ROAD BIKES

Here are the stats and attributes the mysterious new Colnago V5Rs needs to have to be good enough for Pogačar

The world's best rider demands the best... so, can Colnago deliver with its new all-round road race bike? We take a closer look at the new bike based off the limited info we have so far

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 15:00
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The best road bikes NOT in the 2025 World Tour peloton — bikes missing from cycling’s top tier featuring Scott, BMC, Orbea, Ridley, Basso + more

Not every race bike gets the chance to prove itself on cycling's biggest stage. Here are some that we think deserve some extra attention anyway

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 11:00
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Our pick of the top aluminium road bikes in 2026 — the more wallet-friendly alternative to carbon fibre

Although traditionally less expensive than their carbon counterparts, aluminium bikes are no longer the frame material choice of the frugal. Many modern aluminium bikes can offer great ride quality that sometimes even beats carbon fibre counterparts

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 13:14
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Has the cycling industry killed the cheap road bike? Where have all the cheap bikes gone?

Yes, there are plenty second-hand... but when it comes to new bikes, some prices have seemingly risen far greater than inflation and few brands now offer models below £1,000. Are the days of the brand new £500 road bike well and truly over?

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 10:18
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What makes a great kids bike? Beginner-friendly balance bikes to junior road bikes explained, plus a selection of our favourites

Here's everything you need to know to find the best bike for your child, from toddlers to teenagers and for a range of budgets

Thu, Nov 14, 2024 13:47
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Best road bikes 2026 — from aero to endurance, the best drop bar bikes for road riding

From affordable to 'money no object', here are our picks of the best road bikes

Wed, Oct 09, 2024 17:26
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The secrets of the most successful Grand Tour bike brand — behind the scenes at Pinarello

Pinarello revealed the brand new Dogma F this summer, sticking to their guns with the one bike to do it all approach. We were invited over to Italy to find out more about the bike brand with more Grand Tour wins than any other

Thu, Oct 03, 2024 16:01
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Gravel bikes vs road bikes: what are the differences and which is best for you?

If you could choose just one bike and one bike only, should it be road or gravel? Read on to find out

Sat, Sep 07, 2024 09:00
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Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? A brief analysis of bike prices before and after the industry’s boom and bust, and what this means for you

Top-end and even mid-range road bikes seem more expensive than ever before; but with some brands starting to offer more affordable options, are others in danger of pricing themselves out of the market?

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 16:06
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Do wide ratio cassettes for lower gears have any place on performance road bikes? Why the pros are moving away from smaller sprockets

Is an 11-34 cassette always better than an 11-25? We weigh up the pros and cons of sticking a bigger cassette on your bike

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 12:22
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