Road bike reviews
Shopping for a new road bike? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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BMC Teammachine SLR TWO review
The lower-priced, consumer version of BMC's WorldTour race bike is a fast, exciting ride – but is more adversely affected by budget components than some rival manufacturers' frames
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Giant TCR Advanced Pro 0 review
The legendary Giant TCR is in its fourth decade and is showing no signs of slowing down – it just keeps getting faster, as this latest aero-ised version demonstrates
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Scott Addict RC 15 review
The latest iteration of Scott's legendary lightweight bike is ridden by Team DSM – this mid-range version brings pro-level performance to a much lower price point
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert review
The entry-level Tarmac SL7 is still a premium-priced bike – can it deliver £5K's worth of performance despite cost-saving components?
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Bianchi Sprint Force eTap AXS review
A well-balanced bike that rewards a hard effort but can also handle long distances
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Basso Diamante frameset review
A year-long journey with the Basso Diamante - here's the final word...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Orbea Avant H60 Disc road bike review
Perhaps the only bike at this price point with such an integrated cockpit – but is this where you should be spending your money?
By Stefan Abram • Published
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TI-Raleigh 40th anniversary road bike review
Raleigh harks back to its glory days with this evocative, limited-edition replica of the bike Joop Zoetemelk rode to victory in the 1980 Tour de France – and it's a real blast (from the past)
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Lapierre Aircode DRS 8.0 road bike review
Like a fine wine, the Lapierre Aircode has improved with age: this third iteration of the French brand's aero bike is elegant and refined with a very, very fast finish
By Simon Smythe • Published
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BMC Roadmachine 01 Four Di2 Disc road bike review
BMC aims to provide comfort without sacrificing fun, and it has succeeded - at a price
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Wilier Filante SLR review
The Wilier Filante SLR blends lightweight and aerodynamics beautifully, but can its ride quality match its devilishly good looks?
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Bowman Palace 3 review
A fast, spritely and comfortable racing bike that utilises easy to live with standards
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 review
The Synapse is a popular endurance bike that still has a spring in its step
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Pearson Minegoestoeleven Dura Ace Di2 review
Dave Bradford sets a PB on his test loop riding the aero machine from 1860 founded Pearson
By David Bradford • Published
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Scott Addict RC Pro review
A swift but enjoyable ride with Goldilocks "just right" qualities
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Cervélo Caledonia-5 Ultegra Di2 Disc review
The Cervélo Caledonia-5 bridges the gap between performance and endurance superbly
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Canyon Aeroad CFR Disc Di2 review
The brand new Aeroad improves in almost every area
By James Bracey • Published
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Heroïn bike review
The Heroïn bike has been designed for experienced cyclists who want almost haute couture high-end performance for all day rides.
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Cannondale SuperSix Evo Ultegra review
The race worthy bike that rolls like a storm cloud beneath you
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Wilier Cento10 SL review
Wilier's latest aero all-rounder strips back the details to be competitive
By James Bracey • Published
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Daccordi Noah review
This Daccordi Noah not only has a frame that's handmade in Italy but it’s also adorned with a full Campagnolo Chorus groupset, Bora WTO wheels and rolls on Italian Vittoria Corsa tyres – it's an Italophile's dream bike.
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Merida Reacto Team-E review
Does the newly launched 4th edition improve on the existing aero focussed race bike?
By James Bracey • Published
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State Bikes 4130 Road review
The State Bikes 4130 road is different from anything on the market and tons of fun. There's style for days and a killer price.
By Josh Ross • Published
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Giant TCR Advanced Pro Disc 1 review
We tested out the Ultegra equipped TCR Advanced Pro Disc 1, and held it in higher regard than the pricier TCR SL
By Vern Pitt • Published
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Trek Emonda SL6 Pro review
Trek's latest GC/climbing bike has undergone an aero transformation, but has it helped?
By James Bracey • Published
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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2 review
The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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BMC Teammachine SLR 01 review
Our impressions of the newest arrival from the Swiss precision experts
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Ribble R872 Tiagra review
A versatile machine for those looking to take their first steps into carbon road bikes
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc review
The Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc is an absolute speed machine and offers a thrilling ride but it's less comfortable than its top end competitors
By Rupert Radley • Published