Buying

E-Bike myths debunked: 6 common misconceptions about electric assistance

We look at some frequent fallacies about e-bikes and put forward the facts

Sat, Feb 06, 2021 11:59
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road.cc’s Cycling Gadgets of the Year 2020/21

Check out the very best cycling gadgets that we've reviewed on road.cc over the past 12 months

Fri, Jan 29, 2021 12:00
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road.cc’s Best Cycling Clothing of the Year 2020/21

Check out the very best kit that we've reviewed over the past 12 months, with products for every season

Tue, Jan 26, 2021 12:00
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road.cc’s Best Cycling Wheels of the Year 2020/21

Check out the best wheelset upgrades for your bike from all those we’ve reviewed over the past year

Mon, Jan 25, 2021 12:00
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road.cc Commuting Bike of the Year 2020/21

Find out which bikes we rate highest for riding to and from work

Mon, Jan 18, 2021 12:00
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road.cc Road Bike of the Year 2020/21

Find out which of the road bikes we tested last year were the very best

Sun, Jan 17, 2021 12:00
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ebiketips e-bike of the year 2020/21

Six great bikes for any kind of riding

Sat, Jan 16, 2021 08:32
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road.cc Sportive & Endurance Bike of the Year 2020/21

Of all the bikes we've reviewed over the past 12 months, find out which is best for getting in the big miles quickly and comfortably

Thu, Jan 14, 2021 12:00
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When should you get a new saddle?

Get the right saddle and cycling suddenly becomes a whole lot more fun, but when is it time for a new one? We asked the experts

Sun, Jan 10, 2021 15:45
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2020 bike tech in numbers: it has been an incredible year for statistics!

As cyclists we’re bombarded by claims that the latest bikes and kit are lighter, stiffer, and more aero than what has gone before. Here’s what we’ve been told over the past year

Wed, Dec 30, 2020 15:00
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“Don’t buy me this!” Gifts not to get for cyclists this Christmas

Thanks, but no thanks... if you need to get a present for a cyclist and want to avoid Christmas clichés, here's our definitive list of what not to buy this year

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 16:17
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Video: Six of the Best Urban Bikes – Ridden and Reviewed

Here are six of the best urban bikes as ridden and reviewed by our independent testers

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 14:00
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Rolling resistance: why you need to choose your tyres carefully if you want to ride faster

Continental's Jan-Niklas Jünger tells you how to increase your speed by making the right tyre choice

Tue, Dec 08, 2020 15:00
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Christmas gift guide for discerning cyclists — what to buy for the awkward cycling fan in your life

Have a cycling friend, family member or spouse who is a pig to buy for? Here's a selection of Christmas gift ideas that even the fussiest cyclist might appreciate...

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 13:02
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DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes Black Friday takeover! 44% off Shimano groupsets, save £2,000 on the Trek Domane SL 7, half price helmets and shoes + loads more Sponsored

Balfe's are bringing you huge savings on brands like Specialized, Shimano, Castelli, Garmin and loads more for Black Friday. Don't miss out

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 12:00
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Merlin Takeover – Gravel bikes, road bikes, helmets, wheels and more

This week, we've got bike options for gravel adventurers, road racers and endurance specialists along with plenty of other great deals

Fri, Nov 06, 2020 12:30
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Christmas gifts for cyclists: presents for less than £50 – stocking fillers and gifts for under the tree

Check out our great 2020 sub-£50 gift ideas for the cyclist in your life, male or female

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 15:00
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15 highlights from La Passione’s new 2020/21 winter cycling clothing range Sponsored

Italian cycle clothing brand launches new winter collection and updates existing men and women's cold-weather range

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 13:27
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Bikepacking kit on a budget: get everything you need to bivvy and carry your gear under £100

Everything you need for an overnight adventure

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 09:35
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16 highlights from La Passione’s new summer clothing range Sponsored

Italian brand La Passione launches new women-specific and gravel clothing and updates existing lines

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:45
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Your complete guide to Lezyne bike pumps Sponsored

Whether you're after a floor pump, hand pump or CO2 inflator, here's how to find the best option for you

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:41
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Updated! Britain’s bike shortage: why you should buy your next bike now – a road.cc special report

How COVID-19 is affecting stock in Britain's bike shops, and why you need to act now to get the 2021 model you want

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 15:40
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What’s best for cycling, synthetic or merino base layers?

How to choose between natural and man made fibres

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 13:00
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Video: Should you buy a bike with 12-speed?

A look at the pros and cons with Campagnolo's Record 12-speed groupset

Wed, May 27, 2020 13:00
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Video: bone conduction headphones – does more money mean better performance?

We pitted some £30 Amazon specials against the top-of-the-range Aftershox Aeropex

Thu, May 21, 2020 09:46
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5 sneaky bike marketing terms you shouldn’t trust

Think this lot sound impressive? They aren't.

Tue, May 05, 2020 13:00
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Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the story of La Vie Claire’s classic jersey, voted the greatest of all time

The much-celebrated La Vie Claire jersey nearly didn't happen - here's the history behind the classic maillot you crowned the greatest of all time...

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:33
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Ribble Bikebuilder diaries part 1: building the perfect all round road bike

Ribble gave us free rein with its online Bikebuilder app... what did we come up with?

Thu, Mar 05, 2020 17:00
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road.cc’s Best Cycling Clothing of the Year 2019/20

Check out the very best clobber that we've reviewed over the past 12 months

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 21:00
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eBikeTips E-bike of the Year Awards 2019/20

Our sister site eBikeTips pick their electric bike of the year from 5 category winners: Urban e-bike, Folding e-bike, Road e-bike, Sub £1K e-bike and e-cargo bike

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 21:35
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