Latest articles by Guy Kesteven
Review Mavic’s Ultimate Merino bib shorts are potentially super comfortable and cosy intermediate weather winners, but have they gone too far with the pad thickness?
Features The arrival of disc brakes on road bikes has revolutionised all-weather control and confidence but they need correct alignment to work perfectly
Buyer's guide Spatz is a rapidly expanding range of premium, highly innovative weather beating bike kit designed by a Yorkshire ex Pro and an Olympic champion
Review We test the latest version of Ribble’s Endurance SLR Disc road bike to see if the UK direct-to-consumer brand can compete on performance while winning on price
Features Get your new bike ready to go or switch your pedals quickly and easily by following our detailed how-to guide
Review Has adding stretch panels and a decent pocket to Gore’s ultralight Shakedry waterproof jacket made it the ultimate all-weather shell or compromised its purity?
Review Endura has gone big on protection with its Pro SL helmet, making it great for gravel and adventure riding but at what cost? We’ve been riding one for a full year with mixed results
Review The Zipp Tangente Course G40 gravel tyre only comes in one size and one style, but if you like seriously tough stiction in 700 x 40mm, it’s outstanding
Review The Giant Recon HL1600 isn’t just great value for its output, it’s got some really neat features. But is it all positive for this budget night blaster?
Review The Vento Argo is Fizik’s entry into the increasingly popular short-nose saddle market but where does it sit in our rankings?
Review Raleigh is reliving the glory days of its 1980 Tour de France win with a remake of the iconic Team 753 bike, but how does it actually ride? We've been tightening up its toe straps to find out
Review We’ve been wearing Gore’s ultra-sophisticated Fabian Cancellara collaboration kit all summer, so do Spartacus’ jersey and shorts measure up to his super classy riding reputation?
Review The flat-bar version of the Kinesis Fazua-powered Range E-adventure bike aims to balance urban versatility with an all-terrain performance boost. We’ve been whipping it around town and local trails to find out how it rides
Review Hunt’s new 36 Carbon Wide Aero wheelset looks ideal for cost-conscious riders looking for a performance upgrade for a rim braked bike. We've been spending the last few months checking out how they perform.
Review SRAM's new wide-range option for its Force eTap AXS group is potentially perfect for a whole new range of road and gravel riders. We've put hundreds of on- and off-road kilometres into it to see how it works in the real world
Review Brooks Cambium Rubber handlebar tape is designed to complement its distinctive rubberised Cambium saddles
Review Zipp is claiming the 303S wheels are faster than the previous Firecrest. We've been riding them on- and off-road for the past two months to find out if that’s true
Review Ere Research’s Genus bar tape is wide, plush and beautifully packaged but what’s it like to work and ride with?
Review We've spent several uncompromising months riding Ere Research’s lightweight tubeless race tyres. Here's how they compare to better known brands
Review Zipp’s new 303 pairing promises game-changing ride quality and holistic performance versatility plus a whole new level of affordability. Let's see if they deliver on their big promises
Review Le Col Sport II is designed for flattering fuller figures while still delivering the signature features of its premium siblings. Let's take a look at how it performs
review We take a closer look at DiscoBrakes' comprehensive range of good quality, super-bright brake spares
review Expensive and not the easiest to fit or re-fit, but once it's on, it’s great tape for rougher rides all year round
