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Gravel vs cyclocross bike: what is the difference?
What are the differences between a gravel vs cyclocross bike? Aren't they pretty much the same? Not quite.
By Katherine Moore • Published
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New Trek Domane is more aero, integrated and ready for gravel
A comfortable bike that doesn't sacrifice race driven handling, the Domane famously houses Trek's IsoSpeed decoupler, at front and rear
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Cannondale CAAD12 range: the pinnacle of aluminium road bikes?
Stiff and nimble, the Cannondale CAAD12 is an aluminium racing machine, available in everything from Shimano 105 to Shimano Dura-Ace
By Rupert Radley • Published
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Should your next bike be a gravel bike?
By Katherine Moore • Published
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Seven of the best upgrade wheels
The biggest and one of the easiest improvements you can make to your bike is swapping the wheels for a better set
By Cycling Weekly • Published
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Giant Defy road bike range explained
The Giant Defy is an endurance focused model that boasts a hint of zip. There are seven models in the range at very different prices: we demystify the differences
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Trek Madone range: Which model is right for you?
If you're looking to take your riding to dizzyingly fast new heights, then a Trek Madone is a great purchase, but which one is right for you?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Lightweight rain jackets grouptest
By Cycling Weekly • Published
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Steel bikes: best of British metal
We take a look at some brilliant custom models, and explore the off-the-peg options available, too
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Best cheap cycling shorts under £70
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Cannondale SuperSix Evo range
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Gravel vs cyclocross bike: what is the difference?
What are the differences between a gravel vs cyclocross bike? Aren't they pretty much the same? Not quite.
By Katherine Moore • Published
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Better than Castelli Gabba? Wet weather racing jackets on test
Castelli grasped the waterproof jersey market by the throat with its original Gabba. Is the updated version, the Gabba 2, still a class apart from the competition?
By Simon Collis • Published
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Is the Peloton indoor exercise bike and app worth it?
The Peloton indoor exercise bike and app has taken the fitness world by storm, but is it any good for training for proper cyclists? We look at the pros and cons
By Anna Marie Hughes • Published
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Bicycle maintenance books: Seven of the best
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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How to choose the right size bike for your child
Choosing your child the right size bike is the critical first step in getting them riding confidently. We tell you how
By Paul Norman • Published
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Road bike geometry explained: how to choose a bike that suits you
We discussed the metrics that make up bicycle character with a man who spends all day matching riders to geometry charts
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Failure to Success: The Rapha Festive 500 in 2020
By Josh Ross • Published