Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Does your bike need handcuffs? Plus three eye-catching models from Basso, Wilier and Standert
Abus' Chain Claw handcuff lock might be the accessory you never knew you needed, while Basso honours its hometown with a limited-edition Diamante SV race bike
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Best bike saddlebags for cycling essentials 2025
Offered in numerous shapes and sizes, we review some of the best saddlebags for holding your ride essentials and more
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Hunt rolls out sustainable wheels, PRO debuts aero gravel bars, Santini x Pirelli collab and Hexis serves up a feast of new features
Recycled content appears in three Hunt wheelsets, Santini celebrates the Sport Club Pirelli, PRO 'discovers' gravel aero bars and Hexis updates its recipe for fuelling success
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Giant slashes bike prices on TCR, Propel and Defy models in huge sale amid industry chaos
Discounts can be found across a range of popular road and gravel models
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SRAM Red specific bars, Zipp specific Goodyear tires plus a Rene Herse bar bag and MAAP Alt_Road clothing
Zipp's SL 80 Race handlebars are created to work seamlessly with the new Red shifters while Goodyear's VectorR tires are designed around Zipp's 353 NSW and 303 rims
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Four bikes from Specialized, Giant, Fara and Cannondale available with the new lightweight SRAM Red AXS groupset
The lightest-ever version of SRAM Red AXS launched today, so here is our pick of complete bikes equipped with the new groupset
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What Itzulia reveals about potential new SRAM Red groupset
Race winner Demi Vollering is among the riders using what appears to be an updated top-tier groupset, with markedly redesigned shifters and brake calipers
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Viva Italia! 3T adds another made-in-Italy bike to its range
The Strada Italia seeks to blend comfort and aerodynamics, plus Giro-inspired shoes, shades and a wristwatch
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Cervélo updates the Áspero plus an endurance bike from Bianchi, a gravel tyre from Hutchinson and Pinarello's summer clothing
Both the Áspero and the Caracal Race tyre come with 'faster' claims, while Bianchi's Infinito is all about comfort
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Friday roundup: Rapha does sportswear, Oakley meets PNS and Restrap makes a vest
Two new clothing lines, some hi-tech smart glasses and a hydration vest to inspire you to ride further
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Friday Roundup: Race-winning wheels, featherweight shoes, an artisan photo stick and Cycling Weekly goes racing, sort of...
Black Inc's 48/58 wheelset now available for the rest of us and Fizik makes a light but bright statement...
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Geraint Thomas' shoes, socks inspired by golf balls and a 3D printed saddle
We look at Specialized's new saddle, GripGrab's move into summer clothing and a Quoc shoe that might get some Grand Tour exposure
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Tech Roundup: What is it like to ride the World's most expensive turbo trainer?
A first-hand insight into wind tunnel testing, new wheels from Scope, and more
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Forget Amazon's Big Spring Sale if you're after cycling clothing deals - here are seven offers we truly recommend
Can't find what you need at Amazon? Here's some great deals from elsewhere, including Castelli, Specialized and Oakley
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I found some great deals on cycling tech in Amazon's Big Spring Sale - including Apple Airpods
Reductions on Garmin smartwatches and computers as well as discounts on top-tier smart trainers
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Do we really need adjustable stems? Fancy cockpits, a Colombian gravel bike and a lock to 'stand up to angle grinders'
We check out new handlebars from Fara and Vision, gravel shoes from Fizik, a sturdy lock from Abus and steel gravel bike from Scarab Cycles
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Basso brings down the cost of premium features with 'accessible' Venta R
The new Venta R features aero tubing and integrated technology but also more upright geometry and a friendlier price tag
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Why would you buy an e-bike when you can get a small car for £6,000?
Quadricycles provide a roof, passenger seat, and seatbelts - but - you won't enjoy the wind in your hair
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Specialized's new long-tail cargo e-bike aims to put the family first
Designed to carry two passengers, the Turbo Porto comes with front and rear racks and a slew of safety features as standard
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Look's new power meter pedals are 'accurate, light and simple to use'
Looks has launched two new pairs of power meter pedals, for road and off-road use; we got hands on with the new Keo Blade Power
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Canyon's newest gravel e-bike is a 'Swiss Army Knife on wheels'
The Grizl:On features suspension forks, slack geometry and built-in lights to increase functionality
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New GravelKing line-up includes Panaracer's 'fastest ever' race tire
Technology updates include new bead for better fit with hookless rims; all-new X1 is aimed at gravel racers
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20% off Zwift Hub One with 1-year Zwift membership
Already one of the best value models on the market, Zwift's innovative single-sprocket trainer just got cheaper
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Tailfin's new mini pannier bag is created for 'city and adventure'
Designed to be 100% waterproof, durable and more stable than traditional bags
