Rachel Sokal
Rachel has been writing about and reviewing bike tech for the last 10 years. Cynical by nature, Rachel never really trusts the marketing hype and prefers to give products a mighty good testing before deciding whether they're worth buying or not.
Rachel's first riding love is mountain biking where she's been European and UK 24hr Champion on more than one occasion. She's not just confined to the trails though and regularly rides - and occasionally races - on gravel and road too.
Latest articles by Rachel Sokal
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Specialized Air Tool Comp Floor Pump review - the do-it-all pump that you'll never lose in the back of the garage
A floor pump that's easy to find, attach and inflate your tires on whatever bike you want
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Crankbrothers Candy 1 pedals review - gravel doesn't have to be grey
The pedal that gives you a generous platform, excellent mud shedding and a little colour on your ride
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Garmin Rally XC200 off-road dual-sided power pedal review - ideal for the data-driven gravelistas
All the capabilities of the Garmin Rally power pedal encased by the popular Shimano SPD off-road clipless pedal body
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Specialized Air Tool Road review - a sleek, high-volume mini-pump
A fast and effective pump when you have your hands in the right places
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line backpack review - simple and effective
The bike luggage experts go all chic with a backpack for the stylish commuter
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Schwalbe Durano Plus tire review - reliable winter rubber
Grippy, fast rolling and tough - what more do you want from a winter all-round tyre?
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Rapha + POC Ventral Lite helmet review an incredibly light and airy lid with Rapha styling
The Rapha and POC collaboration sees the weight-conscious Ventral Lite road helmet get the Rapha design treatment
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Wahoo Kickr V6 2022 direct drive smart trainer review - is the update worth the extra spend?
The Wahoo Kickr has continuously ranked as one of the best direct drive smart trainers your money can buy. Can its latest developments keep it at the head of the pack?
By Rachel Sokal • Published
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Zefal Shield G50 gravel fender review - great value, simple and sturdy guards
A great chunk cheaper than the alternatives these guards punch well above their weight. Just don't expect to fit them quickly
By Rachel Sokal • Published