Bike accessory reviews

The Tacx Blue Motion T2600 trainer offers a compact design and a good choice of resistance settings, but isn't the quietest and could be more realistic.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 6 January 15

The Osprey Pandion 28 is big enough for heavy packers and won't break your back thanks to its figure-hugging design

By Rupert Radley Published 27 February 18

Review of the GTrek Data Logger, a GPS route logging device.

By Cycling Weekly Published 24 March 09

Mobile phones are pretty important to have on bike rides, so we need to protect them from the elements, especially when it gets wet. Birzman Weather Warrior hopes to do just that.

By Chris Catchpole Published 27 October 14

The Phone Wallet is another logical and stylish product from travel brand Bellroy, but is its £65 justifiable?

By Symon Lewis Published 19 February 18

By Cycling Weekly Published 17 March 09

Five years ago it was the top of the category, nowadays a super good mid-range. It's still one of the best

By Nick Busca Published 10 July 16

The Proviz REFLECT360 is a commuter backpack that provides amazing reflectivity from all sides whenever a headlight is shone on it

By Simon Smythe Published 17 August 18

The Minoura LR340 offers decent value and its compact size makes it a good choice for taking to races and events.

By Cycling Weekly Published 6 January 15

British brand Exposure provide well built, stylish and bright lights for both road and off-road riders. The Exposure TraceR has done a great job at keeping me seen from the rear

By Symon Lewis Published 12 May 17

The new tubeless update to Mavic's 40mm mid-section wheel has a more aerodynamic rim than before plus a slightly lower overall wheel weight when the tyres are factored in – and they roll fast!

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 13 December 17

The Lezyne Digital Alloy Drive lets you inflate higher volumes quickly and gives you an accurate pressure reading down to the nearest 1psi

By Paul Norman Published 29 March 18

With more and more people filming their rides action cameras are becoming very popular. I tested the latest offering from one of the leading action camera brands: the GoPro Hero4 Session

By Chris Hovenden Published 7 October 15

The Beryl Pixel is a 'be seen' light that can be used front or rear and is very versatile in urban riding situations

By Symon Lewis Published 25 September 18

By Cycling Weekly Published 3 December 12

Looking for a commuter bag for cycling? The Osprey Radial 26 is well worth a look

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 27 December 16

Finish Line Speed Degreaser 500ml - No job is worse than degreasing a chain - can Finish Line make it a joy?

By Cycling Weekly Published 11 November 10

The brightest of Blackburn's new Dayblazer range has a sleek, chic look and has modes for both day and night riding

By Simon Smythe Published 1 October 18

Better known for their mountain biking tools, we tested the Crank Brothers b14 multi-tool in a road bike setting

By Cycling Weekly Published 1 January 14

Lifeline's water bottle cleaning brush is an effective way to clean your bottles thoroughly and keep then hygeinic

By Paul Norman Published 1 May 16

The Lezyne Micro GPS provides a full function GPS unit in a compact package, but the small screen makes readability an issue unless your eyesight is good

By Paul Norman Published 17 May 18

Can the Oreka 02 really be a viable option for getting the outdoors experience indoors? We installed one at home for a full test.

By Hannah Bussey Published 24 July 20

After two months of hacking around London and the surrounding suburbs, we give our verdict on Tannus's solid tyres designed specifically for folding bikes.

By Chris Catchpole Published 7 February 15

ILE, or Inside Line Equipment, is a trendy American brand making bags, by hand, in their San Francisco Bay factory. We test ride the new Apex Day Pack, and see whether trendy can also be practical.

By Chris Catchpole Published 13 January 15

The Garmin Varia radar-operated rear light is a surprisingly effective, if pricey way to keep abreast of what’s happening behind you

By Paul Norman Published 25 September 20

Elite has updated its classic waterbottle designs with a larger nozzle for higher flow rates and a membrane valve

By Paul Norman Published 26 June 17

BBB Windwave mini pump review: A lot of pumping for under a tenner

By Cycling Weekly Published 1 January 14