Road Bike Reviews

Colnago V5Rs review: A bike worthy of its own limelight, or will it forever live in the shadow of its wild aero stablemate?

By Josh Croxton published 16 April 25

Not yet rated

review The unassuming looking V5Rs is lighter and faster than its predecessor, with a geometry better suited to modern riding positions

Ridley Noah Fast 3.0 review: The start of a new generation of race bikes

By Will Jones published 9 April 25

Review Don’t let the looks deceive you, it may have a whopping headtube, but the new Noah Fast is really quite nimble too

I spent 20 hours testing the new Van Rysel RCR-F and it’s better than anything else the brand has produced, but it’s got one big flaw

By Will Jones published 28 March 25

Review Burly, stiff, fast, but modern tyre clearances help to some degree over broken roads

Cervélo S5 review: Crazy fast, but not a bike I’d want to own

By Will Jones published 20 March 25

Review Monstrously stiff, hyper-aero, but at the cost of an enjoyable ride

Genesis Croix de Fer review: No longer all things to all people, and all the better for it

By Will Jones published 25 February 25

review The elder statesman of the gravel world has matured into an excellent, gravel-focussed machine, casting off some of the do-it-all feel that held previous versions back

Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS review: A gravel race bike that can do it all

By Tom Wieckowski published 24 February 25

review The Canyon Grail CF SLX is a rapid gravel race bike that can do everything well

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 review: An excellent bike let down by enforced specs

By Josh Croxton last updated 27 January 25

review On paper and the road, the Tarmac SL8 is better than the SL7 in every way, but does it beat its competition in 2025?

Giant Propel Advanced SL review: Showing its age a little but can still mix it with the best

By Will Jones published 19 December 24

Review Launched in 2022, the Giant Propel is an aero bike with softer edges that makes it an excellent all-rounder

Factor OSTRO VAM review: A race bike to rival the best

By Josh Croxton published 27 September 24

review How does a lightweight aero bike differ from an aero lightweight bike?

Pinarello Dogma X review: Comfort and speed in a premium package

By Tom Wieckowski last updated 11 September 24

review The Pinarello Dogma X is the more comfortable alternative to the Dogma, it's comfy and fast but just how effective are those unique X Stays?