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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
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Best road bike wheels 2025: disc and rim wheelsets to supercharge your ride, reviewed and rated
Our complete guide to what to look for in the best road bike wheels
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best lightweight bike locks 2025: highly transportable and wearable locks
Don't let your bike lock weigh you down. We have tested and rated all the lightest bike locks
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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Best bike pumps 2025: Mini pumps and floor pumps reviewed and rated
With one of the best bike pumps, mending punctures and keeping your tyres topped up will be a breeze
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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The best bottom bracket for road bikes 2025: stainless steel and ceramic bearing upgrades
Tested and rated aftermarket bottom brackets for staying creak-free and finding extra watts!
By Glen Whittington Last updated
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The best handlebar tape 2025, and how to wrap it
Reviewed and rated for comfort, grip, durability, and, of course, style.
By Laura Bailey Last updated
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Best tubeless sealant 2025: which sealant sealed the biggest hole, in our screwdriver test?
We put six popular brands to the test with the higher pressures of road tyres
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best bike locks 2025: ranging from angle grinder-proof options to lightweight, wearable café locks
If you love your bike you will need one of the best bike locks if you plan to leave your bike unattended - We have tested the best bike locks for securing your pride and joy
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best bicycle insurance, including what you need to know and how to compare
Wondering how to protect your pride and joy? Our helpful guide tells you all you need to know about bicycle insurance
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best winter cycling shoes 2025: footwear for cold weather riding reviewed and rated
Investing in the best winter cycling shoes will keep your feet warm every winter for years to come.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Best exercise bikes 2025: for home workouts and spin classes, all tested and rated
Improve your warm-up, get your legs spinning or add cardio to your training with the best exercise bikes, that are always ready to ride.
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best bike lights 2025: to guide you safely through the dark and cold nights of winter
The best bike lights rated, including how much to pay, the features you need, and our pick of the best bike lights on the market
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Are you sitting comfortably? Best bike saddles 2025 ridden and reviewed
Choosing a saddle is no easy task. We select the best of the bunch to help you find the right one for you
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best tubeless road bike performance tyres 2025
The best tubeless road bike performance tyres will not only elevate your performance but also increase your riding comfort and enjoyment
By Tim Russon Last updated
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Best tubeless road bike endurance tyres 2025
The best tubeless endurance tyres will keep you rolling rather than fixing punctures, but won't sap the joy out of riding
By Tim Russon Last updated
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The best tubeless tyre puncture repair tools 2025 for road and gravel tyres
No one enjoys abruptly ending a ride due to a flat tyre. Our testers purposefully punctured their tyres to discover the top tubeless repair tools that could rescue your ride.
By Danielle Tarloff Last updated
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Best long-sleeved cycling jerseys 2025: Keeping you warm when the temperatures fall
A long sleeved cycling jersey is a riding wardrobe staple, providing protection against cooler temperatures
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best bike storage solutions 2025: hooks, racks and sheds for keeping your pride and joy safe and sound.
Looking for a bike storage solution that allows you to keep your pride and joy neat and tidy at home? We round out some of the best and explain the options
By Simon Smythe Last updated
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Best backpacks for cycling 2025: robust and durable rucksacks for commuting
The best backpacks for cycling help you carry your belongings, whether for commuting or leisure
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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The best CO2 inflators 2025 and where to buy them for the lowest price
Our choice of the best CO2 cartridge cycle tyre-inflation systems appraised and rated
By Tim Russon Last updated
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Best workshop chain tools 2025 rated and reviewed: for home use when replacing, repairing or shortening
We put workshop quality chain tools to see which is worthy of your money
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Best brake pads for road and gravel bikes reviewed 2025: our guide to the best replacements and upgrades
The best replacement/upgrade disc brake pads for road and gravel riding
By Glen Whittington Last updated
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Best rim brake pads for road bikes 2025: better braking performance no matter the weather for carbon and alloy rims
Looking for better braking performance no matter whether it’s wet or dry? We’ve rounded up the best rim brake pads for road bikes
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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I am a cyclist and this is what I actually want for Christmas
Take the Campagnolo corkscrew, the novelty socks and the 100 greatest climbs book out of your basket. This is my guide to what cyclists actually want this Christmas.
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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Christmas gifts for cyclists 2025: With Christmas rapidly approaching here are some last-minute gift ideas for the bike-obsessed
Here's our handy guide to the best Christmas gifts for the bike-obsessed, and where to buy them
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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The best bike multi-tools: Function-packed bicycle tools for every kind of ride
The best cycling multi-tools will solve the majority of your on-bike mechanical problems
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best bib tights for cycling reviewed and rated
How to find the best bib tights to keep your legs warm as the weather gets colder
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best cycling vests: extra warmth when you need it
Cycling vests are one of the most flexible pieces of clothing in your cycling wardrobe. We explain what should you be looking for and round up our favourites.
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best puncture repair kits: Don’t waste tubes! Help your wallet and the environment
Get back on the road as easily as possible with our pick of the best puncture repair kits
By Paul Norman Last updated