Colin Levitch
Based on the Gold Coast of Australia, Colin has written tech content for cycling publication for a decade. With hundreds of buyer's guides, reviews and how-tos published in Bike Radar, Cyclingnews, Bike Perfect and Cycling Weekly, as well as in numerous publications dedicated to his other passion, skiing.
Colin was a key contributor to Cyclingnews between 2019 and 2021, during which time he helped build the site's tech coverage from the ground up. Nowadays he works full-time as the news and content editor of Flow MTB magazine.
Latest articles by Colin Levitch

Best indoor cycling clothing 2025: Don't boil on the bike
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Use indoor specific cycling kit to maximise comfort during hot indoor training sessions

Best bike travel cases: Bags, boxes and cases that will protect your bike when you fly
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike bags to protect your pride and joy from heavy-handed baggage handlers

Best Pressure Washers for bikes 2025: the best post-ride bike cleaners tested
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike-friendly pressure washers will blast dirt away without damaging bearings and seals, so we put the best pressure washers for bikes to the test

Best bike repair stands 2025: Workstands for the pro- or home mechanic
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best bike repair stands make life considerably easier for repairs and maintenance. Whether you're looking after a race team or fettling your own fleet at home these are the best stands on the market right now

Best carbon road bikes 2025: Our pick of the best racing and endurance road bikes
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Carbon road bikes combine meticulous weight saving, geometry tweaking and aerodynamic sculpting to rule the road

Best arm warmers for cycling: Versatile protection for changeable conditions
By Josh Croxton last updated
Add some versatile protection against the cold, wind and rain with the best arm warmers for cycling

Best commuter bike tyres: Durable rubber for a range of riding
By Charlotte Head last updated
Buyer’s Guide Avoid flats and make the ride to work a pleasure by choosing the best commuter bike tyres

Bib shorts vs cycling shorts: Which should you choose?
By Colin Levitch last updated
Versus Although many cyclists prefer bib shorts, waist shorts have their advantages too

Shimano Di2 vs SRAM AXS: Which is the right electronic groupset for you?
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Di2 vs AXS — what are the relative merits of Shimano and SRAM electronic shifting?

Best bikes for indoor cycling: Dedicated trainer bike options
By Paul Norman last updated
Buyer's Guide A bike dedicated to indoor riding will save set-up time and avoid wear on your outdoor bicycles

Wahoo Elemnt Roam v1 review
By Colin Levitch last updated
Review Wahoo's latest flagship computer adds a colour screen and improved navigation, but is it worth the upgrade?

Wahoo Kickr Bike (v1) review
By Colin Levitch last updated
Review Will your next N+1 be a Wahoo Kickr smart bike?

Best time trial bikes: TT and triathlon bikes to help you cheat the wind
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's guide Slice through the wind and lay down a new personal best with one of the best time trial bikes

Bontrager Specter WaveCel helmet review
By Colin Levitch last updated
Review The Specter is a solidly reliable mid-priced WaveCel-equipped lid from Bontrager

Smith Wildcat sunglasses review
By Colin Levitch last updated
Review Smith's Wildcat sunglasses offer superb optical quality, never fog and keep your eyes safe from debris

Richie Porte: A full kit overview
By Colin Levitch, Josh Croxton last updated
Pro Bike A head-to-toe rundown of the Trek-Segafredo climber's kit, including Santini, Bontrager, Garmin and more

Oakley quietly unveils new Sutro Lite sunglasses
By Colin Levitch last updated
News Kate Courtney and Remco Evenepoel have been wearing new Oakley Sutro Lite sunnies

Best road bike seatposts – Lightweight, compliance-boosting upgrades for your ride
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer’s Guide Our guide to the best road bike seatposts that will give you a few extra grams of weight advantage and maximise comfort on long days in the saddle

Road bike disc brakes - how to choose the best mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes for your road bike
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide Disc brakes are now in the majority on road bike builds, so here are the best mechanical and hydraulic options around

What size bike do I need? A comprehensive bike size guide
By Colin Levitch published
Buyer's Guide How to decode a geometry chart to find the right size bike for you

Sage Barlow Titanium gravel bike review
By Colin Levitch published
Review A dedicated gravel bike that can double up for use across myriad disciplines

Vitus ZX1 EVO CRS review
By Colin Levitch published
Review The Vitus ZX1 - a stalwart of the brand's lineup - gets a makeover for 2021

Reynolds ARX 58/62 Carbon wheelset review
By Colin Levitch published
Review A super-fast, mullet carbon wheelset that won't break the bank
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