Reviews
Review | Castelli's Free Aero Race S Bibshorts offer lightweight, aerodynamic performance at a fair price – if they fit
Pro-level bib shorts at an accessible price
First ride review | TRP and Classified's Vistar Powershift is a solid alternative to mainstream groupsets, but it's not 1x16-speed
Can you have your cake and eat it?
Review | Spot's Ryve 115 6-Star AXS is a brilliant climber and great fun, but I'd upgrade the brakes
A short-travel trail whippet that thrives on miles
Review | Shimano XTR M9200 Di2 brings wireless shifting at last, but it lacks the wow factor
Shimano’s long-awaited XTR Di2 has wireless, electronic shifting
First ride review | I tested new Campagnolo Super Record 13, and Shimano and SRAM should be worried – here's why
Is Campagnolo back?
What's new?
Fox Union BOA Flat review: ultra-adjustable fit but they could be grippier
Dual-Boa dial flat shoe with a grippy outsole that's worth your consideration
Shimano GF8 Gore-Tex review: near-perfect shoes that combine luxurious comfort with awesome grip
Waterproof Gore-Tex flats with an Ultread rubber outsole
Redshift ShockStop stem review: loads of fit options and excellent comfort, but adjustment isn't as easy as the competition
The Redshift ShockStop stem works brilliantly; it's active all the time and squashes irritating bumps and chatter with ease.
Oakley Velo Kato review: brilliant sunglasses if you can accept this one ridiculous feature
These glasses offer quality optics, but can you live with the novel arms?
Ride Concepts Tallac BOA '24 review: expensive shoes with high-tech features and class-leading grip
MTB shoes designed for the rough and tumble of aggro riding
Accessories
Review | Boost's ebike conversion kit is the cheapest, most natural way to electrify your commute
Give your regular ride a new lease of life with Boost's electric bike conversion kit
Review | Topeak Ninja Master+ Free Strappack tool storage
A neat attachment idea with limits
Review | Muc-Off Tool Bottle
A waterproof container for your tools and other items
Bike Reviews
Review | Ribble's Allroad SL R Hero delivers impressive pace and performance, but it's definitely not an all-road bike
Ribble's new range-topping endurance bike
Long-term review | Introducing Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert
Could the Stumpjumper 15 be all the trail bike Rob’s ever needed?
Review | Surly's Midnight Special is a sublime steel all-roader – but can you live with the weight?
The Midnight Special is another Surly that’s aimed at the road but can go much further
Clothing
Review | Troy Lee Designs Skyline Chill trousers keep you warm but lack one useful detail
Winter pants for the coldest rides
Review | Endura MT500 Polartec jacket is a warm and breathable mid-layer with two minor flaws
Insulated mid-layer designed to handle the coldest days on the trail
Review | Gore's Gore-Tex Insulated Gloves are great on cold rides, but less so in heavy rain
PFC/PFAS-free winter gloves from the fabric giants
Components
Review | USE's Vybe GR gravel stem performs best when you're in the drops
Active suspension that works brilliantly when riding in the drops
Review | Only cockroaches and Shimano's near-indestructible PD-M540 pedals would be left after a nuclear war
Don't bother with XT or XTR – the humble PD-M540 is all the pedal you'll ever need
Review | Hunt's Limitless 40 Gravel Aero wheels are fantastic, but I'd make a spec compromise to save £600
Hunt’s latest Limitless wheels are gravel-racing gold at a high price
Helmets
Review | Fizik Kudo has a premium finish and performance, but there's a reason it doesn't make my shopping list
An eye-catching and comfortable helmet with a high price and a couple of flaws
Review | Fox Speedframe RS is a well-vented helmet that tops the rankings for safety, if not comfort
New Speedframe RS is rated number one in Virginia Tech’s independent helmet-safety rankings
Review | Giro Cielo MIPS helmet
Giro’s mid-tier lightweight lid
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 | Gaerne G.ICE Storm Road 1.0 GTX is excellent in the cold and damp, but there's another winter shoe I'd pick
Low-cuff winter boot for damp conditions
Review | DMT WKR1 is a great lightweight winter boot – but can it cope with the coldest rides?
Review | EKOI Perf W4 Boa winter boots excel in the cold but fall short in the wet
French brand's boots are designed to keep your feet warm on the chilliest rides
Training
Review | 4iiii's Precision 3+ Pro power meter is accurate and easy to use, but it has one weakness
Does 4iiii's effort best Shimano's power meter crankset?
The best heart-rate monitors for cycling (including the one you should buy), as tested by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
Review | Tacx Neo 3M offers class-leading data accuracy, but its missing features are unforgivable at this price
One of the most expensive smart trainers on the market falls short