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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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Koo Alibi sunglasses performed well and turned heads
Unquestionably one of the most stylish and best-performing pairs of photochromic sunglasses on the market – but with a price to match
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Enigma Eikon titanium road bike is undoubtably expensive, but supremely refined
A stunning, all-British titanium road bike - but is it worth the £12,229 price tag?
By Paul Grele Published
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Temple Adventure Disc 1 is a continent-crossing tour de force
Ed Westrop puts this range-topping, go-anywhere, load-lugging adventure bike through its paces
By Ed Westrop Published
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Lightweight bib tights for those who despise wearing leg warmers: Ornot’s Women’s Lightweight Droptail Tight reviewed
'Tights like these are why I’ve bid farewell to the hassles of knee- and leg warmers for good.’
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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You had me at fender mounts: The Enve Melee reviewed
We review the Enve Melee, a carbon bike from the Utah-based brand that is making its WorldTour debut this season.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Jumbo-Visma won 3 Grand Tours with 3 different riders in 2023. All of them were wearing these shoes: the Nimbl Ultimate reviewed
The Nimbl Ultimate looks fast even when standing still. But how does it fit and perform?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Giant Defy Advanced SL0 is a smooth operator that goes the extra mile
Owen Rogers finds Giant’s range-topping endurance bike does exactly what it says in the tin, but is it exciting?
By Owen Rogers Published
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Are pockets on the Specialized Men's Prime SWAT Bib Shorts worth parting with extra cash? Perhaps
Pockets come at a premium, but these are a treat to wear if they meet your budget
By Sam Jones Published
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The ENGO 2 cycling sunglasses provide data in your eyeline - but aren't quite perfect, yet
Unique in offering a heads up display for cyclists, but not without a few areas for improvement
By Andy Turner Published
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String spokes in an ultralight package that is a blast to ride: the Berd Sparrow Gravel Wheelset reviewed
Berd impressed with its unconventional yet exceptionally light, uncommonly smooth and aero-be-damned gravel wheelset
By Sean Coffey Published
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Customizable titanium race bikes without the eye-watering price tag: Blackheart's Road Ti bike reviewed
The Road Ti offers that calm and refined feel for a fraction of the cost of other titanium racing bikes.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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A great value bike for gravel and fire roads, but capable of trails: Cannondale Topstone 1 Alloy reviewed
Tested on the light gravel, road segment and forest trails, the Topstone 1 Alloy could handle all three, but clearly excelled in the former
By Andy Turner Published
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Redshift's funky new Top Shelf Handlebar is made for those who want their gravel bike to feel more like a mountain bike
We reviewed Redshift's new riser bar. It's an odd look perhaps but it feels awesome.
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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Blackburn Central Seatpost Rear Rack Review - a sturdy solution for frames without mounts
A versatile and well-made rack that will fit most bikes, but is particularly useful for frames that lack rack mounts.
By Paul Grele Published
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A self-flying drone that fits in your jersey pocket and captures surprisingly good footage: the HoverAir X1 reviewed
Cycling Weekly put the self-flying camera drone, HoverAir x1, to the test to see if it works for capturing two-wheeled adventures.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Cycplus Tiny E-Pump AS2 Review - an electric alternative to CO2
Small enough to fit in your pockets, it inflates to 100psi with a 200-second usage per charge
By Paul Grele Published
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Shimano GRX 12 speed reviewed: Shimano shows just how good mechanical shifting can be but is it enough?
We reviewed Shimano's mechanical 12-speed GRX gravel groupset. We were impressed with the performance but would like to see more.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Silca launches BOA-equipped fast-packing bags - we put them to the test in 150 miles of sleet, hail and snow
Silca launches BOA-equipped flashpacking bags - we put them to the test in 150 miles of sleet, hail and snow
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Le Col Winter Overshoes review - versatile across a wide temperature range
Well-built overshoes that perform down to freezing point and up to double digits - arguably the one set you need
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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Panaracer GravelKing Semi Slick Plus TLC review - all-round performance
Although a little challenging to initially inflate, these tires are a versatile jack of all trades once topped up to pressure
By James Shrubsall Published
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Garmin HRM-FIT review - compatible with 3rd party sports bras, is this the answer to HRM chafing?
The Garmin HRM-FIT is designed to minimize chafing that a traditional around-the-chest heart rate monitor (HRM) can cause when tucked under the elastic chest band of a sports bra
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Rapha Pro Team Lace Up Cycling Shoes review – more 'racing' than 'training'
Designed for both regular riding and high-performance - but the balance does tip towards the latter
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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4iiii Precision 3+ Pro review - reliable data and handy FindMy integration
4iiii has brought Apple's FindMy technology to its dual-sided Precision 3+ Pro power meter
By Andy Turner Published
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Zwift Hub One smart trainer review - single sprocket design for great drivetrain compatibility
A direct drive smart trainer for the multi-bike / multi-drivetrain user
By Rachel Sokal Published
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'A bike that goes a little bit against the grain': a first-ride review of Colnago's new C68 Gravel bike
A thoughtfully constructed gravel bike that’s a joy to ride on and off road, but has some intentional limitations
By Tyler Boucher Published
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The gearhead’s smartphone mount: Peak Design's Everyday Case and Out Front Mount reviewed
A brilliant system for bringing your smartphone along on all your adventures
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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Beeline Velo 2 Navigation Device Review - simple to set up and fun to use
A navigation and speedo device that utilises the power of your smartphone to good effect
By Paul Grele Published
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Cycliq Fly12 Sport camera-light review – a handy two-in-one for commuting
The Cycliq Fly12 Sport is a front-facing light and camera combined, ideal for capturing any incidents on your commutes or longer rides
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Northwave Veloce Extreme road shoe review - taking a ride in Filippo Ganna's shoes
I'm no closer to a world record than I was before, but my feet are happy
By Rachel Sokal Published