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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 4 review - an entry-level racer for a good price
A value-oriented aluminum road bike with predictable handling on flat and level roads
By Greg Kaplan Published
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New Wilier Adlar first ride thoughts after 150kms of technical Italian gravel
Capable geometry and stellar tire clearance make the Wilier Adlar a great choice for rough riding and bikepacking
By Joe Baker Published
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BMC looks to F1 engineers to redesign time trial bike
BMC has worked with Red Bull F1 engineers to increase stability and reduce weight
By Paul Norman Published
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Kona Rove AL 650 review - a big-tired, big-on-fun bike for under $/£1,100
The Kona Rove AL 650 is big-tired, big-on-fun bike but brakes leaves something to be desired
By Tim Peck Published
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The Factor O2 VAM is light and stiff - though we had to check some QC concerns
The Factor O2 VAM is 6.3kg of pure superbike
By Joe Baker Published
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Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 review - gimmick or great?
A radical new frame design is the headline act but does it result in an award winning performance?
By Luke Friend Published
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Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 bike review - fast, fun and a fraction of the cost of flagship aero bikes
The SRAM Rival AXS-equipped Propel is an aero all-rounder with an exceptional price-to-performance ratio
By Simon Smythe Published
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 gravel bike review: a true all-terrain vehicle
Trek's 'Adventure focused' lives up to bikepacking expectations, with stable geometry and practicality
By Joe Baker Published
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Cervélo S5 SRAM Force review - Cycling Weekly’s Race Bike of the Year
A drill-down into the winner of our Race Bike of the Year awards 2023
By Stefan Abram Published
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16 inch Woom 3 bike review - everything a new pedaller needs
An aluminium bike designed with kids' riding needs very much in mind
By Simon Richardson Published
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Specialized Tarmac SL8 first ride review - no wonder the internet got excited
The latest iteration of Specialized's WorldTour race bike claims to be its 'fastest ever'. But how does it ride?
By Sam Gupta Published
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Vitus Substance V-2 Flat Bar Gravel Bike Sora review - redefining the modern hybrid bike
You don't have to have drop bars to have a fast and capable bike for on and off-road riding
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Review: the $1,000 State Bicycle Undefeated Disc Road bike
A budget road bike with great potential
By Jennaye Derge Published
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Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus e-bike review: a cargo bike with car replacement capabilities
We tested and reviewed Rad Power Bikes' small but mighty RadRunner 3, and came away impressed.
By Henry Lord Published
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Trek Madone SLR 7 Gen 7 review - very fast and very expensive
The latest Madone may have a hole through the seat tube but we couldn't find any in its performance
By Simon Smythe Published
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Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod review - the all-round racer's choice
The New SuperSix EVO still provides race bike pedigree, making it one of the best road bikes on the market
By Joe Baker Published
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Triban RC500 Microshift Disc road bike review
A handsome and comfortable, entry-level bike that’s ideal for newcomers to road cycling or those looking for a durable weekday commuter hack
By Adam Jones Published
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Cannondale Topstone 4 review - great frame; 'pragmatic' spec
An excellent ride and versatile frameset. It's a great value bike - but do consider whether the spec really meets your needs
By Adam Becket Published
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GT Grade Elite gravel bike review – a good bike let down by its brakes
The GT Grade Elite is a good entry point to gravel riding. It would make a good commuter or winter training bike, too
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 8 Di2 review - fast and keenly priced; a little chattery on rougher roads
The Aeroad packs a suite of neat features and is up there with the fastest aero bikes
By Simon Smythe Published
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Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3 review: a sublime blend of exuberance, speed and comfort
US brand's signature gravel bike comes in various guises and even without the Lefty fork it still delivers
By Joe Baker Published
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The Moots Routt YBB gravel bike: a soft-tail gravel steed for the rowdiest days
We rode and tested the Moots Routt YBB, a titanium gravel bike with 20mm rear-end suspension. Here's what we thought.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Pearson On and On review - a very British gravel bike
An aero carbon gravel machine from the world's oldest bike shop
By Simon Richardson Published
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Specialized Crux Pro review - light, responsive and versatile
The performance-driven Crux Pro can work as gravel racer, cyclocross machine and even a capable road bike - but is it overpriced?
By Tom Couzens Published
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We tested 9 off-road machines to crown our gravel bike of the year
Giant, Canyon, Trek, BMC, Scott, Specialized and more go head-to-head on the trails
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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BMC Teammachine SLRO1 Four review - a sublime all-rounder
Stiff yet comfortable, aerodynamically enhanced but climbs like a dream, the SLR01 Four is worthy of attention
By Tom Couzens Published
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Cannondale’s Compact Neo e-bike: lots of style, moderate functionality, hard-to-beat price
We review Cannondale's smallest and lightest e-bike yet.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Raleigh has an e-bike for every type of riding - which one is right for you?
Whether you want to commute without breaking a sweat or need some extra power for your off-road adventures, Raleigh has it covered - we look at four of the latest e-bikes from the legendary brand
By Simon Smythe Published
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Triban GRVL 520 SRAM Apex review - competitive spec, confused character
Triban retains value prowess with an impressive spec, but does the frame quality hold up against the competition?
By Joe Baker Published
