Tech Features
I asked ChatGPT to design the mountain bike of the future... and it's actually made me excited about what's to come
What tomorrow's MTBs will look like, according to AI
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…
Part 1 | Are hookless rims safe for road cycling? Here's what the bike industry thinks
In part one of our series on hookless rims, we examine why some brands feel current international safety standards aren’t up to scratch
If you want to go faster, stop slamming your bike stem – my testing shows why
Race bikes typically have short head tubes, but this doesn't necessarily mean more speed
Bike of the Year 2025 | I tested two cutting-edge gravel bikes – and the winner is one of the most capable I've ever ridden
These two gravel bikes have stood head and shoulders above the pack for Warren in 2025 – but there can be only one winner
What's new?
Cannondale Synapse vs Boardman SLR: the winner stole my head and heart – it has everything I want from an endurance bike
Which of our two Bike of the Year endurance bike will take the crown?
6 reasons why your next bike should be aluminium
Carbon fibre is cycling's wonder material, but that doesn't mean you should write off aluminium
The Cannondale Slate was miles ahead of its time, but fundamentally flawed – here's how I made it perfect
The Slate is my go-to gravel companion after a few changes
These are the 6 rules the UCI needs to ditch
From controversial fit limitations to outdated wheel sizes, these UCI tech rules are fit for the chop
I went inside Specialized's tyre factory to see how prototypes for the pros are made in less than 48 hours
We step inside the S-Works Tyre Factory to see how it keeps making pro riders faster
Versus
What makes the perfect XC race bike? I tested three and one nailed it
How much travel do you really need?
I pitched the Giant Trance against the Canyon Spectral – and the winner shows why simplicity is still beautiful
Do geometry and frame adjustments add to a bike's performance or dilute the experience?
I tested two top-end trail bikes head to head – and there's nothing I'd change about the winner's spec
How does Yeti’s SB140 LR fare against the Santa Cruz Hightower?