Cycling Weekly

The Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo is a well-performing e-bike that intricately balances a smooth ride with a high-quality build. Its unique features such as the SL1.1 motor, a lightweight body, and dropper post add to its amazing design while the Praxis front chainring may require some improvement. Although its price may not be low, the quality, performance, and design components that you get account for value for money.

The video offers an in-depth review of the specialized S-Works Creo, an e-road bike known for its efficient performance. The bike features a slimmed-down, magnesium-coated SL 1.1 motor and SL 1 of 320 battery with adjustable modes of assistance. Standout features include its extendable battery packs, built-in power meter, adjustable front end support, and updated, gender-neutral geometry. Despite its impressive features, the bike is at the high end of the price bracket.

The reviewer discusses the Cannondale Topstone Neo, an electric, full suspension gravel bike that may disrupt cycling norms. It features a powerful motor and long battery life, balanced with fine-tuned suspension. Despite its heavy design and slightly subpar aesthetics, the bike offers remarkable versatility and performance in diverse terrains, from on-road to off-road. Its limitation lies in the lack of a dropper seat post.

“It is an expensive bike, but if you want first class performance on a highly rideable and versatile bike, it's the price you need to pay, and I would buy one in a heartbeat.”

Some of the components are a bit cheap and cheerful, and it’s not waterproof out of the box – but it's easy enough to fix this (we explain how), and the result is a great low-cost option if you already have a bike to convert.

The breathability also ranks amongst the best waterproof cycling jackets we’ve tested.

Fun to ride, easy to take with you wherever you go and nicely put together with umpteen clever little design hacks. There are a few little practicality issues, but overall it’ll leave you wondering how you survived without it.

Confident that the bike was performing as expected after the firmware update, I set off for a somewhat more extended sortie.

“A mixed surface, flat terrain high-end commuter e-bike is a bit of a niche market, but one that the BMC Alpenchallenge AMP Road e-bike has captured.”

The Bianchi Impulso has plenty of assistance on tap and good battery life to match it but it's let down by its weight compared to newer models.

The Ribble CGR AL e Tiagra is an electric all-road bike that uses a hub positioned motor to provide various modes of assistance. It is constructed from aluminum and carbon, with a clean design, efficient motor and light enough weight to handle off-road trails, though it lacks a screen to show battery life. At £2,399, it is reasonably priced for an e-bike, offering value in the daily grind and weekend adventures, making it well worth the investment.

The Ride1Up Roadster V2 has a stripped-back, urban singlespeed vibe and doesn’t even look like an e-bike at a glance.

Offering a smooth level of assistance from the Ebikemotion system, coupled with decent range and a fully loaded spec, the Ribble Hybrid AL e can handle the daily commute as well as anything.

There are two pockets (with drain holes!) on the rear of the jacket, and whilst not massive, they were useful to put a neck buff and skull cap in so that I didn't have to unzip to access the jersey pockets.

This pad technology relies on an internal silicone bead to redirect moisture away from the forehead and eliminate the potential of sweat dripping into the eyes.

Great wet-weather jackets don't tend to come in small sizes, so it's impressive Endura has achieved what it has with the SL Pro.

… the Prolog may just be the sleekest, stealthiest bike on the market today.