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Cotic Cascade review: the sturdy steel adventurer
Made in the UK, the Cotic is a burly machine that blends relaxed geometry with wide tyre clearance to cope with the toughest of trails
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Scott Addict RC first ride review: what's it really like to ride a 5.9kg hyperbike?
The new Scott rides impeccably, and is more versatile than the futuristic weight claim might lead you to believe
By Sam Gupta Published
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Ribble Allroad Ti Pro review: the titanium endurance bike that shows its true mettle on poorer road surfaces
Classic titanium looks and 3D-printed construction make the Allroad Ti Pro a natural for long rides when the going gets rough
By Tim Russon Published
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Whyte Rheo 3 e-bike review: light on weight, light on torque, light on price
Can an e-city bike survive in the hills of a rural village? We put the Whyte Rheo 3 through its paces to find out.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS review: does the price reduction keep it competitive in 2024?
The Canyon Ultimate CFR AXS has dropped in price, but ride quality remains excellent
By Joe Baker Published
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Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 1 review: a solid, dependable commuter e-bike that won't get pulses racing but will get the job done
A reliable choice for the urban commute, the Mavaro Neo SL 1 is built to serve
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Genesis Croix de Fer 30 review: a bike for life and all of life's adventures
The newly updated Croix de Fer stays true to its 'do it all' roots but with an eye to the future. It's now more capable than ever.
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Ridley Kanzo Fast review: fast by name, fast by nature?
Tested as past of our Gravel Bike of the Year award we put this Belgian speedster through its paces
By Rachel Sokal Published
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First ride review: Skarper e-bike conversion kit. After 3 years in development and £12.8m of investment, it's finally ready
With an investment of £12.8m, 3 years to engineer and involvement from Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Sir Chris Hoy. Was it worth the wait?
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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Zwift Ride review: the ultimate smart bike for Zwifties?
Zwift’s pioneering, entry-level smart bike is as ingenious as it is simple.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Specialized Crux DSW Comp: race-ready US alloy featherweight vs British gravel
The aluminium Crux shares many of the benefits of the carbon model but at a more wallet-friendly price point
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Guava Spot Force AXS review: the Catalan gravel bike that loves tarmac too
It just doesn’t deal with fast asphalt, rocky terrain, sandy stretches and damp conditions, but it excels across them. It’s fast, aggressive, nimble, stable, and above all compliant.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Canyon Aeroad CFR Review: all the aero, none of the hassle
A superb performer on the flat, the Canyon Aeroad CFR was born for fast sprints. It's not bad on the climbs either, and surprisingly biddable in the workshop.
By Joe Baker Published
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Specialized S-works Tarmac SL8: how does it stack up 12 months on?
With stiff competition released in 2024, how does the Tarmac stack up now...
By Joe Baker Published
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New Brompton G Line Launched – Brompton welcomes a gravel bike to the fold
The iconic folding bike brand pedals a bicycle to customers who want to reach well beyond the city limits and deep into the countryside
By Simon Fellows Published
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Argon 18 Sum Pro review: one of the best race bikes that's not in the WorldTour
Lightweight, incredibly supple, and engaging on twisty roads, the Argon 18 has impressed me from start to finish
By Joe Baker Published
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Troxus Lynx Cargo E-Bike reviewed: a robust, heavy-duty cargo hauler for a reasonable price
With the Lynx, Troxus showcases some unique technology that impresses but would perhaps be better suited for a different type of e-bike
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Look 795 Blade RS review: great handling and supreme stiffness
The Look 795 is smooth, and responsive out of the saddle
By Joe Baker Published
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Ribble Allroad SL Pro review: an all-in endurance bike for roads less travelled
A bike invented for fast, comfortable rides across every kind of road surface you've ever experienced, plus a few you've dared not ride until now
By Simon Fellows Last updated
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Van Rysel RCR Pro review - is it a superbike killer?
The most hyped bike of 2024 ridden and reviewed. Does the Van Rysel RCR Pro live up to expectations?
By Joe Baker Last updated
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Raleigh Stride 3 review: A big beast that became a big part of family life
Designed for inner-city life, this heavyweight trike can take the place of a car for 95% of short trips. And your kids will love you for it.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Liv Langma Advanced Pro 0 review: Does it really get any better than this?
Liv's latest Langma provides a near-perfect mix of price and performance
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Cannondale Cargowagen Neo 1 review: the capacity to challenge the car as king of the road
Powerful and capacious, the Neo 1 makes a compelling car alternative. If only the option list was more reasonably priced
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Merida Scultura 9000 review: a slept-on road bike with racing pedigree
The Scultura is light, stiff, and reasonably priced
By Joe Baker Published
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Review: Specialized Roubaix SL8 Expert, built for long, epic days in the saddle
We put the latest version of Specialized's enduring pothole tamer through its paces
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 review: the best climbing bike of 2024
Find out exactly why the Giant TCR is our best climbing bike of 2024
By Joe Baker Published
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Slow reveal - Fara F/Road is way faster than its modest appearance suggests
Flashy? No. Fast? You bet. Fara's restrained-looking F/Road is surprisingly rapid when let off the leash
By Paul Grele Published
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Big cargo: The Specialized Globe Haul LT reviewed
We rode and reviewed Specialized's Globe Haul St e-cargo bike.
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Bike review: Specialized Creo SL Expert Carbon
A gravel e-bike that will let you take on pretty much anything, and put a big grin on your face while you're doing it
By James Shrubsall Published