Bike component reviews

The Zipp 404 Firestrike carbon clincher wheels are very fast deep section wheels that cope very well in crosswinds, but aren't so good at braking in the wet

By Henry Robertshaw Published 28 September 16

The ENVE SES 2.2 is a super-light premium wheelset designed to offer maximum performance when racing up mountains.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 2 March 17

As a set for all year race and training hoops, you can't get better than the Rolf Prima Alpha wheelset suggests Dan Baines...

By Cycling Weekly Published 17 June 14

The Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle has a rounded profile with a small cut-out for ventilation. It's comfortable padding comes into its own particularly for less even road surfaces.

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 March 15

Good training tyres at a reasonable price, the Michelin Lithion 2 tyres offer great puncture protection and are hard-wearing for long winters in the lanes.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 28 July 16

CW test the Time Xpresso 8 pedals £124.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 29 April 13

This 35mm carbon clincher from Taiwanese OEM brand Venn delivers excellent performance at a very competitive price

By Simon Smythe Published 8 June 18

Campagnolo's Ghibli disc wheel is renowned for its lightweight, aerodynamics and stiffness. It has held many records and revamped today remains one of the best disc wheels on the market.

By Simon Smythe Published 31 March 17

Hope's Carbon 30 Clincher promises to be 'best for British roads' and so far might be living up to its sales speal

By Symon Lewis Published 2 November 14

In the last 18 months we’ve had a couple of pairs of Cero wheels pass through the Cycling Weekly office, and every time they’ve impressed us with their performance vs price tag, and these latest RC35-D wheels from Cero don’t disappoint

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 December 18

A lightweight wheelset that comes with aero claims

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 December 18

Taking design cues from nature, the Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher wheel engineers claim they are the brand's fastest rim shape to date, regardless of prevailing winds. So we put a pair to the test.

By Hannah Bussey Published 16 January 18

Reynolds 58 Aero and 72 Aero clinchers F: £944.99, R: £1,209.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 November 13

Zipp's new budget wheelset doesn't have dimples or whale humps but it's tough, mean looking and most definitely fast

By Simon Smythe Published 13 December 18

The UK’s favourite training tyre, we’ve been out and about testing the Continental Gatorskin tyres on the UK’s back roads

By Paul Norman Published 2 June 17

If you're after a more reliable and powerful stopping solution for your road bike then Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685 Hydraulic road disc brakes could be just what you need.

By Hannah Bussey Published 31 March 17

We take a look at the Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset,

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 December 16

By Cycling Weekly Published 28 June 12

By Cycling Weekly Published 2 April 14

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 17 March 09

Good grip, puncture resistance and fast rolling mean these Vredestein Fortezza Senso All Weather road bike tyres could be good all year round

By Symon Lewis Published 20 November 14

Zipp 303 wheelset: Light, aero wheelset for £1,500

By Cycling Weekly Published 8 January 10

Can superlight CNC brakes stop as well as the established competition?

By Cycling Weekly Published 26 October 11

The DT Swiss RC 38 Spline wheels are a very well-made pair of hoops that offer good durability and performance, with plenty of axle options to choose from.

By Symon Lewis Published 27 May 16

The Selle San Marco Mantra Superleggera is a super lightweight saddle that won't leave you hurting after a long ride

By Symon Lewis Published 19 September 17

The Fulcrum Racing Quattro Carbon wheels are good carbon upgrade wheels, that excel on flat roads with their stiff 40mm rims and great braking.

By Hannah Bussey Published 2 May 18

Handlebar tape review: Specialized S-Wrap Classic £17

By Henry Robertshaw Published 25 November 13