Latest articles by Matt Ischt-Barnard
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Best electric bike conversion kits 2026: 6 expert-approved kits to electrify a bike you already ownWith one of the best electric bike conversion kits you can add power to your own bike at a fraction of the cost of a full machine
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Best angle grinder-resistant bike locks 2026: I put 5 heavy-duty bike locks through the ultimate test - All wrecked & ratedArmed with an angle grinder and just five minutes, I wanted to see which of these five best angle grinder-resistant locks would crack first!
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Best gravel bike tyres 2026: thoroughly tested and rated for every terrainThe Cycling Weekly team is here to cut through the jargon of an increasingly complex category. From fast-rolling semi-slicks to mud-shedding tread, discover the best gravel bike tyres for every terrain, frame clearance, and budget
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Best gravel bikes 2026: 9 of the absolute best, extensively ridden and ratedThe best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
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Zwift Big New Year Sale: Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 Hits Lowest Price Ever! Save $300 and kickstart your New Year trainingDeals Crush your 2026 fitness goals with Zwift's New Year Sale, including the Zwift Ride at its lowest ever price, and the Kickr Core 2 with Zwift Cog and Click has discounts of up to 26% for EU and UK shoppers
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The Perfect Score: All of Cycling Weekly's 2025 5-Star rated products, tested, and approved by our experts; now all wrapped up in one placeIn 2025, the Cycling Weekly team of experts crowned just 24 products 5-star worthy. From superbikes to smart tech, here is the 'perfect' gear you should be hunting for in the end-of-year sales or upgrading to in 2026
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As a fellow cycling parent, here are my top 9 recommendations for fun, practical last-minute kids' bike stocking fillers!People always ask me what they should buy their cycling and bike loving kids for Christmas, so whether you're organised or last minute, this is my definitive list. They're all fun, practical, and easy to grab before the big day arrives!
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"You don't carry a tube for emergencies with tubeless, that's the whole point. TubeLESS, not tubeWITH" - the Cyber Monday deal that set our Facebook comments alightA Cyber Monday deals article on TPU inner tubes ignited a massive debate in our comments section – and one quote, in particular, set the page alight. Today, I'm wading back into the fray and asking you to answer a couple of polls on this clearly divisive topic
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LIVE: Cyber Monday Cycling Deals 2025 are over, but fear many deals are still live, HURRY!That's it, it's all over for another year, but panic not, a number of the best Cyber Monday cycling deals are still live
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Cyber Monday Bike Deals 2025 might be over, but these 76 hand-picked deals by our experts are still live! HURRY!
The Cycling Weekly deal hunting experts are done for another year; however, panic not, these 76 hand-picked deals are still live!
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Sealant Shunning - the rise of the TPU inner tube, 4 Cyber Monday discounts on the performance trend of 2025Tyre compatibility issues, the mess, and still needing to carry a tube for emergencies have driven people back to tubes in 2025. Here is my pick of the four best deals this Cyber Monday
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LIVE: Cyber Monday cycling deals 2025 – as Black Friday becomes Cyber Monday, deals are still dropping thick and fast, but time is running out; act fast to avoid disappointment
As Black Friday gives way to Cyber Monday, deals are still dropping thick and FAST, so make sure you jump on them, as there is no guarantee these deals will last
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I just won Black Friday by finding the Magicshine Allty 1500S bike light at 50% off - hurry, as it might disappear before Cyber MondayI added the Magicshine Allty 1500S to our best bike lights guide just this week, as it was one of the best on test this Fall/Autumn. Now it is 50% in the Amazon Black Friday sale
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Decathlon are living in the future with this self-powered exercise bike, which is now £100 off in Black FridayThe self-powered Domyos EB900 exercise bike from Decathlon certainly caught my eye for its futuristic tech, and now it's £100 off in the Black Friday sales
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100% Brisker winter cycling gloves are my go-to for winter riding and are now a staggeringly low £21 in the Tredz Black Friday sale - Act fast!Yes, the 100% Briskers sacrifice a little warmth; however, the outstanding dexterity gives you superior control and movement on the bike. High performance and feel, for just £21 in the Tredz Black Friday sale.
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Hutchinson Caracal Race Gravel Tyre Review: significant improvements in speedHutchinson has really upped their game with the Caracal Race, especially in terms of rolling resistance, making it a compelling option for all-around use and racers alike. But that's only half of the story...
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Woom Ready Kids’ Bike Helmet Review: a clever design that puts many adult helmets to shameComfortable, well designed and functional with several features I’d like to see more regularly on adult helmets
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Over £170,000 in bike parts up for auction with current bid just £2600 after bike company restructuringGerman mountain bike brand YT Industries, after closing the UK-based YT Mill, is now selling off all its assets, including the kitchen sink
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Amazon Prime Day Cycling Deals 2025: Prime Big Deal Days are over - don't panic, these 46 deals are still livePrime Big Deal Days may be over for another year, but there are still a ton of deals to be had. Check out these 46 deals still live today
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Stop Scrolling: 7 deals from real bike shops that Jeff can't touch with his 'Big Deals'Feeling like you are getting the best cycling deals is important, but shopping around is hard work. While Amazon makes shopping simple, there are better deals to be had elsewhere from real bike shops
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A ticket to freedom: avert the tube strikes with these top-rated commuter and folding bike dealsFor commuters there is never a more stressful time than a tube strike; so, grab a bike and take a chance to enjoy the last of the summer
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Could this be the world's cheapest cargo bike? For under $500, I think this Target compact cargo bike could help you haul more for lessIn a world where car replacement cargo bikes cost as much as a car, it is refreshing to see something that looks genuinely affordable
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The tyre that changed my opinion on semi-slick gravel tyres, but not in the way you might think - The Pirelli P-Zero Race TLR 40, finally reviewedI thought the Pirelli P-Zero 40mm might be a game-changer for gravel bikes; however, it quickly highlighted the limitations of gravel bike geometry when it comes to fast road riding.
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Spot the difference: I refused to pay $60 for a bike bell, so I brought this $13 one, and you can barely tellWe all like nice things, and the Spurcycle bell definitely fits that description, but $60 is a lot for a bike bell. So, I found this RockBros vintage style one on Amazon, and it is hard to spot the difference
