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Detailed bike, kit and accessory reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly, helping you buy with confidence.
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Castelli Perfetto RoS Glove review
Balancing the line between protection and bulk, the Gore-Tex Infinium construction is a highlight of these gloves
By James Bracey • Last updated
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Triban 120 Gravel Bike review - value? It's a whole bike for less than a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar headunit
Well executed for the price point. But if you can afford to spend a couple of hundred more – then do
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Zit Bitz: these cheap, completely unnecessary accessories bring me so much joy
We review the purely decorative Zit Bitz bolts by Portland Design Works
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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Wahoo Powrlink Zero dual-sided power meter pedals - long-term review
Six months after they were launched, the lollipop-shaped power meter pedals are running as sweetly as ever
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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Shimano IC102 Indoor Cycling Shoes review - great sock-like upper comfort from what is a budget shoe
A good, inexpensive option for indoor training and spin sessions. Not ideal for heavy sprint efforts, though
By Andy Turner • Published
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Re-Tour de Ned review: Ned Boulting is a captivating raconteur with a surreal mind
The commentator's new one-man show opens on 8 October
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
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Elite Tuo smart trainer review - hands down the prettiest wheel-on trainer we’ve tested
Elite’s Tuo combines form as well as function, with a wooden finish and a smooth ride feel. It’s more expensive than its competition, but it is often on a discount
By Andy Turner • Published
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Specialized S-Works 7 Vent Road shoes review - supremely comfortable: these are better than the original S-Works 7
It’s not just the ventilation that’s been excellently executed, the mesh panels give a huge comfort boost too
By Andy Turner • Published
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Whoop review: can a wrist strap without a screen really make you fitter, healthier and faster? We put it to the test
What sort of insights does the celebrity-endorsed fitness tracker give you - and how useful are they? We tested Whoop 4.0
By Tom Epton • Last updated
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Boardman HYB 8.6 review - a well specced hybrid that delivers good value with a performance to match
A durable, reliable bike that is at home both on city streets and on longer, more relaxed rides
By Luke Friend • Published
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Oakley Encoder sunglasses review
Excellent lens clarity and contrast, they’re a comfortable and secure option if the futuristic design is for you
By Charlotte Broughton • Last updated
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Factor Ostro Gravel first ride review from the King’s Cup Gravel weekend
We put it through its paces on the hard pack shalky doubletrack, sandy sectors and wooded trail in King’s Forest
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Rehook Tyre Glider review – an interesting development which mostly succeeds but has a couple of flaws
An intriguing take on a workshop essential: the tyre lever
By Paul Grele • Published
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Stages Dash M200 GPS Bike Computer review - great for data geeks but mapping needs improvement
A data-focused bike computer from a power meter giant
By Andy Turner • Published
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Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 bike computer - long-term review
More than a year after it was launched, the second generation of Wahoo's small but mighty Elemnt Bolt is still keeping us on the straight and narrow (with the occasional stretch of gravel thrown in for good measure)
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 groupset review
A deep dive into the “world’s lightest” gravel groupset
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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New Swytch Bike e-bike conversion kit review: downsized battery, upsized fun
New, lighter version of the Swytch battery and mount make this already great e-bike conversion kit even better
By Paul Grele • Last updated
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Mycle Cargo Electric bike review: heavy-duty haulage at a highly accessible price
A capable e-cargo bike that's a little rough round the edges but hugely undercuts the big brands
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Ortlieb Quick Rack review - the bikepacking struggle is real... until this came along
Functional, versatile and refreshingly easy to fit... Ortlieb might have found the perfect pannier-rack solution
By Emma Silversides • Last updated
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Racer Rosa custom carbon review - an Italian superbike for the cognoscenti... with rim brakes
Bespoke geometry, custom paintjob, handmade in Italy... if you love a classic road bike unsullied by disc brakes, Di2 and dirt tyres London-based Italian brand Racer Rosa will build it
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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LeMond Prolog review: the urban ebike that doesn't look like an electric bike
Sleek, stealthy and dead sexy but who's this for?
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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Ortlieb Back Roller Free pannier review - all the ingredients of the Classic minus the PVC
Offers everything that a decent touring pannier should without the use of harmful PVC - hence 'free'
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Bryton Rider S800 review - wonderful bike computer, woeful app
This is a good piece of hardware from a challenger brand, but considering the price tag versus the quality of the app you can do better elsewhere
By Tom Epton • Published
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Garmin HRM-Dual heart rate monitor review
If you’re serious about training, you’ll want to use a heart rate strap. We check out Garmin’s standard device
By Paul Norman • Last updated
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Giro Eclipse Spherical helmet review - 'I hit my fastest ever speed of 86kph with this lid'
Anecdotally, we can agree with Giro's claim of this being the fastest and most aero helmet on the market, but it was the ventilation that impressed us the most
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Published
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The Classified Powershift System: A Gravel Review
The Classified Powershift System is easily the biggest change to gear shifting since the emergence of electronic shifting.
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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Assos Equipe RS jersey S9 Targa – it's expensive and not perfect, but I'll still be buying another for myself
A typically expensive Assos jersey that is equally typically almost perfect
By Owen Rogers • Last updated
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Volt Pulse LS e-bike provides a solid hybrid at a reasonable price point
A great electric hybrid bike for a great price, but misses the ride feel of a drive system with more finesse
By Hannah Bussey • Last updated
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VAAST R/1 700c 105 review - just how well does a magnesium frame stack up?
A competitive price and weight from a magnesium alloy frame. As good as it is, it’s the next iteration that I’m most excited for
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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