reviews

Gravel hydration packs are de rigueur for gravel racing these days with plenty of advantages over the humble bottle and cage and frame mounted bags, so how did the Rogla 5 fair?

By Neal Hunt Published 5 June 26

We loved the road-going version, so do the gravel-biased Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts perform just as well?

By Tim Russon Published 3 June 26

It certainly takes some initial time investment, and cost, but the promised long-term and performance benefits are enticing.

By Andy Turner Published 1 June 26

As the cheapest jersey in the Assos range, does the Mille GT Jersey S11 Evo still perform well?

By Tim Russon Published 29 May 26

The all-new aero bike is already winning races, and hearts (notably mine)

By Hannah Bussey Published 27 May 26

New dials, new last, new everything! Sidi has completely revamped it's lineup

By Andy Turner Published 25 May 26

Assos says that the latest Mille GT bib shorts offer all-day comfort, but they also happen to be the brand's cheapest shorts too.

By Tim Russon Published 22 May 26

What the new Specialized Aethos lacks in outright aerodynamic performance, it makes up for in integration, 35mm tyre clearance and ridiculously light total system weight

By Aaron Borrill Published 20 May 26

A designer jersey that balances form with function

By Andy Turner Published 18 May 26

Ideal for spring rides or cool summer days, the Luxe Merino Jersey offers more warmth than a standard short-sleeved jersey

By Tim Russon Published 16 May 26

FiftyOne's first production road bike is part lightweight race bike, part all-rounder. Light, stiff, and with room for 40mm tyres, could this be the only road bike you need?

By Neal Hunt Published 15 May 26

Lightweight protection in an aerodynamic package

By Andy Turner Published 13 May 26

Warmer and sleeker than jersey / arm warmers combo, but a bit less adaptable

By Tim Russon Published 11 May 26

Does a fully waterproof softshell jacket make more sense for winter riding than a layering system?

By Tim Russon Published 9 May 26

A mixed-depth aero wheelset that balances weight, stiffness, and cross-wind performance

By Aaron Borrill Published 8 May 26

A legitimately impressive aero helmet with a solid safety pedigree, plus a comfortable fit at a premium price

By Zach Nehr Published 7 May 26

Versatile and warm, the Element Tights are at home on tarmac or gravel

By Tim Russon Published 6 May 26

Combining a bit of this and a bit of that for a surprisingly versatile light gravel and utility bike

By Hannah Bussey Published 4 May 26

The pros are switching to laces, should you follow suit?

By Andy Turner Published 1 May 26

Comfy and nicely made, but only suitable for warmer days.

By Tim Russon Published 29 April 26

Beautifully packaged and exceptionally bright, Magicshine’s latest radar unit offers impressive visibility, but out on the road, its detection reliability struggles to match established competitors.

By Simon Fellows Published 27 April 26

A worthy alternative, good enough to shake Garmin and Wahoo’s dominance in bike radar. It’s as rugged as a Tonka Toy and as unerring as a vampire bat

By Simon Fellows Published 25 April 26

When Zipp stopped making the 202, weight weenies everywhere shed a tear. Now it's back, it's deeper, and resolutely sensible. But, is it any good?

By Andy Carr Published 23 April 26

The combination of windproof fabric and extremely good insulation means that the Windbloc Thermo is undoubtedly very warm, but does that translate to good cold-weather performance?

By Tim Russon Published 23 April 26

The Van Rysel RCR-F MIPS Helmet may well be the cheapest in the pro peloton, but it still offers aero gains, comfort and ventilation

By Tim Russon Published 22 April 26

Can the smallest, lightest, cheapest bike radar we’ve ever encountered compete with the big boys, such as Garmin and Lezyne?

By Simon Fellows Published 20 April 26

Scribe's sub-brand Best Carbon Sport 60 road wheels offer a wallet-friendly speed upgrade

By Tim Russon Published 18 April 26