Reviews

Fizik Vento Omna review: accessible performance road shoe tested

The Fizik Vento Omna is a performance road cycling shoe designed to bring some of Fizik’s race-shoe thinking into a more accessible package. With...

Park Tool CM-5.3 Cyclone chain scrubber review: quick drivetrain cleaning for home mechanics

The Park Tool CM-5.3 Cyclone chain scrubber is a compact on-bike chain cleaning tool designed to make drivetrain maintenance quicker, cleaner and more repeatable....

Litelok X3 review: serious bike security with a serious price

The Litelok X3 is a high-security D-lock built for riders who are no longer reassured by traditional bike locks. At around £249.99 in the...

Optical heart rate vs chest strap for cycling: which is more accurate for training?

Heart-rate data is still one of the most useful training tools for cyclists, even in a world of power meters, smart trainers and increasingly...

Best waterproof cycling jackets for UK riding: road, gravel and commuter options that make sense in real rain

A good waterproof cycling jacket has to do more than keep rain off for 20 minutes. For UK riding, it needs to handle road...

Knog Blinder Pro 600 review: a dependable commuter light with impressive battery life

The Knog Blinder Pro 600 sits firmly in the commuter light category, but it brings enough output and battery endurance to go beyond short...

Castelli Perfetto RoS 2 jacket review: the benchmark for foul-weather riding?

The Castelli Perfetto RoS 2 Jacket is one of those pieces of cycling kit that has become almost shorthand for a certain type of...

SP Connect bike mount review: a serious Quad Lock alternative?

The SP Connect bike mount system is a modular phone mounting set-up for cyclists who want their smartphone visible, secure and easy to remove...