Bike Reviews

Wilier Filante SLR ID2 first ride review - An aero bike I haven't quite figured out yet

By Tom Wieckowski Published 24 October 25

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The Filante SLR ID2 builds on the existing Filante platform, and looks are still very important to Wilier

New Specialized Aethos 2 review: The bike it should have been all along, but not everyone will be happy

By Josh Croxton Published 2 October 25

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Still a featherweight, but now with relaxed geometry, internally routed cables, and premium builds only

Trek Madone Gen 8 SLR 7 long-term review: Can one bike truly rule them all?

By Peter Stuart Last updated 15 August 25

Review Trek's new Madone supersedes its aero champion and kills off the Emonda altogether - matching both historic models is a tall order, though

Canyon Grail CFR RIFT review: The Grail gets exciting new gravel suspension, but it's still missing one key update

By Tom Wieckowski Published 13 August 25

The Grail RIFT is an exciting chapter in the Grail's story and should please you if you are considering gravel suspension

Lauf Seigla Ultimate gravel bike review: Does Lauf's Grit fork render other gravel suspension forks redundant?

By Tom Wieckowski Published 24 July 25

Review The Seigla has everything you need in an up-to-date, capable gravel bike and none of the things you don't

Allied Able review: The future of gravel race bikes, but it's a little too reliant on its party trick

By Josh Croxton Published 21 July 25

I've been riding the Allied Able for the past three months, including flat-out racing at the UK's biggest gravel race. Here's everything I've learned, including what I love about it, and a couple of things I don't

Standert Pfadfinder Review: Certainly a decent all-road machine, but the Instagram tax is quite high

By Will Jones Published 25 June 25

review Sorted geometry, clearance for bigger rubber, but the ride feel isn't all that lively despite a stiff frame.

Orbea Terra Race gravel bike first ride review: Orbea unvails a new evolution of its Terra gravel bike

By Graham Cottingham Published 24 June 25

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First 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 19 June 25

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First Ride Orbea gives its Terra gravel bike an update to enhance its adventure and ultra-endurance racing credentials

Scott Addict RC Ultimate review: Lightweight bikes aren't dead

By Will Jones Published 27 May 25

Review Once you stop obsessing over aerodynamics you start having a lot more fun