reviews

Mavic Crossmax Boa shoe review: stiff, light, and well made but insoles need a rethink

Mavic’s mid-tier Gravel and XC shoe ticks a lot of boxes with plenty of the features you'd expect but is let down by a lackluster insole.

By Neal Hunt Published 24 February 25

Madison DTE Men’s Isoler Thermal Long Sleeve Jacket review: best for early spring warmth

Mid-weight warmth and a reasonable price tag make the DTE Isoler Thermal Long Sleeve Jacket well worth a look for cool spring and autumn rides

By Tim Russon Published 23 February 25

Polarised and polarising: the Ombraz Viale sport a quality lens, a comfortable fit but the armless design won’t be for everyone

Armless glasses aren't for everyone but I've truly loved these as a piece of crossover gear for running, biking, kayaking and casual wear.

By Samantha Nakata Published 21 February 25

Thule Bexey Dog Bike Trailer review: the finest way to pedal out with your pooch?

A fun yet practical solution for dog owners who don't want to leave their four-legged friends behind

By Glen Whittington Published 21 February 25

Assos Mille GTO LS Jersey C2 review: a premium jersey at an equally premium price

A jersey that's undeniably expensive but one that offers exceptional comfort for spring riding

By Andy Turner Published 20 February 25

Vision Metron 60 SL review: not the lightest, but fast rolling and brilliantly stiff

Ridden by Mark Cavendish no less, when he broke the Tour de France stage win record, these deep-section wheels are no stranger to the pro peloton.

By Andy Turner Published 19 February 25

Mavic Syncros SL MIPS Helmet review: a jack of all trades but master of none?

Designed for road, gravel, and even XC MTB, the Syncros SL is a feature-packed multi-use helmet, but does it hit the allrounder sweet spot?

By Neal Hunt Published 17 February 25

Café du Cycliste Winter Gloves review: fantastically warm, but expensive and lack dexterity

By Andy Turner Published 16 February 25

Rapha's Excess Men's Pro Team Gore-Tex Rain Jacket is uniquely colourful, pricey, PFAS-restricted in the US and the most comfortable hard shell yet

Rapha’s newest rain jacket is built with reclaimed material and has a nifty trick: it’s stretchy. Does contain PFAS though.

By Tyler Boucher Published 13 February 25

Van Rysel RCR MIPS helmet review: big vents, low price, high quality and MIPS too

Yet again, Van Rysel works the price-performance ratio hard, this time for a road cycling helmet

By James Shrubsall Published 12 February 25

DMT KM30 gravel cycling shoe review: knitted gravel shoes with a healthy dose of Italian style

DMT's take on the knitted shoe, which works well for relaxed rides and longer distances but lacks support for hard efforts

By Neal Hunt Published 11 February 25

With incredible battery life and hard-to-beat value, the Coros Dura is a solid little computer yet I’ll be sticking with Garmin - here’s why

The Dura is a sleek GPS cycling computer with impressive battery life and performance, but it falls short when riding off the beaten path.

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 11 February 25

Mavic Allroad SL wheelset review: in an increasingly carbon world, can high-end alloy still cut it?

Mavic has always done things differently, but how does the feature-packed, jack-of-all-trades Allroad SL compare to similarly priced carbon options?

By Neal Hunt Published 9 February 25

Hiplok DX1000 bike lock review: one of the most secure bike locks I have ever tested

While the DX1000 impressed in our angle grinder test, this high level of security comes at quite a price

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 7 February 25

Fara F/Gravel Bike review: comfortable, versatile, with a good turn of speed

A rugged, trail-ready carbon gravel bike that can be as adventurous as you want it to be

By Hannah Bussey Published 6 February 25

Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 bike lock review: the most easily transportable angle grinder-resistant lock on the market

Abus is highly regarded for creating some of the world's best bike locks, and the Granit Super Extreme showcases its remarkable attention to detail

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 4 February 25

Shimano MW502 winter cycling shoe review: a small price to pay for warm feet

A budget winter shoe for those with frozen funds and toes like iceblocks

By Simon Fellows Published 3 February 25

BMC Teammachine R 01 ONE review: very fast on smooth tarmac, built with incredible attention to detail

Every inch of this race bike is built for speed, with no detail missed to maximise performance

By Simon Richardson Published 2 February 25

Litelok X3 bike lock review: an exceptionally well-rounded angle grinder-resistant lock that perfectly balances weight, reach and security

Boasting additional reach and features over its main rival, the OnGuard RockSolid, the X3 presents superb value

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 1 February 25

Wool by the bucketful, or should it be the thimbleful? Ornot’s Super Thermal Merino Jersey reviewed

A made-in-California winter jersey that combines jacket-like warmth with exceptional breathability.

By Tyler Boucher Published 30 January 25

OnGuard RockSolid 8950 review: finally, the bike lock to stop opportunistic thefts?

This is the lock that defeated our brutal angle grinder test with barely a scratch. Rated Sold Secure Diamond, I rate and recommend it too

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 29 January 25

The State Titanium All-Road is an admirable but flawed attempt to build a titanium gravel bike for the masses

A titanium frame at budget pricing is a great step, but does a premium frame material matter if the bike's componentry holds it back?

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 28 January 25

Litelok X1 review - the self-proclaimed 'next generation angle-grinder resistant D-lock'

Wrapped in an eco-friendly rubber, the Litelox X1 balances weight with high security to create a high quality lock that's easy to use

By Tom Epton Last updated 27 January 25

Abus 440 Alarm U-Lock bike lock review

With a solid shackle, U-Locks are a great bike theft deterrent on their own, but adding an audible alert in to the mix give the Albus 440 Alarm U-Lock the edge.

By Hannah Bussey Last updated 27 January 25

Abus 6206K Goose Lock review - exceptionally easy to transport and use

Not the most secure lock but certainly one of the easiest to transport

By Emma Silversides Last updated 27 January 25

Squire Straplok 35/850 wearable bike lock review: lightweight, comfortable, and so simple to use

This has my vote for best wearable bike lock because it's a breeze to use, incredibly comfy to wear and let down only by its slightly inferior Sold Secure Silver rating

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 27 January 25

Litelok Core Plus 75cm wearable lock review: A Sold Secure diamond-rated bike lock for those travelling light

The Litlok Core Plus performs admirably at the bike rack; however, the wearability of this very secure lock is questionable

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 25 January 25