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Video: Daryl Brown’s Summer Surge

Whyte athlete rides a newly reopened Revolution Bike Park.

Sun, Aug 11, 2024 12:00

How to buy a bike on Facebook Marketplace — don’t get scammed with these key dos and don’ts for buying a pre-owned bike online

Facebook Marketplace – or any online buy and sell website – can be a great place to pick up a bike bargain... but make sure you're wise to the potential pitfalls first

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 14:55

Back from beyond the Cindercone, Kona re-purchased by original founders

With the great news that Kona Bicycles is now back in the creative hands of its founders, we take a look into the back story of this iconic and slightly whacky bike brand.

Wed, May 29, 2024 09:00

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The current price slashing on bikes doesn’t necessarily point to a crash — it’s a return to normality

Our senior reviewer Stu Kerton has his say on the state of the bike industry as another major player gets on the discounting train

Tue, May 21, 2024 13:48

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

Video: Gee Atherton and the new Atherton S170

The man himself talks us through the new Atherton S170.

Sun, Mar 24, 2024 13:00

Revel Bikes redesigns the Rascal

The Rascal gets a ground up redesign complete with new carbon layup.

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 14:00

Has the move to full internal cable routing on road bikes been worth it? We asked some experts to weigh in on cycling’s cable-tidy revolution

Bikes with all cables concealed look the part and are mooted as aerodynamic perfection... but they can also be a right pain in the proverbials for home mechanics. We asked those in the know if they think the positives outweigh the negatives

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 15:14

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Should you buy a gravel bike? Everything you need to know about this versatile bike genre

The ultimate do-it-all bike, or just industry hype? Get the key info about gravel to decide if a gravel bike is the one for you

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 14:00

The rising price of entry-level road bikes Aug 2023

The rising price of entry-level road bikes — how much does it cost to get into road cycling now vs 10 years ago?

Are entry-level road bikes in danger of becoming luxury items? Let's break down the cost of bikes, equipment and clothing for those getting into the sport in 2023 vs the previous decade

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 09:37