Product Reviews

Comprehensive reviews of the latest cycling gear, bikes, components, and accessories.

Scott Addict Gravel first ride: Huge clearance and handling that saved me from a crash

Scott has rebuilt its gravel bike from scratch, borrowing the Addict road bike's position and adding 50mm tyres, a 60% compliance claim and fork mounts that move bottles towards the steering axis. Two days in the Black Forest suggest the numbers translate to the trail.

All-new Pinarello X Series first ride: 40mm tyres, hidden storage and an endurance bike that still wants to go fast

Two months after the Dogma X, Pinarello has rebuilt its whole endurance range. Sam Gupta rode the new X7 for 70km at the launch in Italy and came back with early impressions, a full price list and some reservations about the X1.

Magicshine HORI 1300 review: a compact, well-built front light with a strong beam

Twin lenses, a Garmin-style interface on one face and GoPro tabs on the other, 1,300 lumens and a £70 price. The HORI 1300 impressed on the road, with two caveats buyers need to know before ordering.

Cycplus AS2 Ultra long-term review: 12 months with the 88g e-pump that makes you forget hand pumps existed

After a year of rides, tours and roadside repairs, this e-pump has proved itself as a worthy replacement for the old school hand pump. I never ride without it.

Pinarello Dogma X first ride review: The £12,500 endurance bike that doesn’t feel like one

A fast, stable and unexpectedly aggressive ride makes the second-generation Dogma X difficult to categorise, while seatpost hardware problems affected two press bikes in Italy.

Canyon Endurace CF 7 review: One of the most comfortable road bikes I've ever ridden, but I wanted more

After nearly two months on Surrey's roads and climbs, Sam Gupta finds the £2,199 Endurace CF 7 delivers exactly what Canyon promises, and nothing beyond it.

SciCon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium review – 40g of premium comfort at a punchy price

SciCon's flagship cycling sunglasses deliver on fit, finish and all-day comfort. Whether the titanium temples and adjustability justify the €220-plus price depends on what you value most.

Van Rysel EDR CF Ultra 2026 review: A do-it-all endurance bike whose best trick narrows its audience

After a month of testing, the top-spec EDR CF Ultra rides well and handles long days with ease. But its dynamo hub and integrated lighting push it toward ultra-distance riders, while the cheaper 105 version looks like the sharper buy for everyone else.

Rapha Pro Team Lightweight Wind Jacket II review: featherweight protection for cool mornings

At 126g, Rapha's updated wind shell feels like it's not doing enough when you first pull it on. Ride hard for 20 minutes and that impression flips entirely.

Parcours Strade GT first ride: recycled carbon in the rim cuts vibration by up to 23%, and you can feel it on rough roads

Parcours launches its most ambitious wheelset yet, using reclaimed carbon fibre to dampen road buzz at source. We visited HQ, dug into the white paper and rode for an hour on British B roads to see if the data holds up.

Trek Émonda ALR Review: 5,000 miles on the aluminium bike carbon doesn't want you to buy

The premium aluminium frameset has dropped to £975 and still makes a credible case against carbon. But separating what belongs to the frame from what belongs to a £4,000 custom build tells a more complicated story.

Scott Addict 10 review: A premium endurance bike with disruptive pricing

After several weeks in the saddle, the 2026 Scott Addict 10 proves itself as a stability-first endurance machine with aggressive pricing and smart integration, losing marks only for heavy stock tyres and a missing computer mount.