Bike accessory reviews

With a solid shackle, U-Locks are a great bike theft deterrent on their own, but adding an audible alert in to the mix give the Albus 440 Alarm U-Lock the edge.

By Hannah Bussey Last updated 27 January 25

Not the most secure lock but certainly one of the easiest to transport

By Emma Silversides Last updated 27 January 25

This has my vote for best wearable bike lock because it's a breeze to use, incredibly comfy to wear and let down only by its slightly inferior Sold Secure Silver rating

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 27 January 25

The Litlok Core Plus performs admirably at the bike rack; however, the wearability of this very secure lock is questionable

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 25 January 25

Tech editor Simon Fellows initially thought Garmin’s Varia radar was a lame April fools' prank but he’s now a convert. 25% off on Amazon.

By Simon Fellows Last updated 1 December 24

Echelon are giving you very nearly three-quarters off the Connect EX3 bike. Get 'em while they're hot

By James Shrubsall Published 29 November 24

Solid performance, great mounting options and a respectable price point make the Blinder a great competitor for long nights this winter

By Joe Baker Published 20 November 24

A visually intimidating, heavy lock that may or not be impractical depending on your requirements

By Luke Friend Published 1 November 24

An admirable size-to-strength ratio makes this a compelling offering for weight-conscious commuters

By Luke Friend Published 29 October 24

Garmin's Index BPM enables you to wirelessly monitor your blood pressure alongside the rest of your fitness metrics in Garmin Connect. Is it worth the expense or will the cost drive your blood pressure higher?

By Rachel Sokal Published 19 October 24

A versatile alternative to a bike computer with impressive battery life and rugged good looks

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 10 October 24

We asked a physiotherapist to put this massage gun - with unique hot and cold features - to the test

By Dr Graham Theobald Published 9 October 24

Ultra-stable roll bar bag completes Tailfin’s set of luggage for two-wheel adventures, from modest day rides to multiday epics

By Simon Fellows Published 8 October 24

This bolt blocking solution from Hexlox is tiny and saves you having to lug around a lock cable to go with your D-lock

By Anna Marie Abram Published 12 September 24

Keeping your electric bike clean shouldn’t be any more difficult than a standard bike, just be gentle with it

By Paul Norman Published 22 June 24

Small enough to fit in your pockets, it inflates to 100psi with a 200-second usage per charge

By Paul Grele Published 27 March 24

We did the research on popular water bottle brands frequently found on cyclists’ bikes so you don’t have to

By Kristin Jenny Published 6 February 24

The Cycliq Fly12 Sport is a front-facing light and camera combined, ideal for capturing any incidents on your commutes or longer rides

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 24 January 24

The Coros Pace 3 is a very comfortable, highly functional watch that is excellent at recording a range of activities

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 26 November 23

Functional, versatile and refreshingly easy to fit... Ortlieb might have found the perfect pannier-rack solution

By Emma Silversides Last updated 15 November 23

All of the features of the top Fenix and Forerunner watches but with an enhanced AMOLED display - which makes it more expensive, but it's worth it

By Simon Smythe Last updated 15 November 23

The Zefal AFA 8 Plus is a good accessory to add to your gravel bike before your next adventure, just try and keep it behind a full bidon

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 10 October 23

A very neat little unit that combines a rear light and radar to keep you better informed about traffic

By Paul Grele Published 8 June 23

Most of the sports and health tracking of Garmin's top-of-the-range watches but at a much more affordable price

By Simon Smythe Published 30 May 23

We review the highly popular Lead Out! Mini Handlebar Bag and Mini Frame Bag

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 3 May 23

Bivo's reinvention of the traditional water bottle is metal, non-squeezable, uses a straw, not light and yet, I'm a happy convert

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 18 April 23

This lightweight camera hits the sweetspot between usability, great film quality, weight and price

By Paul Grele Published 3 March 23