Disc brakes or rim? Deep, mid or shallow depths? Tubeless or not? Choosing your racing wheels for triathlon is one of the toughest, most confusing gear purchases you can make. Chris Hovenden cuts through the flannel to help you choose the right ones for you
Disc wheels, profiled tubes and aerobars are all very well when you’re racing in the summer, but you’ll need something more practical for the winter winds and wet roads… Here’s what your bike will need to see it through the winter months out on the road
Built for completely different terrain, the road bike and mountain bike are as different as night and day. Here Matt Baird explains the key differences…
Jack Sexty tests MET’s new stubby TT helmet with versatile appeal
Is Patrick Lange’s Kona-winning helmet worth the spend?
Nik Cook explains why the quality of carbon matters in a bike, and says always buy from reputable brands
Wondering if width really matters when it comes to racing tyres and whether wider tyres better and faster than narrow ones? Nik Cook explains
Sponsored: Catalogue retailer Argos, with help from our sister titles Cycling Plus and BikeRadar, is set to offer three brand-new entry-level bikes at great prices
Got £1,000 to spend on a road bike? Nik Cook explains what to look for and what matters at that price point
With super-stiff soles, cleat systems and snug uppers, bike shoes are built for speed and comfort. Their triathlon-specific cousins offer all this and more, with a range of purpose-built features to aid speedy transitions and comfort into the run. Here, Janine Doggett looks at the key features of triathlon cycling shoes, and how they differ to road bike shoes.
Sponsored: Joining the range alongside MET’s Drone, the Codatronca is a new short tail model with the same wide body construction. Which one right for you?
At £32.99 these cheap clip-on aerobars may deliver on price, but do they deliver on performance? Jack Sexty puts them to the test
Is this two-in-one racing helmet worth the outlay? Yes says Jack Sexty
More tutorials added to the essential and ultimate repair guide from Haynes and our sister website BikeRadar
10 of this year’s best bike shoes, tested and rated by our expert reviewer
We explain how to set up your bike saddle properly for maximum comfort
As Alistair Brownlee plots his path to Ironman 70.3 domination, we gain an exclusive insight into the bike fit process of the two-time Olympic Games champion
With bike brands devoting more energy into female-specific road bikes, it was time for us to take three aero endurance bikes, at two different price points, on the roads to discover the best racers for tri. And an impressive bunch they are, too
Introducing the lean and lightweight Aventor aero road helmet from Abus
Will the oven-friendly Riots set a new standard for tri shoes? Jack Sexty puts them to the test
How does Endura’s new hill-friendly aero road helmet deliver? Jack Sexty puts it to the test
Here’s a quick guide to the different components that make up a tri bike…
Jack Sexty puts this lightweight aero helmet through its paces to find out how it delivered
