Claiming to draw from the brands experience in road and off-road racing, Reserve’s new 48/53 GR wheelset isn’t only its first pair of wheels built for aerodynamic gains on gravel, but the brand reckons its the fastest off-road wheels its ever made. There’s a bunch of tech behind them too, and you bet they’re crafted … Read more
The Assos R Socks S11, reviewed here in a twin pack, are standard cotton cycling socks from the stylish Swiss manufacturer that claim to offer “targeted support for high-intensity riding in warmer climates”. They’re pretty straightforward, but they fit nicely and are surprisingly decent value.I tested the white socks in size II – which is … Read more
As one of the stars of the all-conquering Team Sky in the 2010s, Geraint Thomas knows a thing or two about what it feels like to dominate professional cycling. And get widely criticised for it, too.But the 2018 Tour winner, now the director of racing at Netcompany Ineos, reckons the sport’s current dominant force, Tadej … Read more
Although gravel is getting very racy thanks to the UCI finally recognising the sport and holding the Gravel World Series, the genre is still drawing from its mountain bike side. Suspension forks and dropper posts are finding their way onto OEM gravel builds, but for a genre with such deep roadie roots, do these bouncy … Read more
The Castelli Espresso 2 takes what was already one of my favourite all-day summer jerseys and makes a few subtle but worthwhile improvements. Refinements include a slightly closer fit and better-supported rear pockets.MaterialsCastelli’s Air_O Stretch fabric has plenty of give, striking a nice balance between comfort, breathability and a close performance fit. I’ve used it … Read more
Fancy a Tour de France bike for yourself? Well, you can have one. UCI rules say that everything used in top-level racing must be available to the consumer, or soon become available, so you can certainly lay your hands on anything you fancy – as long as you’re prepared to stump up enough cash.Ah yeah, … Read more
It was a case of out of the frying pan and into the (literal) fire for the Tour de France peloton on Monday, as the riders traded the sticky heat of Barcelona for even more scorching temperatures in the Eastern Pyrenees.Tadej Pogačar’s first stage win of the 2026 Tour, a blistering sprint fit for the … Read more
Castelli has collaborated with WorldTour team Soudal Quick-Step and Italian start-up Ragaz to develop a 70g prototype airbag crash protection system, which will be tested by the team in training and competition. Designed as a spinal protector for both elite and recreational riders, the system aims to deliver “elite-level safety” without sacrificing performance. 2026 Castelli … Read more
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