Buying Guides

As suspension compresses it absorbs the impact and also steepens the geometry

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike suspension, part 3

Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 2

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike suspension, part 2

Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 1

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike suspension, part 1

Buyer's Guide to Mountain Bike Cranksets

Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Bike Cranksets

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Buyer’s Guide to Commuter Tyres

Look for a solid bar bag that won't sag on the handlebar. If it's not waterproof, a cover is handy.

Buyer’s Guide to Bar Bags

Over extended periods of pedalling you may feel some pressure or 'hotspots' on the bottom of your fo

Buyer’s Guide to Leisure Shoes

Cycle mitts provide padding and protection to two of your main contact points with the bike, rather

Buyer’s Guide to Mitts

A set of touring hoops can also add versatility to your existing bike. These disc wheels are ideal

Buyer’s Guide to Touring Wheels

Stem length and rise greatly affects your riding position.

Road stems

Fat or thin, short or long, there's a stem for you.

Mountain bike stems

The best carbon composite forks (often just called 'carbon forks' as shorthand) available today are

Buyer’s Guide to Carbon Forks

There are loads of winter accessories designed to keep your vulnerable areas covered up and protecte

Buyer’s guide to winter accessories

Cantilevers: Cantilever brakes use a straddle wire which, when pulled, draws the cantilever arms tog

Buyer’s Guide to Brakes

How much suspension travel do you really need?

Buyer’s Guide to Suspension Travel