Guy Kesteven
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How to change a bike tyre
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Knowing how to change a bike tyre will make repairs and upgrades simple

Blackburn Dayblazer 1100 front light review
By Guy Kesteven published
Review Blackburn’s solidly built Dayblazer 1100 double-barrel bike light has been around for a couple of years so does it still hold its own in the hotly contested 1000+ Lumen rankings?

How to remove and fit a bike chain
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Easy chain removal to make servicing and repair a cinch

How to fit a bike wheel
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Whether it’s fixing a puncture or putting it into a car/carry case removing and refitting your wheel safely is a vital skill

Which Gore cycling clothing products should I buy this winter?
By Guy Kesteven published
Buyer's Guide We look at the standout autumn/winter weather-beating items from famous clothing and techy textile brand Gore

Altura Vortex 2 bikepacking adventure bags review
By Guy Kesteven published
Review We took Altura's front roll, top-tube bag and seatpack for a 400km mixed weather test round Cycling UK's new King Alfred’s Way route

Goodyear Connector Ultimate gravel tyres review
By Guy Kesteven published
Review The Goodyear Connector Ultimate gravel tyres span the gap between the brand's extensive range of road and MTB tyres, but how does it compare with the best?

Kinesis RTD frameset review
By Guy Kesteven published
Review Can this UK-designed scandium frame compete with carbon on longer rides and epic road adventures? We hit big mileages on back roads with bags, and without, to find out

Mavic Ultimate Merino bib shorts review
By Guy Kesteven published
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?

How To Adjust Disc Brakes on a Bike
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature The arrival of disc brakes on road bikes has revolutionised all-weather control and confidence but they need correct alignment to work perfectly

Spatz winter cycling kit: A full range overview
By Guy Kesteven published
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

Ribble Endurance SLR Disc SRAM Red eTap AXS bike test
By Guy Kesteven published
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

How to remove and fit bike pedals
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Get your new bike ready to go or switch your pedals quickly and easily by following our detailed how-to guide

Gore C7 Shakedry Stretch jacket review
By Guy Kesteven published
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?

Endura Pro SL helmet review
By Guy Kesteven published
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

Zipp Tangente Course G40 gravel tyres review
By Guy Kesteven published
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

Giant Recon HL1600 front light review
By Guy Kesteven published
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?

Fizik Vento Argo R5 saddle review
By Guy Kesteven published
Review The Vento Argo is Fizik’s entry into the increasingly popular short-nose saddle market but where does it sit in our rankings?

Ti-Raleigh Team 753 40th anniversary replica review
By Guy Kesteven published
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

Gore Cancellara collection review
By Guy Kesteven published
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?

Kinesis Range flat bar ‘fitness’ bike review
By Guy Kesteven published
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

Hunt 36 Carbon Wide Aero wheelset review
By Guy Kesteven published
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.

SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide Range review
By Guy Kesteven published
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
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