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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 waterproof cycling pants 2025: tested and rated for breathability, water repellance and overall comfort
Our pick of the best waterproof and breathable cycling trousers to protect your lower half when commuting and riding in wet weather
By Paul Norman Last updated
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Best bottom bracket for road bikes 2025: stainless steel and ceramic bearing upgrades
Tested and rated the best bottom brackets available aftermarket for staying creak-free and finding extra watts!
By Glen Whittington Last updated
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Best cycling jerseys 2025: our top-rated 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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Best triathlon suits 2025: race-ready tri suits for every distance
We test and review six of the best triathlon suits on the market across all three disciplines.
By Tom Epton Last updated
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Best energy drinks for cycling 2025: fueling and hydration explained
Unsure of the best way to get the energy you need for riding? We take you through the options and our favourite energy drinks
By Tom Epton Last updated
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Cycling's best free and paid apps: There's a lot more than just Strava
We round up the most useful free and paid mobile apps for cyclists to assist with route planning, tracking your fitness, sharing your rides and much more
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Best brake pads for road and gravel bikes 2025: our guide to the best replacements and upgrades
With these disc brake pad upgrades, you can get faster by going slower, brake later, and have more control to increase speed across your ride.
By Glen Whittington Last updated
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Best women's hybrid bikes 2025: practical, comfortable and efficient bikes for every occasion
Our top-rated women's hybrid bikes with tips on how to choose the ideal bicycle for mixed-terrain riding
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best commuter bike pedals 2025: for all weathers and any type of shoes
From flats to clipless SPDs, we've sorted through the best commuter bike pedals for your daily commute
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Best cargo bib shorts: extra carrying capacity for road and gravel
The best cargo bib shorts will let you stash more items without needing to load up your bike
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best bikepacking bags 2025: our guide to packing for multi-day adventures
We share the best bikepacking bags for multi-day adventures and how to choose the best for you
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best road bike handlebars: how to choose them and best reviewed handlebars
The best bike handlebars are an oft overlooked upgrade - we explain why they're so important and outline what to look for when you 're shopping for a new pair
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Best women's e-bikes 2025: all rated and reviewed by female riders
We take a look at the best women's e-bikes on the market to give you an extra oomph whatever the terrain
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best road bikes under $1000: our pick of the bunch in 2025
You can still find some great road bikes that won't break the $1000 barrier
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan 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 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 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 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 2024: 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 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 tubeless valves: our pick of the top models for performance and reliability
Choosing the right tubeless valves can make your life easier in the workshop and and out on the road
By Tim Russon Published
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Best bike accessories and gadgets
You've got the bike, but what about the helmet, lock or pump? We've chosen the perfect bits of kit for on and off two wheels.
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Road bike groupsets: Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo hierarchies explained
What exactly is a road bike groupset? Should you pick Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo or other? Here's your complete guide to this essential piece of kit for your bike
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Best budget women's bib shorts – comfort without the cost
A good set of cycling bib shorts doesn't need to be an expensive investment. Here's our thoughts after reviewing some of the cheaper and more affordable women's bibs.
By Rachel Sokal Last updated
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Best heart rate monitors 2024: top-rated reviewed and what to look for
Looking for the best heart rate monitors? We round up some of the best options out there on the market and explain what to look for
By Stefan Abram Last updated
