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The best electric bike conversion kits 2025 and how to fit them
With 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
By Rob Spedding Last updated
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Best hybrid bikes 2025 - top rated models for leisure and commuting
How to find the best hybrid bike that suits both your riding and your budget
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best electric bikes 2025 - models for every kind of rider
We select our favourite electric bikes to help you choose the right one for you
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best mirrors for bicycles 2025: a guide to handlebar and helmet-mounted bicycle mirrors for Road, Gravel & E-bikes
Road bike mirrors make it easier and safer to ride on busy roads, whether you are commuting to work or out on a training ride.
By Rachel Sokal Last updated
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Best winter tyres for road cycling 2025
The best winter tires for our road bikes are an essential purchase. Here are our picks that find a robust compromise between rolling resistance, weight, and puncture protection
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best puncture proof tyres for cycling 2025: add some peace of mind to your commute or road riding with some additional protection against punctures
Need a reliable tire? We’ve selected the best puncture-proof tires for commuting and road riding
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best gravel bikes 2025: extensively ridden and rated
The best gravel bikes to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from bikepacking to gravel racing
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best commuter bikes 2025: for practical cycling on a daily basis
The best bikes for commuting to suit all styles, terrain and budgets from traffic dodging drop bar bikes to car replacement cargo bikes
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best winter cycling gloves 2025 - how to keep your hands warm in the coldest months
If you want to keep riding in the colder months a pair of the best winter cycling gloves is an essential part of your wardrobe
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Best cycling socks 2025: Funky and functional top performers
From high-performance lightweight socks to three-season winter warmers, here are our favorite models - rated and reviewed
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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The best folding bikes 2025: versatile, compact and lightweight models reviewed and rated
Ideal for commuters and those lacking space, we select our favourite folders and offer advice on to how to find the right on for you
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best waterproof cycling jackets 2025: Tried and tested models that'll keep you dry
A good waterproof cycling jacket will make cycling in wet weather that little bit more bearable. Here's what to look for to make sure you buy the very best
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best winter cycling jackets 2025: keep warm with these top rated models
The best winter cycling jackets are often the difference that makes winter riding miserable or mega
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best smartwatches for cycling 2025: how to choose the right wearable for your riding
The best smartwatches can be used to track all of your exercise and recovery as well as offering a host of other functions
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best women’s bike saddle 2025: six saddles all ridden and rated by female riders
As one of the few areas where a female-specific product can significantly enhance comfort, here is our guide to the best women's saddles
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best cycling water bottles 2025: 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.
By Simon Smythe Last updated
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Best chain lubes for bikes 2025: Wet, dry and all-round lubricants for every condition
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
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best road bike pedals 2025: our complete guide to the best clipless pedal systems
The best clipless pedals are essential for road and gravel riding; here we look at some of the pedal systems available for cyclists
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best headphones for cycling 2025: Indoors and outdoor options
The best headphones for cycling let you safely listen to music, podcasts, or even talk online e-racing tactics
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best recovery drinks for cycling 2025 rated and reviewed
We look at the best available protein and recovery drinks to ensure you’re recovered and good to go for your next training session
By Andy Turner Last updated
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The best energy gels for cycling 2025: what to look for and our favourites
There's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide on what to look for, as well as a few of our favorites
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best mudguards/fenders for gravel bikes: Reviewed and rated our recommendations for protection against muck and spray for you and your bike
Want to extend the life of your components and ride in greater comfort? We’ve rounded up the best fenders / mudguards to protect both you and your gravel bike
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best bike cleaning kits 2025: for a faster and shinier bike
The best bike cleaning kits will keep your steed clean, well oiled and in perfect working order
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best women's road bikes 2025: the ideal bikes for female riders
We pick out some of the best women's road bikes on the market - and explain what makes a road bike 'female specific'
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best aero bikes 2025: fastest speed weapons ridden and rated
We've ridden and rated the best aero bikes and these are our favourites
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Energy bars for cycling 2025: comprehensively taste tested and rated
Energy bars for cycling will keep you riding for longer - they even taste great, too
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best TPU inner tubes ridden and reviewed 2025: can you trust plastic inner tubes in a pinch?
For riders who have accepted tubeless into their lives, TPU tubes may not be very compelling. For the unconverted, however, they’re worth exploring, with a few caveats
By Tyler Boucher Last updated
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Best cycling jerseys 2025: our favourite jerseys to ride in every season
The best cycling jerseys should keep you comfortable, whether it's hot, cold or even during an indoor session
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Wrecked and rated - I put five angle grinder resistant bike locks to the ultimate test
Armed with an angle grinder and just five minutes, I wanted to see which lock would crack first!
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published