Features

Retrospective: the evolution of Nino Schurter’s cross-country race bikes

We chat with Nino Schurter about his bikes, tech and his Olympic hopes.

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 14:00

What actually makes a good cycling action camera? A closer look at the DJI Osmo Action 4

Action cameras have come quite some way in the last decade, and the DJI Osmo Action 4 is one of the most feature-packed you can buy at a reasonable price

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:54

Bike at Bedtime – Trek Carbon District April 2024

Is the District Carbon Trek’s strangest-ever road bike… or even its coolest?

A belt-drive single-speed with a dropped handlebar, the District Carbon was an interesting concept… but it didn’t stick around for long

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 20:45

First ride: PVY Libon

An early look at Chinese brand's upcoming dual battery belt drive folder

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 14:30

E-MTB geometry explained: how weight and geometry affect your ride

We dissect the effects of weight and geometry in e-MTB design with help from some industry pros.

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 13:30

Whatever happened to the eccentric Viks GT, a Lamborghini-inspired city bike from Estonia?

Almost every part of this seat tube-less bike was unusual... a bit too unusual to take off and become popular with the general public it seems

Sun, Apr 21, 2024 20:44

Sofiane Sehili – back to Bombtrack and back to business

The fast-and-far-riding French ultra-racing supremo, Sofiane Sehili, tells us about his return to Bombtrack bikes and getting back to racing.

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 16:00

Are endurance bikes actually slower than road race bikes in the real world? We did a speed test to find out

Endurance bikes are the type of road bike most of us should be riding, so we're told nowadays... but aren't they a bit slow? Time for a light experiment

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 09:49

Cycling hacks on a budget: our top everyday alternatives to expensive cycling kit

Want to upgrade your bike, kit or clothing but a little startled by the cost of it all? Here are some cheaper, everyday alternatives to spendy bike products to keep you riding for less

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 15:18

Check out the 2014 GT Grade, the first purpose-built carbon gravel bike – complete with 28mm tyres!

Find out why this bike was so important in the gravel market, and how tech has changed over the past decade

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 20:45

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory — when cycling celebrations go wrong

From Wout van Aert and Julian Alaphilippe to amateur gaffes at local races, bike racing has a rich history of leaving would-be winners red-faced

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 11:28

How to ride faster up hills — top tips for cyclists who want to conquer any gradient

Races are won and lost on hills, and there's a reason Strava has King and Queen of the Mountains segments! Check out our expert coaching advice to help you climb quicker

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 10:54

8 upgrades I’ve made to my road bike to make it better than a new one

New bikes are expensive, so here are some tips on how to get that new bike feeling for much less

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 16:00

The 10 most expensive road bikes April 2024 – v2

The most expensive road bikes in the world — here are some of the priciest production bikes you can buy

Won the lottery? Here’s an indulgent selection of the most expensive production road bikes currently available, with the 'cheapest' now way north of the ten grand mark

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 13:00

Are modern bikes really so much better? Comparing vintage vs new road bikes for ride quality, aero, weight, gearing + more

How much better is a road bike with an additional 24 years of technological progress behind it? We weigh up whether bikes are heading in the right direction, or if retro really does rule

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 11:38

Your complete guide to waxing your chain: how to save watts and keep your chain clean for longer

Is waxing your chain cycling’s ultimate drivetrain solution? Here are all the benefits you can expect, along with the painless way to get started

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 11:00

Classic fashion items for spring April 2024

Classic fashion items for spring: delving into the niche cycling trends seen during Classics season

VecchioJo looks at the unique fashion of the Spring Classics

Sun, Apr 07, 2024 13:39

The Colnago C68 is every cyclist’s dream bike — find out how it’s made and what makes this Italian legend so special

Why is the Colnago C68 at the top of so many ultimate dream bike wishlists? We go behind the scenes at the Colnago factory to find some 'Magia'

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 12:10

Campagnolo launches its own power meter with a £2k price tag – we’ve got one and here’s our first impressions

Is the Campagnolo premium worth it in 2024? Luckily we've got our hands on a bike featuring the all-new power meter, Super Record groupset and Bora Ultra WTO wheels to judge for ourselves

Thu, Apr 04, 2024 12:00

A brief history of Dawes, the classic British brand behind the legendary Galaxy touring bike

Dawes were a leading British bike brand just a few decades ago, and there are many rusty Dawes relics still living in nostalgic hopes of resurrection throughout garden sheds across the land. Let’s take an analogue ride back to their heyday

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 16:32

Is there a difference between road and mountain bike saddles?

Why road and mountain bike saddles look similar but are very different.

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 13:56

Check out the Colnago C40 Gold Limited Edition

Ridden to Paris-Roubaix victory in 1995, the C40 was one of the key bikes in the rise of carbon fibre – both in the pro peloton and beyond. Take a look at this very special version from 2000…

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 20:45

“I feel like I’m wearing clothes made for a woman, and that changes everything” – introducing Jelenew, the haute-couture cycling brand empowering women

Jelenew aims to create cycling apparel that not only looks striking, but caters specifically to the needs of female cyclists. We speak to its co-founder to find out what makes Jelenew stand out from the crowd

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 14:11

Check out the Giant TCR that Steffen Wesemann piloted to Tour of Flanders victory two decades ago

The TCR paved the way for modern road bike design and geometry, and it was a T-Mobile-Team liveried carbon TCR that Wesemann rode to his biggest career win back in 2004

Sun, Mar 31, 2024 20:44

Everything you need to know about riding in a group — tips for staying safe at peloton speeds

Never ridden in a group before, but want to give it a try riding with friends or maybe at a sportive? Here's what you need to know

Fri, Mar 29, 2024 14:45