Review | The Fairlight Strael 4.0 is the perfect steel road bike – just don’t tell my Strael 3.0
A lesson in well thought-out road bike design yields real results
Warren Rossiter | Why 2026 will be the year of the affordable gravel bike – whatever kind of rider you are
The bike industry appears, finally, to be giving the budget end of the gravel market the respect it deserves
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?
Fat tyres, dynamo lights and comfortable geometry – meet Van Rysel's ultra-endurance-specific road bike
See the custom bike ridden by Victor Bouscavet to his win at the epic 1,100km Norweigan ultra-race, The Bright Midnight
Nukeproof returns with new competitively priced Reactor and tighter range
Subtle changes could make the new Reactor a top trail-bike contender
Your bike will never be as fast as a pro's – here's why
5 secret reasons why pro bikes are faster than anything you can buy in the shops
Your tech questions answered | Fazua vs Bosch vs Shimano vs Yamaha... which ebike motor should I buy?
What are the pros and cons of each system?
50 years on and still family-owned, this is why Basso manufactures its carbon bikes in Italy
Basso is on a mission to house its entire operation under one roof in Bassano del Grappa. We visited to find out why
The best bike lock we've ever tested now has a bigger version
The new Litelok X1 Plus is big enough for cargo bikes and ebikes
This precise pocket-sized tool is my new go-to torque wrench
Whether on the bike or in my garage, the new Prestacycle TorqRatchet Elite Lite has fast become essential
Curve Cycling's CarboKev blends carbon and titanium with drool-worthy results (and a huge price tag)
Custom geometry and 2.2-inch tyre clearances accompany a big price tag and long wait list
New Moots Scrambler ticks every 2026 gravel-trends box – and it looks amazing
Massive tyre clearances, stealth dropper routing, and suspension fork equipped. Moots' latest gravel bike pays homage to the Routt ESC and Baxter before it, whilst bringing in 2026’s hottest gravel trends.
“Faster than a Specialized Tarmac” – Cinelli launches the Aeroscoop aero road bike with distinctive split seatstay design
Cinelli also launches the new Columbus stainless steel Speciale Corsa XCR in a premium double-header
DT Swiss’ first carbon-spoked wheels weigh in under 1,200g and come with aero-optimised tyres
DT Swiss launches new ARC 1100 SPLINE 38 CS wheels
Editor's Highlights
12 money-saving tips for mountain bikers
How to be smarter with your money and make your riding more rewarding
Katherine Moore | I've tested countless women's bib shorts and these are the 4 things you need to know
Essential buying advice from expert tester Katherine Moore
Matej Mohoric's new gravel race bike has been revealed – and it has only 40mm of tyre clearance
Merida Mission Gravel is designed to bridge gap between road and gravel
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Latest Reviews
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World Championship-winning DNA ensures this fast-trail bike is flat-out
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The new Rave gets busy when the going gets tricky
Review | Cinelli King Zydeco 2 Apex is a great gravel all-rounder at a great price, but the braking could be better
The King Zydeco 2 is great on the road and smoother gravel
Review | Boardman MTR 9.0 is a class act, but there's better value on offer elsewhere
Boardman’s 130mm-travel trail machine is calm, composed and fully dialled
Review | My partner and I both loved the Marin Lombard E1 – for different reasons
The E1 is designed to liven up your commutes and extend your gravel rides
Long-term review | I've tested Temple's Adventure Disc 2 for 18 months – this is why I'd buy it
Gary enjoys a final summer romance with the AD2
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Advice
This wearable tech is so effective that Tadej Pogacar's team pays out of its own pocket to use it
Could Core's heat sensor boost your ability to ride in hot weather?
Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why
Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox
"It solves all of the problems with tubeless” – how 'faux tubeless' could kill your punctures without the mess
Why this frame builder and cycling journalist started glueing inner tubes to his tyres
How to choose the right coil spring for your bike
Coil shocks can offer a low-stiction, low-maintenance solution for your mountain bike suspension, but you need to pick the right coil spring for your bike and riding. Here’s how…
These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach
From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching
Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here's why that shouldn't put you off riding
Heart scarring and irregular rhythms are much more likely in older people when they are engaged with intense cycling, a new study has shown