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Park Tool IR-1.3 Internal Cable Routing Kit review – a clever tool for fitting cables

Modern cable routing can be a nightmare for the home mechanic, so is Park Tool's latest kit the solution?

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Motul Chain Lube Dry review – a more eco-friendly bike chain lube

Without any PTFE or fossil-based ingredients, how does the French brand's dry lube compare to well-established offerings from other companies?

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Lewis LH4 Brake Set review – an eerily familiar looking brake

A well-finished high-end brake with useful features that works well on the trail, with only a few niggles stopping it being one of the best

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How to get big performance returns by making small changes to your mountain bike's handlebars

Often overlooked, a simple change in bar height can be a cost-effective way of altering your position or the feel of your bike, but how much difference does it actually make? I decided to find out...

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Motul Frame Clean review – environmentally friendly bike cleaner

The auto giant is well-known for its lubricants, so how does its water-based, eco-friendly cleaner compare?

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Argon 18 Dark Matter review – one gravel bike for everything?

Argon 18’s fast, comfortable, sure-footed, and well-equipped Dark Matter is a great all-round gravel workhorse

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Elitewheels Drive G45 CS carbon wheels review – stiff, very light, and fast gravel wheels

From a name new to many, but with a high-quality finish, low weight, and high stiffness, these wheels tick many boxes but really excel on smoother terrain

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Rigid vs suspension gravel fork – which is faster? Well, the answer is not quite that straightforward

Suspension forks are becoming more common on gravel bikes, but how much difference do they make? We took rigid and suspension forks go to the test track so we could find out more

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Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug review – hidden tire repair kit

The Stealth plug set is well-finished and looks like a great idea, but can be fiddly, and they limit your choice of grips

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Reynolds ATRx wheels review – a fast and light option for the smoother end of the gravel spectrum

A fast, reliable setup that suits the more asphalt-biased gravel riders, these wheels work well with narrower tires across a broad range of terrain

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Dirtlej Dirtsuit Core Edition review – the ultimate weatherproof outfit?

An all-in-one, heavy-duty, fully waterproof shell that keeps the elements out, but is it versatile enough for regular use?

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Schwalbe Tacky Chan Super Trail tire review – versatile, grippy and fast

The downhill version has already seen success at World Cup level, and the lighter, more supple-cased trail option gives the best of both worlds with predictable high levels of grip in a fast-rolling package

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Ciovita Apex Contego Jacket 2.0 review – a versatile padded jacket

A versatile, close-fitting thermal jacket that regulates your core temperature well when it's not too cold, and doubles up as a warm mid-layer when paired with an outer shell

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Motul Chain Lube Wet review – eco, efficient, and economical wet lube from the Moto experts

Motul is a familiar name at the top end of the motorsports world, and its latest Chain Lube Wet puts all of that experience to good use in an effective but still eco-friendly product

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Schwalbe G-One Bite tire review – is this the best Goldilocks gravel tire out there?

Not too light, not too heavy, grippy but not too grippy. The G-one bite is the best all-around gravel tire I've used, being just about right in most situations

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Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite gravel tire review – can you have too much grip on a gravel bike?

The most aggressive tire in the G-one range has tonnes of grip in nearly all conditions, offering near MTB-like traction, but does that kill any high-speed thrills on a gravel bike?

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Classified’s Powershift 2x hub makes sense for drop bar bikes, we test the system to see if the benefits stack up for MTB too

Classified's Powershift wireless hub gearing doubles the number of gears on your cassette, but do we really need 24 gears on a mountain bike any more?

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We've tested over 200 pieces of MTB and off-road cycling kit in 2023, here's our pick of the very best

Gears, gloves, e-MTB motors and much more, the Bike Perfect test team nominate their top choices for Gear of the Year

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Cube Nuroad C:62 SL gravel bike review – light, fast, decent value

With a great spec, low weight, and sorted balanced geometry has Cube nailed it with the Nuroad?

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Suntour GVX SF24 gravel suspension fork review – low on price, but high on smiles?

Suntour's GVX fork is budget-priced but packed with plenty of tech, making it a solid, if a little heavy, performer

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DT Swiss G1800 gravel wheelset review – can the Swiss brand's budget gravel wheels compete?

With subtle improvements over previous versions, how does the G1800, with its updated hub internals, fair out in the real world?

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Mons Royale Tarn Merino Shift Wind Jersey review – the only jersey you'll need for most of the year

Merino master Mons Royale’s windproof jersey works well in all but the nastiest winter conditions and doubles up as an excellent mid-layer for when the weather is really bad

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Park Tool PRS-4W-2 Deluxe Wall Mount Repair Stand review – maximize your workspace with this innovative model

Wall-mounted bike stands are rare, and this one combines Park Tool's known quality within a compact package perfect for tight spaces or the ultimate mobile bike garage

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Schwalbe Natural Bike Soap review – the most eco-friendly cleaner you can buy

It has no nasty chemicals, is biodegradable, has no plastic bottle, is made from vegan-friendly ingredients, and works. Quite simply a fantastic product, unlike any other cleaner I've used

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Shimano Deore Linkglide groupset review – the perfect drivetrain for high-mileage haulers?

An impressively long-lasting bombproof groupset, perfect for many winters of riding, but only if the limited gear range works for you

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