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Detailed bike, kit and accessory reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly, helping you buy with confidence.
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Sidi Laghèe Sprinter shoe review: super rigid meets super plush over an espresso
Does a collab between Sidi and Sartoria Ciclistica translate beyond the fashionable cafés of Lake Como?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Fizik Tempo Argo R3 Les Classiques saddle review: comfort both on and off the cobbles
Obscured beneath the special edition ‘mud flecks’ is one of the most comfortable short-nosed endurance saddles on the market
By Simon Fellows Published
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Madison Flux short sleeve jersey review: functional and affordable
The road cycling jersey delivers top performance for a budget-conscious cyclist
By Hannah Bussey Published
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WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tyre review - turbo charge your gravel racing (in the right conditions)
The WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tyre is unashamedly aimed at riders who value speed above all else; mudpluggers need not apply
By Tim Russon Published
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SRAM Red AXS 12 months on - Shimano is forced to share the throne
How has SRAM's Red AXS groupset stood up over the last year, and has it finally made me switch tribe?
By Joe Baker Published
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5 things I wish I’d known before reviewing the Swytch GO e-bike conversion kit
Swytch offers an effective, albeit untidy, workaround for e–bike–curious riders. But as prices drop on full e-bikes, its value proposition may be fading
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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"Like a second skin” - the WYN Republic CdA triathlon suit reviewed
$700 is a substantial investment in a Tri Suit, and it is, but you’ll definitely feel fast in it
By Kristin Jenny Published
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MAAP Aeon Jersey Review: as classy as ever, and built to go the distance
The MAAP Aeon collection is hardly a value option, but it does provide impressive quality, and a great fit
By Joe Baker Published
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Review: Cane Creek says it made the world’s first gravel fork — but what is a gravel fork, and how does it ride?
Cane Creek claims its new fork covers the gravel category better than the mini MTB forks from RockShox and Fox, but at this price, we expected more.
By Charlie Kohlmeier Published
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Fizik Vento Omna Wide shoe review: Yeti sneakers for those pedalling on a budget
Broadly recommended for those of us with flipper feet
By Simon Fellows Published
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Deuter's 30ltr commuter backpack
A rolltop bag to fit a change of clothes and a sandwich. And keep them dry
By Simon Richardson Published
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Rudy Project Rebel bike helmet review
Rebelling against the solid shell oversized helmet fashion, the Rudy Project Rebel goes big on ventilation and breathability, but there is a weight penalty
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Scribe Core SL+ 50 carbon wheelset - high performance, low cost
Scribe's Core SL+ 50 wheelset is at the lower end of the cost spectrum for carbon wheels, but its performance is impressive at any price
By Tim Russon Published
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Zefal Supervision R150 rear bike light
A versatile and bright rear LED light that offers good visibility to other road users day or night
By Hannah Bussey Published
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WTB Exposure TCS - a 'fast adventure road tyre'
The WTB Exposure TCS tyre offers an enticing combination of comfort, speed and durability aimed at pretty much everyone except racers
By Tim Russon Published
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These Gorewear Endure GORE-TEX Pants are the best rain pants I’ve found for surviving a winter of riding in the Pacific NorthWET
Because sometimes, lycra—insulated or not—just isn’t enough
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Rudy Project Spinshield Air Sunglasses Review
Lightweight, wraparound photochromatic glasses that provide crystal clear vision, but small-headed riders might need to look elsewhere
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Sidi Shot 2S review: Classic Italian style and performance that will last for years but lacks a little refinement
A stiff-soled race shoe with a narrow fit, Sidi's kicks ticked many of the boxes, but not all of them
By Andy Turner Published
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Giant TCR Advanced 0 Di2 review: Fast, agile and won't break the bank
It may be a third of the price of TCRs raced by Team Jayco AlUla but the Advanced 0 still shares much of the same performance DNA
By Daniel Baines Published
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Castelli Gear Backpack review: spacious, supportive, and perfect for flying, but not without fault
Weatherproof materials and a 26-litre capacity combine to create a practical and well-made bag for commuting and general travel
By Andy Turner Published
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Le Col ARC Long Sleeve Jersey review: Merino makes for a wide usable temperature range and great comfort but it’s not faultless.
Designed for long adventure rides the jersey features a multifaceted Merino blend as well as ample storage.
By Andy Turner Published
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The Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que LS aims to fill the gap between a jacket and a jersey - does it succeed?
Blending jersey and jacket it works across a range of temperatures using the brand's signature materials to great effect
By Andy Turner Published
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FSA K-Wing AGX carbon handlebar is a thing of beauty, but at a price
Beautifully sculpted and very comfy, the FSA K-Wing AGX carbon handlebars also offer lots of integration options, but the price smarts
By Tim Russon Published
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Standert Kreissäge RS review: high-end aluminium crit bike
Is Berlin’s most talked-about crit machine a poseur’s plaything or an accomplished race bike?
By Simon Fellows Published
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The Zéfal Shield G50s restored by faith in clip-on mudguards/fenders for gravel bikes
Can a pair of clip-on mudguards/fenders really meet the needs of gravel rides? Zéfal says, yes
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Size matters — but so does the casing: a Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre review
A modern gravel tyre for rough conditions, available in a variety of widths, that performs flawlessly
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Ribble Allroad SL R: a lot of bike for the money but can aero and endurance really make good bedfellows?
The Allroad SL R has a good stab at combining two genres, but is its character coherent enough?
By Simon Fellows Published
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DT Swiss ER 1600 Spline 23: can an aluminium wheelset still pack a punch?
The DT Swiss ER 1600 Spline 23 is an aluminium wheelset, can it still offer something against the carbon alternatives
By Tim Russon Published
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Gorewear Spinshift Thermo Jacket review: a warm, super-breathable softshell jacket
Proving that membranes are not always necessary or desirable
By Simon Fellows Published