Buyer’s guides

The best cheap road bikes 2020: beginner road bikes and commute machines reviewed

Your guide to the best road bikes for under £500, under £750 and under £1,000

Best on test: winter cycling gloves for 2020

Nothing ruins a ride so quickly as freezing, numb fingers but sweat-soaked palms aren't exactly an invitation to ride either. So how should you keep your hands happy this winter? Read on...

Road bike groupsets: hierarchies explained

What exactly is a groupset? Should you pick Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo or other? Here's your complete guide to this essential piece of kit for your bike.

Best kids' bike helmets: A buyer's guide

Best kids’ bikes 2019/2020: tips for choosing a children's bike

Our tips on what to look for when buying a kids' bike and some suggested boys and girls bikes

Best front and rear road bike lights for 2019/2020

Your essential guide to buying bike lights, including how much to pay, the essential features you need, and our pick of the best bike lights on the market.

The best cycling overshoes: toasty toe covers for autumn and winter riding

Keep your feet warm and stay riding in the worst of the winter weather

Best gravel and adventure bikes 2020

We pick out some of the best gravel bikes and adventure road bikes on the market, and explain what defines the genre and what to look for

Best leg warmers and knee warmers for winter 2019/2020

Best arm warmers for autumn and winter 2019/2020

Few items of your cycling wardrobe will get as much use as a good pair of arm warmers. Here’s how to choose a good pair, and our pick of some of the best on the market

The best road bike tyres for 2019

Here we show you what to look for when buying a new set of road bike tyres; something that could give you huge performance gains

Best bib tights for cycling 2019/2020

How to find the best bib tights to keep your legs warm this winter

Winter bikes: do you really need one?

We investigate whether a dedicated bike for the colder season is a necessity or a luxury, and ask do you really need a winter bike?

Seven best waterproof cycling jackets for 2020

A good waterproof cycling jacket will make cycling in wet weather that little bit more bearable. Here's what to look for to make sure you buy the very best.

Five best smart turbo trainers for winter 2020

Your definitive guide to the smart turbo trainer, what they are, what they can do and where to find the best ones

Best long-sleeves cycling jerseys for 2019

Keeping warm on the bike is essential to keep you riding and keep you healthy. With a decent jacket, the cold weather needn't be a reason to stay at home. Here we look at the best winter cycling jackets for under £135

The best Allen keys and multi-tools for 2019

Carrying a multi-tool when out cycling is essential: here's our pick of the best

The best cycle computers for 2019: a buyer’s guide

A buyer's guide to cycling GPS units, their functionality at different price points and alternatives to a full GPS unit

Best road bike helmets 2019: a buyer’s guide to comfortable, lightweight and aero lids

How to choose the best helmet for you and your riding

12 best hybrid bikes of 2019: best hybrid models for the money

How to find the best hybrid bike for the riding that you're doing

Best cycling shorts reviewed 2019

A buyer's guide to the best cycling bib shorts: essential kit for most types of cycling

10 best bike saddles 2019: a buyer’s guide

A comfy saddle can make the difference between a dream ride and a nightmare; here we run through what to look for to find the best bike saddle for you

10 best cycling glasses 2019: a buyer’s guide

What should you be looking for when buying a pair of cycling glasses or sunglasses, how much should you pay, and is should you go for one of the big brands?

Six best time trial bikes and triathlon bikes 2019

Five best mini bike pumps 2019: a buyer's guide

Even the toughest tyres can't guarantee you won't puncture. A mini-pump can't either, but it can guarantee you're not left stranded in the cold. We take a look at seven of the best