Latest articles by Paul Norman
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Best puncture repair kits 2026: Help your wallet and the environment by mending your tubesMending a puncture has never been easier with our expert's top-rated pick of the best puncture repair kits
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Best budget cycling helmets 2026: comfort and protection without the cost - all tested and ratedThe best budget cycling helmets are safe and often include many similar features to pricier versions
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Best road bike wheels 2026: disc and rim wheelsets to supercharge your ride, reviewed and ratedOur complete guide to what to look for in the best road bike wheels, including 9 of the best reviewed by our road biking experts
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Best commuter cycling shoes 2026: expert-tested for urban use, both on and off the bikeThe best commuter cycling shoes need to work both on and off the bike. So, our experts have put 6 commuter-friendly options head-to-head to see which can handle the rigours of the daily grind
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Best cheap smart trainers 2026: get connected without the costGetting started with indoor training doesn't need to cost a fortune if you use one of the best cheap smart trainers
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From GPS to WD-40: What has space travel ever done for cyclists?Why cyclists have plenty to thank astronauts and test pilots for
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Should your indoor bike position be the same as your outdoor riding position?Are there comfort and performance benefits from tweaking your bike fit when riding on a trainer?
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Can I get away with riding an all-purpose gravel tyre?Do gravel riders need to fit different tyres for different conditions and times of year?
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The best bike multi-tools: Function-packed bicycle tools for every kind of rideThe best cycling multi-tools will solve the majority of your on-bike mechanical problems
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How to lock a bike securely: Eight tips for worry-free urban cyclingIf you’re using your bike to commute to work or to nip to the shops, you’ll want to make sure it’s still there when you return
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How to save money (and the planet) by buying secondhand, without experiencing buyer's regretBuying a used bike needn’t be a risk, can save you a lot of money and is good for the environment
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How can a bike ever be worth £45,000 — or — $57,000?We investigate what makes a bike a money-spinner
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Does a frame exhibit the same ride characteristics across all sizes?Ever wondered if handling and ride experience differ between larger and smaller sizes of the same bike?
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Why don't team members all ride the same bike at the Olympics?Why isn’t there a standard road and time trial bike used by each nation?
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A Team GB Brompton, Tadej's custom Colnago and Tom Pidcock’s laundry liquid revealedIt will all come out in the wash - this week’s round-up of our favourite new bike-related products
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Canyon steps up to take on the accessories market, starting with its new Canyon Tempr CFR shoe collectionNew shoes get the CFR billing, but will Canyon expand into other accessories?
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What is UDH and why does it matter to me?Is an end to the hunt for a replacement mech hanger in sight?
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How covering all sports under the sun helps one brand to make cycling cheaperDoes covering multiple sports make Decathlon a master of none? The French brand doesn’t think so
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7 tips to help you safely wash your electric bikeKeeping your electric bike clean shouldn’t be any more difficult than a standard bike, just be gentle with it
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Why lightweight e-bikes are a great option for road cyclistsIf you’re looking for an electric bike, there are good reasons to consider weight
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8 things that drain an e-bike's battery and how to avoid themWhere you ride and how much you rely on your motor make a big difference to range
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Roval's new hooked wheels cost more than some bikes whilst Fulcrum is sporting wavy rimsNew Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels carry a hefty price and keep their hooked beads
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Decathlon is taking aim at cycling's biggest brands with Van Rysel - and it's making pro bikes more affordable along the wayDecathlon’s move up-market with Van Rysel is good news for road cyclists
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Super-pricey Lightweight wheels make DT Swiss' new gravel offering look like a bargain, pink seatpads, pink sunglasses and a retro saddleNew Lightweight wheels that cost as much as a WorldTour bike, Giro fever continues and a '70s saddle makes a comeback
