We pick out some of the best gravel bikes and adventure road bikes on the market, and explain what defines the genre and what to look for
Buyer’s Guides
Cube 2019 road bike range: highlights for the new model year
We explain what's on offer from German bike manufacturer, Cube
Best bike storage solutions 2018: hooks, racks and sheds
One of the biggest constraints to owning a bike is finding the space for bike storage. It’s normally straightforward if you own a garage or roomy shed, however, not everyone…
Best kids’ bikes and deals for summer 2018
Our tips on what to look for when buying a kids' bike and some suggested boys and girls bikes
Best carbon road bike: what makes good quality carbon and five bikes to consider
'Good aluminium can be better than bad carbon' - it's a phrase we've all heard said - but what is good carbon and how is it made?
Fulcrum Wheels: A buyers guide
Depending on your source of information and, more than likely, your time served within the cycling world, your background knowledge of Fulcrum wheels will differ. Left to Fulcrum, it would…
Best disc brake wheel sets for 2018
Using rotor stoppers and looking for a wheel upgrade? Check out our pick of the best...
Titanium bikes: how they are made and why you might want one
Titanium is the metal of choice for many aerospace applications. It’s half the weight of steel for a tube of the same tensile strength and twice as strong as aluminium…
Campagnolo groupsets explained and compared
Campagnolo, affectionately referred to as “Campag” or “Campy”, is a company rich in cycling heritage. The Italian brand can boast of equipping the winning bikes of the 2014 Giro d’Italia…
SRAM groupsets explained and compared
Illinois-based SRAM is the newest of the three main brands and offers the lightest commercially available groupset in SRAM Red, and the only wireless groupset in SRAM Red eTap. Compare…
Shimano groupsets explained and compared
A bike’s groupset comprises of the components involved in changing gear, braking, and keeping the wheels turning via the drivetrain: the shifters, brake levers, brake calipers, derailleurs, chain and cassette.…
Best Father’s Day gifts for cyclists 2018
Father’s Day is on Sunday June 17 and if there’s a cyclist in your life who qualifies, then you’ve not got long to track down the perfect gift. It might…
Merida bikes 2018 range: which model is right for you?
Merida bikes has a comprehensive list of performance, leisure and adventure orientated bikes, but which model is right for you?
Steel bikes: best of British metal
We take a look at some brilliant custom models, and explore the off-the-peg options available, too
Best £1500 road bikes for 2018
For a grand drop-bar bikes become reasonably lightweight and reasonably sporty, and this is often the maximum budget for a first road bike since it ties in nicely with the…
Bike inner tubes: tube sizes, valve types and materials explained
There are a myriad of complications to the humble inner tube. Cycling Weekly guides you through the intricacies of the inner tube.
Could 650b wheels be an upgrade for you?
‘Revolutionary’ ideas in bike design come and go – often dropping off the radar and reappearing when enough time has passed for them to be revolutionary again. Much of the…
Best road bikes under £1000 for 2018: our pick of the bunch
Shopping for a road bike under £1000 can be an exciting but bewildering process. Being bang on the cycle to work scheme voucher limit, there’s an awful lot of choice…
Best rim brake road bike wheel sets reviewed 2018
Our complete guide to what to look for when buying your new road bike wheels, including the type of rim, the material, and the depth you should go for.
Best spring cycling clothing 2018
Most cyclists know that spring and autumn are the hardest seasons to dress for. In summer, perfection is all about finding a jersey and shorts that combine breathability with comfort and…
Best women’s cycling shorts reviewed 2018
As one of only three contact points with your bike, the comfort of your derriere is paramount when bike riding and a good pair of women’s cycling shorts can make…
Best cycling shoes 2018: a complete buyer’s guide
A good pair of cycling shoes can make a big difference to your riding, helping you go faster while being more comfortable and looking great at the same time.
Best men’s cycling shorts reviewed 2018
A buyer's guide to the best cycling bib shorts: essential kit for most types of cycling
Best road bikes under £2000 for 2018
Two grand is a serious amount of money to spend on a bike, so we put four to the test to see if they lived up to the promise of…
Daytime running lights: should you be running them?
The clocks spring forwards on March 25 but that doesn't mean it's time to let your lights gather dust