Tech

Selle San Marco’s gravel-specific Shortfit Allroad saddles bring new levels of comfort to your cycling adventures Sponsored

We look at Selle San Marco’s all-new range of Shortfit Allroad saddles, which combine two unique design elements to create the ultimate gravel riding experience

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:03

The UK-made bike that propelled Charlie Hatton to World Championship victory: a closer look at the Atherton A.200

We check out Charlie Hatton's World Championship winning bike, and chat with Atherton's Team Manager about how the race was won, and the World Cup's new venues

Tue, May 05, 2026 15:31

Around the world on a wooden bike: British rider’s post-heart-condition adventure begins

Months after a heart procedure, Tom Williamson is setting off on a global bikepacking journey aboard a striking wooden bike designed to turn heads and start conversations

Mon, May 04, 2026 09:00

Get a load of the luscious lugs on this gorgeous 1952 Rotrax Concours

No chance of over (Oscar) Egging this pudding. Here's a sweet confection of details and ornamentation from the early 1950s!

Sun, May 03, 2026 21:45

Do Brembo’s GR-Pro Brakes Live Up to the Hype? A first ride review of the legendary Italian motorsport brand’s first foray into mountain bike braking

Legendary motorsport braking brand has launched into the mountain bike scene but how does its pricy GR-Pro brakes stack up?

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 14:00

1`973 Ciclo Galmozzi Super Competizione – Bike at Bedtime

Wooden rims, cork brake blocks… a rooster perching on a wheel hub? Feast your eyes on Ciclo Galmozzi’s eccentric Super Competizione from 1973

How about a bike with wooden rims and cork brake blocks, or a cockerel balancing on a wheel hub!

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 21:45

A recent exhibition shows the “future of performance wear” doesn’t have to mean worse-performing cycling kit in a post-PFAs world

The Performance Without Toxicity exhibition is showing how innovators are proving that high-performance clothing can still deliver comfort, protection, and durability while reducing toxic exposure and supporting human health

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 09:00

Stiffer wheels, better rides? Not always – and here’s why

Wheel stiffness is sometimes seen as an unqualified positive, but talk to the engineers and the picture gets murkier. We spoke to Hunt and Parcours to find out whether extra rigidity can hurt grip, comfort and even speed

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 15:14

How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 e-bike motors?

We get in touch with Avinox to find out how the brand plans to honour warranty claims

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 09:17

Lezyne’s CLIK Valve-compatible pumps make tyre inflation easier than ever Sponsored

Lezyne’s updated range of CLIK Valve-compatible pumps and interfaces use an innovative valve design to make putting air in your tyres as easy as child’s play...

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 15:59

The story behind this lovingly restored Cliff Shrubb “Twin Tube Special” time trial bike from the early 90s

Learn more about this unusual take on frame design from the renowned South London frame builder

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 21:45

The no-fly guide to taking your bike on holiday: ferries, trains, cars and touring options to enjoy riding abroad without needing a plane ticket

There are loads of options if you want to avoid flying for a cycling holiday this year - here are some of the best ones, with plenty of helpful tips for each

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 14:58

Selle Italia Opal White capsule collection

New ‘Opal White’ capsule collection adds the look of luxury to Selle Italia’s elite-level SLR saddles Sponsored

By combining the comfort and performance of Selle Italia’s renowned SLR saddle technology with the iridescence of an opal-inspired finish, we have early contenders for the most sophisticated gear of the year

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 11:52

Retro Paris-Roubaix: check out the Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL4 that Tom Boonen rode to victory in 2012

Tornado Tom won Paris-Roubaix on this rim brake bike equipped with viscoelastic inserts designed to damp vibration

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 21:45

Is this e-mountain bike poised to set the e-MTB power standard?: Amflow’s PX Carbon Pro, Ergon’s new grips, Redshift’s flat handlebar, RockShox’s new fork and Megamo’s West gravel bike

We take a look at this week's batch of cool things, and once again highlight the HUGE motor-shaped news that dropped on Thursday

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 10:00

The enduro e-mountain bike that sold out in under two hours: a first ride review of the Atherton S.170E e-MTB featuring all new Avinox M2S drive system

Liam rides Atherton's first ever e-MTB and offers his first impressions on Avinox's new M2S drive system

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 08:00

Surly returns to the aggro hardtail market: Surly Sorceress first ride review

Able to run singlespeed and UDH drivetrains, Surly's Sorceress is set to be a cult classic

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 06:30

Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar, Arenberg, 2025 Paris-Roubaix

Have Paris-Roubaix bikes progressed more in the last 50 years compared to the previous half-century?

From steel frames and tubular tyres to suspension forks and self-adjusting tyre pressures - see how Paris Roubaix bikes have transformed over the decades

Mon, Apr 06, 2026 09:00

Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning S-Works

Eurostar: Check out Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Demi Vollering destroyed the opposition to secure her first ever win at the Ronde on Sunday, and here’s the extremely EU-flavoured bike that she used to roar over the cobbled bergs of Flanders

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 22:39

Are rising fuel prices driving more people to e-bikes? Plus the London Microhub Alliance plans to hit 1m e-bike deliveries in 2026, and YouTube funds e-bikes for LA first responders

It’s almost Easter! Join us in the garden as we hunt for exciting e-bike eggs

Fri, Apr 03, 2026 09:00

Bike at Bedtime – Dangerholm’s Scott Addict

“The lightest rideable modern road bike ever”: check out Dangerholm’s sub-5kg Scott Addict RC

Astonishingly light yet fully rideable road bike aims to prove you don’t need to sacrifice performance, practicality or modern standards to break the 5kg barrier

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 21:45

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From the wrong saddle height to poorly inflated suspension: mountain and gravel bike setup mistakes to avoid

Get the best bike setup by avoiding these dire mistakes

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 14:00

Infinity Cycle with Benny and Emily Zenga

Behold the Infinity Cycle, the world’s first double-decker touring bike

The Zenga Bros’ curious yet ingenious Infinity Cycle lets two riders swap positions mid-ride, carry all the essentials, and keep moving indefinitely. It's just embarked on a tour, powered by Benny Zenga, his wife Emily, and their twin five-year-old boys

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 21:45

1990s Tour de France bike vs modern superbike: Are the latest bikes really so much faster and more comfortable?

We put a 1993 MBK up against Liam’s Specialized Aethos to compare speed and braking performance

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 16:05

Lauf’s cross-country mountain bike electrified: Lauf e-Elja first ride review

Lauf electrifies the Elja with an e-MTB that focusses on lightweight at 16.6kg while being an extension of the rider with its TQ HPR60 motor

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 14:00

This meticulously restored Eroica-spec Alan road bike with Campagnolo Super Record could be yours for a one-off £2,000 donation to Spinal Research

When James 'Gino' Murphy of Islington Cycling Club was paralysed in a freak cycling accident, his fellow members got seriously creative to raise funds for one of the UK's leading paralysis charities. To achieve their £20,000 target, the club will give this unique vintage bike to the first person who donates over £2,000

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 10:18

Hookless wheels keep getting bad press — after several recent controversies, can brands sticking with the technology weather the hookless storm?

This is a "scam"-free zone, as we aim to take a balanced look at where and why hookless rims can be used in the road space, and if the technology has staying power

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:44

Check out the Pinarello that launched Bradley Wiggins’ best-ever year

Before his Tour de France triumph and Olympic TT gold, Wiggo kicked off his extraordinary 2012 with victory at Paris-Nice, and this is the bike that carried him through a tense final-day mountain time trial to claim the first win of a historic season

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 21:45

Lime takes on public transport… while Forest takes on Lime. Plus the US e-bike market expands, e-bike ‘library’ launched in Cork + more

Welcome to our second weekly round-up. Join us for the latest developments, market shifts, and tech breakthroughs from the rapidly evolving world of e-bikes

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 12:00

Megamo’s Avinox-equipped e-MTB, fresh valves from Peaty’s, Hopes gravity brakes, OneUp’s latest XC pedals and DMR’s high-rise bar

Your weekly fill of Five Cool Things, and the best stories of the week

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 10:00