Reviews
First ride review | The new Scott Addict 10 is practical and deceptively fast – but is that actually fun?
The new Addict endurance bike is 50 per cent more compliant than before and all about ease and practicality. But Stan asks whether that's all we really want from a bike
Review | Tadej Pogačar’s aero bike might look space-age, but the Colnago Y1Rs is remarkably 'normal'
Colnago’s statement bike offers supreme handling at a high price, with no power meter
Review | The 2025 Cervélo S5 is blisteringly fast and easy to ride, but is it overgeared for you?
Smart updates refine the established formula
Review | RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 is the enduro fork to beat
Updated damper tech and proven chassis unite for ultimate performance
Review | Boardman SLR 9.4 Ltd is without doubt 2025’s best-value performance endurance bike
The SLR 9.4 Ltd is a great endurance bike that leans heavily on its racing roots
What's new?
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 SmartSense review: the new gold standard for endurance bikes
The Synapse Carbon 2 SmartSense is an exciting ride and a sensible choice. It’s rare to form both those conclusions about a single bike
Pivot Firebird Pro XT/XTR Air review: Pivot’s bougie enduro rig rips, but it’s costly and unforgiving to ride
DW-link virtual pivot point suspension meets luxurious carbon fibre frame construction
Parlee Taos review: this is the best all-round gravel bike I’ve ever tested – but what about that price?
The Parlee Taos is fast and forgiving in equal measure
Whyte Kado RSX review: a sensible, mature and fast eMTB, but is it enough fun?
Full carbon fibre frame meets Whyte’s focus on centre-of-gravity research
Mondraker Arid Carbon RR review: so capable on the trails I'd happily leave my mountain bike at home
The Arid Carbon RR brings MTB-inspired handling to a gravel bike
Accessories
Review | The SeaSucker Talon 1 is a compact, stable bike rack – once you learn to trust it
Suction-cup rack that’s surprisingly stable
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
Bike Reviews
Review | I fell in love with the Marin DSX 2, but I'd make a couple of upgrades
A flat-bar hybrid built for commuting, touring and gravel blasts
Long-term review | Alex's Wild is fast and smooth, but upgrading it causes some head scratching
Has Alex found the big-mountain, gravity-focused eMTB of his dreams with the latest Orbea Wild?
Long-term review | Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert gets a tyre upgrade
Fresh rubber for the Stumpy 15 has made it even more impressive when pointed downhill
Clothing
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
Review | Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts III dodge difficult third album, with only a couple of minor issues
Third-generation bib shorts are the British brand’s best yet
Review | Q36.5 Dottore Pro Bib Shorts are tailor-made for a pro’s build and ride position
Excellent quality goes some way to justifying a punchy price tag
Components
Review | SRAM Motive Ultimate Expert brakes provide solid stopping but lack outright power for tougher trails
The Motives prove to be good all-rounders
Review | Fox Podium Factory offers unrivalled performance, but the price makes me feel dizzy
Upside-down architecture done right
Review | Fox Transfer Factory Neo dropper seatpost offers top-level performance, but can you afford it?
Fox’s electric dropper promises lightning-fast response times
Helmets
Review | Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS is a strong challenger to the best lightweight helmets
A valid alternative to the lightweight-helmet hegemony
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
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 | Coros Dura has astonishing battery life, but there's one area that needs improvement
Debut bike computer from Chinese manufacturer
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?
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