reviews

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

Way more than an incremental upgrade, the new Varia establishes a high-definition benchmark for bike radar.

By Simon Fellows Published 17 April 26

An inexpensive, entry-level radar that’s almost half the price of some of its premium competitors

By Simon Fellows Published 15 April 26

Is it a soft box or a hard bag? Whichever way you look at it, the Evoc Road Bike Bag Pro aims to protect your bike when travelling, whilst still being easy to store away when you aren't.

By Tim Russon Published 13 April 26

It ticks all the boxes you would expect of a BMC bike designed for climbing, being stiff, light, and reassuringly expensive, and manages to be one of the most lively bikes I've ridden in years.

By Neal Hunt Published 5 April 26

This is a slimline, feature packed, very bright and ultra-high tech bike light for the money, which leaves other more traditional units in its shadow.

By Andy Carr Published 28 March 26

Flattening a helmet for easier storage isn't easy when it's job is to protect your head

By Andy Carr Published 26 March 26

The Hiplock Z lok combo bike lock is basically a reinforced cable-tie - and we all know how hard they are to unlock

By Andy Carr Published 26 March 26

Just as outdoor brands have transformed rugged into high-street fashion, Benno aims to do the same for the school run. I put their 'SUV-inspired' RemiDemi XL to the test to see if its hauling ability matches its hype

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 26 March 26

In many respects this folding e-bike excels, but who is it for?

By Adam Becket Published 24 March 26

Can Velocio's lightweight Alpha Air Jacket provide enough insulation and protection for British winter riding?

By Tim Russon Published 22 March 26

Aero features might not be much use in the mud, but there aren't many faster multi-surface bikes than this.

By Andy Carr Published 20 March 26

A base layer that will take you right through winter, but be ready to wash after every wear.

By Emma Silversides Published 18 March 26

Through the XCR project Columbus and Cinelli made an old-school material cool again, but has the 3D printing on show here added magic, or just complexity?

By Andy Carr Published 17 March 26

A performance cycling shoe designed to be worn throughout the year, in white (or black)

By Aaron Borrill Published 17 March 26

Thoughtfully designed, comfortable and with ample protection against the elements

By Emma Silversides Published 16 March 26

Refined, very well finished, airy and comfortable from a brand that knows its onions, albeit in a motorcycling context

By Andy Carr Published 11 March 26

The Nitrogen is as refined as it is fast, a polished all-rounder that deserves a WorldTour berth

By Aaron Borrill Published 9 March 26

Outstanding moisture management, comfort and style in a range of winter temperatures.

By Emma Silversides Published 5 March 26

The offering from Giro has good power transfer, nice colours, and a surprisingly nice platform for hike-a-bike. The toe fit, unfortunately, held it back

By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published 5 March 26

Designed for changeable winter conditions, the gloves performed admirably across a range of temperatures

By Emma Silversides Published 3 March 26