Latest articles by Tim Russon
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Van Rysel Men's water-repellent winter road cycling bib tights, RCR Extreme
Van Rysel does it again, producing a high-performance, great-value bit of kit for winter riding.
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Lusso Paragon Deep Winter Bib Tights review: impressive performance at a more affordable price
When the product title includes the words 'deep winter', you know that warmth and protection are going to be high on its list of attributes
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Scribe Gravel 40 700c BERD wheelset - Light and strong thanks to innovative 'string' spokes
Stronger and lighter than steel, the BERD spokes also add more vibration damping to Scribe's Gravel 40 700c BERD wheelset
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Giro Xnetic H2O Gloves review: look basic, perform brilliantly
Old-school looks belie the warmth and performance on offer from Giro's Xnetic H2O gloves
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Van Rysel RCR-R PRO Wind/Rain 4-season road cycling jacket - pro price and pro performance?
Can Van Rysel make the jump up to the big league in terms of the performance of their premium-priced jacket?
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Q36.5 Adventure Jersey: a versatile gravel-biased jersey
Perhaps better known for their road products, Q36.5's Adventure range caters for gravel riders, with pieces that include this Adventure Jersey
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Deuter Compact 14+3 Backpack review: well-made, comfortable and practical both on and off the bike
If you prefer to carry your kit for the day on your back, then the Deuter Compact 14+3 is well-made, comfortable and nicely thought out.
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Gobik Absolute 7.0 Bib Tights review: great fit, comfortable pad and attractively priced
A no nonsense pair of winter tights that do everything they need to do pretty well
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Fizik Kudo Helmet review: sleek, comfortable but expensive
Better known for its saddles and shoes, the Italian brand's well-vented Kudo is designed for road and gravel
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Q36.5 Adventure Vest review: highly insulated core protection
A windproof gilet on steroids, the Adventure Vest includes targeted insulation to keep your core protected
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Silca Elettrico Ultimate Inflator - Impressive performance from a premium product
Whether used in the workshop, on the trails or by the side of the road, the Silca Elettrico Ultimate Inflator packs a punch, but at the expense of portability
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The Standert Pfadfinder is more than just another retro steel bike
A winning combination of classic looks, modern tech and supreme comfort makes the Standert Pfadfinder well worth considering, especially if your local roads are less than perfect
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Gobik Envy 2.0 Jacket - Protection for cool conditions
Whether you call it a jacket or a jersey, the Gobik Envy 2.0 performed very well in cool, autumnal conditions and offered protection without compromising performance
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ENVE G Series Gravel In-Route Handlebars review - wide, lovely and pricey
ENVE's G Series Gravel In-Route Handlebars sit right at the top of the gravel bar tree price-wise, but do they justify the expense?
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Santini Unico Edge Bib Shorts review: Comfortable, stylish and expensive
A lovely pad, seamless construction and gripperless legs differentiate Santini's Unico Edge Bib Shorts from the crowd, but there is a price to pay - literally.
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WTB Riddler/Raddler SG2 gravel tyres review: grip and speed for dry and rocky terrain
Mixing-and-matching WTB's Riddler and Raddler gravel tyres to see if they offer the key to grip and speed
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Mavic Cosmic S 42 wheelset review - do the brand's cheapest carbon wheels offer good value?
As the entry point into Mavic's illustrious Cosmic wheel range, the S 42s are their only offering in the competitive sub £1,000 carbon wheelset market
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'a heavy price to pay for that off-bike inconvenience': Sidi Physis off-road shoe review
Sidi's Physis off-road shoe offers plenty of stiffness, with all the advantages and disadvantages that that entails
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Rudy Project Nytron helmet review: an everyday aero option
The Nytron is Rudy Project's entry in the burgeoning 'everyday aero' helmet category, combining ventilation and wind-cheating slipperiness
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Apidura Aero System review: now your luggage can save you energy
Small but perfectly formed, the Aero System bags from Apidura not only hold a bit of kit but also help streamline your bike
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From bikepacking to racing, the ENVE Foundation AG25 gravel wheelset aims to do it all
We tested the do-it-all gravel wheelset, that makes good use of ENVE's carbon experience but do come at a price premium compared with some other wheels.
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Best tubeless road bike endurance tyres 2025: performance tyres with added durability
Performance-oriented tubeless road bike tyres without the punctures, ideal for long or winter endurance events where speed and time still matter
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Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest reviewed: a gilet with more protection than most
A sleeveless waterproof sounds like a strange idea, but in certain circumstances, the Magic Vest offers a combination of protection, comfort and breathability that few of the alternatives can match.
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Aurum Magma Road Bike reviewed: Contador and Basso made a bike, but how does it ride?
A lesser-known brand from two very famous cyclists, the Magma is Aurum's pro-level race bike
