Bike Reviews
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Tern's compact e-cargo bike is so easy to ride and so adaptable, it can help anyone Get 'Stuff' Done
Easy to ride, and packed with a host of clever little features and electronics, this is the ultimate family vehicle
By Simon Richardson Published
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The woom WOW wants to get more kids on a bike earlier, with the only self-balancing bike for babies and toddlers
CW talks to the man behind the WOW about the challenges of designing a bike for children under a year old
By Andy Carr Published
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The updated Surly Straggler reviewed: Is this cult-classic still the best go-anywhere bike around?
It’s the versatile gravel bike we know and love, revised with a tad more aggression and small-rider-friendly geometry
By Riley Missel Published
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New 1x Cervélo S5 is a rocket ship that might be even faster - but not for the reason you think
The new Cervélo S5 makes a compelling case for iterative design, in an exceptional aero bike that would be perfect, save for a couple of drivetrain questions
By Andy Carr Published
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This bike has won Unbound Gravel two years in a row - but getting your hands on one may be difficult
The Rose Backroads FF reviewed
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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New Pinarello F Series launched at a price that gives more riders access to its famous pedigree, but what is like to ride?
The new F Series brings a broader range of customers to the brand, at more price points than the previous generation, but is it good enough to warrant the famous Pinarello logo?
By Neal Hunt Published
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Aurum Magma Road Bike reviewed: Contador and Basso made a bike, but how does it ride?
A lesser-known brand from two very famous cyclists, the Magma is Aurum's pro-level race bike
By Tim Russon Published
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The Cannondale Synapse Lab71 is the endurance bike you might want to splurge on, but is it the one we would go for?
With a comprehensive range spanning specification and pricing levels to suit most budgets, the Synapse is the new endurance-bike benchmark, but is it worth it?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Look 785 Huez Pro Team Edition review: the French climbers’ bike that's in it for the long haul
A versatile climbing bike that's more than capable of big mileages
By Simon Fellows Published
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The FiftyOne Assassin reviewed: this thoughtful production gravel bike from a custom builder shines in versatility
Many gravel bikes ask you to choose: race-day weapon or pack mule, minimalist or all-terrain beast. The FiftyOne Assassin refuses to pick sides.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Best road bikes under £1800/$2400 - our group test sets four of the best around head to head
This road bike test reminded me just how far we've come and that there is performance on offer without spending a fortune
By Andy Carr Published
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Pinarello Grevil F launch - is this the Pinarello gravel bike you should buy?
Whilst it's not as light, aero or expensive as the Dogma GR, could its geo, forgiving ride quality, features, and integrated accessories make this a far more versatile off-road choice?
By Neal Hunt Published
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Pinarello launches 'lightest aero gravel race bike' Dogma GR - first ride review
Light, aero and incredibly expensive are standard for a Pinarello Dogma, but how does that translate to trail time?
By Neal Hunt Published
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Frog 38 review - the smallest pedal bike just got even smaller and even better
Making the jump from scoot bike to pedal bike has just got a lot easier for even the smallest of riders.
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Tadej Pogačar's weapon of choice, the Colnago V5Rs, reviewed: Not a bike that WOWs but one that wins you over
Fast, refined, relentlessly capable...but be prepared to pay the Tadej Tax for it
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pearson Forge endurance road bike on test
British brand with deep roots taking on the bigger manufacturers
By Simon Richardson Published
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Easygoing and plenty capable, the Van Rysel GRVL AF 2 delivers on a $1,399 budget
The GRVL AF 2 is an affordable gravel bike that punches well above its weight—and looks good doing it
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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This British built superbike costs less than WorldTour bikes - can it really outperform them?
Handsling's A1R0evoS carbon road bike promises race-ready performance, and proper custom choice, for way less cash than the big brands
By Tim Russon Published
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ENVE Fray - the ultimate all-road option?
The ENVE Fray makes a good case for itself being the best all-road bike, but does it make sense?
By Tim Russon Published
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5 things I wish I’d known before reviewing the Swytch GO e-bike conversion kit
Swytch offers an effective, albeit untidy, workaround for e–bike–curious riders. But as prices drop on full e-bikes, its value proposition may be fading
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Giant TCR Advanced 0 Di2 review: Fast, agile and won't break the bank
It may be a third of the price of TCRs raced by Team Jayco AlUla but the Advanced 0 still shares much of the same performance DNA
By Daniel Baines Published
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Standert Kreissäge RS review: high-end aluminium crit bike
Is Berlin’s most talked-about crit machine a poseur’s plaything or an accomplished race bike?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Ribble Allroad SL R: a lot of bike for the money but can aero and endurance really make good bedfellows?
The Allroad SL R has a good stab at combining two genres, but is its character coherent enough?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Fara F/Gravel Bike review: comfortable, versatile, with a good turn of speed
A rugged, trail-ready carbon gravel bike that can be as adventurous as you want it to be
By Hannah Bussey Published
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BMC Teammachine R 01 ONE review: very fast on smooth tarmac, built with incredible attention to detail
Every inch of this race bike is built for speed, with no detail missed to maximise performance
By Simon Richardson Published
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The State Titanium All-Road is an admirable but flawed attempt to build a titanium gravel bike for the masses
A titanium frame at budget pricing is a great step, but does a premium frame material matter if the bike's componentry holds it back?
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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I believe this will fly: Pashley shifts up a gear with Roadfinder all-road and gravel bike launch
Iconic Brit brand Pashley steers in a new direction with a surprise collection of drop bar road and gravel bikes
By Simon Fellows Published
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Cervelo Caledonia-5 review: a bike for every occasion
Summer, winter, rough or smooth, the Caledonia-5 is an extremely capable bike that sacrifices little in the way of performance
By Tim Russon Published
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Woom 4 kids bike
The 7-speed Woom 4 is the next step in a child's journey toward a fully grown-up bike
By Simon Richardson Published