Groupsets, drivetrain parts and brakes
Best disc brake pads 2025 for road and gravel bikes plus buying advice
Our pick of the best disc brake pads from Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and Tektro as well as aftermarket manufacturers like...
How to check your bike’s chain for wear and ‘stretch’
Replacing a chain before it’s too worn will save you coughing up for an entire drivetrain replacement. Here's how to...
Shimano finally extends Cues to drop bar bikes
Two years after its initial launch, Shimano Cues will finally replace the Claris, Sora and Tiagra road bike groupsets
What’s the best crank length for cycling?
Your cranks are essential for turning power into forward motion, but what are the pros and cons of longer and...
What road bike cassette is best for me? Cassettes explained and compared
Everything you need to know about choosing the right cassette for your bike, plus when and how to fit a...
All the WorldTour team bikes, tech and kit 2025
A comprehensive list of all the bikes, wheels, components and kit being raced by teams in the WorldTour this season
Best bike chain lubes 2025: Wet, dry and waxed-based lubricants
Choosing the best bike chain lube doesn’t have to be a sticky business, here's our pick of wet, dry, all-condition...
Road bike groupsets 2025 explained and compared
What's included in a groupset plus everything you need to know about Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, and how to choose...
Cyclist’s Gear of the Year 2024: Tech
Cyclist's favourite hardware of 2024 includes a pair of strong entries from SRAM and a big step for roadside maintenance
In The Drops: Popping Hope disc brake rotors, Fizik Aliante Adaptive saddle, Pas Normal Studios T.K.O kit, Circa magazine and Killers of the Flower Moon
Fittingly, the final In the Drops of 2024 is a knockout
