Bike component reviews

Hunt 4Seasons Disc Version 2 wheelset review

An extra 2mm rim width and ready for tubeless running

By Paul Norman Published 20 July 18

Mavic CXR80 review

CW test the Mavic CXR80 wheelset £2,290

By Mike Hawkins Published 23 January 13

Topeak Defender R1 mudguards review

By Cycling Weekly Published 16 March 09

Mavic K10 wheel and tyre review

Mavic K10 wheel and tyre: Mavic's lightest Ksyriums matched with limited edition tyres for £899

By Cycling Weekly Published 25 March 10

Damil DR-18c all-road 38 full carbon rim brake wheels review

Handmade Italian wheels with hubs you'll hear a mile off

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 19 March 19

Panaracer GravelKing Mud 35mm tyre review

The Panaracer GravelKing Mud has an array of long, shallow knobs across its crown, which provide some extra grip without adding too much rolling resistance

By Paul Norman Published 22 February 18

Corima Aero+ MCC wheelset review

Corima Aero+ MCC - front £1,079.99, rear £1,269.99

By Mike Hawkins Published 24 January 13

Campagnolo Athena 11-speed groupset review

Campagnolo Athena 11-speed groupset

By Cycling Weekly Published 29 January 10

Zipp 404 Firestrike wheels review

The Zipp 404 Firestrike carbon clincher wheels are very fast deep section wheels that cope very well in crosswinds, but aren't so good at braking in the wet

By Henry Robertshaw Published 28 September 16

ENVE SES 2.2 tubular wheelset review

The ENVE SES 2.2 is a super-light premium wheelset designed to offer maximum performance when racing up mountains.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 2 March 17

Rolf Prima Alpha review

As a set for all year race and training hoops, you can't get better than the Rolf Prima Alpha wheelset suggests Dan Baines...

By Cycling Weekly Published 17 June 14

Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle review

The Pro Griffon Lady women's saddle has a rounded profile with a small cut-out for ventilation. It's comfortable padding comes into its own particularly for less even road surfaces.

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 March 15

Michelin Lithion 2 tyres review

Good training tyres at a reasonable price, the Michelin Lithion 2 tyres offer great puncture protection and are hard-wearing for long winters in the lanes.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 28 July 16

Time Xpresso 8 pedals review

CW test the Time Xpresso 8 pedals £124.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 29 April 13

Venn Rev 35 TCC review

This 35mm carbon clincher from Taiwanese OEM brand Venn delivers excellent performance at a very competitive price

By Simon Smythe Published 8 June 18

Campagnolo Ghibli rear disc wheel review

Campagnolo's Ghibli disc wheel is renowned for its lightweight, aerodynamics and stiffness. It has held many records and revamped today remains one of the best disc wheels on the market.

By Simon Smythe Published 31 March 17

Hope Carbon 30 Clincher Mono Aero Road wheelset review

Hope's Carbon 30 Clincher promises to be 'best for British roads' and so far might be living up to its sales speal

By Symon Lewis Published 2 November 14

Cero RC35-D review

In the last 18 months we’ve had a couple of pairs of Cero wheels pass through the Cycling Weekly office, and every time they’ve impressed us with their performance vs price tag, and these latest RC35-D wheels from Cero don’t disappoint

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 December 18

Black Inc Black Thirty wheelset review

A lightweight wheelset that comes with aero claims

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 13 December 18

Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher wheels review

Taking design cues from nature, the Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher wheel engineers claim they are the brand's fastest rim shape to date, regardless of prevailing winds. So we put a pair to the test.

By Hannah Bussey Published 16 January 18

Reynolds 58 Aero and 72 Aero clinchers review

Reynolds 58 Aero and 72 Aero clinchers F: £944.99, R: £1,209.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 November 13

Zipp 302 Carbon Clincher review

Zipp's new budget wheelset doesn't have dimples or whale humps but it's tough, mean looking and most definitely fast

By Simon Smythe Published 13 December 18

Continental Gatorskin tyres review

The UK’s favourite training tyre, we’ve been out and about testing the Continental Gatorskin tyres on the UK’s back roads

By Paul Norman Published 2 June 17

Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685 Hydraulic Disc Brakes set review

If you're after a more reliable and powerful stopping solution for your road bike then Shimano Ultegra ST-RS685 Hydraulic road disc brakes could be just what you need.

By Hannah Bussey Published 31 March 17

Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset review

We take a look at the Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset,

By Cycling Weekly Published 12 December 16

SRAM S60 wheels review

By Cycling Weekly Published 28 June 12

USE track chainring review

By Cycling Weekly Published 2 April 14