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Best chain lubes for bikes 2026: save watts and increase drivetrain life, all tested and approved by our expertsDon't waste money or effort on the wrong chain lube. Using a better lubricant is a cost-effective performance gain that everyone should consider. Expert tested and approved, here are our top picks of the best chain lubes
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best commuter bikes 2026: expert-tested and approved utilitarian bikes for everyday useWhether you’re looking for a bike to beat the traffic, carry a heavy load, or replace the family car, we’ve vetted and rated the best bikes for commuting based on budget and route.
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best budget road bikes 2026: 6 expert-rated and tested road bikes to get more performance for lessTested by experts, our pick of the most affordable and cheap road bikes available, and a guide to how to choose the right one for you
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best handlebar tape 2026: expert-tested and rated with guidance on how to get the perfect wrapAll reviewed by the team of Cycling Weekly experts and rated for comfort, grip, durability, and, of course, style
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best indoor cycling shoes 2026: 6 expert-tested picks to stay cool and power throughWhether you choose to do your pedalling at home, at the gym or looking for the best shoes for Peloton, here are Cycling Weekly's 6 expert-rated and best shoes for indoor riding
By Rachel Sokal Last updated
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Best electric bike conversion kits 2026: 6 expert-approved kits to electrify a bike you already ownWith 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 Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best angle grinder-resistant bike locks 2026: I put 5 heavy-duty bike locks through the ultimate test - All wrecked & ratedArmed with an angle grinder and just five minutes, I wanted to see which of these five best angle grinder-resistant locks would crack first!
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best gravel bike tyres 2026: thoroughly tested and rated for every terrainThe Cycling Weekly team is here to cut through the jargon of an increasingly complex category. From fast-rolling semi-slicks to mud-shedding tread, discover the best gravel bike tyres for every terrain, frame clearance, and budget
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Last updated
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Best gravel bikes 2026: 9 of the absolute best, extensively ridden and ratedThe 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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Bigger is better; the gravel tyre test you should all be paying attention to in 2025 - I put 6 MTB tyres through 12 months of testingFrom Unbound to your local trails, the verdict is clear: go wider - after 12 months of back-to-back testing, I rank the best mountain bike tyres to convert your gravel rig into an unstoppable machine
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Best Bike Pumps 2025: our most trusted and effective mini and floor pumps - reviewedMake dealing with flats on a ride and tyre fitting at home a breeze using one of the best mini or track pumps
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best bicycle insurance, including what you need to know and how to compareWondering 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 ratedInvesting 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 2025The 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 shorteningWe 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 rimsLooking 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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Christmas gifts for cyclists 2024: With Christmas rapidly approaching here are some last-minute gift ideas for the bike-obsessedHere'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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Best tubeless valves: our pick of the top models for performance and reliabilityChoosing 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 gadgetsYou'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 explainedWhat 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 costA 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 forLooking 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
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Drop it like it's hot! The best dropper seatposts and levers for gravel bikesDo you want more speed, control and awesomeness from your gravel bike? Then you want a dropper seatpost. Here's our pick of the best posts and levers your money can buy (whatever your budget)
By Rachel Sokal Last updated
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Best women's gravel bike clothing: close-fitting and relaxed tops and shorts, reviewed and ratedWe tested women’s clothing across the gravel spectrum: from figure-hugging lycra to more relaxed tops and shorts - here are our favorites
By Anna Marie Abram Last updated
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Best aluminium road bikes ridden and ratedLighter than steel, cheaper than any other frameset material - and now with ride-smoothing wide tyres - there's little wonder why aluminium bikes are surging in popularity
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best lightweight bikes 2024: a buyer's guide to climbers' bikesLooking for the best lightweight, hill-flattening, mountain-conquering machine? We’ve tested the lightest and fastest climbing road bikes on the market.
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Winter cycling clothing: everything you need to stay warmPrepare for the winter blues with hand picked winter cycling clothing to make those chilly rides a little bit easier to bear
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Best handlebars for gravel bikes 2024: flared bars for off-road ridingThe best handlebars for gravel riding might look similar to road handlebars, but there are some subtle differences that will help elevate your gravel riding. Here are some of the best options.
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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Best Giro cycling shoes for road and gravel ridingFrom lightweight carbon and TPU exoskeleton's to bang for their buck off-road kicks, Giro has cycling shoes for everyone
By Colin Levitch Last updated
