
The Redshift ShockStop stem works brilliantly; it's active all the time and squashes irritating bumps and chatter with ease.
Review | USE's Vybe GR gravel stem performs best when you're in the drops
Active suspension that works brilliantly when riding in the drops
Review | Renthal Traction Lock-On Aramid Grips
Good all-weather grips with overkill bar connection
Pedals
Review | Only cockroaches and Shimano's near-indestructible PD-M540 pedals would be left after a nuclear war
Don't bother with XT or XTR – the humble PD-M540 is all the pedal you'll ever need
Review | 8 Degree Pedal X8-2 Floating Pedals cure joint pain, but there's a reason I can't recommend them
Innovative MTB pedals with floating body
Review | Deity's Supervillain pedals provide masses of grip and support, but don’t come cheap
Impressive flat pedals for those who like to feel glued to the bike
Rear Shocks
Review | The RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate is simply the best rear shock you can buy
Updated for 2025, the new Super Deluxe promises ultra-smooth performance
5 suspension setup mistakes you’re probably making (and how to avoid them)
Our tamed World Cup mechanic is here to help with his top tuning tips
Review | RockShox Vivid Ultimate's trail-smoothing traction and usable adjustability equal impressive performance
Gravity-focused damper with TouchDown technology
Saddles
Seatposts
Review | Fox Transfer Factory Neo dropper seatpost offers top-level performance, but can you afford it?
Fox’s electric dropper promises lightning-fast response times
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 | Magura Vyron MDS-V3 dropper seatpost
Has Magura fixed its Vyron with this latest generation?
Tyres
Review | Pirelli's Cinturato Gravel H tyres deliver class-leading hardpack performance, but don't be tempted to tackle mud
The Continental GP5000 S TR of gravel bike tyres?
Review | Tadej Pogačar’s new Continental Archetype tyre for the Tour de France is as supple and grippy as they come
The tyre is being sold as a limited-edition model only… for now
Review | Panaracer's GravelKing X1 TLR tyre is speedy, supple and durable but tricky to fit
This tyre features Panaracer’s first new tread pattern since 2017 – and it's impressive
Wheels
Review | ENVE's M8 is a smooth-feeling wheelset, but there's a reason you shouldn't buy them
High-tech carbon hoops that cost a bomb
Review | Hunt's Limitless 40 Gravel Aero wheels are fantastic, but I'd make a spec compromise to save £600
Hunt’s latest Limitless wheels are gravel-racing gold at a high price
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