Gear of the year

Whittling it down It’s been a big year for bike launches, and, as ever, the team across Cycling Plus and BikeRadar.com have been hard at work to bring you the best buying advice and reviews throughout

In this gear special, we share news from the world of outdoor kit, and recognise the best gear and brands in our annual awards

MCN STAFF RATE THEIR RIDING KIT

This third iteration of the Elemnt Roam arrived in spring alongside a new Elemnt Bolt. The duo are very similar, but there are some distinct differences. The smaller Bolt has a 2.3in screen compared t

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