buying guides

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 30 May 18

Could 650b wheels be an upgrade for you?

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 4 May 18

Best spring cycling clothing

By Henry Robertshaw Published 24 April 18

B’Twin Bikes: guide to Triban and Ultra road bikes

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 6 February 18

Essential commuting clothes for cycling to work

Essential clothes for cycle commuting to work, including helmets and lights

By Rupert Radley Published 1 January 18

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 8 September 17

Best bike stands for home workshops

These workstands go head to head in this mini group test

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 8 September 17

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 7 September 17

Best cheap cycling shorts under £70

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 14 August 17

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 1 August 17

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 28 July 15

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 6 August 14

Ultegra 11-speed race bikes

By Cycling Weekly Published 23 June 14

Six cycle accessories under £30

Six great things you could buy for yourself or your bike for under £30

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 May 14

Charge Grater 3 vs Orbea Carpe H20

By Cycling Weekly Published 9 January 14

7 of the best performance saddles

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 November 13

WHEEL TEST: the best upgrades

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 November 13

Seven of the best - Bib shorts under £80

By Simon Collis Published 8 August 13

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 29 July 13

£600 road bikes

By Cycling Weekly Published 19 February 13

Bicycle maintenance books: Seven of the best

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 22 November 12

Lightweight rain jackets grouptest

By Cycling Weekly Published 21 November 12

Touring bikes grouptest

By ipclee Published 19 November 12

Race Bike of the Year 2011: £3k grouptest

We round up race machines from Boardman, Focus, Lapierre and Trek for our £3,000 shootout

By Cycling Weekly Published 20 December 11

How to prepare for your first gravel bike event

Gravel races are popping up all over the globe now. We run you through a step-by-step guide to prepare for your maiden race

By Luke Friend Published 19 August 20

Cannondale SuperSix Evo range

Light, strong, powerful and quick to handle: the race frame in the Cannondale stable available dressed in everything from Shimano 105 to Dura Ace

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 24 January 19

Best road bikes under £500: a complete buyer's guide (video)

Here's our simple guide to the best road bikes under £500: what to look for, what to expect, and how to get the most bike for your money at half a grand.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 1 September 15