buying guides
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Best road bikes under £1000: our pick of the bunch in 2023
Got a cycle to work voucher burning a hole in your pocket? Or just want to keep the spend under a grand? We've got some excellent bikes for you to choose from
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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How do e-bikes work and do you have to pedal them?
How do electric bikes work and do you have to pedal one?
By Paul Norman • Last updated
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Best custom cycling kit brands: a guide to choosing the right supplier to produce a bespoke team kit
Designing a cycling kit for your team, club, friends and just to look cool and stylish yourself? We're here to assist
By Colin Levitch • Last updated
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Ribble bikes: which model is right for you?
We walk you through the road, time trial, gravel and cyclocross bikes available from Preston-based bike brand, Ribble Cycles
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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B’Twin Bikes: guide to Triban and Ultra road bikes
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Diamondback road and gravel bikes: which model is right for you?
Although initially a BMX brand, Diamondback has branched out into road bikes and gravel bikes, with plenty of models on offer.
By Luke Friend • Last updated
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Best bike stands for home workshops
These workstands go head to head in this mini group test
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Essential commuting clothes for cycling to work
Essential clothes for cycle commuting to work, including helmets and lights
By Rupert Radley • Last updated
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What clothing you need to survive the wettest, coldest days on a bike
By Josh Ross • Last updated
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Cervélo bikes range guide: from aero, endurance to track
Looking for a Cervélo and don't know the difference between an S5 and an R3? Confusing, isn't it? We're here to help
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Best electric scooters: a buying guide
Electric scooters are the best option if you're looking to make short journeys quicker than walking. We explain what to look for and round up the best
By Cycling Weekly • Last updated
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Marin bikes range: which drop-bar model is right for you?
We take a closer look at what's available from the Californian bike brand responsible for the drop-bar Beyond Road series as well as the Four Corners and Lombard...
By Luke Friend • Last updated
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Pinarello bikes range: know your Dogma F12 from your Pinarello Prince
Pinarello bikes are all about premium performance. We run through the most high profile models in the range
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Best scooters for kids and adults reviewed
Looking for fun on two wheels with a foot on the ground? We round up the best scooters
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Specialized bikes range: which model is right for you?
Can't choose between a Specialized Allez, Tarmac, Diverge and Roubaix? We shed some light upon the differences to help you decide
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Last updated
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Best steel bikes: a buyer's guide
Intrigued by the mythical ride quality and seemingly endless customisation options? We’ve pulled together the best of the huge variety of steel bikes.
By Stefan Abram • Last updated
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Can you buy a decent road bike for £300?
Can you buy a road bike for £300? We've asked Halfords and Decathlon how they go about designing their lowest price road bikes
By Paul Norman • Last updated
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Best aluminium road bikes 2023 ridden and rated
By Tim Bonville-Ginn • Last updated
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Everything you need to know about the Brooks saddle range 2023
A guide to the wide range of saddles offered by British brand Brooks
By Paul Norman • Last updated
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Giant TCR road bike range explained
The Giant TCR Advanced is designed to be an all-round race bike, with good rigidity coupled to a low overall weight. We guide you through the 2018 range
By Paul Norman • Published
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Kona drop-bar bikes range: which model is right for you?
By Luke Friend • Published
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Merida bikes range: which model is right for you?
Merida bikes has a comprehensive list of performance, leisure and adventure orientated bikes, but which model is right for you?
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Best gravel bike clothing 2023: cycling kit for your gravel rides
Full lycra kit or something more laid back, here's our pick of the best gravel bike clothing and what to look for in kit for off-road riding
By Katherine Moore • Published
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Giant bikes road range: which model is right for you?
Don't know your TCR from your Defy? We Propel you into the extensive (Advanced, even) range from Giant, the world's largest bike manufacturer
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Best Zwift screen set up: TV vs laptop vs tablet vs phone
Wondering what device to use for your Zwift setup? We take you through the pros and cons of the screens you can use
By Anna Marie Hughes • Published
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Best cycling socks 2023: cool socks and winter warmers
From the ultra funky designs to the winter warmers, we have rounded up the best cycling socks for summer and winter
By Anna Marie Abram • Published
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Best bikes for bikepacking: A buyer's guide
Looking for a bike that’s lightweight, fits wide tyres and has more mounting points than you currently have bags? Here are the best bikes for bikepacking.
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Best single speed and fixed gear bikes 2023
We take a look at some of the best singlespeed and fixed gear bikes and explain the differences between the two, gear ratios and more
By Craig Cunningham • Published
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Daytime running lights: should you be running them?
The clocks spring forwards on March 25 but that doesn't mean it's time to let your lights gather dust
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published