Buying Guides

Aero bars help you create a tucked, more aerodynamic position on the bike

Best aero bars and clip-ons

BHip 9

Best heart rate monitors for cycling

As suspension compresses it absorbs the impact and also steepens the geometry

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike suspension, part 3

Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 2

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike suspension, part 2

Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 1

Buyer’s guide to mountain bike suspension, part 1

Buyer's Guide to Mountain Bike Cranksets

Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Bike Cranksets

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Buyer’s Guide to Commuter Tyres

Look for a solid bar bag that won't sag on the handlebar. If it's not waterproof, a cover is handy.

Buyer’s Guide to Bar Bags

Cycle mitts provide padding and protection to two of your main contact points with the bike, rather

Buyer’s Guide to Mitts

Over extended periods of pedalling you may feel some pressure or 'hotspots' on the bottom of your fo

Buyer’s Guide to Leisure Shoes

Fat or thin, short or long, there's a stem for you.

Mountain bike stems

How much suspension travel do you really need?

Buyer’s Guide to Suspension Travel

There are loads of winter accessories designed to keep your vulnerable areas covered up and protecte

Buyer’s guide to winter accessories

The best carbon composite forks (often just called 'carbon forks' as shorthand) available today are

Buyer’s Guide to Carbon Forks