buying guides
Get expert buying advice from cycling experts, with detailed shopping guides for everything from bikes and helmets right down to parts and accessories.
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The home workshop tools you just can't live without
What are the 10 types of tool you really must have?
By James Bracey Published
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New Trek Domane is more aero, integrated and ready for gravel
A comfortable bike that doesn't sacrifice race driven handling, the Domane famously houses Trek's IsoSpeed decoupler, at front and rear
By Rupert Radley Published
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Best scooters for kids and adults reviewed
Looking for fun on two wheels with a foot on the ground? We round up the best scooters
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Giant Defy road bike range explained
The Giant Defy is an endurance focused model that boasts a hint of zip. There are seven models in the range at very different prices: we demystify the differences
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Trek Madone range: Which model is right for you?
If you're looking to take your riding to dizzyingly fast new heights, then a Trek Madone is a great purchase, but which one is right for you?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Best disc brake wheel sets
Using rotor stoppers and looking for a wheel upgrade? Check out our pick of the best...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Campagnolo groupsets explained and compared
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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SRAM groupsets explained and compared
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Steel bikes: best of British metal
We take a look at some brilliant custom models, and explore the off-the-peg options available, too
By Simon Smythe Published
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Could 650b wheels be an upgrade for you?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Best spring cycling clothing
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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B’Twin Bikes: guide to Triban and Ultra road bikes
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Essential commuting clothes for cycling to work
Essential clothes for cycle commuting to work, including helmets and lights
By Rupert Radley Published
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Cannondale CAAD12 range: the pinnacle of aluminium road bikes?
Stiff and nimble, the Cannondale CAAD12 is an aluminium racing machine, available in everything from Shimano 105 to Shimano Dura-Ace
By Rupert Radley Published
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Best bike stands for home workshops
These workstands go head to head in this mini group test
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Triathlon suits: everything you need to know
The garment that most triathletes will wear throughout the swim, bike and run legs of their race, a triathlon suit goes a long way to speeding up the fourth discipline: transition
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Best cheap cycling shorts under £70
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Trek Émonda 2018 range: lightweight all-rounders now disc equipped
Trek has launched the 2018 Trek Émonda, claiming it to be the lightest bike that it has ever produced
By Rupert Radley Published
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Road bike wheels buyer's guide (videos)
In this road bike wheels buyer's guide we look at the different options available, and guide riders through the best choice for them.
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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7 of the best summer cycling shoes
If you’re looking for a new pair of cycling shoes for the road, or for mountain biking, or both, we’ve got a wide range of options that’ll see you right
By Chris Catchpole Published
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Ultegra 11-speed race bikes
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Six cycle accessories under £30
Six great things you could buy for yourself or your bike for under £30
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Charge Grater 3 vs Orbea Carpe H20
By Cycling Weekly Published
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7 of the best performance saddles
By Cycling Weekly Published
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WHEEL TEST: the best upgrades
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Seven of the best - Bib shorts under £80
By Simon Collis Published
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Seven of the best upgrade wheels
The biggest and one of the easiest improvements you can make to your bike is swapping the wheels for a better set
By Cycling Weekly Published
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£600 road bikes
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Bicycle maintenance books: Seven of the best
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published