
Graham Cottingham
Graham has been part of the Cyclingnews team since January 2020. He has mountain biking at his core and can mostly be found bikepacking around Scotland or exploring the steep trails around the Tweed Valley. Not afraid of a challenge, Graham has gained a reputation for riding fixed gear bikes both too far and often in inappropriate places.
Latest articles by Graham Cottingham

Road bike groupsets 2025: All the options from Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and more
By Will Jones last updated
Buyer’s Guide An overview of the current Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo road bike groupsets, as well as options from FSA and Rotor, and a guide to how to choose the best groupset for you

Best roof bike racks for cars: Travel with your bike in safety and style
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide The best roof bike racks for cars will keep your bikes secure as you drive

Best bike GPS trackers: Added lightweight security
By Josh Ross last updated
The best bike GPS trackers may help you find and retrieve a stolen bike

If you're looking for a Garmin Edge 540 in the Amazon Prime Day sale, I have found a much better deal for you
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal The Garmin Edge 540 is discounted by 15% but there are better deals on Garmin out there

These great Amazon Prime Day exercise bike deals will help you hit your fitness goals this summer
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Amazon Prime Day sees huge 64% discounts on the best exercise bikes from brands like Peloton and Echelon

Canyon is offering 30% discount on this e-bike for Amazon Prime Day, plus four more electric bike deals worth checking out
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Whether you're looking for an electric bike for road, gravel or urban commuting, these are the best Prime Day deals around

I have been thinking about upgrading my GPS computer, and with this $200 Amazon Prime Day discount, this Garmin Edge 1040 deal is extremely tempting
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Garmin's top-spec Edge 1040 receives its biggest ever discount

This Amazon Prime Day deal slashes Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation to their best price ever
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Up to 34% off the latest AirPods earphones, with a best-ever price

Keep track of your bike and belongings with this Amazon Prime Apple AirTag bundle
By Graham Cottingham published
Deal Whether you want to track your bike's location if it goes missing or you're notorious for losing things on a ride, this Apple AirTag bundle deal will help you keep track of your belongings

Orbea Terra Race gravel bike first ride review: Orbea unvails a new evolution of its Terra gravel bike
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedFirst Ride Orbea has redesigned and optimised its gravel bike to create the new performance-oriented Terra Race platform

Orbea Terra gravel bike first ride review: More capability without sacrificing versatility and speed
By Graham Cottingham published
Not yet ratedFirst Ride Orbea gives its Terra gravel bike an update to enhance its adventure and ultra-endurance racing credentials

Shimano brings Di2 shifting to its budget Deore groupset for the first time
By Graham Cottingham published
News Hot on the heels of Shimano's recent XTR Di2 release, electronic shifting is now available on Deore M6200 Di2 and Deore XT M8200 Di2 groupsets

Best budget electric bikes: Affordable options to give you a boost
By Paul Norman last updated
buyer's guide The best budget electric bikes add more power to your riding without the hefty price tag

Best gravel bike saddles: Comfortable and durable saddles for your off-road adventures
By Josh Ross last updated
Buyer's Guide Choosing the best gravel bike saddle isn't just about comfort, you also need to consider the unique challenges of off-road riding.

Industry Nine SOLiX SL 35c wheelset review: Highly engaging ride but missing marginal gains
By Graham Cottingham published
review Industry Nine’s SOLiX SL 35c delivers instant engagement that makes for a smooth and snappy ride

Best bike repair stands: 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

Want to take your training to the next level? Zwift has added an extra discount to its Zwift Ride with Kickr Core smart trainer
By Graham Cottingham published
deals Zwift's smart trainer is already on sale but you can get an extra 5% discount using this promo code

More data, more warmth, and more practical: Graham’s Gear of the Year
By Graham Cottingham published
gear of the year All the little bits that made my year of cycling funner, faster and more comfortable in 2024

Mike's Bikes launches 'Get Carded' rewards promotion with cash back on all purchases over $249
By Graham Cottingham published
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Get up to $1000 of rewards on full-price and discounted sale items up to Christmas Eve

Golden beginnings – How Pinarello’s Dogma XC HT rose to the top of cross-country mountain biking
By Graham Cottingham published
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I took Pinarello’s Dogma XC hardtail back to where it first won gold to find out what made the Italian XC racing thoroughbred so dominant

Cyber Monday tech deals for cyclists: Save on GPS computers, smart trainers and power meters
By Graham Cottingham published
Black Friday Whether you're riding indoors or out, these are our favourite tech deals on cycling this Cyber Monday

Get your ultimate Zwift setup for less with this 10% promo code
By Graham Cottingham published
deals Zwift has discounted its Zwift Ride, Zwift Frame, and Wahoo Kickr Core smart trainers
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