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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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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Gloves review: lightweight and warm, but possibly a better fit for dry daysDesigned for changeable winter conditions, the gloves performed admirably across a range of temperatures
By Emma Silversides Published
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Nimbl Ultimate Glide review: Stunning craftsmanship and performance with an equally stunning price to matchJust how much would you spend on pair of shoes in search of performance gains?
By Andy Turner Published
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Wilier Rave SLR ID2 review: an aero-optimised gravel bike built for long days on the rough stuffA super-capable premium gravel race bike at a good price
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Sidi Nubes shoe review: a cool choice for warmer wintersThe Nubes isn’t the warmest winter shoe, which is a blessing for wet rides in mildly chilly conditions
By Simon Fellows Published
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Lusso Perform HardRain Jacket review: sturdy, reliable and relaxedThe 3-layer construction delivers a balance of protection and breathability while the fit allows for layering
By Tim Russon Published
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Hutchinson Blackbird All-Season TLR Road Tyre review: ideally suited for high-mileage ridersReasonably light and durable, the All Season lives up to its name.
By Tim Russon Published
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'We are allowed to like pretty things' - Quoc's Gran Tourer XC shoes deliver fashion over function, and that is not a bad thingThe gravel race shoes perform great but it's the striking looks that put them at the top of my shoe lineup
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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Lake’s CX239 road cycling shoes didn’t heal my foot pain, but they helpedA performance road shoe that still offers room in the toe box
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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MAAP Drome Thermal LS Jersey Review: wonderfully comfortable and stylish, but lacking additional featuresIt works brilliantly as a thermal jersey, with a sleek and comfortable fit. But it feels like it's missing a little something.
By Andy Turner Published
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How do you improve the Giro 100 proof winter gloves? You don't!Entering their eighth year of production, it's proof that it's just about getting the fundamentals right at the start
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Suunto Vertical smart watch review - mountaineering cosplay with brilliant navigation that works well on the bikeBrilliant navigation tempered with hit and miss heart rate monitoring, but an overall very good package with stand-out Scandinavian style
By Andy Carr Published
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'You'll never go back to the old way of mounting tyres' – new Smart Lever solves one of cycling's most stubborn problemsA new take on the tyre lever concept that works very well – once you get your head around the instructions
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre review: best for extremely mixed conditionsCan an aggressive tyre also be a fast tyre?
By Tim Russon Published
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Giro Eclipse Pro aero helmet review: great fit with superb ventilationSecond-generation Eclipse helmet combines MIPS Spherical rotational impact protection with improved airflow and aerodynamics
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Assos Equipe RS Johdah Ultraz Winter Bib Tights S11 Review: impressive weather proofing is paired with a supple and comfortable fitAssos has a new pinnacle of its winter bib tights offering, surpassing even the Mille GTO tights
By Andy Turner Published
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Castelli Espresso 2 glove review - my pro-pick for a proper winter glove that works in all but the worst of the coldThe Cinderella slipper of winter gloves for above freezing riding temperatures
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Van Rysel Men's water-repellent winter road cycling bib tights, RCR ExtremeVan Rysel does it again, producing a high-performance, great-value bit of kit for winter riding.
By Tim Russon Published
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Castelli Gabba R Review: the ultimate racing waterproofDivisive looks and a change of approach mean this reinvented Gabba looks to tackle a specific area of the market not often addressed
By Andy Turner Published
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Q36.5 Dottore Thermobolik Winter Skinsuit Review: just how good is a winter suit that costs as much as some bikes?The price is insane, but being a combination of a winter jacket, bib tights, and wind breaker does soften that price, but only slightly.
By Andy Turner Published
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Ribble AllGrit Ti X review: Titanium gravel offering from the big-hitting British brandA head-turning titanium steed that hums on British lanes and has a good bash at the rough stuff
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Lusso Paragon Deep Winter Bib Tights review: impressive performance at a more affordable priceWhen the product title includes the words 'deep winter', you know that warmth and protection are going to be high on its list of attributes
By Tim Russon Published
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Factor Monza review: a race bike for the weekend warriorRace-bike handling in a more practical package. What's not to like?
By Andy Carr Published
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Rapha Pro Team Shadow Jacket Review: A heavy-duty jacket for deep winter or foul weatherIn the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility
By Andy Turner Published
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GoPro MAX2 Review: GoPro comes back in to the 360˚ camera market with a bangSome unique resilience features and practical size makes the new MAX2 a super 360˚ action camera. But some glaring faults remain.
By Andy Turner Published
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Scribe Gravel 40 700c BERD wheelset - Light and strong thanks to innovative 'string' spokesStronger and lighter than steel, the BERD spokes also add more vibration damping to Scribe's Gravel 40 700c BERD wheelset
By Tim Russon Published
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Cervelo Aspero review: the original fast aero gravel bike, but can it still keep up?The Aspero was the original aero race gravel bike that has seen tweaks over the years since its launch, but has that been enough to keep it relevant?
By Neal Hunt Published
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Giant Seek 1 review: is this the ultimate mini road bike for your little Tadej Pogačar or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot?Giant have gone all out on a kids bike designed to help your child get into road riding. But fulfilling your kid’s racing dreams might come at a price.
By Neal Hunt Published
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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Thermal Jersey Review: part jacket, part jersey and a brilliant cold-weather garmentA thermal jersey with effective weather proofing and race fit, but a few small foibles
By Andy Turner Published
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Giro Xnetic H2O Gloves review: look basic, perform brilliantlyOld-school looks belie the warmth and performance on offer from Giro's Xnetic H2O gloves
By Tim Russon Published
