Bike Reviews

Superavi Eximio-S review

We get to grips with a bespoke titanium frame that stands out from the crowd

By Simon Smythe • Published 24 August 15

Festka Scalatore review

Scalatore means climber in English – the new Festka Scalatore is the Czech brand's lightweight mountain machine. Does it hit the high notes?

By Janek Jaros • Published 28 February 18

Cube Agree C:62 SL review

If you are looking for a fast bike without the super-aggressive geometry or bone-shaking ride, the Cube Agree C:62 SL is the one for you – it's rapid!

By Symon Lewis • Published 13 December 18

Vitus Mach 3 Disc review

The Vitus Mach 3 Disc is a hybrid bike sold by Chain Reaction Cycles. It rides well and is comfortable around town with a nice spec for the price

By Paul Norman • Published 3 August 16

Focus Mares CX Disc Ultegra review

The Focus Mares CX Disc Ultegra cyclocross bike is the brand's next to top of range crosser. We've put it through its paces in early season races and longer off road rides

By Paul Norman • Published 11 November 16

Mountain bike versus hybrid: What's the difference? review

Wondering what the difference is between a hybrid bike and a mountain bike and which is best for you? We’ll take you through both these styles of bike.

By Nigel Wynn • Published 20 August 20

Raleigh RX Team (video) review

We’ve got this top-of-the-range carbon cyclocross bike from Raleigh in for test – it looks so nice it seems a shame to get it dirty

By Paul Norman • Published 29 January 16

Colnago AC-R 105 road bike review

By Cycling Weekly • Published 13 March 14

Gunnar Crosshairs review

15th February 2011 Despite our tester's best efforts, the Gunnar Crosshairs came out alive and showing how some solid, reliable technology can build a bike you'll want to keep.

By jclarkson • Published 15 February 11

Boardman Road Sport review

At the entry point to the drop-handlebar market the Boardman Road Sport is a brilliant wallet-friendly or first-time bike

By Symon Lewis • Published 7 July 17

Pearson Off Grid review

City riding in the week and wilderness on the weekend - the Off Grid claims to do it all

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published 20 January 21

Specialized Ruby Elite review

Designed for harsh roads and long days in the saddle, but does suspension really have a place on a road bike?

By Hannah Bussey • Published 9 September 16

Ridley Compact review

By Cycling Weekly • Published 20 January 09

Canyon Endurace:ON 7.0 review

We get to grips with the Canyon Endurace:ON 7, the first e-road bike from the German giant

By Rupert Radley • Published 3 October 20

Ribble Sportive Bianco review

Ribble Sportive Bianco £1,073 - £1000 bike grouptest - We ride and rate four bikes that come in at the government?s Cycle to Work maximum price point of £1,000

By Cycling Weekly • Published 23 February 11

Condor Italia review

Condor Italia £999.99 - £1000 bike grouptest - We ride and rate four bikes that come in at the government?s Cycle to Work maximum price point of £1,000

By Cycling Weekly • Published 23 February 11

Cairn Cycles E-Adventure 1.0 review

Cairn's electric gravel bike extends what's possible on your off-road excursions

By James Bracey • Published 15 April 20

Trek Boone 5 review

We've tested Trek's race-winning Boone cyclocross bike in its 105 spec variant. It uses Trek's IsoSpeed decoupler to help smooth out the ride on rough ground

By Paul Norman • Published 13 January 17

Giant Contend SL 1 review

Giant has the ability to make great bikes at a great price and the Giant Contend SL 1 epitomise this

By Symon Lewis • Published 12 December 19

Boardman SLR 9.2 review

Boardman’s SLR range packs aero features in an endurance machine

By Paul Norman • Published 12 December 19

Van Rysel Ultra CF review

After a complete brand relaunch late 2018, Decathlon's in-house bike brand is now called Van Rysel – we've been testing the carbon Ultra CF women's road bike

By Hannah Bussey • Published 12 December 19

Fixie Inc Black Jack review

By Cycling Weekly • Published 21 May 09

Boardman Road Pro Carbon SLR review

Stuart Clapp rides the Boardman Road Pro Carbon SLR which forms part of the Boardman Elite range

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published 23 June 14

Creme Glider: First ride review

Classic looks with truly modern equipment - is the Creme Glider the perfect meeting of past and present?

By Nigel Wynn • Published 20 November 12

Specialized Tarmac SL2 review

We test the 2013 entry-level Specialized Tarmac with carbon-fibre SL2 frameset and Shimano Sora components, £1200

By Kenny Pryde • Published 7 December 12

Cannondale Topstone Lefty 3 review

Tons of fun - though we'd like a little more tyre clearance for techy trails, please

By James Stout • Published 11 September 20

Cinelli Gazzetta Della Strada review

Cinelli’s steel-framed retro machine is undoubtedly nice to look at, but does the reality match the nostalgic reveries it conjures up?

By Nigel Wynn • Published 7 February 14