Road bike reviews

Merida Scultura Disc Team Edition (video) review

We put the new Merida Scultura Disc through its paces over the cobbles, seeing if it is up to the standards of the excellent standard rim brake Scultura

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 18 November 16

Vitus Venon VR Disc - First Ride review

The Vitus Venon VR Disc packs a lot of bike into a competitively priced package. We travelled to Calpe with test the bike with cycling legend Sean Kelly.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 28 January 16

NeilPryde Nazaré SL road bike review

The Nazaré is the aero frame from the Scottish-based bike division of the Hong Kong brand that started out making carbon-fibre windsurfing equipment

By Simon Smythe Published 15 December 17

Kinesis Racelight T2 review

The Kinesis Racelight T2 is an aluminium all-rounder that specialises as a winter trainer has been resprayed and up-specced for 2015, but is still priced at a penny under £1,000.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 18 March 15

Ritchey Road Logic 2.0 review

Mike Hawkins tests the latest steel offering from Ritchey, the Road Logic 2.0

By Mike Hawkins Published 5 April 13

Vitus Zenium SL PRO review

Full Shimano Ultegra groupset makes this alloy-framed model from Vitus stand out

By Nigel Wynn Published 5 February 15

KTM Strada 1000 CD review

KTM might be better known for being the top-end orange motorcycle people but this Team Sky-coloured bargain Strada 1000 shows they know about pedal rather than petrol power, too

By Cycling Weekly Published 20 October 14

Cervélo R5 Disc SRAM e-Tap AXS review

The classic road bike from Cervélo, now with SRAM e-tap AXS

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 February 20

Specialized Allez review

The Specialized Allez is a versatile entry-level bike with a great ride quality and the potential to be upgraded

By Rupert Radley Published 3 April 19

BMC Granfondo GF01 Disc Ultegra review

Can a bike really be good for both racing and sportives? BMC thinks so

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 26 November 15

Merida Reacto Team E review

The Merida Reacto Team E is same frame as used by the Lampre Pro Team. Cycling Weekly has put it through its paces to see how it stacks up against the competition

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 27 April 15

BMC Teammachine SLR02 review

BMC Teammachine SLR02: A high spec machine of unquestionable standard, and all for a competitive price

By Cycle Sport Published 14 January 15

Parlee Altum-R review

Massachusetts-based Parlee has a reputation for high-end custom-made carbon-fibre frames, but in recent years the company has developed several Asian-built frames to reach a wider market. The Parlee Altum is one of those and seeks to combine light weight, stiffness and comfort

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 7 April 17

Pedal Force QS3 review

Carbon-framed, SRAM Rival equipped bike for £1700 from web-based company

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 February 11

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 11 September 20

Pinnacle Dolomite 4 review

The 2018 Pinnacle Dolomite 4 is now Ultegra equipped, lighter and more expensive: can it compete in the £1.5K category?

By Simon Smythe Published 16 May 18

Trek 1.5 road bike review

The Trek 1.5 is designed to be solid and dependable option for the new road cyclist, that will feel equally at home on a commute as a long Sunday ride

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 13 January 15

Wilier Cento10 SL review

Wilier's latest aero all-rounder strips back the details to be competitive

By James Bracey Published 23 September 20

Felt ZW40 review

By Cycling Weekly Published 6 November 08

Scott Speedster 20 Disc review

The Scott Speedster 20 disc is a comfortable machine for longer rides on choppy road surfaces, with 32mm tyres and a well padded saddle

By Paul Norman Published 3 May 19

NeilPryde Bura SL review

NeilPryde has been in the bike game for seven years now – we've got hold of the lightweight Bura SL to test and it's a great bike

By Simon Smythe Published 25 May 17

Ribble Sportive Racing Black review

At £1500 this is what Ribble can produce and it looks like a classy bike but does it live up to its comfort and racing claims? Not quite

By Symon Lewis Published 4 May 18

Van Nicholas Ventus SE review

Can Van Nicholas’s entry-level model retain titanium’s legendary ride quality?

By Nigel Wynn Published 9 May 16

Ridley Noah Fast Disc Ultegra Di2 review

By Paul Norman Published 13 December 18

Enigma Elite HSS ST review

We put the Enigma Elite HSS ST through its paces, seeing if this beautiful British-made steel machine can offer a ride that is the equal of its looks.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 23 June 15

Orbea Orca Aero M10Team review

We test the first aero bike from the Basque brand

By Paul Norman Published 18 April 18

Ribble R872 Tiagra review

A versatile machine for those looking to take their first steps into carbon road bikes

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 22 June 20