Paul Norman
Paul has been on two wheels since he was in his teens and he's spent much of the time since writing about bikes and the associated tech. He's a road cyclist at heart but his adventurous curiosity means Paul has been riding gravel since well before it was cool, adapting his cyclo-cross bike to ride all-day off-road epics and putting road kit to the ultimate test along the way. Paul has contributed to Cyclingnews' tech coverage for a few years, helping to maintain the freshness of our buying guides and deals content, as well as writing a number of our voucher code pages.
Latest articles by Paul Norman

Zwift vs Rouvy: Which is better?
By Josh Ross last updated
versus We compare Zwift vs Rouvy - two indoor cycling apps that offer group rides, workouts and racing - to find out which is better

New Lapierre Xelius DRS merges the Aircode and Xelius into one aero/lightweight platform
By Paul Norman published
Sixth generation bike is claimed to be faster on the flat and on the climbs

Zwift vs MyWhoosh: What does a Zwift subscription offer over the free MyWhoosh?
By Paul Norman published
feature It's increasingly hard to choose between these two indoor cycling apps - we highlight the key differences

Specialized offers free tune-ups on any bike to mark its fiftieth year
By Paul Norman published
News First of a series of events targets making a million bikes rideable again

Road bikes vs mountain bikes: Understanding the differences
By Zach Nehr last updated
feature Explaining the similarities and differences between a road bike and a mountain bike

Road bike vs gravel bike: what are the differences?
By Paul Norman last updated
Feature Road bikes vs gravel bikes, they're similar looking, yet very different bikes, let's delve into the differences

Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel Aero wheelset drops weight to 1328g, adds carbon spokes
By Paul Norman published
news Claimed 220g weight loss from Hunt’s previous generation aero gravel wheelset

Rapha x Palace is back for round three: Popular collab returns as British brand celebrates 20th anniversary
By Paul Norman published
news Wild designs in limited edition pieces

Gravel bike vs hybrid bike: understanding the differences
By Paul Norman last updated
Feature What's the difference between a gravel bike and a hybrid bike, and which one should you buy?

Best tubeless sealant: keep your tyres inflated and your wheels rolling
By Josh Ross last updated
buyer's guide Prevent punctures and seal snakebites with the best tubeless sealant

Shimano road bike groupsets: know your Tiagra from your Dura-Ace Di2
By Benjamin Page last updated
feature From range-topping electronic Di2 12-speed systems to entry-level, this detailed guide outlines the comprehensive range of Shimano road groupsets

How to measure a bike frame
By Paul Norman published
how to All the measurements that go to make up a bike’s geometry explained

Calling all bike mechanics! Shimano launches inaugural European bike mechanics championships
By Paul Norman published
news The competition aims to promote the role of bike mechanics and the career opportunities in the profession

Is this the Colnago bike on which Tadej Pogačar will cement his triple crown?
By Paul Norman published
Colnago unveils special V4Rs for the World Championship road race on Sunday

Look updates its road and gravel e-bikes with kilogram weight saving and improved range
By Paul Norman published
Updated e-bikes powered by new Fazua Ride 60 motor with 120km claimed range

What is a hybrid bike? Everything you need to know
By Paul Norman published
buyer's guide All the features you’ll find on a hybrid bike for road and light off-road riding

Le Col goes gravel with all-new ARC line
By Paul Norman published
news Le Col's all-female design team has created a range crafted for gravel enthusiasts

Jespr cycling computer offers an alternative to the big brands and has a sim card slot for on-the-go data
By Paul Norman published
news Made-in-Switzerland bike GPS includes 4-inch hi-res touchscreen and unit-front buttons

Types of road bike: Your drop-bar options unpacked
By Paul Norman published
buying guide All the different categories of road bikes explained

Campagnolo launches Super Record S Wireless groupset with new gearing options and a (slightly) more affordable price
By Paul Norman published
news Is the storied groupset manufacturer planning a return to the WorldTour in 2025?

Wattbike adds two new, lower-priced indoor bikes to its range
By Paul Norman published
news New Wattbike Proton and Air indoor bikes offer two different platforms aimed at indoor riders and team sports athletes

Zwift unveils a plethora of updates for its 10th anniversary
By Paul Norman published
news New routes, more racing, and Zwift Ride bike frame and Zwift Cog now work with a wider range of trainers

Mike's Bikes has a new mega sale, with every product reduced sitewide
By Paul Norman published
deals Mega sale continues until Sunday, so it's a great time to pick up a bargain
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