Spotted: Primož Roglič looking for marginal gains at the Vuelta a España Is Primoz Roglic chasing every last watt at the Vuelta by using a smaller computer? Cycling News · Sep 5, 2024
Could Pace’s radical RC429 really be the one bike that does it all? The brand claims it's a trail, XC, adventure and gravel bike all-in-one, I put it to the test and the results really surprised me Pace reckons its latest steel RC429 hardtail works as a proper progressive trail slayer AND a fully loaded, kitchen sink spec drop bar adventurer. Surely there have to be some compromises? Bike Perfect · Sep 4, 2024
Cube's 2025 line-up sees updates to the popular Attain road series The German brands latest range also features a new carbon gravel bike equipped with SRAM Red AXS Cycling Weekly · Sep 4, 2024
Trek's best-selling hardtail MTB gets new carbon models, plus technology that makes it lighter and improves bump absorption Trek says the Procaliber Gen 3 is even better with a bump in travel, geometry changes, and three models – but only one in the US Bike Perfect · Aug 30, 2024
Trek’s latest alloy Top Fuel is an awesome short-travel charger – I made some simple changes during testing and made it even better Trek’s Top Fuel has been shifting from a superlight XC racer to one of the best, hard-riding short-travel trail bikes available. The latest version drops frame mass, improves geometry and opens up more hard hitting performance potential too, making it more versatile and upgradeable than ever. Given the high price… Bike Perfect · Aug 29, 2024
I've ridden SRAM's RED XPLR AXS groupset for hundreds of kilometers. Here's why I think it's the future of gravel gearing (and hopefully XC MTB too) The numbers and features of SRAM’s new RED XPLR AXS gravel group look next level, but how do they add up in terms of practical performance on the trail? Bike Perfect · Aug 22, 2024
Wheeltop EDS-OX YQ electronic MTB groupset first look – a viable alternative to SRAM? I take a close look at Wheeltop’s EDS-OX YQ electronic MTB groupset to see how this Chinese electronic alternative to SRAM compares to the status quo Bike Perfect · Aug 22, 2024
Campagnolo Super Record WRL goes wireless and ditches thumb shifters, but at what cost? Has the move to wireless shifting for Campagnolo's premium Super Record groupset improved the rider experience? Cycling Weekly · Aug 20, 2024
I tested Santa Cruz’s new Bronson XO AXS RSV to find out if it's still a party animal or a serious gravity machine? Santa Cruz’s mid-travel MX bike is now smoother, slacker, and more confident at speed and in the steeps, but has it lost its signature rider-reactive agility? Bike Perfect · Aug 20, 2024
Pivot Switchblade Pro AXS – evolution over revolution for this high-rolling trail slayer Have Pivot's recent updates to its popular Switchblade trail bike done enough to warrant its superbike pricing? Bike Perfect · Aug 19, 2024
BMC releases its first gravel e-bike along with adventure-ready updates to the rest of the URS range BMC's updated URS lineup features new MTT suspension, UDH, internal storage, and a TQ motor Bike Perfect · Aug 15, 2024
Refreshed BMC URS blurs the line between gravel and mountain bike genres The newly updated URS can travel well beyond groomed gravel trails, encroaching into what's often considered mtb territory Cycling Weekly · Aug 15, 2024
Trek reveals all-new Checkmate gravel race bike, updates the Checkpoint too New bike sheds one pound in weight over the previous Checkpoint SLR Cycling News · Aug 15, 2024
BMC overhauls URS gravel bike range, launches four new models Adventure-focussed 'UnReStricted' model is now available with or without suspension, an electric motor and more, with clearance for up to a 47mm tyre Cycling News · Aug 15, 2024
Cycling News · Aug 15, 2024 New Genesis Croix de Fer and Vagabond: First ride reviews of two very different bikes The Croix de Fer is back, with some well-executed updates and design tweaks
Cycling Weekly · Aug 10, 2024 Pinarello Dogma X review: quick, comfortable or both? Pinarello Dogma X: a real-world performance bike or a rapid endurance option? We ride it on some local roads to find out.
Cycling News · Aug 7, 2024 Don't adjust your screens - Colnago launches rim brake bike in 2024 Colnago C68 range gets a 'wildcard' model as Italian brand issues 'treat' to aficionados
Cycling News · Aug 6, 2024 New Cervélo Caledonia increases compliance and adds in-frame storage Small updates increase comfort and practicality of Cervélo‘s fast endurance bike
Bike Perfect · Aug 2, 2024 SRAM updates its latest RED XPLR AXS groupset to T-Type, but are gravel riders ready to ditch their derailleur hangers? SRAM's new top-of-the-range gravel groupset features 13 speeds with a direct-mount T-Type derailleur, plus new gravel-specific wheels and handlebar from Zipp
Cycling News · Aug 2, 2024 A trip through time: How the Olympic Road Race-winning bikes have changed since Beijing From 2008 to 2021, what bikes and tech made it to the podium's top step, and what will we see in Paris?
Cycling News · Aug 1, 2024 Zipp 303 XPLR SW gravel wheels review: Taking rim widths to a whole new dimension The Zipp 303 XPLR SW is designed to be Zipp's fastest gravel wheelset ever, lowering both tyres pressure and rolling resistance
Cycling Weekly · Aug 1, 2024 SRAM's new Red XPLR AXS groupset: More gears, lightweight, bombproof, best-in-class braking, but how does it ride? With the official launch of the SRAM Red XPLR AXS products, we're finally allowed to dive into the weeds of this top-tier gravel racing drivetrain, and there's a lot to talk about.
Cycling Weekly · Aug 1, 2024 SRAM releases new Red XPLR AXS groupset in 13-speed, plus mega wide, aerodynamic gravel wheels and gravel-specific handlebar Component manufacturer SRAM releases updated Red XPLR AXS 13-speed groupset, and wide, aerodynamic gravel wheels.
Cycling News · Aug 1, 2024 SRAM turns it up to 13 with new Red XPLR AXS gravel groupset, plus super-wide Zipp wheels, handlebars and tyres Zipp 303 wheels and Goodyear tyres also join the brand's XPLR gravel range
Cycling News · Aug 1, 2024 SRAM Red XPLR AXS review: A 13-speed groupset that further refines gravel performance The new SRAM Red XPLR AXS has gained a sprocket at the rear, shares the excellent braking of Red AXS and is more rebuildable than ever before