Reviews
Long-term review | Alex is besotted by the Orbea Wild’s faster, harder, further demeanour
Has Alex found the big mountain, gravity-focussed eMTB of his dreams with the latest Orbea Wild?
Review | Castelli's Free Aero Race S Bibshorts offer lightweight, aerodynamic performance at a fair price – if they fit
Pro-level bib shorts at an accessible 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?
Review | Spot's Ryve 115 6-Star AXS is a brilliant climber and great fun, but I'd upgrade the brakes
A short-travel trail whippet that thrives on miles
Review | Shimano XTR M9200 Di2 brings wireless shifting at last, but it lacks the wow factor
Shimano’s long-awaited XTR Di2 has wireless, electronic shifting
What's new?
I tested new Campagnolo Super Record 13, and Shimano and SRAM should be worried – here's why
Is Campagnolo back?
Fox Union BOA Flat review: ultra-adjustable fit but they could be grippier
Dual-Boa dial flat shoe with a grippy outsole that's worth your consideration
Shimano GF8 Gore-Tex review: near-perfect shoes that combine luxurious comfort with awesome grip
Waterproof Gore-Tex flats with an Ultread rubber outsole
Redshift ShockStop stem review: loads of fit options and excellent comfort, 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.
Oakley Velo Kato review: brilliant sunglasses if you can accept this one ridiculous feature
These glasses offer quality optics, but can you live with the novel arms?
Accessories
Review | Boost's ebike conversion kit is the cheapest, most natural way to electrify your commute
Give your regular ride a new lease of life with Boost's electric bike conversion kit
Review | Topeak Ninja Master+ Free Strappack tool storage
A neat attachment idea with limits
Review | Muc-Off Tool Bottle
A waterproof container for your tools and other items
Bike Reviews
Review | Ribble's Allroad SL R Hero delivers impressive pace and performance, but it's definitely not an all-road bike
Ribble's new range-topping endurance bike
Long-term review | Introducing Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert
Could the Stumpjumper 15 be all the trail bike Rob’s ever needed?
Review | Surly's Midnight Special is a sublime steel all-roader – but can you live with the weight?
The Midnight Special is another Surly that’s aimed at the road but can go much further
Clothing
Review | Troy Lee Designs Skyline Chill trousers keep you warm but lack one useful detail
Winter pants for the coldest rides
Review | Endura MT500 Polartec jacket is a warm and breathable mid-layer with two minor flaws
Insulated mid-layer designed to handle the coldest days on the trail
Review | Gore's Gore-Tex Insulated Gloves are great on cold rides, but less so in heavy rain
PFC/PFAS-free winter gloves from the fabric giants
Components
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 | 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 | 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
Helmets
Review | Fizik Kudo has a premium finish and performance, but there's a reason it doesn't make my shopping list
An eye-catching and comfortable helmet with a high price and a couple of flaws
Review | Fox Speedframe RS is a well-vented helmet that tops the rankings for safety, if not comfort
New Speedframe RS is rated number one in Virginia Tech’s independent helmet-safety rankings
Review | Giro Cielo MIPS helmet
Giro’s mid-tier lightweight lid
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 | Ride Concepts Tallac BOA '24 shoes are expensive but offer high-tech features and class-leading grip
MTB shoes designed for the rough and tumble of aggro riding
Review | Gaerne G.ICE Storm Road 1.0 GTX is excellent in the cold and damp, but there's another winter shoe I'd pick
Low-cuff winter boot for damp conditions
Review | DMT WKR1 is a great lightweight winter boot – but can it cope with the coldest rides?
Training
Review | 4iiii's Precision 3+ Pro power meter is accurate and easy to use, but it has one weakness
Does 4iiii's effort best Shimano's power meter crankset?
The best heart-rate monitors for cycling (including the one you should buy), as tested by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
Review | Tacx Neo 3M offers class-leading data accuracy, but its missing features are unforgivable at this price
One of the most expensive smart trainers on the market falls short