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You had me at fender mounts: The Enve Melee reviewed
We review the Enve Melee, a carbon bike from the Utah-based brand that is making its WorldTour debut this season.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Customizable titanium race bikes without the eye-watering price tag: Blackheart's Road Ti bike reviewed
The Road Ti offers that calm and refined feel for a fraction of the cost of other titanium racing bikes.
By Greg Kaplan Published
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A great value bike for gravel and fire roads, but capable of trails: Cannondale Topstone 1 Alloy reviewed
Tested on the light gravel, road segment and forest trails, the Topstone 1 Alloy could handle all three, but clearly excelled in the former
By Andy Turner Published
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'A bike that goes a little bit against the grain': a first-ride review of Colnago's new C68 Gravel bike
A thoughtfully constructed gravel bike that’s a joy to ride on and off road, but has some intentional limitations
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Scott Addict RC 10: A plush ride and a bike full of hidden integrations
The Scott Addict RC 10 might not have much wow factor, but getting to know this bike in the Surrey lanes was well worth it
By Simon Richardson Published
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A little piece of Colombia in your garage: a custom Scarab Paramo gravel bike reviewed
It's not too often that we get to review a custom bike, let alone go visit the makers at their home facility in a faraway country, but Scarab gave us the opportunity to do both.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Velotric Go 1 e-bike reviewed: a powerful short-tail hauler that’s easy on the eyes and wallet
This small but mighty e-bike is UL certified, can carry 440 pounds, looks great but does have a problem that needs addressing
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Ventum GS1 bike review: A modern gravel race bike with aerodynamic considerations and generous clearances
We received Ventum's GS1 gravel racer in for review. Here's what we make of it
By Tyler Boucher Published
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Mason Exposure Ekar 13s x Classified Hub review - exquisite tech but lacking in focus
A beautifully designed bikepacking frameset built up with some 'up to the moment' componentry but the compromises don't quite hit the mark
By Paul Grele Published
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Fairlight Strael 3.0 review - modern, versatile steel road bike with a sublime ride
Ready to adapt to varying roles across different seasons, this wonderfully comfortable bike delivers everything you need and is packed with fine detail
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Salsa Warbird C review: A gravel race bike for the people
The original gravel race bike is offering an experience few brands still do, is it right for you?
By Josh Ross Published
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Wilier Granturismo SLR review - proves that comfort can be fast (if you're happy to pay for it)
A bike that blends compliance and agility for a fantastic ride, but limitations prevent the all-dayer becoming an all-roader
By Hannah Bussey Published
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New Merida Silex first ride review: Was this Mohorič's World Champs winning secret weapon?
The new Merida Silex is a bike-packing gravel bike that has won the UCI Gravel World Championships, and I think I know why
By Joe Baker Published
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Unmatched value for the money: Decathlon's Triban RC 520 reviewed
The Triban RC520 is undoubtedly one of the best value for money road bikes on the market.
By Joe Baker Published
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Is the Pinarello Dogma X an all-road bike? Our thoughts after 50km of road and gravel riding
A softer Dogma F with space for 35mm tyres
By Joe Baker Published
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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 4 review - an entry-level racer for a good price
A value-oriented aluminum road bike with predictable handling on flat and level roads
By Greg Kaplan Published
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New Wilier Adlar first ride thoughts after 150kms of technical Italian gravel
Capable geometry and stellar tire clearance make the Wilier Adlar a great choice for rough riding and bikepacking
By Joe Baker Published
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BMC looks to F1 engineers to redesign time trial bike
BMC has worked with Red Bull F1 engineers to increase stability and reduce weight
By Paul Norman Published
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Kona Rove AL 650 review - a big-tired, big-on-fun bike for under $/£1,100
The Kona Rove AL 650 is big-tired, big-on-fun bike but brakes leaves something to be desired
By Tim Peck Published
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The Factor O2 VAM is light and stiff - though we had to check some QC concerns
The Factor O2 VAM is 6.3kg of pure superbike
By Joe Baker Published
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Specialized Sirrus X 5.0 review - gimmick or great?
A radical new frame design is the headline act but does it result in an award winning performance?
By Luke Friend Published
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Giant Propel Advanced Pro 1 bike review - fast, fun and a fraction of the cost of flagship aero bikes
The SRAM Rival AXS-equipped Propel is an aero all-rounder with an exceptional price-to-performance ratio
By Simon Smythe Published
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 gravel bike review: a true all-terrain vehicle
Trek's 'Adventure focused' lives up to bikepacking expectations, with stable geometry and practicality
By Joe Baker Published
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Cervélo S5 SRAM Force review - Cycling Weekly’s Race Bike of the Year
A drill-down into the winner of our Race Bike of the Year awards 2023
By Stefan Abram Published
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16 inch Woom 3 bike review - everything a new pedaller needs
An aluminium bike designed with kids' riding needs very much in mind
By Simon Richardson Published
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Specialized Tarmac SL8 first ride review - no wonder the internet got excited
The latest iteration of Specialized's WorldTour race bike claims to be its 'fastest ever'. But how does it ride?
By Sam Gupta Published
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Vitus Substance V-2 Flat Bar Gravel Bike Sora review - redefining the modern hybrid bike
You don't have to have drop bars to have a fast and capable bike for on and off-road riding
By Rachel Sokal Published
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Review: the $1,000 State Bicycle Undefeated Disc Road bike
A budget road bike with great potential
By Jennaye Derge Published
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Rad Power RadRunner 3 Plus e-bike review: a cargo bike with car replacement capabilities
We tested and reviewed Rad Power Bikes' small but mighty RadRunner 3, and came away impressed.
By Henry Lord Published