Reviews

review Putting Barcelona's newest bike to the test over two days of torturous gravel racing

Review Excellent navigation, but the features and user experience don’t justify the price

review The M Part torque wrench comes in a neat case with included hex and torx bits meaning you can get to work straight away

Review The Van Rysel RCR MIPS helmet is extremely comfortable, looks more premium than it is, and is at least similar to its faster sibling

review I’ve worn the Rapha Core gloves for a few years now and they are close to perfect

review Supremely well fitting, comfortable, and great for winter layering too

review The elder statesman of the gravel world has matured into an excellent, gravel-focussed machine, casting off some of the do-it-all feel that held previous versions back

Review A cosy stomach and a handy access zip round out a great spring/fall staple

review The wearable Hiplok Lite is a lightweight chain lock that frees up precious space on your frame

Review The Hutchinson Blackbird is a solidly performing tyre with decent rolling resistance, good grip, durability, and at a reasonable price. However it comes in limited sizes.

review The Galibier Ardennes winter gloves offer excellent versatility, and their hardy construction strengthens their value offering

review The Canyon Grail CF SLX is a rapid gravel race bike that can do everything well

Review A budget-friendly and easy to roll hard case for a fantastic bike protection but a bit more fiddly to pack down

review The Pro-Stealth two-layer overshoe system from Spatz elevates winter overshoe protection once more

review A comfortable, good-quality pair of affordable winter bib tights

review The Flagship GTX is a no-compromise off-road winter shoe that's packed with high-end features, the winter boot Achilles heel remains though

review The Racer 2 base layer is another strong and sensibly priced piece of kit from Decathlon's in-house brand Van Rysel

Review The Evo 1700SD is a great example of smart integration, but only if you don't already have a computer connected to your Shimano groupset.

Review The Knog Mid Cobber is perfect for around town, but the build doesn't fill me with confidence

Review The Exposure BoostR has exceptional build quality, but the mounts are lacking a little