bikes

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

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
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Affordable, UK-made and just outrageous: Rat Bikes Dad Rat first ride review

Gravel bike or mountain bike? The Dad Rat is unashamedly both and that's its charm

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 15:05
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Fantasy Christmas bikes — 10 legendary bikes from yesteryear featuring Raleigh, Mercier, Legnano + more

Christmas is nearly here, and Steve has been dreaming of fantasy bikes of old; some he once rode, others he watched in awe from the roadside as a kid, some he’s never set eyes on. Here’s his Christmas dream bike list

Tue, Dec 23, 2025 16:04
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Atherton’s A.150M goes mullet for more agility and more clearance

Atherton doesn't want to replace 29in, but it aims to expand its offering to a wider audience

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:00
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Danny Hart’s prototype Norco, Ronan Dunne’s Hardline winning Mondraker Summum and more — all the best bikes from Ard Rock 2025

Ard Rock isn't just about top-notch enduro racing - there are tonnes of cool bikes too!

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 14:24
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If the world’s leaders got together on tandem mountain bikes for the weekend, I’m convinced it would be a far better place

Most of us don’t question our love of riding bikes, let alone why others do. Yet, there are so many different reasons why – do they all have the same affiliation and meaning? Steve tell us what riding means to him

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 14:46
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Electric mountain bikes are getting too powerful

Do we really need all that extra weight and an unnecessary amount of assistance for all but the steepest of inclines? Here's why I'd prefer to stay in the slow lane/trail for now on my less powerful, but nimbler e-MTB

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 12:36
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“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike shop Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

British bike brand and trusted bike shop will be no more come September but will be clearing stock at a discount.

Tue, May 20, 2025 12:09
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“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike brand and retailer Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

The British bike brand and trusted bike shop, once a mainstay of magazine parts listing pages in the pre-Internet era, will be no more come September, but will be clearing stock with some big discounts promised

Tue, May 20, 2025 10:45
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Are AirTags really worth it for cyclists? The pros and cons of using Apple’s mini security device or other trackers to locate your bike

We take a look at whether Apple's Airtag is a practical and cost-effective solution for cyclists looking to track their bike

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 12:00
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