From ever-faster and slicker bikes to cutting-edge components and svelte apparel, gear is a strong draw of cycling, and it continues to evolve. In 2025, we witnessed small but significant developments

As brands abandon women-specific bikes, Rosael Torres-Davis examines whether unisex design reflects progress – or leaves women short-changed and ill-fitted

I saw a piece of graffiti once that has stuck with me. It said, ‘Make things people want, make people want things.’ I think it applies aptly to the gravel bike market and especially a brand such as Ca

While most big brands now offer two gravel bikes, Lapierre has just the one, which means by necessity the Crosshill CF has to do a bit of everything. Exploring, racing and everyday rides are all withi

Cycling and carbon fibre are happy bedfellows. Frames, wheels, saddles, even shoes are made using this lightweight yet stiff and strong material. It’s omnipresent. Until, that is, you focus on spokes.

It’s quite hard to make a modern dropped-stay frame stand out these days, but the new Wilier Rave SLR ID2’s lines are undeniably striking, with a pleasing blend of soft curves and sharp edges. In fact