Specialized

The brand's longest running production road bike has finally waved goodbye to rim brakes

By Joe Baker Published 23 May 23

With a reasonably stiff pedalling platform and very easy to walk in, these shoes are great for off-road adventures

By Stefan Abram Last updated 13 December 21

Great gloves for the coldest winter days

By Henry Robertshaw Last updated 1 November 21

The Specialized Deflect gloves could be the solution for when it is too cold for mitts and too warm for full on winter gloves. We put them to the test

By Chris Hovenden Last updated 1 November 21

We put the £425 Specialized Sirrus bike through its paces, seeing if it can tick all the boxes that we'd expect from a hybrid bike for commuting into work.

By Henry Robertshaw Last updated 27 July 21

The dual-sided S-Works Power Cranks have proven durable and very consistent

By Rupert Radley Published 20 November 18

Performance dedicated yet seriously stylish, Specialized's S-Works shoes have always been hot property. But has the brand retained the coveted top of the wish-list spot with the S-Works 7 road shoes? We put the miles in to find out

By Rupert Radley Published 6 April 18

The Specialized S-Works Evade II helmet has gained breathability and is now six seconds faster - without losing any appeal along the way

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 12 December 19

We've tested Specialized's Stix Sport Combo lightset, a compact good value pair of lights to be seen with when out on the road. They're USB rechargeable and don't get in the way when riding.

By Paul Norman Published 18 March 16

Very comfortable bib shorts that perform well on the long rides and have very few downsides

By Nick Busca Published 20 August 16

The Specialized Audax shoes are designed to be worn on long rides. We see whether they can last the distance

By Chris Hovenden Published 14 January 16

Specialized's new mid-priced helmet impresses in almost every way

By Henry Robertshaw Published 31 December 15

Handlebar tape review: Specialized S-Wrap Classic £17

By Henry Robertshaw Published 25 November 13

An ideal perch for those who want space to move around as the effort on the pedals dictates

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 24 January 20

Saddle test: Specialized Toupe Pro £100

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 November 13

The Specialized Venge Elite is a great bike but lacks for a 105 chainset and 25mm tyres

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 2 May 16

The latest Roubaix has more versatility with a promise of better performance. Does it deliver?

By James Bracey Published 18 March 20

The Specialized Tarmac is an iconic bike, and the latest update from the American brand has futureproofed it

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 August 20

Specialized’s top end off-road shoe has some impressive tech but has proved fragile

By Paul Norman Published 21 May 19

We tested out the new Specialized Power MIMIC women's saddle to see if it proved the answer to soft tissue discomfort on the bike

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 29 November 18

The CruX Expert X1 is towards the top end of Specialized's cyclocross bike line-up. We've put it through its paces.

By Paul Norman Published 30 November 16

Can Specialized's latest aluminium Allez frameset give similarly-priced carbon-fibre bikes a run for their money?

By Nigel Wynn Published 1 March 16

With more storage than most jerseys and a very comfy chamois, these would be the perfect cargo bib shorts if not for the short straps.

By Stefan Abram Published 1 April 21

With power-assisted pedalling, front suspension and large on-board LCD screen to monitor your ride data the Specialized Vado Turbo could be the ideal versatile e-bike.

By Hannah Bussey Published 2 October 18

Designed for the pro peloton and raced by the cycling elite, there is no denying that the Specialized Women's S-Work 6 is top end in every sense of the word.

By Hannah Bussey Published 13 April 17

The Specialized SL Pro Jersey is certainly a great jersey. It's not crazy light (164 grams) but is breathable, however it's still a bit expensive at £100.

By Nick Busca Published 15 August 16

Specialized revamped their off-road shoe range, named Recon, with four models in early 2020. We've been putting the entry-level Recon 1.0 shoes to the test.

By Katherine Moore Published 2 September 20