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Detailed bike, kit and accessory reviews from the experts at Cycling Weekly, helping you buy with confidence.
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Evoc Handlebar Pack BOA review - great for everyday use; too small for bikepacking
The 2.5 litre bag is waterproof, durable and features an easy-to-use BOA fitting system
By Luke Friend • Published
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Coros Vertix 2 review – the battery life of this smartwatch is insane
An rugged adventure-ready smartwatch with an astounding battery life
By Tom Epton • Published
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GripGrab Ride Waterproof shoe covers review - highly visible and warm overshoes for three-season usage
Waterproof, windproof and likely to keep your feet warmer than the outside temperature
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Last updated
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Rapha Men's Commuter Lightweight Jacket review - great for all but the most ferocious winter warriors
A well made – and highly breathable – showerproof jacket that rolls up small for easy packability
By Paul Grele • Last updated
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Crud Mk3 Roadracer fenders / mudguards review - supreme coverage for their low weight
A few security problems mean you have to carry spares, but excellent fenders /mudguards otherwise
By Tom Epton • Published
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Moon Cerberus rear light review – it's not perfect, but this classic model is still very good
Versatile rear light with excellent 270 degree visibility and decent run times, but room for improvement with the mounting system
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Sportful WS Reflex 2 Bootie review - hardy overshoes that breathe, but they don't come cheap
Great protection and breathability for feet during long winter rides, the heel-cap cut-out might not be well-placed for all shoes though
By Emma Silversides • Last updated
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Endura Strike gloves review
As waterproof all-rounders, the Endura Strike gloves could become go to winter riding companions no matter what your riding entails.
By Hannah Bussey • Last updated
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Portland Design Works Full Metal fenders / mudguards review – blissfully silent, beautifully designed
Well made fenders / mudguards that keep the worst weather off and they do it silently
By Paul Grele • Published
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4iiii Precision 3.0 105 R7000 single side power meter review
4iiii's third generation power crank is accurate, consistent and very user friendly
By Andy Turner • Last updated
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dhb Aeron Lab Ultralight Waterproof Jacket 2.0 review – more 'light' than 'waterproof'
A competitively priced packable jacket with a great fit and feel - more of a 'just-in-case' get you home jacket than a foul weather mile-muncher
By Paul Grele • Last updated
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Flinger Race Pro clip-on fenders / mudguards review - one of the studier clip-on options
A great, lightweight set of clip-ons. Albeit with a bit of a tight squeeze
By Tom Epton • Published
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Rapha Core Rain Jacket II review - smart and well-fitted but a shame about the sleeves
A highly breathable, waterproof and visible (in Orange) jacket
By Paul Grele • Published
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Sportful Pro Race Toe Covers review
These half-overshoes are wholly useful for days when it's not quite warm enough to leave home without some sort of toe protection
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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Endura Cleaner and Re-Proofer review - it breathed new life into my favourite jacket
A smart, good value cleaner that breathes new life into old kit
By Tom Epton • Last updated
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Evoc Top Tube Pack review - small but perfectly formed bag for adventures and everyday use
A well-made top tube bag with velcro straps, water resistant features and a 0.5 litre capacity
By Luke Friend • Published
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Haylou PurFree wireless bone conducting headphones review – the biggest challenger to the Shokz OpenRun is significantly cheaper
An viable user friendly alternative to better known brand options
By Hannah Bussey • Last updated
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Castelli Perfetto RoS Glove review
Balancing the line between protection and bulk, the Gore-Tex Infinium construction is a highlight of these gloves
By James Bracey • Last updated
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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
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Zit Bitz: these cheap, completely unnecessary accessories bring me so much joy
We review the purely decorative Zit Bitz bolts by Portland Design Works
By Anne-Marije Rook • Published
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Wahoo Powrlink Zero dual-sided power meter pedals - long-term review
Six months after they were launched, the lollipop-shaped power meter pedals are running as sweetly as ever
By Simon Smythe • Last updated
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Shimano IC102 Indoor Cycling Shoes review - great sock-like upper comfort from what is a budget shoe
A good, inexpensive option for indoor training and spin sessions. Not ideal for heavy sprint efforts, though
By Andy Turner • Published
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Re-Tour de Ned review: Ned Boulting is a captivating raconteur with a surreal mind
The commentator's new one-man show opens on 8 October
By Tom Davidson • Last updated
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Elite Tuo smart trainer review - hands down the prettiest wheel-on trainer we’ve tested
Elite’s Tuo combines form as well as function, with a wooden finish and a smooth ride feel. It’s more expensive than its competition, but it is often on a discount
By Andy Turner • Published
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Specialized S-Works 7 Vent Road shoes review - supremely comfortable: these are better than the original S-Works 7
It’s not just the ventilation that’s been excellently executed, the mesh panels give a huge comfort boost too
By Andy Turner • Published
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Whoop review: can a wrist strap without a screen really make you fitter, healthier and faster? We put it to the test
What sort of insights does the celebrity-endorsed fitness tracker give you - and how useful are they? We tested Whoop 4.0
By Tom Epton • Last updated
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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
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Oakley Encoder sunglasses review
Excellent lens clarity and contrast, they’re a comfortable and secure option if the futuristic design is for you
By Charlotte Broughton • Last updated
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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