Opinion
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
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
Warren Rossiter | Shimano CUES has failed to revolutionise entry-level road gearing
CUES was intended to simplify Shimano's budget groupset range, but may have had the opposite effect
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Luke Marshall | I tested the latest MTB lights and they’re the one accessory you should spend more on – here’s why
More lumens equals more fun and better riding
Simon von Bromley | I’ve tested 20 smart trainers and these are the three I’d buy for Zwift
Simon’s pick of the best smart trainers for every budget
Jack Luke | The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it
Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
Alex Evans | eMTBs are ruining mountain biking, but not in the way you might think
How often do you end an ebike ride unsatisfied?
John Whitney | Neither banned nor recommended, the UCI continues to cast ketones as the Schrödinger's cat of performance enhancers
The UCI's latest statement on ketones belongs to the 'let me be clear' genre of political double-speak
Robin Weaver | Testing this hub convinced me we need to kill pedal kickback
Pedal kickback makes a real difference to suspension performance, but taming it might be less complicated than you think
Oscar Huckle | Lightweight bikes will never die, so bring back the Trek Émonda now
There’s a clamouring for the Specialized Venge’s return – but why not the Trek Émonda?
Paul Norman | Bike lights don't need to be powerful, plus more takeaways from my latest group test
You don’t need to go big to see in the dark
Jack Luke | I’ve fitted hundreds of mudguards – here are my 8 secrets for rattle-free, dry-bum bliss
Pro tips from a mudguard obsessive – no more wobbling, wet feet or damaged paintwork
Alex Evans | I've tested mountain bikes for 15 years and 32-tooth chainrings are too big – here's why
How a smaller chainring can make your riding a happier experience
Simon says | The UCI has just clarified its new helmet regulations – but it's left me with more questions than answers
New regulations suffer from a lack of detail and rushed implementation
Paul Norman | Strava is becoming irrelevant – I use this free app instead
The roll-over of Paul's Strava subscription left him questioning the app’s usefulness – and how much his cycling data is worth
Simon von Bromley | New Shimano Dura-Ace is coming – these are the 4 key features I expect to see
What can the launch of its first wireless drivetrain tell us about the next generation of Shimano's flagship road bike groupset?
Jack Luke | Loud freehubs are a crime against good manners – and there’s a better way
Freehubs should be seen, not heard
Robin Weaver | Commentating on the MTB World Championships was a dream come true, but I’ve never been so terrified
Why being part of the commentary team for the Mountain Bike world champs was one of the best experiences of my life
Simon says | Don’t buy new wheels – a second aero helmet will make you faster for less
Why we need to stop worrying about looking silly and embrace the absurdity of cycling
Robin Weaver | Trail bikes are more capable than ever thanks to these 3 category-defining trends
This catch-all MTB genre is really delivering when it comes to bikes that’ll handle almost anything
Ollie Smith | 5 ways race bikes will improve in 2026 – from higher stacks to 1x optimisation
The emerging tech trends we could see on the best race bikes next year
Warren Rossiter | Can we please stop talking about rim brakes?
Warren argues ‘save the rim brake’ is getting old after a trip through his overstocked garage
These are the brakes our mountain bike test team would buy – and it comes down to only 3 brands
From budget-friendly stoppers to pro-level anchors, here are the MTB brakes our team would choose for their own bikes
Jack Luke | Cervélo has just released the R5 and I'm in love with its classic looks – but it's frighteningly expensive
The classic lines of the R5 are deeply appealing – it's just a shame a frameset costs a whopping £5,000