Buying Guides

There are lots of different bike types — we can help you find the right one for your needs

Best bike: our buyer’s guide to which bicycle type you should buy in 2019

Hybrid bikes, as the name suggests, blend the features of both road and mountain bikes

Best hybrid bikes 2019: 10 top recommendations we’ve tested

Smart trainers bring virtual riding to life with resistance controlled by apps

Best smart turbo trainers for indoor training

The Cerebel tops our list thanks to its comfortable interior, good ventilation and crystal-clear, easy-to-use visor

Best time-trial helmets: real-world testing of 5 favourites

The best road bikes under £2,000 are damned good

Best road bikes under £2,000 for 2019

£2,000 gets you a whole lot of bike in 2018

Best road bikes 2019: how to choose the right one for you

Whyte's 905 is one of our all-time favourite trail hardtails

The best mountain bikes under £2,000

We've waited a long time for a Foxy 29 from Mondraker

Top 5 trail and enduro bikes

Here's a look at some of this year's best gravel bikes

Best gravel and all-road bikes of 2018

In the market for a women's road bike? Start here!

Women’s road bike buyer’s guide: comprehensive advice to help you find the perfect bike

Roots? No problem

Best women’s mountain bikes

What will your custom kit look like? A few companies like Alé offer realistic and even 3D representations of your design, so you can feel confident in your purchase

Buyer’s guide to ordering custom cycling clothing

Want to buy a kid's helmet? Read our list of some of the best

Best kids’ bike helmets: a buyer’s guide

Buying a new saddle can be an understandably daunting task

How to choose a bike saddle