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Should I upgrade my pads and rotors? Is buying top-end parts worth it?

A brief explainer of the differences between high-end rotors and pads vs the alternative

Cycling Weekly · Nov 6, 2024

All-new Lapierre Pulsium endurance bike is lighter, more aero and more aggressive

New seatstays retain the top tube joint but lose their elastomer insert

Cycling News · Nov 6, 2024

Toe straps, TT bikes and zip-tied battery bodges: Six bike tech hacks found at the cycling esports world championships

When a bike doesn't need to move, the optimal setup can be wildly different

Cycling News · Nov 4, 2024

Shimano Ultegra C60 wheelset review: fast rolling and great value, if a little heavy

The Ultegra C60 wheels share many similarities with the more expensive Dura-Ace model except for price and weight

Cycling Weekly · Oct 28, 2024

Brompton G Line review: It’s better in so many ways, but I can’t work out what it’s for

It’s better off road, but to what end when it’s worse as a folding bike?

Cycling News · Oct 25, 2024

First ride review: Skarper e-bike conversion kit. After 3 years in development and 12.8m of investment, it's finally ready

£12.8m worth of investment, 3 years to engineer and involvement from Red Bull Advanced Technologies and Sir Chris Hoy. Was it worth the wait?

Cycling Weekly · Oct 25, 2024

The all-new Calibre Bossnut is a fantastic comeback and only a shock tweak away from being a totally awesome budget full-sus MTB

The affordable mountain bike market has never had more excellent, new, or 'old stock sold cheap’ options than it does now. So is Calibre’s Bossnut a straight to the top comeback? Guy Kesteven has been putting the hours in to tell you exactly what you need to know about this…

Bike Perfect · Oct 23, 2024

Lapierre Xelius DRS is 14 watts faster than the Aircode as the brand moves towards a single race bike setup

The French brand's latest bike is a blend of the Xelius SL3 and the Aircode, replacing both of them for 2025

Cycling Weekly · Oct 22, 2024

New Lapierre Xelius DRS merges the Aircode and Xelius into one aero/lightweight platform

Sixth generation bike is claimed to be faster on the flat and on the climbs

Cycling News · Oct 22, 2024

Fizik Tempo Beat shoe review: for stylish adventures in urban cafes or open country

Fizik ups the tempo with its new Beat, a snazzy SPD lace-up made for riding both on and off the beaten track

Cycling Weekly · Oct 16, 2024