Latest articles by Rachel Sokal
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Selle Italia Flite Boost Gravel TI 316 Superflow review - a gravel saddle that's actually tangibly good
A combination of vibration dampening, cut outs and colors tunes the hugely popular Selle Italia Flite for gravel riding
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Vitus Razor Disc Road Bike Claris review - are disc brakes worth it at this price point?
Disc brakes don't necessarily mean braking performance
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Limits BIA power meter review - Affordable? Yes. Transferable? Yes. Reliable? Probably not.
A power meter that promises much although there's a way to go with accuracy, connectivity and build quality
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Velocio Women's Foundation Bib Short review - a lower priced option with an easy-pee system
Compression bib shorts with a fuss-free easy-pee design
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Sportful Classic Women's Bib Shorts review - sometimes simple is the best
A great-performing pair of bib shorts without any unnecessary bells and whistles
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Rapha Women's Core Bib Shorts review - not just for Sunday best
All the quality you'd expect from Rapha but without the eye-watering price tag
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Poc Propel sunglasses review - Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads
Poc go full sci-fi in the quest for speed and efficiency
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Bont Vaypor S road shoe review - heat mouldable, these relieve pressure points
Super stiff, loads of size options and heat mouldable to tweak the fit but only if you have lots of money to spend
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Specialized Diverge Comp E5 review - front end comfort on the bike that promises to do it all
The front end dampening from the Future Shock makes its way down to the affordable end of the Diverge range
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Adidas The Gravel Cycling Shoe review - three-striped style turns to the trail
Adidas go full-on gravel chic with a new off-road shoe
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MET Rivale MIPS helmet review - a little bit of everything
A lightweight, airy, aero and protective helmet that's really competitively priced
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Specialized Allez Sport review - it's been popular for years for a reason
A smart, fun and versatile road bike whether you're just starting out or been at it for ages
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Time ATAC XC 2 pedal review - clean, easy, and pain-free pedalling on gravel trails and the way to work
The design of the mountain biker's knee-friendly favourite hasn't changed in 20 years - there'll be a good reason for that
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Specialized Air Tool Comp Floor Pump review - the do-it-all pump that you'll never lose in the back of the garage
A floor pump that's easy to find, attach and inflate your tires on whatever bike you want
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Crankbrothers Candy 1 pedals review - gravel doesn't have to be grey
The pedal that gives you a generous platform, excellent mud shedding and a little colour on your ride
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Specialized Air Tool Road review - a sleek, high-volume mini-pump
A fast and effective pump when you have your hands in the right places
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Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line backpack review - simple and effective
The bike luggage experts go all chic with a backpack for the stylish commuter
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Schwalbe Durano Plus tire review - reliable winter rubber
Grippy, fast rolling and tough - what more do you want from a winter all-round tyre?
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Rapha + POC Ventral Lite helmet review an incredibly light and airy lid with Rapha styling
The Rapha and POC collaboration sees the weight-conscious Ventral Lite road helmet get the Rapha design treatment
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Wahoo Kickr V6 direct drive smart trainer review - is the update worth the extra spend?
The Wahoo Kickr has continuously ranked as one of the best direct drive smart trainers your money can buy. Can its latest developments keep it at the head of the pack?
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Zefal Shield G50 gravel fender review - great value, simple and sturdy guards
A great chunk cheaper than the alternatives these guards punch well above their weight. Just don't expect to fit them quickly
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Wahoo Kickr Snap wheel-on smart trainer review - a great chunk of Wahoo Kickr direct drive performance for a small chunk of the price
A great option for those who'd rather put their money towards a new bike for the spring than staring at the spare room wall in the winter
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SKS Speedrocker fender / mudguard review - full length 'guards for gravel bikes without mounts
A fuller set of fenders / mudguards for gravel and CX bikes which lack mounts for bolt-on guards. It's just a pity that they collect so much dirt themselves
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Elitewheels 50D carbon road wheels review - lighter and half the price of even Hunt wheels
Is it really possible to buy a quality aero wheelset with carbon rims, spokes and ceramic bearings without selling a kidney? We step away from the scalpel to find out
