Reviews
Review | Merida's Reacto 10k is a lightweight, aerodynamic superbike, but it has one flaw you can’t afford to ignore
The Reacto 10k is lightweight, very fast and could well be UCI-illegal
Review | The Fox Union Boa is my new go-to trail and enduro shoe, but I have doubts about the sole's longevity
The Union is a top performer where it matters
Review | The Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0-Di2 is the ultimate aero bike for climbers, but it creates a huge conundrum for Giant
Giant’s Propel is a supreme all-round race bike
Review | Crankbrothers' Mallet Trail Lace Clip-In Shoes feel comfortable all day, but there's an issue for more aggressive riders
Lace-up shoes that blend well with the pedals
Review | The BMC Kaius 01 One is the gravel racer it should always have been – but there's a cheaper bike I'd buy
Swiss brand creates a well-considered Kaius
What's new?
Shimano BR M9220 review: wave goodbye to wandering bite points with these powerful brakes
Power, feel and weight all on a par with competitors' stoppers
Argon 18 Anti Matter Force XPLR AXS review: a devastatingly fast aero bike built for gravel
The Anti Matter proves cutting-edge aero and gravel can mix nicely
Vielo R+1 Campagnolo Record review: 1x for the road comes of age
Vielo's 1x R+1 is smooth and comfortable, yet stiff and responsive when you want to put your foot down
Cube Litening Aero C:68X SLT review: this is the best-value Tour de France bike you can buy
The new Litening Aero C:68 sets a new standard for race-bike value
Lazer Impala KinetiCore review: this is the trail helmet I'd spend my money on
The Impala KinetiCore combines excellent comfort, secure stability and impressive ventilation
Accessories
Review | Garmin's Varia RearVue 820 is by far the best radar you can buy, but you'll need a recent Garmin GPS to get the best out of it
The RearVue 820 incorporates new tech that elevates it far beyond everything else on the market
Review | Lezyne's Radar Drive Rear is excellent and you can throw in a front light for the same price as Garmin's RearVue 820
A clever approach at a compelling price means there's a lot to like about Lezyne's rear radar
Review | BBB Signal Radar BLS-251 is a prominent and powerful rear light but radar performance falls short
A well-priced contender with a difference
Bike Reviews
Review | The Auckland Cycle Works Marra was designed with Lego – and it rides like nothing else
The Marra blows convention out of the water with its innovative suspension layout
Review | Raymon Ravor Ultra review has huge range and Yamaha muscle, but its suspension struggles to keep up
German brand's 'all-mountain' electric mountain bike uses Yamaha's PW-X4 motor
Review | Forget the S5 and R5, the new Soloist is the Cervélo race bike I'd buy
The revamped Soloist is lighter and faster than ever – and it's priced far more keenly than its pro-tour proven stablemates
Clothing
Review | I spent a year riding in the Fox Ranger pants because they're brilliant
Fox's Ranger pants offer some well-considered updates and a cut that works well on the bike
Review | Van Rysel's EDR Ultra bib shorts offer lots of carrying capacity for long road rides but they're not ideal for gravel
Van Rysel’s cargo bib shorts are well-suited to endurance road use but less suitable for gravel
Review | Sportful's Supergiara 2 cargo bib shorts are tuned for off-road use, but pricey
Sportful’s gravel cargo bib shorts are compressive with a good seat pad and abrasion resistant outer legs
Components
Review | Nutrak/Vee Tire Co's Attack HPL Full 40 RAD Core shows why radial construction makes sense for gravity riding
Huge gravity grip with a calm, damped ride feel
Review | Specialized's Butcher Grid Gravity Radial T9 is confident with loads of grip, but isn't built for bike park abuse
An excellent radial upgrade for riders seeking a calm, connected front tyre
Review | SRAM's Maven B1 Ultimate brakes will suit more riders with their better modulation and improved lever feel
SRAM’s most powerful brakes are better than ever
Helmets
Review | Giro's Montaro Mips III is a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything
The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
Review | The Canyon Deflectr provides class-leading ventilation, but the strap and fit don't reach the same highs
The Deflectr combines outstanding ventilation, innovative safety technology and excellent value, but an awkward fit prevents it from realising its full potential
Review | Specialized's Ambush 3 is a quality lightweight trail helmet – but there's a reason you need to try before you buy
The Ambush 3 blends low weight, impressive stability and premium features, but there's an issue that holds it back
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 All Weather shoes make winter riding better – but they're a pain to take off
The All Weather shoes do a great job of keeping the elements out and your feet dry
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
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
Training
Review | Garmin's Rally RK / XC210 pedals are its best power meter pedals yet – but they need to be cheaper
Excellent power meter pedals but at a high price
Review | Bryton Rider 650 is the best-value performance GPS I've tested
The Rider 650 has its quirks, but it's the bargain GPS I've been waiting for
Review | Garmin's Edge MTB is a rugged alternative to the Edge 550, but the compromises don't quite add up
Pint-sized computer’s MTB functionality is a bonus, but there are limitations elsewhere
