Reviews
Review | Yeti LTE T4 is 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
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 | 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
What's new?
Orbea Rallon/M RS-LTD first-ride review: in 20 years testing MTBs, I've never seen anything like this. It's awesome
The new Rallon RS could be a gamble for Orbea, but I think it’s a winner
Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses review: a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
The best camera is the one you have with you
Garmin Edge MTB review: 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
HJC Ibex 3.0 helmet review: the fit and comfort are exceptional, but it's a pricey purchase
The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight
Prestacycle Prestaflator Pro inflator review: the best upgrade I’ve made for my home workshop
If you own a compressor in your workshop, I recommend upgrading your inflator to this brilliant bargain
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 | Canyon's Sender CFR Team is a brilliant purebred race bike at an impressive price
Sender by name, sender by nature
Long-term review | Orbea's Wild rides exceptionally, but I couldn't own it for one reason
Departing senior technical editor Alex reaches the end of the line with the M-Team
Review | Diamant 140 is a fun retro-modern commuter bike built to get rough, but it's too heavy
The 140 is a trail-ready gravel bike with 650b wheels and a suspension fork, that can also handle commuting duties
Clothing
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
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
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 | 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 | 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
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