Bike component reviews

WTB Cross Boss cyclocross tyre review

We test WTB's high volume cyclocross tyres on and off road

By Paul Norman Published 12 January 17

Pro Star Series Cavendish bar and stem review

Pro Star Series Cavendish bar and stem - Unique bar set-up built for sprint king Mark Cavendish, £74.99, £149.99

By Mike Hawkins Published 23 September 10

Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow women's saddle review

The Selle Italia Ladyflow women's saddle may not suit everyone due to its large cut-out and reduced sit bone support.

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 March 15

Shimano Ultegra 6700 tubeless wheels review

Shimano Ultegra 6700 tubeless wheels

By Cycling Weekly Published 8 January 10

Fizik Mistica Saddle review

The Fizik Mistica is the latest stubby saddle intended for time trial use. The shape is designed to relieve perineal pressure when in an aggressive position.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 15 February 17

Fizik Antares Versus Braided review

Fizik Antares Versus Braided Saddle £159.99

By Mike Hawkins Published 3 October 13

ISM PN 3.0 saddle review

The split nose of the ISM PN 3.0 divides opinion with its looks, but can lead to a healthier, more comfortable and overall better time trial

By Simon Smythe Published 13 December 18

Stans No Tubes ZTR Alpha 340 Comp review

Stans No Tubes ZTR Alpha 340 Comp wheelset £490

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 November 13

Edco TrackSport Fluela Light (85mm) review

Edco TrackSport Fluela light's are a firm favourite of many track riders such as Kenny De Ketele and his Madison partner Moreno De Pauw – and for good reason

By Symon Lewis Published 2 October 17

PowerTap Quarq P2 power meter pedals review

We put the PowerTap P2 pedals through their paces in the search for the ideal power meter companion

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 5 June 20

Garmin Vector 2 review

Garmin's dual-sided pedal-based power meter updates the original Garmin Vector

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 15 May 17

Cane Creek EE cycleworks brakes review

If you are looking to shave a chunk of weight off your bike, add some mechanical bling and have deep pockets, then the Cane Creek EE Cycleworks Brakes are one of the best options. Here is our review

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 12 May 17

Prologo Kappa Evo DEA T2.0 women's saddle review

The Prologo Kappa Evo DEA is a striking saddle with its bold white and black colourway microfiber cover, semi-round profile and sloping nose.

By Cycling Weekly Published 24 March 15

Panaracer Extreme Jet Tubular review

By Mike Hawkins Published 26 March 09

3T Zefiro Team aero bar review

3T Zefiro Team aero bar - Dedicated aerodynamic bars with dropped section, priced £499

By Mike Hawkins Published 26 August 10

Continental Grand Prix 5000 clincher tyres review

After 14 years and multiple different remakes, the popular GP 4000 has finally evolved into the next generation

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 1 December 20

Roval CLX 64 Disc wheelset review

We put the Roval CLX 64 Disc deep section wheels through their paces, and find them fast both on the climbs and on the flats

By Rupert Radley Published 12 December 19

Michelin Pro4 Endurance road bike tyres review

We put the Michelin Pro4 Endurance road bike tyres to the test on a range of tough road surfaces

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 3 August 15

Astute Skycarb VT saddle review

A saddle that costs £360? Let's hope the Astute Skycarb VT saddle can live up to expectations.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 9 July 15

Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon SL UST

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 7 December 17

Donnelly Strada USH review

Offering fast rolling and grip in equal measures, is the Strada USH the best of both worlds?

By James Bracey Published 24 June 20

Fizik Arione Donna women's saddle review

Fizik’s Arione Donna is the women’s version of their popular Arione saddle, preserving the long profile of the men's version but widened to better suit women's anatomy.

By Cycling Weekly Published 18 March 15

Shimano R550 SPD-SL pedals review

Shimano's one above entry-level pedals put to the test

By Rupert Radley Published 15 May 17

Redshift Shockstop suspension stem review

Certainly an option if you want to add comfort to your handlebars, but not on the top of our wish list

By Toby Martin Published 29 September 20

SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth mudguards review

SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth mudguards are designed to be a really easy to use set of clip on mudguards. Here is our review

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 24 December 16

Miche Revox RC DX wheels review

With 38mm of carbon for just over a grand, the disc-brake-specific Miche Revox RC DX wheels aim to provide an affordable option for racing and endurance riding, so we took a pair out on a rather epic ride to discover if they are a hit or miss in the wheel upgrade department

By Hannah Bussey Published 25 June 18

Selle Italia Smootape Gran Fondo review

Selle Italia’s bar tape is comfortable, but tricky to wrap without overlaps or gaps

By Paul Norman Published 24 August 18