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Best road bikes under £2,000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes that won’t completely break the bank

From commuter-friendly to lane-lapping machines, you don't need to spend an absolute fortune to get a decent road bike, even if two grand is still a big investment

Orbea bikes at the Tour de France July 2025

Is there any difference between the bikes of the Tour de France peloton and the bikes you can buy? We check in with Orbea to make some comparisons

We speak to Orbea’s Joseba Arizaga about the similarities and differences between the bikes the public can buy, and the bikes ridden by the pros at the Tour de France. There may be far fewer differences than you think

Are electric road bikes are dead? April 2025

Just like wool jerseys and leather helmets, electric road bikes are dead*

* Or dying, or maybe not, but in any case... Rebecca is having an existential crisis wondering whether electric road bikes are still a relevant category in the UK and beyond

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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

Best road bikes under £2000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes that won’t completely break the bank

From commuter-friendly to lane-lapping machines, you don't need to spend an absolute fortune to get a decent road bike, even if two grand is still a big investment

2025 Scott Foil RC Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team bike

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

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

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?

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

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