Tech Features

2013 vs 2026 Giant Propel: how the aero bike has evolved to become the lightest on the market
Fourth-generation Giant aero bike is a very different beast from the original, even if the price is similar

6 surprising MTB features that range from genius to utterly infuriating
Would mountain biking be better off without these innovations?

2007 vs 2026 Cannondale SuperSix – how this iconic race bike has changed in 5 generations
We look at the evolution of Cannondale's flagship road bike over the years

Why do all road bikes look the same?
Since the 1990s, road bike design has homogenised. Paul Norman explains why this happened, and how it might end

Shimano's weirdest products of all time, from golf clubs to air-powered derailleurs
Top of the flops from the world’s largest cycle component maker
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These 5 MTB products refuse to die – here's why
Modern mountain bikes are full of amazing technological advancements, so why are we still using this old tech?

'They don’t want to get their hands dirty': how Basso is trying to fix a growing problem in the bike industry
Working with the Selle Royal Group, Basso says its new foundation will attract much-needed fresh talent into the cycling industry

Five top road bikes you won’t see at this year’s Tour de France
We round up the hottest bikes that won't be taking part in the 2026 Tour

£200 vs £2,000 MTB kit: how much do you need to spend?
We compare cheap and money-no-object kit in the harshest conditions – the results will surprise you

Shimano is relegating clutch derailleurs to the history books – and that's a good thing
Chris Porter says clutch derailleurs are a disaster for suspension – is that why the latest generation of Shimano Di2 derailleurs don’t have one?
Versus

I tested two of the best 3D-printed saddles – here's why you should get one custom made
Posedla Joyseat 3.0 Pro vs Selle Italia SLR 3D head-to-head test

I tested two leading rearview radar lights – and the winner offers better performance for less money
Can Wahoo's Element Trackr Radar beat the Garmin Varia RTL515 in our rearview radar lights head-to-head test?

I tested two £1,000 hardtails head to head – and the winning bike is far more capable than you might think
How does the Whyte Secta S compare to Giant's Talon 0?
