Tech

Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? A brief analysis of bike prices before and after the industry’s boom and bust, and what this means for you

Top-end and even mid-range road bikes seem more expensive than ever before; but with some brands starting to offer more affordable options, are others in danger of pricing themselves out of the market?

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 16:06
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Your guide to on-bike tool and spares storage

Here's how to carry everything you need on your bike using Granite's Stash and Portaledge systems.

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 12:00
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Build your dream bike with these deals

We take on the classic internet window-shopping challenge in a quest to build a bargain performance MTB.

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 08:00
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Fox’s £1,129 dropper post, the new Trek Procaliber, Santa Cruz’s latest Bronson and more

Our recap of the most exciting releases of the past fortnight.

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 11:00
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Boardman’s TRVL 8.9 BD, Voodoo’s Canzo Pro, a multitool from Canyon, and clothing from Rapha and Ciovita

Five Cool Things along with a recap on this week's action.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 12:30
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Have ‘climbing bikes’ had their day? An aero vs lightweight road bike efficiency test Sponsored

Aero road bikes have come a long way in recent years, but are they compromising your performance more than you think? To find out, we put Orbea's latest top road bikes, the Orca and the Orca Aero, through some tests

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 16:18
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Why do most premium off-road riding shoes have Boa dials?

And what happened to the humble ratchet system?

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 14:19
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Essential tools for off-roading – seven must-have items for beginner mountain bikers and gravel riders

A selection of cost-effective tools for your mountain or gravel bike.

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 13:00
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The Windover Beacon, Wolf Tooth Components’ new pump, Race Face’s carbon chainring, a saddle from Title and more from Prestacycle

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 12:30
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How long can Jamie (and his mum) ride at the same speed as Remco Evenepoel? Trying to keep pace with an Olympic and world champion cyclist

A survey recently shown that 6% of ambitious Brits reckon they could qualify for the 2028 Olympic Road Race, so me (and my mum) set out to see if they're right. We're not even going to need a spoiler alert

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 09:40
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How to set up your mountain bike – basic MTB adjustments explained

Nail the basics for better performance and comfort.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 13:00
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Old worn-out e-bike batteries: repair, recycle, refurbish or replace?

What are your options when you need a new battery for your electric bike?

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 07:44
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Is it OK to never use the drops on your road bike?

Does it matter if you rarely use your drops? What if riding on the hoods is just more comfortable? We asked a pro bike fitter if not using your drops is really that much of an issue

Sun, Aug 18, 2024 11:00
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Do wide ratio cassettes for lower gears have any place on performance road bikes? Why the pros are moving away from smaller sprockets

Is an 11-34 cassette always better than an 11-25? We weigh up the pros and cons of sticking a bigger cassette on your bike

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 12:22
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The future of road bikes? Up close and personal with the new Ribble Allroad range Sponsored

The Alroad SL R, Allroad SL, and Allroad SL R e are performance bikes designed to help real world riders maximise their performance whatever the road throws at them… and yes, one of them's an e-bike

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 11:21
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The Trek Checkpoint Gen 3, Coros’ Dura, Wolftooth’s new dropper post, track pumps for Lezyne and Motul’s cleaning range

The five coolest things to land in the office joined by the best stories of the week.

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 09:15
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Gen 3 first ride review – Fast, refined and comfortable

Updated with tweaked geometry and more storage capacity, we deliver our first impressions on the new Trek Checkpoint.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 16:00
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Gen 3 first ride review – Fast, refined and comfortable

Updated with tweaked geometry and more storage capacity, we deliver our first impressions on the new Trek Checkpoint.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 15:00
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Laces, Boa or Velcro? Cycling shoe retention systems explained

The advantages and disadvantages of the three main shoe retention systems.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 13:00
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The bikes of the Tour de France Femmes 2024 — a complete guide to what the top women’s pro cycling teams are riding this year

What's everyone riding at the biggest race on the women's pro calendar, and how do the bike set-ups differ to the men's? We've got all the info you need in one handy place

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 08:59
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The most expensive road bike wheels in the world — the most eye-wateringly expensive carbon upgrades you can make to your bike

Got a few grand burning a hole in your pocket and want to make your bike marginally faster, or just curious? We've got your back with our round-up of the most expensive road bike wheels you can buy

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 12:24
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SRAM Red XPLR AXS, Schwalbe Radial tyres, Trek’s new helmets and more

The best tech stories of the last fortnight.

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 12:00
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The Fox Purevue goggles, Camelbak’s bikepacking range, Trek’s new helmets, updated pedals from Race Face and wheels from Hope

This weeks curation of five cool things and the best stories of the week.

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 12:00
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Power meters explained

Everything you need to know about power meters for your mountain or gravel bike

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 13:21
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Power meters explained

Everything you need to know about power meters for your mountain or gravel bike.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 12:00
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What is the best crank length for off-road cycling?

Why crank length matters for off-road riding.

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:00
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Bicycle dropouts – every standard explained

Looking at the different dropout standards and what they mean for you and your bike.

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 14:12
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Bicycle dropouts – every standard explained

Looking at the different dropout standards and what they mean for you and your bike.

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 13:00
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Is it okay to use a pressure washer on your bike? The cases for and against spraying your bike clean

Using a pressure washer to clean your bike might save time and effort, but is there any truth to the warnings that this method could actually damage your pride and joy? We’ve asked the experts for their advice

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 08:00
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Ard Rock 2024 – best tech from the UK’s biggest enduro event

Alongside Ard Rock's legendary racing, we checked out the expo for the coolest bikes and exciting tech.

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 13:00
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