Author Paul Norman
Paul Norman

Paul Norman

Paul has been writing about bike tech and reviewing all things cycling for almost a decade. He had a five-year stint at Cycling Weekly and has also written for titles including CyclingNews, Cyclist and BikePerfect, as well as being a regular contributor to BikeRadar. Tech-wise, he’s covered everything from rim width to the latest cycling computers. He reviewed some of the first electric bikes for Cycling Weekly and has covered their development into the sophisticated machines they are today, on the way becoming an expert on all things electric. Paul was into gravel before it was even invented, riding a cyclocross bike across the South Downs and along muddy paths through the Chilterns. He dabbled in cross-country mountain biking too. He’s most proud of having covered the length of the South Downs Way on a crosser and fulfilling his long-time ambition to climb Monte Grappa on a road bike

Recent articles by Paul Norman

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
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The distinctive seatstay design is claimed to channel airflow around the rear wheel.

“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
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Commuters cycle in front of a bus in The City of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Average earnings excluding bonuses rose 7.3% in the year through June, only slightly less than the 7.9% rate of consumer-price inflation, Bloomberg Economics predicts ahead of official labor market data due to be published on Aug. 15. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

“Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for luxury leisure” – will Cycle to Work purchases be capped in the budget?

Treasury to introduce cap on the value of bikes covered by Cycle to Work, according to the Financial Times
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New Ridley Yungstr carbon road bike can give your kids their first taste of racing – for €2,699 

Drop-bar children's bike can handle road, gravel and cyclocross duties
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"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
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Lezyne recalls early models of tubeless reservoir pumps – how to check if you're affected

Recall affects Lezyne’s reservoir pumps manufactured between 2016 and 2021
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Three rear bike lights.

Best bike lights 2025 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers

Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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European Cyclocross Championships won on a... road bike?!

Toon Aerts rides Orbea Orca OMX frame modified for cyclocross use
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New Scott Fastlane ebike weighs under 10kg with TQ’s smallest drive unit

Stealth electric road bike shares features with the Addict endurance bike
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Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 eBike

Home insurers could ban ebikes due to fire risk, but there is a potential solution

Support is growing for a certification scheme for electric bike components and a ban on non-certified parts
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Collage showing in-game still from Rouvy and woman using Zwift.

Rouvy vs Zwift: how do two of the best indoor training apps compare?

Both apps provide an immersive training environment, but how do they differ?
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Shimano's rarest ever product is for sale on eBay – and the price is staggering

Think Shimano only ever made cranks from alloy? Think again
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Tradehall at Eurobike Frankfurt.

Eurobike's future in doubt as two key partners pull out of world’s biggest cycling trade show

Major German bike industry bodies dissatisfied with show’s direction of travel
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Organic and sintered brake pads

Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic

Everything you need to know about disc brake pads
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Chris King ThreadFit 30 bottom bracket

The complete guide to bottom bracket standards

Do you know your BSA from your T47?
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Press-fit bottom bracket installed into frame

What is a bottom bracket? All you need to know about this essential bicycle component

We explain all you need to know about this integral, but confusingly-named component
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Two cyclists silhouetted while cycling at night.

The clocks have changed – this is what you need to do to cycle safely in the dark

Our tips on how to stay safe when riding at night
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Wilier updates its Filante aero all-rounder race bike, claiming a 13.6% improvement in aerodynamics 

The Filante gets a full makeover to improve aero performance and stiffness 
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Mont Ventoux.

2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is the longest ever and visits Mont Ventoux

Race starts by Lake Geneva and finishes in Nice
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2026 Tour de France route revealed: race will finish on iconic climb not once but twice

Plus, the race starts with a team time trial for the first time since 1971 and retains Montmartre climb on the final stage
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Male cyclists in orange jacket riding the Genesis Croix de Fer 10 Flat Bar commuter bike

Cycle to Work Scheme found to deliver annual benefits of £573m to UK economy

Independent research quantifies benefits to employees, employers, bike shops – and HM Treasury
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The Tour de France slows rise of far right: "It looked like our town was actually important"

Voting in towns and villages on the route of the Tour found to shift less to the right than nearby areas, according to new research
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