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Detailed bike, kit and accessory reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly, helping you buy with confidence.
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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 4 review - an entry-level racer for a good price
A value-oriented aluminum road bike with predictable handling on flat and level roads
By Greg Kaplan Published
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Smith Optics Trace MIPS review - packed with safety features yet still breathable
We check out the the brand's best selling road bike helmet to see what all the fuss is about
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Rosti Roster cycling jeans reviewed: not your regular old Levi's and worth every penny
Rosti designed the first and only stretch denim jeans for cycling. But are they comfortable?
By Arch Bernard Published
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New Wilier Adlar first ride thoughts after 150kms of technical Italian gravel
Capable geometry and stellar tire clearance make the Wilier Adlar a great choice for rough riding and bikepacking
By Joe Baker Published
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Zefal Z Hydro Race 1.5L hydration bag review - low price and low weight, excellent for short gravel races
Wallet-friendly, lightweight and minimalist - an excellent option for those getting into gravel racing
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Specialized/Fjallraven S/F Handlebar Pocket review – compact option that's great for weekend rides
A good little product better suited to weekend rides than multi-day trips
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Fulcrum Speed 42 wheels review – light, fast and very good in crosswinds
The Fulcrum Speed 42 wheels are a subtly good pair of wheels that are evidently well made and ride excellently. Just be ready to part with a significant figure to get hold of them
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Durable year-round: a long term review of Bontrager's H2 Hard-Case Lite Hybrid tire
We tested Bontrager's $40/£29.99 city bike tire and came away impressed
By Katie Burke Published
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Kask Elemento review - it’s the most expensive helmet we’ve had on test
Kask's new range-topping helmet is claimed to be safer, more aero and more ventilated - here’s how it performed in practice
By Sam Gupta Published
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DMT KR SL road shoe review - five grams lighter than the BOA equipped version
Great ventilation and a super stiff sole
By Andy Turner Published
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Kona Rove AL 650 review - a big-tired, big-on-fun bike for under $/£1,100
The Kona Rove AL 650 is big-tired, big-on-fun bike but brakes leaves something to be desired
By Tim Peck Published
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The Factor O2 VAM is light and stiff - though we had to check some QC concerns
The Factor O2 VAM is 6.3kg of pure superbike
By Joe Baker Published
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Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bike review - comfy commuter with easy maintenance
More of a cruiser bike than superbike, the Tenways CGO600 Pro is perfect for a daily commute and impresses with its 50+-mile range
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Salsa Journeyer GRX 700c review - perfect for those just starting to explore gravel
Salsa’s Journeyer is a versatile gravel bike that’s just as comfortable eating up easy dirt road miles as on a multi-day bikepacking trip
By Tim Peck Published
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Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 review - gimmick or great?
A radical new frame design is the headline act but does it result in an award winning performance?
By Luke Friend Published
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Vittoria Corsa Pro tire review - supreme performance, but worth the cost?
The latest Corsa Pro is seriously rapid, and the issues with expeditated tire wear seem to have been addressed - but does that justify their lofty price?
By Andy Turner Published
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Lōgōs Atara 650b gravel wheelset review: lightweight, bombproof and reasonably priced — what’s not to like?
With the Atara, Lōgōs puts customers first with serviceable, robust components in a competitively lightweight and affordable package
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Fizik Vento Argo R3 saddle review - more versatile than expected
Designed for racing but an intelligent design and palatable price point broadens its scope
By Luke Friend Published
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Abus Gamechanger 2.0 helmet review - why is Mathieu van der Poel still wearing the old model?
It may have already won four Tour de France stages with Jasper Philipsen, but what is it really like to ride?
By Joe Baker Published
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Vaude Aqua Box Light Bar Bag review - neat, light and useful
A light bar bag that is surprisingly versatile in regard to both fitment and capacity
By Paul Grele Published
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Trek Velocis MIPS helmet review - a lightweight all-rounder
Generous ventilation and MIPS protection in a lightweight package - although there are alternatives which are even lighter still
By Charlotte Broughton Published
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Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tire review: grippy, fast, reliable four season option
Continental’s all-season tire is tubeless-ready and provides impressive performance, but at a price
By Paul Norman Published
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Garmin Edge 540 review - a step up in performance but also price
Great battery life, excellent connectivity, brilliant performance features - but a little more expensive than its rivals
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 bike review - fast, fun and a fraction of the cost of flagship aero bikes
The SRAM Rival AXS-equipped Propel is an aero all-rounder with an exceptional price-to-performance ratio
By Simon Smythe Published
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 gravel bike review: a true all-terrain vehicle
Trek's 'Adventure focused' lives up to bikepacking expectations, with stable geometry and practicality
By Joe Baker Published
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DMR V12 Magnesium pedal review - appealing design delivers ample grip and support
Lightweight and serviceable full-metal pedals that won't break the bank
By Luke Friend Published
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Saris Freedom 2-Bike bike rack review - simple, effective and made in the USA
The ratchet straps are fiddly and it doesn't feel as sturdy as other designs - but the price is competitive and it's straightforward to use
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Cervélo S5 SRAM Force review - Cycling Weekly’s Race Bike of the Year
A drill-down into the winner of our Race Bike of the Year awards 2023
By Stefan Abram Published
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16 inch Woom 3 bike review - everything a new pedaller needs
An aluminium bike designed with kids' riding needs very much in mind
By Simon Richardson Published