What’s the best bike frame material?
What your bike frame is made from – whether that’s steel, aluminium, titanium or carbon fibre – can affect your race performance. Here’s how, why, and what you should consider before you make your choice…
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Best cycling films and documentaries
Are you a cycling fan short of something to watch? Check out our round-up of the best cycling films and documentaries.
Van Rysel RCR Rival AXS review
Decathlon’s Van Rysel bike brand is making waves at the peak of the pedalling performance pyramid. Will it do the same at the £4,000 mark? James Witts finds out aboard its RCR road bike…
The bikes that pro triathletes are riding in 2025
What bikes are pro triathletes riding for the 2025 season? Find out below
What are the different parts of a road bike?
Become a bike whizz with this essential guide to bike components, where we explain the ins and outs of every part of your standard road bike…
Wahoo Ace review
The Wahoo Ace is the brand’s biggest and most expensive bike computer to date. Should Garmin, Hammerhead et al. be worried?
Ciovita Apex Pachetto Waterproof Jacket review
The Ciovita Apex Pachetto shines as a waterproof cycling jacket. It combines comfort, nifty features and weatherproofing while being packable.
Gorewear Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket review
The Gorewear Spinshift Gore-Tex Jacket is winter cycling jacket perfection, providing great fit, waterproofing and visibility
Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex Waterproof Jacket review
The Scott RC Pro Gore-Tex is a very premium waterproof jacket, but might warrant the investment if you demand wet-weather excellence
Castelli Squall Shell Jacket
The Castelli Squall Shell is a snug-fitting and lightweight cycling jacket, ideal for stashing in a pocket in unpredictable weather.
How to turn your road bike into a triathlon bike
Adapting a road bike for triathlons is a whole lot cheaper than buying a triathlon bike and you can achieve many of the same aerodynamic advantages
Triathlon bike vs road bike: Which one should you choose?
Struggling to choose between a triathlon bike or a road bike? That’s a dilemma that most triathletes must face. Here, we weigh up the pros and cons of both
What are aerobars?
Aerobars are aerodynamic handlebars that help the rider gets into an aerodynamic position but they are not for everyone. Nik Cook explains what they are and their benefits and disadvantages
Triathlon bike shoes: How should they fit?
Wondering if tri bike shoes should fit differently to a regular cycling shoe? Nik Cook explains the differences
Best anti-chafing cream for triathletes in 2024
We explain why a good anti-chafing cream is really worth the investment and share the best anti-chafing creams for running, swimming and cycling
What should be measured in a good triathlon bike fitting?
Joe Beer explains the three stages that should take place in a good triathlon bike fitting service
What’s the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike?
It’s the frame geometry that makes a tri bike different to a road bike as the aim is to get you as aerodynamic as possible, yet look after you so you can run easily after the bike section. Here we explain more…
Best Black Friday turbo trainer deals
Want to start indoor training this winter? We’ve found the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday turbo trainer deals around.
Cateye AMPP 500 front light review
The Cateye AMPP 500 fits the bill as a moderately powerful and reasonably priced front light
Giant Recon TL 200 rear light review
Giant is best known for its bikes, but the quality of its cycling accessories usually impresses, and the Recon TL 200 rear light is no different
Topeak Redlite 80 rear light review
The Topeak Redlite 80 is a simple, yet very bright rear light that’s supplied with multiple mounting options for a competitive price
Wahoo Speedplay Nano pedals review
Wahoo takes a divergent approach to pedals with the top-end Speedplay Nano: should triathletes switch to them?
Time Xpro 12 SL pedals review
Light on your cranks but heavy on your wallet, are the Time Xpro 12 SL pedals worth the investment?
Shimano Ultegra PD-R8000 pedals review
Shimano’s Ultegra PD-R8000 remain the most popular road bike pedals with very good reason
