Reviews
Review | Cinelli King Zydeco 2 Apex is a great gravel all-rounder at a great price, but the braking could be better
The King Zydeco 2 is great on the road and smoother gravel
Review | Boardman MTR 9.0 is a class act, but there's better value on offer elsewhere
Boardman’s 130mm-travel trail machine is calm, composed and fully dialled
Review | My partner and I both loved the Marin Lombard E1 – for different reasons
The E1 is designed to liven up your commutes and extend your gravel rides
Long-term review | I've tested Temple's Adventure Disc 2 for 18 months – this is why I'd buy it
Gary enjoys a final summer romance with the AD2
Review | Northwave's XT Arctic Celsius GTX gravel shoes are my new winter favourites, but keeping them clean is a nightmare
Dream shoes for winter gravel riders and bikepackers
What's new?
Met Revo review: a sweaty MTB helmet with a particular fit, but its safety rating will make you want it
MET’s Revo takes safety seriously, but you need to try before you buy
e*thirteen Sidekick hub review: this rear hub makes a marked difference to suspension performance
The Sidekick reduces kickback, improves suspension performance and helps smooth out the trail
Merida eOne-Sixty SL 8000 long-term review – initial report
Can an eMTB enable Julia to ride further, faster and for longer?
Tailfin SpeedPack review: an exciting addition to the brand’s range – but it’s not perfect
The SpeedPack solves most of the problems associated with traditional bikepacking saddle bags
Kona Ouroboros CR/DL review: an intriguing blend of gravel and cross-country held back by its spec list
Past meets present in Kona’s new genre-blurring platform
Accessories
Review | Tailfin’s CargoPack sets the standard for bikepacking saddle bags
The CargoPack does nothing to diminish its predecessor’s reputation
Review | The Oxford Ultratorch CL1000 delivers solid performance but is starting to look dated
Large format provides powerful output, although runtime is short
Review | Moon's Titan Mini is a compact light that doesn't inspire massive confidence
Small and lightweight with a pronounced central spot
Bike Reviews
Long-term review | Scott is loving life with the Propain Sresh CF, but he's found one weak link
Is Propain’s full-power trail bike the singletrack slayer Scott has been searching for?
First ride review | Specialized Aethos 2 Pro Di2 is a tantalising prospect, but you may need the S-Works bike to realise the potential
A better bike for most riders, but the gap to S-Works grows
Long-term review | Christmas comes (very) early for Alex and the Orbea Wild
Has Alex found the big-mountain, gravity-focused eMTB of his dreams with the latest Orbea Wild?
Clothing
Review | Castelli’s Premio Evo bib shorts are tremendously comfortable but oh so pricey
Castelli’s top-tier bib shorts for the longest escapades deliver the goods
Review | Fox's Enduro Pro Knee Guards are possibly the comfiest I've worn and well worth the money
Great knee guards for long days in the hills
Review | A bikepacking trip, a 250km audax and Europe’s hardest climb couldn’t outfox the Le Col ARC Cargo bib shorts
They’re only two better leg grippers away from excellence
Components
Review | Schwalbe's G-One RS Pro is a surprisingly versatile gravel race tyre that goes straight to the top of my list
Schwalbe’s speediest gravel tyre impresses
Review | Schwalbe's G-One RX Pro is a light, fast and grippy race-focused gravel tyre
An impressive all-rounder addition to the G-One Pro range
Review | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is the best mechanical drivetrain yet, but Shimano does one thing better
Robust mechanical drivetrain that shifts when you want it to
Helmets
Review | Lazer's Victor KinetiCore helmet brings tangible performance gains but not without compromise
Is a full TT lid too much for road riding?
Review | Kask Nirvana is an impressively light aero helmet, but it fails to transcend expectations
Race-proven but not perfect
Review | Ben Healy’s POC Procen Air helmet marries the best of road and TT
POC’s TT-inspired road lid hits the mark
Maintenance
Review | OneUp Components 70cc EDC Pump Kit
An all-in-one kit designed to fix most trail-side mechanicals
Review | Crankbrothers TT17 Twin Tube Tool Kit
A compact kit designed to handle most trail-side repairs
Review | Stanley FatMax Walltech Pro air compressor
Pricey but powerful tyre inflator that makes tubeless seating struggles a thing of the past
Shoes
Review | Fox Union BOA clipless shoes have a revised upper and better impact protection – at a high price
Fox rolls out a host of changes on its top-tier clipless shoes
Review | DMT Pogi's shoes are perfect for Pogačar but have a few flaws for mere mortals
It’s not their stiffness or weight that’ll surprise you…
Review | Fox's Union BOA Flat shoes have ultra-adjustable fit but they could be grippier
Dual-Boa dial flat shoe with a grippy outsole that's worth your consideration
Training
Review | Wahoo Kickr Core 2 is a modest upgrade but still offers excellent bang for your buck
Wahoo’s mid-range smart trainer refines a well-proven formula
Review | Favero's Assioma PRO RS power meter pedals are the best you can buy for road bikes
Italian power meter pedals offering near-flawless performance
Review | Wahoo's Elemnt Bolt 3 is a gloriously simple bike computer, but I wish it had a few more features
Wahoo's cheapest bike computer is easy to use but limited in scope