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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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'What a gravel bike should be in 2025': The new Specialized Diverge goes full off-road, and the result is awesome
A few baffling spec choices, but with some tweaks, the new gravel-specific offering from Specialized throws down the gauntlet with a move towards modernity
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Tern's compact e-cargo bike is so easy to ride and so adaptable, it can help anyone Get 'Stuff' Done
Easy to ride, and packed with a host of clever little features and electronics, this is the ultimate family vehicle
By Simon Richardson Published
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MAAP Alt_Road Cargo Bibs 2.0 Review: Can they stand up to the demands of a UCI gravel race?
We tested the bibs at the 100km Graean Gravel World Gravel Series event to see how they faired
By Andy Turner Published
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From bikepacking to racing, the ENVE Foundation AG25 gravel wheelset aims to do it all
We tested the do-it-all gravel wheelset, that makes good use of ENVE's carbon experience but do come at a price premium compared with some other wheels.
By Tim Russon Published
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Panaracer GravelKing X1 TLR Review: plush, confidence inspiring, and rapid in a straight line
The Colour Edition X1s proved to be a supple allrounder with plenty of durability
By Andy Turner Published
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Rapha Pro Team III bib shorts Review: possibly the most comfortable bib shorts I’ve worn yet
The chamois proves to be the star of the show but there are other impressive performers, too.
By Andy Turner Published
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The updated Surly Straggler reviewed: Is this cult-classic still the best go-anywhere bike around?
It’s the versatile gravel bike we know and love, revised with a tad more aggression and small-rider-friendly geometry
By Riley Missel Published
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Bib Shorts Review: stylish, comfortable and great for fast-paced riding
A superb fit and a high quality chamois are the headline acts of PNS's Mechanism bibs
By Andy Turner Published
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Jersey Review: Plenty of style with functionality to match
Improvements to the fit and the addition of a zipped pocket make this 2025 edition a worthy reboot
By Andy Turner Published
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Rapha Pro Team Ghost bib shorts Review: highly breathable shorts that are great for hot weather but do have their drawbacks
but long leg length and straps seems at odds with this purpose
By Andy Turner Published
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New 1x Cervélo S5 is a rocket ship that might be even faster - but not for the reason you think
The new Cervélo S5 makes a compelling case for iterative design, in an exceptional aero bike that would be perfect, save for a couple of drivetrain questions
By Andy Carr Published
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Rapha Pro Team Ghost Jersey review: amazing in hot weather but a specialist by design
Designed to rapidly wick moisture away from the skin, the jersey utilizes a specialised fabric to achieve its goals
By Andy Turner Published
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This bike has won Unbound Gravel two years in a row - but getting your hands on one may be difficult
The Rose Backroads FF reviewed
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Castelli Aero Race 8S jersey Review: Castelli are back on track with my favourite jersey on the market right now
Superb breathability combines with a great fit and aero credentials to make for a high-performing race-focused jersey
By Andy Turner Published
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Ciovita Apex Polartec Adventure Gilet- Could this be the most versatile item of clothing in your cycling wardrobe?
Light, warm, breathable, and packable, Ciovita’s Adventure gilet has an uncanny ability to be just right, whatever the weather
By Neal Hunt Published
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POC Cytal Lite: it's good looking and lightweight but do we want to trade out safety?
The lightweight version loses mass, but with it goes MIPs, do we really want to save weight over safety?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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I now wear these every day — Roll Recovery's Superplush recovery slides reviewed
Stability over squish: why Roll Recovery’s firm, structured recovery slides have become my daily go-to
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Look Keo Blade Ceramic Ti pedals review: Are they worth the lofty price hike over the regular Keo Blades?
Look doubles down on durability and all-out performance with the new Keo Blade Ceramic Ti pedal system
By Aaron Borrill Published
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MAAP Pro bib shorts 2.0 Review: brilliantly comfortable pair of bib shorts that take a fairly novel approach to aero solutions
Aero textured fabric, a superb pad and class-leading straps all share the headlines
By Andy Turner Published
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Apidura Expedition Cargo Cage Pack and Cage review
Roll top bag that will keep your kit dry, give easy access and detach from your bike in no time at all.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Dhb Aeron Ultra Women's Short Sleeve Jersey review: light and breathable, but also see-through
The fit and breathability are impressive as is the level of sun protection on offer but the jersey's transparency might not be for everyone
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Velocio Women's One bibshort review
The brand has managed to include all the bibshort details I usually hate and turn them into a pair of shorts I love.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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New Pinarello F Series launched at a price that gives more riders access to its famous pedigree, but what is like to ride?
The new F Series brings a broader range of customers to the brand, at more price points than the previous generation, but is it good enough to warrant the famous Pinarello logo?
By Neal Hunt Published
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KOM Cycling mount and lights reviewed: a simple workman's solution for an everyday light
The stem-mount combines a quick-release light on the bottom and a standard bike computer mount on the top
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Lose the zipper, free the mind! Velocio Men’s Concept Radiator Zipperless Jersey, reviewed
A lightweight, hot weather jersey with aero considerations, but what’s going on with the sizing?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Shimano SH-RC102 road cycling shoe review: Affordable, comfortable and with extra wiggle room for your toes
Ideally suited to newer cyclists or those shopping on a budget, the SH-RC102's left us impressed
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Scope R4.A review: a genuine do-it-all wheelset that comes in at a decent price
Fast and stable with a rim profile that makes it suitable for all road surfaces and even some light gravel
By Andy Turner Published
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Are these the wheels to help me break the 19-minute 10-mile time trial barrier? I reviewed the Scribe Tempus Disc/100 wheels to find out
The Scribe Tempus Disc/100 wheelset is a quality, lightweight time trial solution designed to bring top-tier performance to the people
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest reviewed: a gilet with more protection than most
A sleeveless waterproof sounds like a strange idea, but in certain circumstances, the Magic Vest offers a combination of protection, comfort and breathability that few of the alternatives can match.
By Tim Russon Published