Buyer’s guides

Best front and rear road bike lights for 2019

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 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

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 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

Seven best bike locks 2019: 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

Six best aero bikes 2019: 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

Best gravel and adventure bikes for 2019

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 road bike wheels reviewed 2019: rim and disc 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 kids’ bikes 2019: 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

Garmin Edge computers: everything you need to know

Whether you're looking for a Garmin Edge navigational aid or a computer to push your training, this page will help you choose the best Garmin Edge for you

Best road bikes under £2000 for 2019

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

Road bike groupsets: 2019 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.

Triathlon distances, training and equipment explained

Best women’s bike saddles 2019

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.

The best cheap road bikes 2019: beginner road bikes and commute machines reviewed

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

Best leg warmers and knee warmers for spring 2019

Clipless pedals: systems explained and the best models of 2019

Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists

Best endurance and sportive bikes 2019: a buying guide