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
For the same price as the stem, you could buy around 250kg of bananas at Tesco.

Fancy a stem that looks like a banana? Yours for £220

Sign up now for your very own bright yellow banana stem from Stayer
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The 10 most dangerous junctions for cyclists in London revealed

London Cycling Campaign shows little done to make accident blackspots safer and calls on Mayor for more action
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Best free indoor cycling apps: 7 free alternatives to Zwift

Want to get training without paying? Here’s our guide to the best free indoor training apps to support your riding
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New Ratio Mech rear derailleur offers Full Mount and hanger compatibility for Shimano and SRAM drivetrains

Wide range of configurations and rebuildability attractive features of Ratio’s first complete derailleur 
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Rapha founder Simon Mottram invests in boutique bike brand Quirk Cycles

Quirk looks to expand, claiming to be unaffected by current cycle industry gloom
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Group of road cyclist riding at night

Hi-vis is not a silver bullet for cycling safety – but this hack might be

Research shows that failure of cognition, not lack of visibility, needs to be addressed
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Cycle to Work scheme

Government faces backlash from cycling industry over mooted cap on Cycle to Work purchases

Widespread condemnation of any move to cap the value of Cycle to Work benefits
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Nukeproof Reactor Alloy Pro 290 shot side-on in a disused warehouse

“Like whack-a-mole” – Nukeproof battles the online scammers 

Proliferation of spoof websites confuses brand’s fans
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YT Capra Core 3

YT Industries relaunches and promises to fulfil back orders after founder saves it from administration

CEO Markus Flossmann buys back and relaunches the MTB brand
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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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