Tech Features
What are mini-hook rims and do we really need them?
Experts from across the wheel-building industry share their thoughts on this growing trend
Carbon spokes have quietly gone mainstream – but this is why they’ll never fully replace steel
Weight savings and stiffness gains are driving adoption of carbon spokes on premium road bike wheelsets, but their fragility, cost and aero quirks mean steel will remain the de facto choice for most riders
XC mountain bike tyres were 2025's hottest gravel trend – but there's a change coming
Should we all be using XC tyres for gravel riding?
Review | Outlier Pendulum flat pedals offer unrivalled grip, but one flaw might put you off
One-sided self-righting pedal, designed with performance in mind
I tested the fastest gravel tyres you can buy – this is why rolling resistance isn't everything
Don't shop for gravel tyres in the same way you do road tyres
What's new?
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
I've tested so many top-end mountain bike brakes and you don't need to spend a fortune – here's why
Why a higher price doesn’t always mean more stopping power
Don't waste your money – these £500 smart trainers are good enough for 99% of riders
The JetBlack Victory, Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and Elite Rivo go head-to-head
Your bike will never be as fast as a pro's – here's why
5 secret reasons why pro bikes are faster than anything you can buy in the shops
I tested Fox’s Podium Factory vs RockShox’s ZEB Ultimate – is it really worth £1,000 more?
How does Fox’s inverted Podium beat the established industry-leading performance of RockShox’s ZEB?
Versus
I tested the Hayes Dominion A4 vs TRP Evo Pro brakes and the winner proves you don't need to buy Shimano or SRAM
Which of these challenger brands comes out on top?
Bike of the Year 2025 trail bike final | I tested three of 2025's most exciting trail bikes – and the winner is one of the best I've ever ridden
The Atherton A.130, Canyon Spectral AL 6 and Forbidden Druid 3 go head-to-head in our Trail Bike of the Year final
Bike of the Year 2025 | I pitted the Colnago Y1Rs against the Cervélo S5 – and the winner shows why the devil is in the detail
In the end, there could only be two…