How to light your way this winter
It’s that time of year again, when a cyclist’s fancy turns to lights. Each year when brands bring out their new lights there’s an arms race, with n...
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How to find your perfect saddle
Of the three touchpoints between you and your bike, the saddle is often the most difficult to get right. You’ll be sitting on it for hours on end a...
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Why you need a gilet in your life - and why two gilets are better than one
Often overlooked, a gilet or vest is a great addition to your cycling wardrobe, providing extra protection when you need it and a lot of versatilit...
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What to look for in a cycle helmet, how to look after it and when to replace yours.
A cycle helmet is an essential piece of protective equipment when you take to your bike. Here’s what to look for in a new helmet and how to take ca...
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Shimano vs SRAM: who has the best 12-speed tech?
With Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo now all offering you 12-speed electronic shifting, the choice of top tier groupsets for your road bike has never ...
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Shimano vs Look pedals: What’s the difference?
For most riders, the choice is between Shimano and Look pedals for their road bikes. Here’s a rundown of the two pedal ranges and what they each of...
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Should you go 1x or 2x for gravel?
Gravel bikes aren’t one size fits all and there’s a lot of diversity in how they can be specced for different objectives. One of the largest decisi...
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Brompton declassified: a guide to the folding bike range
It’s the most recognisable folding bike in the world, seen under everyone from London commuters to ex-pro David Millar riding around Girona. But th...
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TEAM BACKSTEDT TRAINING SESSION
Mattie Dodd - training like a pro. "This is a session that my coach sets me quite often, especially during the winter. It has multiple different e...
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THE BRAKE REVOLUTION
It’s not so long ago that disc brakes were treated with horror by road cyclists, with the pros staging protests and refusing to use them. But a few...
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What to eat on your ride - A contrarian view
The coffee stop is a staple of many cyclists’ excursions, offering a chance to rest up, take in some fluids - and eat a large slice of cake. It’s g...
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What’s the difference between a gravel groupset and a road groupset?
There’s a whole array of gravel bike groupsets available from all the major brands. But why do you need a gravel-specific groupset and what are the...
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