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There may still be a place for 1x in the pro peloton

By Simon Smythe Published 1 January 19

Simon Smythe weighs up the pros and cons of getting your hoops made to order

By Simon Smythe Published 10 September 19

Is the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit an outdated rule in need of reform, or an important safety measure?

By Henry Robertshaw Published 19 May 16

Is the battery-powered shifting of an electronic groupset something we really can’t live without? We investigate…

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 16 October 15

It’s possible to darn a sock, but is it similarly feasible to weave back together broken carbon-fibre threads, asks Stuart Clapp

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 19 November 19

Featherweight frames are set to plummet still further thanks to graphene carbon

By Simon Smythe Published 1 June 17

High-end carbon wheels can turbo-charge your performance and boost your morale — But is it worth upgrading to anything other than this miracle material?

By Simon Smythe Published 22 March 17

Tubeless guru Malcolm Borg of The Cycle Clinic is a wheelbuilder and long-distance cyclist. This is his guide to throwing away your inner tubes

By Paul Norman Published 3 February 19

We can’t all be Geraint Thomas, so should we have a bike like his, asks Simon Smythe

By Simon Smythe Published 16 June 20

Low-price carbon frames available online may seem like tantalising bargains, but can you trust their quality, asks Marc Abbott

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 14 November 16

If money were no object, we'd all have a wheel wardrobe full of options. But for most of us, compromise is essential.

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 31 January 20

Optimising aerodynamics is a trade-off between perfection and real-world versatility

By Simon Smythe Published 14 March 18

We ask whether the direct-drive turbo trainers are the way forward over conventional ‘wheel-in’ trainers

By James Bracey Published 15 December 16

We weigh up the pros and cons of long-tailed versus short-tailed time trial helmets when racing against the clock

By Chris Hovenden Published 12 May 16

Should you be worried about your carbon frame wearing out?

By Paul Norman Published 23 August 16

Eco-friendly cleaning products are worth buying but how you use them also counts

By James Bracey Published 3 March 20

Buy a new wheelset and you’ll notice that it comes bearing a rider weight limit. How restrictive are these limits?

By Matt Lamy Published 28 September 16

We weigh up the relative merits of composite and metal handlebars

By James Bracey Published 4 October 16

If recovery is essential to better training, shouldn’t we all be wearing compression socks after a hard session, asks Stuart Clapp

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 18 November 15

Shimano and SRAM are right behind the idea of disc brakes on road bikes — but what about everybody else? We weigh up the pros and cons

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 13 August 15

With rain, frost and a heightened amount of detritus now decking the lanes, Simon Smythe researches the right rubber for winter riding

By Simon Smythe Published 23 October 19

We investigate whether a smart turbo trainer is really worth the money over a conventional one

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 4 February 16

Has the bike industry settled on a disc brake thru-axle standard or will it change again?

By Paul Norman Published 20 January 17

Once the choice was simple: clincher v tubular. But now tubeless are on the brink of taking off, and in some situations they might be perfect

By Matt Lamy Published 5 September 16

Aero road helmet: The latest wind-cheating lids are a common sight in the pro peloton - but does the everyday rider need one?

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 19 September 17

James Bracey assesses whether ceramic bearings are a worthwhile upgrade for non-elite, self-funded cyclists

By Cycling Weekly Published 29 October 15

Chain lube is coming of age - we explore some of the newest creations

By James Bracey Published 18 June 20