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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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Unbound-tested: TRP Vistar may just be the drivetrain rival gravel riders have been waiting for
From Oregon’s forests to Arizona’s harsh deserts and the prairie miles of Unbound Gravel, we’ve pushed the new TRP and Classified drivetrain to its limits. After a month in the saddle, here’s what stood out
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Specialized Ares 2 shoe review: How much should seven watts cost?
The American company's new top-of-the-line offering has lofty claims and an even loftier price. But are the alleged gains enough to justify a 40% price increase?
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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The Giro Imperial II reviewed: a premium shoe with the right balance of performance and comfort
In a marketplace of skyrocketing prices and specific fits, the new offering from Giro offers a general fit at a high-but-not-ludicrous price
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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ENVE SES AR Road In-Route Handlebar review
Premium all-road handlebars from carbon-masters ENVE that aim to combine comfort and performance across a variety of surfaces
By Tim Russon Published
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Met Estro Wander helmet review: repurposed for the rough stuff
This special edition gravel-focused Estro from Met is essentially the same great helmet but with a new lick of matt paint and a silky musette thrown in for free.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Rapha Explore Bar Bag review: a superb bag for travel, whether on the bar or on the shoulder
An outstanding small bar bag with a cross-body strap, let down by a poor main zip
By Simon Fellows Published
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Do shorts designed to make pee'ing easier actually work? Thoughtful design, that needs some practice.
The brand says it set out to create the ultimate pair of women's bib shorts... with easy-pee design, but has it done it?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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This British built superbike costs less than WorldTour bikes - can it really outperform them?
Handsling's A1R0evoS carbon road bike promises race-ready performance, and proper custom choice, for way less cash than the big brands
By Tim Russon Published
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Prologo Dimension R2 Nack saddle review: the featherweight, short-nosed perch that reveals a universe of riding possibilities
Is it versatile enough to ride beyond space and time to another dimension? Very nearly…
By Simon Fellows Published
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MAAP Aeon bib shorts review: Comfort, functionality, and style
As stylish as you would expect from MAAP, but with a little added practicality. These are a great set of bibs, if you can stomach the price tag
By Joe Baker Published
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Thule Paramount Commuter Rucksack 27L review - from roof racks to rucksacks
Thule is well-known for its great roof bars and bike racks, but does its commuter rucksack carry loads as well?
By Tim Russon Published
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Castelli Espresso Jersey, another worthy addition to the Espresso range
The Espresso Jersey continues the Espresso range's theme of good fabrics, great fit and subtle aesthetics
By Tim Russon Published
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ENVE Fray - the ultimate all-road option?
The ENVE Fray makes a good case for itself being the best all-road bike, but does it make sense?
By Tim Russon Published
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Madison Roam Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey - a jersey for gravel or endurance riding
A more relaxed fit and five pockets could make the Madison Roam Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey ideal for long adventures on or off-road
By Tim Russon Published
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Castelli Espresso Bibshorts review: classy and comfortable
The Espresso Bibshort is a worthy entrant in Castelli's Espresso collection with subtle design and quality construction
By Tim Russon Published
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3D printed saddles made just for you—does your rear require one? A review of Posedla’s Joyseat 2.0
Custom down to the name imprinted in the saddle. Posedla makes an impressively well-designed, high-quality product. But is it worth the price tag?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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2XU Light Speed React triathlon kit review: A great aesthetic and reasonable performance for the price
While the Aussie brand has nailed the aesthetics and matched the performance of another good triathlon suit, I couldn’t love the kit
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Sidi Laghèe Sprinter shoe review: super rigid meets super plush over an espresso
Does a collab between Sidi and Sartoria Ciclistica translate beyond the fashionable cafés of Lake Como?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Fizik Tempo Argo R3 Les Classiques saddle review: comfort both on and off the cobbles
Obscured beneath the special edition ‘mud flecks’ is one of the most comfortable short-nosed endurance saddles on the market
By Simon Fellows Published
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Madison Flux short sleeve jersey review: functional and affordable
The road cycling jersey delivers top performance for a budget-conscious cyclist
By Hannah Bussey Published
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WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tyre review - turbo charge your gravel racing (in the right conditions)
The WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tyre is unashamedly aimed at riders who value speed above all else; mudpluggers need not apply
By Tim Russon Published
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SRAM Red AXS 12 months on - Shimano is forced to share the throne
How has SRAM's Red AXS groupset stood up over the last year, and has it finally made me switch tribe?
By Joe Baker Published
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5 things I wish I’d known before reviewing the Swytch GO e-bike conversion kit
Swytch offers an effective, albeit untidy, workaround for e–bike–curious riders. But as prices drop on full e-bikes, its value proposition may be fading
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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"Like a second skin” - the WYN Republic CdA triathlon suit reviewed
$700 is a substantial investment in a Tri Suit, and it is, but you’ll definitely feel fast in it
By Kristin Jenny Published
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MAAP Aeon Jersey Review: as classy as ever, and built to go the distance
The MAAP Aeon collection is hardly a value option, but it does provide impressive quality, and a great fit
By Joe Baker Published
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Review: Cane Creek says it made the world’s first gravel fork — but what is a gravel fork, and how does it ride?
Cane Creek claims its new fork covers the gravel category better than the mini MTB forks from RockShox and Fox, but at this price, we expected more.
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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Fizik Vento Omna Wide shoe review: Yeti sneakers for those pedalling on a budget
Broadly recommended for those of us with flipper feet
By Simon Fellows Published
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Deuter's 30ltr commuter backpack
A rolltop bag to fit a change of clothes and a sandwich. And keep them dry
By Simon Richardson Published
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Rudy Project Rebel bike helmet review
Rebelling against the solid shell oversized helmet fashion, the Rudy Project Rebel goes big on ventilation and breathability, but there is a weight penalty
By Hannah Bussey Published