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Detailed bike, kit and accessory reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly, helping you buy with confidence.
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Argon 18 Nitrogen review – blending time trial bike-like speed with drop-bar comfort
The Nitrogen is as refined as it is fast, a polished all-rounder that deserves a WorldTour berth
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Castelli Alpha 150 W Jacket Review: Very impressive cold-weather protection, but water repellency could be considered overrated.
Outstanding moisture management, comfort and style in a range of winter temperatures.
By Emma Silversides Published
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Giro Gritter gravel shoes reviewed: a solid all-around gravel shoe with one tough fit element
The offering from Giro has good power transfer, nice colours, and a surprisingly nice platform for hike-a-bike. The toe fit, unfortunately, held it back
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Gloves review: lightweight and warm, but possibly a better fit for dry days
Designed for changeable winter conditions, the gloves performed admirably across a range of temperatures
By Emma Silversides Published
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Nimbl Ultimate Glide review: Stunning craftsmanship and performance with an equally stunning price to match
Just how much would you spend on pair of shoes in search of performance gains?
By Andy Turner Published
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Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review: an aero-optimised gravel bike built for long days on the rough stuff
A super-capable premium gravel race bike at a good price
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Lusso Perform HardRain Jacket review: sturdy, reliable and relaxed
The 3-layer construction delivers a balance of protection and breathability while the fit allows for layering
By Tim Russon Published
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Sidi Nubes shoe review: a cool choice for warmer winters
The Nubes isn’t the warmest winter shoe, which is a blessing for wet rides in mildly chilly conditions
By Simon Fellows Published
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Hutchinson Blackbird All-Season TLR Road Tyre review: ideally suited for high-mileage riders
Reasonably light and durable, the All Season lives up to its name.
By Tim Russon Published
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'We are allowed to like pretty things' - Quoc's Gran Tourer XC shoes deliver fashion over function, and that is not a bad thing
The gravel race shoes perform great but it's the striking looks that put them at the top of my shoe lineup
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Lake’s CX239 road cycling shoes didn’t heal my foot pain, but they helped
A performance road shoe that still offers room in the toe box
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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MAAP Drome Thermal LS Jersey Review: wonderfully comfortable and stylish, but lacking additional features
It works brilliantly as a thermal jersey, with a sleek and comfortable fit. But it feels like it's missing a little something.
By Andy Turner Published
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How do you improve the Giro 100 proof winter gloves? You don't!
Entering their eighth year of production, it's proof that it's just about getting the fundamentals right at the start
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Suunto Vertical smart watch review - mountaineering cosplay with brilliant navigation that works well on the bike
Brilliant navigation tempered with hit and miss heart rate monitoring, but an overall very good package with stand-out Scandinavian style
By Andy Carr Published
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'You'll never go back to the old way of mounting tyres' – new Smart Lever solves one of cycling's most stubborn problems
A new take on the tyre lever concept that works very well – once you get your head around the instructions
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre review: best for extremely mixed conditions
Can an aggressive tyre also be a fast tyre?
By Tim Russon Published
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Giro Eclipse Pro aero helmet review: great fit with superb ventilation
Second-generation Eclipse helmet combines MIPS Spherical rotational impact protection with improved airflow and aerodynamics
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Assos Equipe RS Johdah Ultraz Winter Bib Tights S11 Review: impressive weather proofing is paired with a supple and comfortable fit
Assos has a new pinnacle of its winter bib tights offering, surpassing even the Mille GTO tights
By Andy Turner Published
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Castelli Espresso 2 glove review - my pro-pick for a proper winter glove that works in all but the worst of the cold
The Cinderella slipper of winter gloves for above freezing riding temperatures
By Hannah Bussey Published
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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.
By Tim Russon Published
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Castelli Gabba R Review: the ultimate racing waterproof
Divisive looks and a change of approach mean this reinvented Gabba looks to tackle a specific area of the market not often addressed
By Andy Turner Published
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Q36.5 Dottore Thermobolik Winter Skinsuit Review: just how good is a winter suit that costs as much as some bikes?
The price is insane, but being a combination of a winter jacket, bib tights, and wind breaker does soften that price, but only slightly.
By Andy Turner Published
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Ribble AllGrit Ti X review: Titanium gravel offering from the big-hitting British brand
A head-turning titanium steed that hums on British lanes and has a good bash at the rough stuff
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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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
By Tim Russon Published
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Factor Monza review: a race bike for the weekend warrior
Race-bike handling in a more practical package. What's not to like?
By Andy Carr Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Jacket Review: A heavy-duty jacket for deep winter or foul weather
In the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility
By Andy Turner Published
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GoPro MAX2 Review: GoPro comes back in to the 360˚ camera market with a bang
Some unique resilience features and practical size makes the new MAX2 a super 360˚ action camera. But some glaring faults remain.
By Andy Turner Published
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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
By Tim Russon Published
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Cervelo Aspero review: the original fast aero gravel bike, but can it still keep up?
The Aspero was the original aero race gravel bike that has seen tweaks over the years since its launch, but has that been enough to keep it relevant?
By Neal Hunt Published
