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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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The Standert Pfadfinder is more than just another retro steel bike
A winning combination of classic looks, modern tech and supreme comfort makes the Standert Pfadfinder well worth considering, especially if your local roads are less than perfect
By Tim Russon Published
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Rudy Project Kelion glasses review: year-round protection from dawn to dusk
Premium photochromic cycling eyewear, as seen perched on the noses of Team Bahrain Victorious
By Simon Fellows Published
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MAAP Pro Aero Jersey Review: a proper race day specialist
Updated aero features and greater breathability make for a World Tour worthy jersey
By Andy Turner Published
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Gobik Envy 2.0 Jacket - Protection for cool conditions
Whether you call it a jacket or a jersey, the Gobik Envy 2.0 performed very well in cool, autumnal conditions and offered protection without compromising performance
By Tim Russon Published
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Elite Deboyo Race stainless-steel thermal bidon review: cool when it’s hot and hot when it’s not
When your favourite café shuts for winter, this insulated bidon is an ingenious way to bring the barista to any countryside bench. A cool choice in the summer, too.
By Simon Fellows Published
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An excellent radar with more range than Garmin - but is Wahoo's new Trackr radar better?
Does Wahoo’s new radar unit comes close to matching the performance of Garmin’s venerable Varia units? I took it across France to find out.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Garmin Edge 850 cycling computer review: brilliant in almost every way
All the features you can imagine, but with a cost to battery life
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Q36.5 Dottore Termico Light Mediterranea Jacket Review: genuinely the ideal jacket for most UK winter conditions.
A smart mix of fabrics and placements make for a highly versatile winter jacket
By Andy Turner Published
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Wahoo Kickr Core 2 with Zwift Cog and Click review: Zwift-ready smart trainer with premium features
As it stands, Wahoo's new direct-drive smart trainer is the best entry-level option on the market
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 review: way more than a touch better
The third-gen, mid-sized GPS head unit from Wahoo features a raft of appealing upgrades, including a touchscreen.
By Simon Fellows Published
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Hutchinson Caracal Race Gravel Tyre Review: significant improvements in speed
Hutchinson has really upped their game with the Caracal Race, especially in terms of rolling resistance, making it a compelling option for all-around use and racers alike. But that's only half of the story...
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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Factor Ostro VAM review: WorldTour handling with world-class refinement, good manners and loads of options
WorldTour bikes don’t always come in as refined a package, but in the Ostro Vam, Factor is delivering both performance and that special something that makes a bike usable in the real world
By Andy Carr Published
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Surly Skid Loader reviewed: A rugged cargo e-bike built for more than city streets
Surly’s tough, adaptable e-bike gets some subtle yet welcome updates, but who exactly is the Skid Loader for?
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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When is cold actually cold? Arguably, it's a very subjective answer, and one that, when reviewing the Universal Colours Women's Mono Bib Tights, I pondered a lot.
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then temperature must be on the skin of the holder.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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'A neat little helmet our young tester was happy to wear': Lazer's Nutz KinetiCore 2.0 helmet reviewed
Easy to put on, adjust and live with, the Lazer Nutz will help keep your kids rolling along.
By Simon Richardson Published
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Stinner's Gibraltar Podium is a handcrafted, made-in-the-USA titanium road bike with dream-build potential — all for under $7K
Even in stock form, this Santa Barbara–built machine is smooth, lively and ready for long days with ample room to grow into a true dream build
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: A brilliant indoor training accessory and more, but not without issues
Improved noise cancellation, longer battery life, but instances of a chirping sound mean improvements in some areas but foibles in others
By Andy Turner Published
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Wanting to own just one bike? Ritchey’s carbon Septimer goes everywhere
Could you do all of your riding on only one bike? Ritchey’s new Septimer model, a carbon all-road bike that breaks down for travel, is designed as a one-bike-quiver
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Long-Sleeved Jersey review: full weather protection shines in foul conditions
At its best when the weather is at its worst and perhaps more of jacket than a jersey because of this.
By Andy Turner Published
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Attaquer’s OrbKnit jersey quickly climbed to the top of my kit pile — here’s why
When the small size didn’t quite fit me, my partner tried it on, and soon enough, we were both reaching for the OrbKnit time and again
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Universal Colours Mono Long Sleeve Jersey review
Can low tech lift the weight of the shoulder seasons and keep you warm enough on the bike?
By Hannah Bussey Published
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ENVE G Series Gravel In-Route Handlebars review - wide, lovely and pricey
ENVE's G Series Gravel In-Route Handlebars sit right at the top of the gravel bar tree price-wise, but do they justify the expense?
By Tim Russon Published
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MAAP Alt_Road LS jersey 2.0 review: an off-road and adventure specialist
The addition of merino brings greater versatility while the valuables pocket is game changer
By Andy Turner Published
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Assos Equipe RS Spring Fall Jacket S11 Review: a cold-weather fast-paced specialist jacket
Ideal for faster paced rides in cooler conditions, but lacks weatherproofing while some features are hit and miss
By Andy Turner Published
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Quella Varsity Cambridge is a handsome geared commuter bike that adds function to form – but will it work for your commute?
Can the timeless style truly meet the practicalities of daily commuting? The answer depends on where you live, but if your commute isn't as arduous as mine, you might not find a prettier bike to do it on
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Santini Unico Edge Bib Shorts review: Comfortable, stylish and expensive
A lovely pad, seamless construction and gripperless legs differentiate Santini's Unico Edge Bib Shorts from the crowd, but there is a price to pay - literally.
By Tim Russon Published
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Sportful Fiandre Shift jacket review: top level tech at a more affordable price
Performs superbly across a range of temperatures with several highly practical features for cool weather riding
By Andy Turner Published
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Rapha Men's Pro Team Winter Tights III Review: built for the harshest of conditions
Impressive weather resistance with great thermal properties and a superbly comfortable chamois
By Andy Turner Published
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I’d trust Thule’s RoundTrip bag to carry my $12,000 bike anywhere — though the very feature that makes it so distinctive was left behind, literally
Thule’s latest RoundTrip bike case is the most secure soft travel bag I’ve used, but it’s heavy, spendy, and its integrated work stand never even made it to check-in.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
