Components
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
Review | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is the best mechanical drivetrain yet, but Shimano does one thing better
Robust mechanical drivetrain that shifts when you want it to
What's new?
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
Lewis LHT Ultimate brakes review: 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?
Brakes
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
Review | Growtac Equal mechanical disc brakes
Can these premium mechanical disc brakes take the shine off hydraulics?
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