Reviews
Review | Voodoo Loco is an ideal partner for budget-conscious shredders, but it needs one upgrade
This British hardcore hardtail still has its place
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 | Madison's Roam Isoler thermal trail jacket proves you don’t need to spend a fortune on winter layers
Considering the cost, the Roam jacket is a top performer
First-ride review | Continental's 35mm GP5000 S TR is a sublime road tyre, but there are reasons not to buy
These 35mm tyres offer major tangible benefits in ride quality, grip and speed on more stubborn surfaces
Review | Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 is affordable, rugged and fun, but there's another model I'd buy
An urban commuter that can handle some rough stuff, too
What's new?
Pademelon Steering Damper review: calmer, more stable handling, but can you justify the price?
Performance benefits for enduro and downhill riders with deep pockets
Cube Editor One FE review: stylishly simple, yet fully equipped for urban riding – but not hills
The Editor is the ideal city bike, providing the geography suits
Orbea Terra M21e Team review: among the most versatile gravel bikes I've tested, but it needs one upgrade
The latest Terra is lighter, more aero and ready for adventures or racing
3T Racemax2 Italia review: 3T's fastest gravel bike impresses – but only in the right conditions
The Racemax2 Italia is a conundrum
7mesh Guardian Apex jacket review: plenty of waterproof tech, but there's a reason I can't recommend it
Environmentally-friendly ePE Gore-Tex and a lofty price tag position the Guardian Apex as a premium jacket
Accessories
Review | Tailfin’s SpeedPack is 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
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
Bike Reviews
Review | Argon 18's well-priced Dark Matter is one of 2026's best gravel bikes
The new Dark Matter promises race-ready speed and capability for rugged adventures
Review | Pinnacle Neon review: an ordinary-looking commuter bike with some of the best spec I've seen for £500
The Neon has an engaging ride and key components that do their job with the utmost reliability
Review | Ridley Ignite GTX is effectively an MTB with drop bars – it won’t be for everyone
Ridley repurposes its Ignite SLX cross-country mountain bike frame with intriguing results
Clothing
Review | Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses give a glimpse of cycling's future, but they're missing some key features
The best camera is the one you have with you
Review | Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro knee guards are a comfortable fit but they don’t tick every box
Lightweight knee pads for trail riding
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
Components
Review | Oquo's RP50 LTD wheelset is light enough for the road and tough enough for gravel
Versatile all-road wheels from Basque brand
Review | Schmolke's TLO 50 wheels are the lightest I’ve ever tested – and among the best, too
The TLO 50 wheels weigh an astounding 977g, yet are made relatively traditionally
Review | Forget the big brands, Microshift Advent MX 11-speed is the workhorse drivetrain your ebike needs
Fast, quiet shifting for riders who value reliability over bragging rights
Helmets
Review | HJC's Ibex 3.0 helmet offers exceptional fit and comfort, but it's a pricey purchase
The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight
Review | Met Revo is 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
Review | Lazer's Victor KinetiCore helmet brings tangible performance gains but not without compromise
Is a full TT lid too much for road riding?
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 | 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
Review | The Elite Rivo is a wonderfully compact smart trainer but it lags behind the competition in key areas
Can Elite's compact mid-range smart trainer keep pace with the competition?
