Latest articles by Simon Smythe
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Best bike fenders - or mudguards - for fall and winter riding 2023
They're hardly bling, but a good set of bike fenders / mudguards will help you to ride through winter in comfort. We've rounded up the best
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The Cube Trike Hybrid: it really could replace your car
Innovative new three-wheeled e-cargo bike is all you need for getting from A to B emission-free
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Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 bike review - fast, fun and a fraction of the cost of flagship aero bikes
The SRAM Rival AXS-equipped Propel is an aero all-rounder with an exceptional price-to-performance ratio
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Are you sitting comfortably? Best bike saddles 2023 ridden and reviewed
The best bike saddle can make the difference between a dream ride and a nightmare. We tell you what to look for in your quest to find the best bike saddle for you
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Bollé C-Shifter glasses review - quality and style to throw shade on the premium brands
Excellent optics, tough, lightweight frame and high-end look and feel without the high price
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Best road bike tires for summer riding 2023
Here’s our pick of the best tires which balance speed, grip and puncture protection
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Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 review - very fast and very expensive
The latest Madone may have a hole through the seat tube but we couldn't find any in its performance
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Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 review - fast and keenly priced; a little chattery on rougher roads
The Aeroad packs a suite of neat features and is up there with the fastest aero bikes
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Classic Bike: Allin - British beauty possibly built by a legendary frame fettler
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Garmin Forerunner 255 review - no-frills smartwatch with premium functionality
Most of the sports and health tracking of Garmin's top-of-the-range watches but at a much more affordable price
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Raleigh has an e-bike for every type of riding - which one is right for you?
Whether you want to commute without breaking a sweat or need some extra power for your off-road adventures, Raleigh has it covered - we look at four of the latest e-bikes from the legendary brand
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Garmin Edge Explore 2 computer review - user friendly, well priced with a focus on the journey
A welcome antidote to the super expensive computers that do too much and cost too much for most people
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Classic Bike: Colnago Arabesque - a model reborn after a factory basement find
This Colnago Arabesque is a big bike – and it has a big place in Colnago’s history.
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Specialized S-Works Torch shoes long-term review - extraordinary comfort and performance for a wider audience
Specialized went wide with the sole of its flagship road shoe with the aim of offering better comfort and uncompromised performance - and it works
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Colnago V4Rs bike review - ultimate racing weapon that's not for the faint-legged
Pogačar's bike is designed specifically to win races - and you can tell
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Best cycling water bottles 2023: how to find the perfect bidon for you
We've rounded up our pick of the best cycling water bottles to keep your fluid intake up, as well as guiding to find your ideal hydration station.
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Best chain lubes for bikes 2023
We round up the best chain lube for your bike and get to grips with the slippery subject of choosing a wet or dry chain lube
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Best bike locks 2023: heavy duty and portable locks for keeping your bike safe
You'll want one of the best bike locks if you plan to leave your bike unattended at any time - here’s what to look for and an overview of some of the best locks on the market
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Sirrus case of déjà vu: the new Specialized Sirrus breaks all the rules... but haven't we been here before?
Specialized's radical new bike isn't first to try to break free of the diamond-frame template... and won't be the last
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Shimano Cues: all-new ‘ecosystem’ to replace every groupset below 105
Phase one focuses on flat bar hybrids and e-bikes with interchangeable components across nine, 10 and 11-speeds; road components to follow at some point
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Tech of the week: Adidas 2.0 road shoes, Koo Strade Bianche sunnies, Pirelli's fastest tyres yet and a POC helmet with pockets
With spring and the Classics just round the corner, there's loads of new kit to get excited about
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AeroCoach unveils lustrous Aten 1x road chainring - the new gold standard?
British brand launches the road version of its super high-end track chainring
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MAAP’s sustainable new road collection features ‘more recycled fabric content than ever before’
Australian brand's message is to do better for yourself, the people around you and the planet
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What is the science behind the unreleased new Uno-X TT helmet? We ask the aero experts
Xavier Disley and Michael Hutchinson theorise about what might - or might not - make the most-talked-about lid the one to beat in 2023
