Bike Reviews

Specialized Allez Sport review - it's been popular for years for a reason

A smart, fun and versatile road bike whether you're just starting out or been at it for ages

By Rachel Sokal • Published 10 February 23

Colnago C68 bike review - tradition and technology in perfect proportions

The latest model-C Colnago is still made in Italy and still has lugs, but it is a thoroughly 21st-century superbike

By Simon Smythe • Published 8 February 23

Ribble 725 Gravel Pro review - fun to ride and value for money but not without issues

Built using Reynolds 725 steel tubing, Ribble's latest gravel offering is both comfortable and adaptable

By Joe Baker • Published 19 January 23

Ribble Gravel AL Sport GRX RX400 review

Major fun without the major price tag, the Ribble Gravel AL Sport is capable on road and off – especially off

By James Shrubsall • Published 24 November 22

Steed Thoroughbred bike review - a singlespeed with classic looks that's perfect for modern urban riding

It might only have one gear but this low-priced, practical, steel commuter could tick a lot of boxes

By Ed Westrop • Last updated 23 November 22

Fara F/All-Road Series 2: one bike to do it all? I raced the Gravel National Champs and went bikepacking in Central Europe

An incredibly versatile bike from a boutique brand that’s competitive on price

By Anna Marie Hughes • Last updated 19 November 22

No cables in sight: the new and fully integrated Moots Vamoots CRD reviewed

Here's a first look at the all-new Moots Vamoots CRD titanium road bike and how it rides.

By Anne-Marije Rook • Last updated 15 November 22

A gravel bike to shred trails with: a review of the new Argonaut Cycles GR3

A review of the US-made carbon Argonaut GR3 gravel bike.

By Anne-Marije Rook • Published 28 October 22

New Specialized Diverge STR review: Is smoother indeed faster?

The all-new Specialized Diverge STR features front and rear Future Shock suspension. How does it ride? Is it indeed faster? We went to find out.

By Anne-Marije Rook • Published 20 October 22

Canyon Grail CF SL 7 eTap review – one bike to rule them all, just not with those bars please

The Grail is part of a family of bikes that Canyon says you can do it all on. So we gave it a go

By Simon Richardson • Published 20 October 22

Triban 120 Gravel Bike review - value? It's a whole bike for less than a Garmin Edge 1040 Solar headunit

Well executed for the price point. But if you can afford to spend a couple of hundred more – then do

By Stefan Abram • Published 7 October 22

Boardman HYB 8.6 review - a well specced hybrid that delivers good value with a performance to match

A durable, reliable bike that is at home both on city streets and on longer, more relaxed rides

By Luke Friend • Published 30 September 22

Factor Ostro Gravel first ride review from the King’s Cup Gravel weekend

We put it through its paces on the hard pack shalky doubletrack, sandy sectors and wooded trail in King’s Forest

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 28 September 22

Gravel Groupsets Buyer's Guide: SRAM XPLR vs Shimano GRX vs Campagnolo Ekar

We compare the SRAM XPLR, Shimano GRX and Campagnolo Ekar groupsets for gravel biking

By Ben Delaney • Last updated 20 September 22

Racer Rosa custom carbon review - an Italian superbike for the cognoscenti... with rim brakes

Bespoke geometry, custom paintjob, handmade in Italy... if you love a classic road bike unsullied by disc brakes, Di2 and dirt tyres London-based Italian brand Racer Rosa will build it

By Simon Smythe • Last updated 12 September 22

LeMond Prolog review: the urban ebike that doesn't look like an electric bike

Sleek, stealthy and dead sexy but who's this for?

By Anne-Marije Rook • Published 9 September 22

Rideable art: 10 standout handmade bikes from Enve’s Bike Builder Round-Up

Enve Composites opened the doors of their Utah-based HQ to the public last month for their fourth annual Builder Round-Up. Here are 10 standout handmade bikes from the bike show.

By Anne-Marije Rook • Published 7 July 22

Spoon Vars Disc road bike review - custom goodness with a premium price

Custom-made carbon road bike inspired by the Alps and with a lofty price tag to match

By Myles Warwood • Published 6 July 22

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 • Published 13 June 22

Canyon Endurace CF 8 review - top value carbon comfort

Canyon's new entry-level carbon endurance bike range is as tough as they come - and the price of this Ultegra-specced model will be very hard to beat

By Simon Smythe • Last updated 4 June 22

Swytch Universal eBike Conversion Kit review

A really useful conversion kit that's great fun on all types of bike and is especially good for commuter and town duties

By Paul Grele • Published 31 March 22

Stayer Groadinger UG gravel bike review

We challenge the do-it-all adventure ready Stayer Groadinger UG and are not disappointed

By Hannah Bussey • Last updated 17 March 22

Wilier Rave SLR SRAM Force AXS XPLR review

Fast and fun, but better suited to lighter gravel and ‘all-road’ riding than the rougher stuff

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 8 March 22

Pearson HammerandTongs road bike review

A ride that perfectly blends pace and plushness

By Simon Smythe • Published 28 January 22

Sage Barlow Titanium Frameset review

By Luke Friend • Last updated 13 December 21

Bowman Palace 3 review

A fast, spritely and comfortable racing bike that utilises easy to live with standards

By Stefan Abram • Last updated 13 December 21

Lapierre Aircode DRS 8.0 road bike review

Like a fine wine, the Lapierre Aircode has improved with age: this third iteration of the French brand's aero bike is elegant and refined with a very, very fast finish

By Simon Smythe • Last updated 13 December 21