Latest articles by Paul Norman
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Best road bike wheels 2025: disc and rim wheelsets to supercharge your ride, reviewed and rated
Our complete guide to what to look for in the best road bike wheels
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Can I get away with riding an all-purpose gravel tyre?
Do gravel riders need to fit different tyres for different conditions and times of year?
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The best bike multi-tools: Function-packed bicycle tools for every kind of ride
The best cycling multi-tools will solve the majority of your on-bike mechanical problems
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Best bike and helmet cameras reviewed
Filming a great ride, or adding an extra layer of personal protection, we help you find your perfect bike or helmet camera
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Best puncture repair kits: Don’t waste tubes! Help your wallet and the environment
Get back on the road as easily as possible with our pick of the best puncture repair kits
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How to lock a bike securely: Eight tips for worry-free urban cycling
If you’re using your bike to commute to work or to nip to the shops, you’ll want to make sure it’s still there when you return
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How to save money (and the planet) by buying secondhand, without experiencing buyer's regret
Buying a used bike needn’t be a risk, can save you a lot of money and is good for the environment
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Best cheap smart trainers: get connected without the cost
Getting started with indoor training doesn't need to cost a fortune if you use one of the best cheap smart trainers
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Best budget cycling helmets ridden and rated
The best budget cycling helmets are safe and often include many similar features to pricier versions
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How can a bike ever be worth £45,000 — or — $57,000?
We investigate what makes a bike a money-spinner
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Does a frame exhibit the same ride characteristics across all sizes?
Ever wondered if handling and ride experience differ between larger and smaller sizes of the same bike?
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Why don't team members all ride the same bike at the Olympics?
Why isn’t there a standard road and time trial bike used by each nation?
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A Team GB Brompton, Tadej's custom Colnago and Tom Pidcock’s laundry liquid revealed
It will all come out in the wash - this week’s round-up of our favourite new bike-related products
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Canyon steps up to take on the accessories market, starting with its new Canyon Tempr CFR shoe collection
New shoes get the CFR billing, but will Canyon expand into other accessories?
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What is UDH and why does it matter to me?
Is an end to the hunt for a replacement mech hanger in sight?
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How covering all sports under the sun helps one brand to make cycling cheaper
Does covering multiple sports make Decathlon a master of none? The French brand doesn’t think so
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7 tips to help you safely wash your electric bike
Keeping your electric bike clean shouldn’t be any more difficult than a standard bike, just be gentle with it
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Why lightweight e-bikes are a great option for road cyclists
If you’re looking for an electric bike, there are good reasons to consider weight
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8 things that drain an e-bike's battery and how to avoid them
Where you ride and how much you rely on your motor make a big difference to range
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Roval's new hooked wheels cost more than some bikes whilst Fulcrum is sporting wavy rims
New Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels carry a hefty price and keep their hooked beads
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Decathlon is taking aim at cycling's biggest brands with Van Rysel - and it's making pro bikes more affordable along the way
Decathlon’s move up-market with Van Rysel is good news for road cyclists
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Super-pricey Lightweight wheels make DT Swiss' new gravel offering look like a bargain, pink seatpads, pink sunglasses and a retro saddle
New Lightweight wheels that cost as much as a WorldTour bike, Giro fever continues and a '70s saddle makes a comeback
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Shimano GRX 12-speed goes electronic with 2x12-speed Di2 shifting
New one-button front shift logic also introduced but no 1x Di2 option
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Will solid bike tyres ever really be a good solution to punctures?
Many beginner cyclists seek "puncture proof tyres" - but the ultimate option, a solid tyre, isn't something we see many adult riders choosing to adopt
