Buyer’s guides

The best turbo trainers for indoor cycling: smart and standard turbo trainers reviewed

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

Best cyclocross bikes for 2020

Your complete guide to the best cyclocross bikes we've tested here at CW

Best gravel and adventure bikes

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 cycling phone mounts reviewed

We have searched for solutions to riding with your phone, putting together six of the best phone mounts for you to view

Six best bike locks: a buyer's guide

If you’re going to leave your bike unattended, even for a moment, you need one of these — a tough, thief-foiling bike lock

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

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

Best power meters 2020: everything you need to know before you invest

What is a power meter? Do I need a power meter? Which power meter is best for me and what features should I look for and be aware of? All these questions and more are answered in our comprehensive guide to power meters, including links to reviews of the latest products

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

How to choose the best helmet for you and your riding

Best endurance and sportive bikes 2020: a buying guide

The best road bike tyres

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

The best cycle computers: 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 bike car racks: a buyer's guide and recommended products

Load 'em up and roll 'em out. Matt Lamy tests car bike racks to see which you can rely on and them that will drive you crazy

10 best bike saddles: 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

The best hybrid bikes reviewed: best urban models for the money

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

Best kids’ bikes: 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

The best cycling glasses: what to look for in new riding sunglasses

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?

Best road bikes under £2000 for 2020

Two grand is a serious amount of money to spend on a bike, so we put four to the test to see if they lived up to the promise of their price tags

Best women’s bike saddles reviewed

With the boom in women's cycling in the UK, manufacturers are finally waking up to the fact that female riders have very different needs to their male counterparts.

Six best aero bikes 2020: fastest speed weapons ridden and rated

Our independent testing shows that an aero bike can save about 25 watts, we've tested the latest and greatest aero bikes and these are the best models

Five best mini bike pumps 2020: 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

Best road bike wheels reviewed 2020: disc and rim wheelsets

Our complete guide to what to look for when buying your new road bike wheels, including the type of rim, the material, and the depth you should go for.

Best leg warmers and knee warmers reviewed

Six best bike bags and boxes for travel

Our guide to the best bike bags and boxes to keep your ride protected when travelling the world

Six best time trial bikes and triathlon bikes 2020