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This £299 reinforced child bike seat promises calmer, safer rides (and even comes with aero claims) – plus Brooks upgrades legendary B17 saddle, new Van Rysel Menstrual bib shorts tackle “the realities of riding as a woman” + more

Luxury child bike seats from the son of a legendary inventor, luxury adult bike seats from a legendary brand, ups and downs in the niche world of real-time drag measuring devices... it's all going on in this edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:00

Specialized says new Crux 5 is “the fastest gravel race bike ever made”

Specialized says the new Crux 5 combines aero gains, low weight and “unparalleled ride quality” to deliver more speed – and you get space for 55mm tyres

Thu, May 28, 2026 17:00

Could correcting your aero position in real time really unlock free speed? I put the new Wasted Watts Tracker to the test to find out

Soon launching on Kickstarter with its price tag set to be around the £1,500 mark, Wasted Watts is promising a revolution in how cyclists measure performance. Will it really be worth the lofty investment for you and I? It's time to run some tests

Fri, May 15, 2026 16:30

Best gravel wheels: Find fresh speed and finer handling with our pick of the top wheelsets for gravel riding

Gravel wheels are getting mighty complicated these days, so make buying your next set easy with the best we've tested

Thu, May 14, 2026 13:13

Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset “improves performance in every area” and gets built-in pressure sensor

String spokes, aero gains and widths to support fat tyres. Scribe's new wheelsets are destined for modern gravel and prices start at £999

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 12:46

Aligning with modern gravel, Salsa’s new Flyway is shaped for racing and adventure

New racy gravel bike from Salsa comes with all of the mounts for luggage capacity, and flexy rear end tube shapes for comfort

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 14:00

“The most advanced aero bike we have ever created”: Merida finally unveils new Reacto that is faster, lighter, and with space for 32mm tyres

With the last major Reacto update happening way back in 2020, Merida’s flagship aero road bike returns, claiming big aerodynamic gains, lighter weights and room for wider tyres

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 08:00

The cheapest ways to make your bike faster and more comfortable

There are plenty of ways you can increase your speed and comfort all at once. You'll need a few pennies, but not too many of them if you take our budget tips on board

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 16:44

Nine of the best cheap* 2026 aero road bikes (according to Liam)

Fancy a new aero bike, but don't fancy spending quite so many thousands? In an expensive category, here are some of your less expensive options

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 16:18

Rose Bikes launches Shave aero platform promising “high-end performance for everyone” with a super light 740g frameset and prices starting from €3,600

The flagship FFX is said to be 4.7% faster than its predecessor, has space for tyres up to 35mm and a complete bike weighs 6.7kg... but if you're in the UK, you'll have to wait a while before you can buy one

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 17:24