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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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Post Carry Co. Loomer Review: Odd name, great bike boxGreat protection for your bike when you are travelling, and easy to stash away when you're at home
By Tim Russon Published
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Nimbl Urano Review: The 'must have' lightweight road racing shoe enters the gravel sceneWhile the super lightweight construction and monstrous power transfer remains it does, in places, lack refinement
By Andy Turner Published
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Is there a place for an all-rounder in today’s gravel world? Look’s G85 Cezal says yesWhile every other brand is becoming increasingly specialised, Look ‘moves away from the white lines and marginal gains’ and it does so very, very well
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rapha Pro Team Cargo Bib Short Review: a comfortable all-day riding bib, but with areas for improvementThe side pockets are spacious and great; however, some rear pockets would have been a very useful addition to bring them in-line with competitors.
By Andy Turner Published
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The Pirelli Cinturato SmartEVO GR Gravel H: a racing tyre for hard-packed gravel and dirt that performs on pavement tooA fast-rolling, light gravel tyre that does well on road and off, but is it a Goldilocks option or an unhappy medium?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Giro Gauge Boa shoe review: versatile and affordable for utilitarian adventuresA SPD-compatible hybrid shoe for many situations from commuting to bikepacking
By Emma Silversides Published
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Assos Mille GTO S11 Bib Shorts Review: A top-tier pair of shorts with the price tag to matchThe pinnacle of cycling shorts has been further improved upon, but the gap between this and the bottom end Assos Mille GT shorts has narrowed significantly
By Andy Turner Published
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The Salsa Wanderosa review: I misunderstood this bike completelyWith full suspension, a Class 3 motor and 2.35" tyres, Salsa's Wanderosa looks like a drop-bar e-MTB. After weeks of riding, I discovered it's something far more interesting
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M HP review: A tyre that qualified me for the Gravel World Champs and avoided any punctures at the notorious Gralloch Gravel raceStraight out of Pirelli’s High Performance centre in Italy, these new tyres are aimed to excel on loose and muddy conditions, while still fast enough for hard pack gravel.
By Andy Turner Published
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Not just safe, but comfortable too—PIKIO LABS’ groundbreaking Si helmet, reviewedThis unique approach to helmet safety from a newly launched Canadian company has turned heads in the name of protecting them
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Standert Erdgeschoss review: 'alive with good vibrations', this is a steel gravel bike for many occasionsWould we all get more from our cycling if we bought bikes such as this one?
By Andy Carr Published
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Parcours Strade GT wheelset review: a lightweight wheelset with the smoothest ride quality aroundThanks to reclaimed carbon fibre and vibration-damping technology, the Strade GT wheels provide a notable boost in ride quality and overall performance - they’re faultless
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Tifosi Vogel XC sunglasses review: Finally, I've found a pair that actually fitThe eye protection that I've been waiting for, and suddenly I feel like I'm on trend, without breaking the bank.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Castelli Premio Evo Bibshort Review: interesting, innovative and comfortableCastelli's most expensive shorts use a great stretch-woven fabric to justify their price, but the pad can be found in plenty of their cheaper shorts
By Tim Russon Published
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Lake CX20R lace-up road cycling shoes review: Light, simple and with lots of meshLow weight, great fit, and unrivalled ventilation make them a great summer shoe, although the laces may prove divisive
By Neal Hunt Published
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Castelli Premio Evo Jersey Review: Premio name, premium priceCastelli's Premio Evo Jersey aims to offer premium comfort and performance by using innovative fabrics
By Tim Russon Published
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Deuter Rogla 5 Bag review: This is a clever, lightweight, and versatile pack, but only if it fits you.Gravel hydration packs are de rigueur for gravel racing these days with plenty of advantages over the humble bottle and cage and frame mounted bags, so how did the Rogla 5 fair?
By Neal Hunt Published
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Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts Review: premium gravel shorts with a price to matchWe loved the road-going version, so do the gravel-biased Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts perform just as well?
By Tim Russon Published
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Silca Waxing System Review: worth the time and effort, or more faff than is needed?It certainly takes some initial time investment, and cost, but the promised long-term and performance benefits are enticing.
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Mille GT Jersey S11 Evo review: the least expensive Assos jersey you can buyAs the cheapest jersey in the Assos range, does the Mille GT Jersey S11 Evo still perform well?
By Tim Russon Published
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Liv EnviLiv Advanced SL review: The best just got bested.The all-new aero bike is already winning races, and hearts (notably mine)
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Sidi Shot 3 cycling shoe review: A large improvement on the Shot 2, but still lacking that little bitNew dials, new last, new everything! Sidi has completely revamped it's lineup
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Mille GT Bib Shorts S11 review: long-distance comfort at a reasonable priceAssos says that the latest Mille GT bib shorts offer all-day comfort, but they also happen to be the brand's cheapest shorts too.
By Tim Russon Published
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Specialized S-Works Aethos 2 review: is this the perfect road bike?What the new Specialized Aethos lacks in outright aerodynamic performance, it makes up for in integration, 35mm tyre clearance and ridiculously light total system weight
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Long Sleeve Jersey Review: Stylish and comfortable, a great jersey across a range of temperatures.A designer jersey that balances form with function
By Andy Turner Published
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Velocio Luxe Merino Jersey review: a short sleeved jersey with added warmthIdeal for spring rides or cool summer days, the Luxe Merino Jersey offers more warmth than a standard short-sleeved jersey
By Tim Russon Published
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FiftyOne Sika review: Has this Irish frame builder caught the big brands napping?FiftyOne's first production road bike is part lightweight race bike, part all-rounder. Light, stiff, and with room for 40mm tyres, could this be the only road bike you need?
By Neal Hunt Published
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Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket II review: a packable favourite I now always reach forLightweight protection in an aerodynamic package
By Andy Turner Published
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PEdALED Element Long Sleeve Jersey review: a minimalist alternative for cool-weather ridesWarmer and sleeker than jersey / arm warmers combo, but a bit less adaptable
By Tim Russon Published
