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The Bell Avenue helmet features MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) at an unexpectedly low price. It is a bit heavier than some alternatives but still comfortable. For its price point, it offers good performance, user-friendly features and top-end safety.

The Giro Fixture MIPS helmet offers great value at a budget-friendly price. It features modern colors, a solid fit system, a MIPS liner for safety, and a design that manages to hide the cost-cutting measures well. Despite being budget-friendly, the helmet does not compromise on the quality of most of its features.

The Altor's SAF is a heavy-duty lock designed to resist attacks from angle grinders for more than 30 minutes, with a patented SAF Tech Shell covering the 14mm hardened steel shackle. Built mostly for long periods of unattended use, the lock also claims to be highly resistant to lockpicking.

The New York 'Fahgettaboudit' chain by Kryptonite is described to be a resilient bike lock that is not very portable but superbly tough. Made with boron manganese hardened steel links, the chain provides immense security against attacks. The lock has a weight of 5.5kg and can serve as a strong line of defence at home or when carried in a car.

The Giro Helios Spherical is an expensive, premium helmet well-suited for gravel riding, with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. With a distinct emphasis on comfort, ventilation, and safety through the inclusion of a MIPS system, it is noted for its good fit and performance.

The Giro Manifest Spherical helmet is high-end in terms of pricing but offers incredible comfort, excellent ventilation, numerous useful features, and generous safety technologies. It is lightweight considering its robust construction and has gained a rating of five stars from the Virginia Tech helmet safety rating.

The new Giro Ethos MIPS helmet, aimed at urban commuters, brings performance features and technology tailored for commuting and urban riding - including optimised vent placement, cooling channels and MIPS safety technology. It integrates lighting with varied modes and run-times, turn signals, reflective decals and straps for increased visibility.

The Giro Tyrant helmet is comfortable, well-vented and provides excellent coverage. It also offers good protection due to its MIPS Spherical system.

This Giro Synthe helmet breaks away from the common compromises of aero helmets, balanceing aerodynamics, ventilation, lightness, and aesthetics. It offers superior ventilation at varying speeds, features a comfortable design, and exceeds most helmets with its lightweight build. It may be pricey, but it's arguably well suited for riders seeking a well-rounded helmet.

The Giro Fixture MIPS helmet offers high quality at a budget price, with a modern design, excellent fit, and effective safety features, including a MIPS liner. Some cost-cutting measures are noticeable, such as a fixed visor and minimal interior padding, but overall, the helmet offers great value and performance.

The Giro Cinder is a comfortable and good-looking helmet, offering modern protection at a reasonable price. However, its ventilation is lacking, especially on hot days or during strenuous climbs, compared to the more expensive Synthe MIPS.

The Giro Vanquish MIPS helmet is a comfortable, breathable, and aerodynamic helmet, though it has a high price. It comes with a integrated visor that divides opinion but delivers impressive optics.

This article provides a detailed review of the Nutcase Vio helmet emphasizing on safety features, build, and visibility. It also mentions certain drawbacks such as the high price and fiddly charge port cover.

The video is a detailed review of the new zero Arrowhead TT helmet, released in 2015. It praises its lightness, all-encompassing visor, convenient usage and superior adjustment features like the MIPS system. However, its large size can cause instability when driving on a bumpy ride. Despite that, the helmet is compared favorably to other top helmets.

The Smith Mainline full-face helmet offers solid design and safety features, ventilation, and the weight does not detract from the comfortable ride. It provides a custom fit with different pad combinations and feels secure.

The Smith Engage MIPS helmet is a high-quality, comfortable, and affordable piece of safety equipment for cyclists. It is well-constructed, features a MIPS liner for added security and has 21 vents for air circulation. However, it's noted the venting isn't quite as effective as other models.

The Kali Protectives MAYA helmet offers decent design features and comfort but suffers from poor ventilation and a few minor issues, such as a fiddly cradle.

The Kali Interceptor helmet is well ventilated and works well with various goggles, but its padding doesn't stay put, it creates hotspots due to its LDL, and its peak is flimsy. Additionally, it only scored three out of five stars in Virginia Tech's ratings.

The Kali Protectives Chakra Plus helmet is a great blend of protective design, light weight, and affordability. Features like adjustable chinstrap, removable liner pads, deep coverage fit and Composite Fusion technology make it highly valuable.

Bell's new Sixer helmet has refined aesthetics and improves in terms of safety features and ventilation, heeding past common complaints about its predecessor helmet, the Super. It passes all safety standards, integrates MIPS directly into the fit, and features a sweat management system to enhance user comfort.

Bell’s Stratus MIPS is a high-quality and effective helmet with a smart and stylish design that provides excellent fit and performance, along with an efficient ventilation system at a reasonable cost.

The Bell Stratus MIPS is a stylish, effective helmet with reasonable cost. It has superb fitting, great performance and well-integrated MMPIS, although it's not the lightest.

The Giro Montaro MIPS helmet is a well-rounded and comfortable safety headgear featuring advanced MIPS protection, good ventilation and a pleasing design. The multi-directional impact protection system goes unnoticed when riding, enhancing comfort and safety. However, the high-visibility 'matte flame' colourway fades easily.

POC has released two new road helmets, the Omne Lite and Omne Ultra, designed for performance and adventure cyclists. The Omne Lite is a lightweight helmet, while the Omne Ultra has multiple attachment points for personal items.

The POC Tectal is a stylish and well-vented trail helmet with great coverage, although it is pricey compared to competitors.

The POC Tectal helmet is a high-end trail helmet with great coverage, good ventilation, and impressive design. It is stylish and lightweight at 340g. Despite its rather high price, its features, especially its improved visor complaints and ample coverage, justifies its cost.

The U-Lock Brute LS is a good value, tough long shackle lock made from ultra-stiff hardened steel that resists twisting well, and is one of the best long shackle designs on the market, for a reasonable price.

The Abus GameChanger helmet provides stability even in wind and is comfortable to wear, despite some ventilation issues during climbing or warmer weather. The design is sleek, and the price is reasonable, however, potential concerns regarding ventilation may affect overall value.

The Abus Bordo lock is well made with a compact folding design that is convenient for quick stops but doesn't offer optimal security as a main lock, with a rivet popping out in just over 46 seconds.

The Bell Falcon XR LED MIPS helmet offers a comfortable and secure fit with generous padding. Despite being a little heavy, it comes with advanced features like a MIPS liner, a Fidlock buckle, and a rechargeable light. It is considered a great value for its price.

The Bell XR Spherical Road Helmet offers ample security and innovative Spherical technology, but struggles with fit and front-brow visibility. Despite its high price, it's more suitable for off-road use due to these issues.

The LeMond Prolog is an impressive, lightweight electric bike designed for sporty commuters who don't want to compromise on speed and handling. The bike, which has been well-received by reviewers, is powered by Mahle's simple and effective Ebikemotion system and comes with a range of high-quality components, including a Shimano GRX drivetrain and Token's G23AR Prime wheelset.

Hummingbird's Single Speed Flax folding bike offers comfortable riding and commendable sustainability through its new flax composite main structure that is lighter and more vibration-resistant than equivalent carbon fiber. Despite some lower-grade parts, it's proactive effort towards a greener material, light weight, and easy folding feature make it an appealing choice, although its high price tag may deter some customers.

Superb comfort from a saddle that works well on endurance, touring and commuter bikes or for winter training.

The Yakima FrontLoader is a wheel-grabbing roof rack that leaves the frame untouched. It comes with a simple design and is easy to install. However, there are issues with crossbar placement for shorter wheelbase bikes, and tire widths above 2.5in stretch the rack's capacity.

The Yakima Highroad is a pricey but robust and easy to use roof rack that holds the bike by its wheels, not touching the frame. However, it's incompatible with front mudguards and you may need to purchase a shorter wheel strap.

The Yakima FullBack 2 is a trunk-mounted two-bike rack that is easy to install and remove but has limitations considering compatibility with different bike types, particularly struggles with modern mountain bikes. Despite the minor challenges, the rack worked effectively even in tough road conditions, keeping the bikes secure and wobble-free.

The Yakima FullBack 2 is an easy-to-install trunk-mounted bike rack tailored for hauling road bikes but potentially challenging for modern mountain bikes. Despite a few limitations, the rack securely holds the bikes and performs consistently, although it's not recommended for a variety of bikes or for racks that almost always stay attached to vehicles.

The reviewer discusses multiple gravel bike products that they've tested over the year that they enjoy using. These products include Mud Hugger's gravel hugger rear mudguard, Apogeera's backcountry bike packing bags, Thumper's mini compressor, Shimano's RX-8 gravel specific shoes, and Tailfinn's cargo cage. All of these items were appreciated for their high-quality construction, usability, and practical functionality in enhancing the gravel riding experience.

Features include two zipped vents for under-arm aeration, five gargantuan pockets and plenty of reflective elements to go alongside the jacket’s Pumpkin tone (there’s a plain old black option, too).

The OnGuard 5047 Beast lock review gives it a 4.0 rating. The lock is praised for its resourceful build making it difficult for break-ins and comes with an anti-theft guarantee. Although heavy, the chain length is manageable and it successfully sustained a hand tool attack during testing. Few downsides surfaced aside from superficial cases coming off

The Bell Super 3R MIPS helmet provides good ventilation and full-face protection with its distinct chin guard. Although slightly weighty, it possesses a secure and comfortable fit made better by its inner lining. The design of the helmet, notably the chin guard, is somewhat difficult to manage and the helmet appears mushroom-like to some reviewers.

The review praises the Bell Avenue helmet for its performance, user-friendly features, and top-end safety, which make it outstanding value considering its low price.

The Bollé’s Shifter sunglasses are noted for their stylish design and performance. Featuring a well-vented sweep lens and robust frame which comfortably clings to the head, the glasses also boast an anti-fogging treatment and impact-resistant NXT material. Although the frame is noticeable in peripheral vision, it is not obstructive. Included accessories and a prescription option add to the value.

The Bollé Shifter Sunglasses combine style and performance, making them a great choice. They feature a modern yet retro design, a robust frame, a pliable nosepiece and a Phantom lens with anti-fogging treatment and impact resistance. The glasses are comfortable and not obtrusive, but the frame is visible in peripheral vision. Despite not being the most expensive sunglasses, they feel premium and come with decent accessories and a prescription option.

The Bolle Trackdown MIPS helmet enjoys a good retention system, plenty of features and substantial coverage but may not suit all due to its specific shape that narrows towards the front of the forehead, and its tendency to not remain cool due to the vents, despite the internal channelling.

The Bollé Trackdown MIPS helmet has several good features, including good coverage, an adjustable retention system, and a MIPS layer for crash protection. However, the fit and ventilation could be improved.

The Catlike Mixino helmet is lightweight and offers the highest ventilation with its 39 vents. Though it has a unique design that may not appeal to all, it is durable with an internal Aramid cage and a Graphene nanofibre outer shell.

Charge relaunches as a consumer-direct brand offering the Charge City, Comfort and XC e-bikes equipped with full-cover stainless steel mudguards, kickstands, integrated lighting, pannier racks, and Shimano Altus groupsets, available to US customers only. Charge ensures hassle-free assembly, free shipping, and 100% recyclable cardboard packaging.

The BBB Tribase helmet, used by Gustav Erik Larsson to win the prologue of Paris-Nice, is a budget-friendly, good-fitting aero helmet. Its primary drawbacks are the lack of ventilation and exhaust vents.

The Catlike Mixino helmet is highly acclaimed for its class-leading ventilation with unbelievable 39 vents. It features an internal Aramid cage for durability and a Graphene nanofibre outer shell for increased toughness, while being lightweight at 241g. However, the unique looks may polarize opinion and possible sunburn with its virtually open top.

The Bollé’s Shifter sunglasses have a stylish design with a modern-yet-retro feel and provide excellent performance. They feature a single shield lens that stays put even on bumpy rides. The lens is anti-fogging, impact-resistant, and has great clarity. The frame can be seen in peripheral vision, but is not intrusive. The sunglasses come with a decent set of accessories and a prescription option. Despite not being the most expensive on the market, they feel very premium.

The Croozer Kid 2 is a slick, sporty and versatile child trailer that offers superior build quality and features, making it stand out from budget offerings despite its affordability. The trailer comes in a bright green colour with reflective logos and offers ample interior space, sturdy construction, and clever design for both trailer and stroller modes.

The new e-drive motor gearbox unit by German bicycle manufacturer opinion has integrated an e-bike motor with their gearbox technology. Created by ex-Porsche engineers, the creation offers wireless shifting and has the potential to change e-bike powertrains forever. It aims to mitigate the issues caused by increased drag in bike gearboxes and offers nine or twelve speed gearbox options along with four levels of assistance.

The Fuji Jari 1.3 Adventure bike impresses both off and on the road, with its responsive and sturdy build, impressive equipment levels, and a pleasant cruiser personality. It handles with superb stability off-road without becoming bland on tarmac.

Pinion, with a history in gearbox manufacturing, launches an innovative e-drive motor gearbox unit that combines an e-bike motor and wireless gearbox, aiming to revolutionize e-bike powertrains with reduced maintenance and integrated technology.

Liv specializes in women-specific bikes with various models receiving high ratings for quality, design, and affordability.

The Momentum Transend E+ is a funky, fun-to-ride electric commuter bike with a powerful Yamaha motor, decent range, and fast charging capability. However, its value for money is questionable as essential commuter accessories such as racks and mudguards are not included, resulting to additional cost.

The Lazer Coyote MTB helmet is a comfortable and well-ventilated helmet suitable for trail biking. Despite a few downsides, such as it's slightly heavy weight and non-adjustable peak, it covers the head well and works well with goggles.

The Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 is a high-performance, well-ventilated helmet, ideal for hot conditions but pricey.

"As you’d expect from six LEDs pumping out 3600 lumens, the beam of Niterider‘s Pro 3600 Enduro is hugely powerful, with full wider-than-the-bar-ends peripheral coverage and consistent brightness further down the trail."

The Trek Ballista MIPS is a pro-spec aero road helmet with excellent safety ratings, comfortable fit, and good ventilation, but feels stuffy in heat.

The Liv Vall-E+ 0 Pro e-MTB is an efficient choice for women, with a powerful motor, plus-sized tires, and a design focused on comfort and efficiency.

The Trek Dual Sport 2 Equipped Gen 5 is an affordable, reliable bike that offers a comfortable ride. It has excellent brakes and a dependable specification list, making it perfect for commuting or light touring.

Trek's Fetch+ 2 and Fetch+ 4 electric cargo bikes are customisable and have a significant carrying capacity. The compact Fetch+ 2 has a total capacity of 200kg, while the larger Fetch+ 4 can carry up to five children. Both bikes are equipped with Bosch electric bike motors, and are priced comparably to leading electric cargo bikes.

Specialized has launched the Turbo Tero X, a full-suspension e-bike designed for transporting heavy loads over rough surfaces in comfort, equipped with a kickstand, mudguards, integrated front and rear bike lights, and a 20kg-capacity rear rack. It comprises of three models, starting price at £4,000, equipped with a variety of battery and motor capacities, as well as different specifications in terms of brakes, wheels, lights, handlebars, stems, and seat posts.

The HJC Furion 2.0 is a well-fitting, lightweight semi-aero road helmet with great ventilation but potential pressure points from the cradle.

This review highlights the best commuter bike helmets for 2023, focusing on safety features like MIPS, visibility with built-in lights, durability, and ventilation, while also considering comfort and fit.

The Reelight SL100 is a durable, innovative, battery-free bike light set ideal for winter or commuter bikes, enhancing visibility with some limitations when stationary.

Being an ebike designed with commuters in mind, the Trek Allant+ 8 provides excellent value for money despite its high price. It has a great build quality with its hydroformed aluminium frame and durable components, rides beautifully thanks to a powerful motor and high-capacity battery, and its stylish design adds to the overall quality of the ride.

The Trek Allant+ 8 is a high-quality ebike that excels as a commuter due to its ample range, powerful motor, and comprehensive parts package. Although on the pricey side, it provides comfort, power, and range that justify its cost.

The Ribble Gravel AL Enthusiast SRAM Rival 1x bike was found to be an excellent value and a fun ride, with great specs for the price and a stunning paint job. Although tweaks to the components would improve rider fit, the overall quality of the build and options for customization help make this bike well worth the cost.

The Electra Loft Go! 7D EQ, an electric hybrid bike created by Trek subsidiary Electra, is now available in Europe. This city bike is affordably priced, lightweight, and offers a range of 40 miles due its 250Wh battery. It comes in two designs, step-over and step-through and includes features like mudguards, bike lights, and a kickstand.

The Hiplok Gold lock belt is a belt that doubles as a heavy-duty bike lock, providing a comfortable and convenient way to carry bike security around. It is made from a steel chain covered in nylon, is adjustable to the individual's waist size and it has a high level of security with one touch wood it hasn't yet been cut through.

The Canyon Pathlite:ON 5 ebike is praised for its smooth ride quality, considerable power, and value for money. Despite its weight, it remains a superior choice for electric hybrid bikes, offering innovative features and impressive handling characteristics, given the price.

The Specialized Airnet helmet is stylish, well constructed and features aerodynamic design at a very attractive price. It also provides comfort and ventilation superior to typical aero helmets.

Fox's Dropframe open-face helmet provides good protection and ample coverage without being too heavy. Despite the unique look, the helmet fits well with ample padding and ventilation, though it lacks an adjustable retention cradle

The Fox Rampage Pro Carbon Full-Face Helmet is packed with safety features and offers comfort and ventilation, despite being slightly heavier than some of its competitors. The helmet is not the cheapest option, but its premium features and robust build make it a worthy purchase.

Fox's Speedframe Pro helmet is stylish and packed with features, offering improved protection, comfort, and safety. The helmet does have compatibility issues with medium- and large-sized goggles and some testers found it a bit narrow.

The new Cannondale Topstone Neo SL e-gravel bike features a lightweight aluminium frame and Mahle's ebikemotion X35+ system, offering affordability and reduced weight. The model moves away from Bosch system in favour of a rear hub motor and offers Smartform C2 alloy frame alongside a carbon fork. The bike has multiple features for rider convenience and has tyre clearance of 47mm with 700c wheels.

The new Cairn E-Adventure 1.0 Rambler Edition is a third-generation electric gravel bike with revised geometry and added versatility. It is designed for a light weight and versatility, and can accommodate a 30-40mm front suspension fork. The new bike also has mounts for everything, reduced down tube profile, and updated Ride 50 Street Drive pack electric bike motor.

BMC has launched the Roadmachine 01 AMP X, an electric bike that features a new electric all-road bike design. It claims a lightweight motor and offers wider tyre clearance and more endurance-focused geometry than its previous models. The models come with 1x XPLR drivetrains from SRAM, which is geared towards off-road riding. The products are priced from €7,499 / $7,899.

The Cairn E-Adventure 1.0 is a British-made electric gravel bike that boasts impressive handling and a refined build, thanks to extensive feedback from cyclists. The Fazua Evation drive system provides three levels of assistance, with the capable of reaching up to 250 watts, and the battery can be removed to cut weight. Consumer may encounter some issues with tyre choice and the app, but overall the E-Adventure 1.0 is a high-quality, reliable ride.

The Vitus E-Sommet VRX electric mountain bike offers impressive performance and value for money, featuring quality components, modern geometry suitable for enduro riding and a long-lasting battery capable of exceeding 2,000m of ascent on a single charge at a reasonable price.

The Specialized Ambush 2 helmet balances weight, protection, and ventilation, offering technological features that aid in safety while maintaining an appealing design. However, it has fitment issues provided by the cradle that made the helmet less comfortable during extended rides. Its price tag of £150 is justifiable due to its extensive features and high safety ratings, but potential buyers must try it on for compatibility.

The Fox Proframe RS enduro full-face helmet offers significant improvements over the previous model including a range of aspirational technologies, great ventilation, durable design, and a certified level of downhill protection. Despite its premium cost and potential sizing issues, it remains a solid and feature-rich helmet that prioritizes rider safety.

The Specialized Propero 3 helmet is praised for its good looks, ride performance, and ease of use, making it feel like a high-end product without the associated price tag.

The review discusses Hiplok DXF bike lock stating its compact size, portability, pricing, and robust built quality, with a slight concern over its performance on the tensile test. The lock features a hardened steel shackle, good weather protection, easy transportability and has been awarded Sold Secure’s highest Gold rating.

The Hiplok V1.5 lock is a convenient and decent-quality lock suitable for low-risk areas. Although it doesn't withstand prolonged attacks, its case-hardened steel design and nylon cover add to build quality while reducing risk of bike frame scratches. The lock has good design features like easy portability and nighttime visibility.

The Hiplok DXF bike lock is compact but high-performing; it's tough, well-priced, and easy to carry. Despite some noise when rattling in its cradle, the lock withstands tough testing and is awarded Sold Secure's highest Gold rating.

The HJC Valeco helmet is a lightweight, aero-optimised helmet that offers good protection and adjustable fit, but lacks MIPS technology for its price range.

The Bell Super Air Spherical helmet impresses with its build quality and outstanding comfort, but falls short with its ventilation system and peak design. The steep price point makes it a premium product, though the standard of safety features partially justifies the cost.

The Bell Super DH Helmet is a solidly-built convertible helmet suited for downhill riding, with easy to remove or refit chin bar, great ventilation and a relatively low weight. However, the straps can be flimsy and the buckle has been found to cause irritation

The BMC Roadmachine 01 AMP X is an all-road electric bike that weighs 12.9kg and uses a TQ lightweight motor. It comes with a 1x XPLR drivetrain from SRAM that is geared towards off-road riding. Features include wider tyre clearance, more endurance-focused geometry, integrated rear light, bike computer and front light mount, and relaxed geometry for a more upright riding position. The bike also has an adjustable suspension for bumpy terrain.

It’s superbly comfortable and the suspension at both ends really smooths out surfaces.

"...the Tesoro Neo X 1 has a number of other practical features"

“The ability of the Alpenchallenge AMP Cross LTD downhill is impressive. Whistling past other riders and reveling in plenty of grips, great feel, and excellent balance, this bike, of the three (City, Sport, and Cross), was to me where it all made sense.”

"Cannondale has long been a brand that doesn’t play by the rules and the Treadwell range of urban bikes, particularly the EQ (equipped) model on test here, is further proof of that.”

The combination of its weight and leg-haltingly draggy tires means the Response can’t really live up to its name off-road.

“Scott’s Patron eRIDE 900 Tuned is the ultimate all-day electric mountain bike, featuring plenty of component and frame integration, 29in wheels, and ample travel.”

"Its modes are easy to operate thanks to the button’s light touch, but it’s not illuminated, so it’s tricky to find in the dark."

Overall, the X3 is brilliant at what it does. Its integrated approach and VanMoof’s superb app result in much more than a bike with a motor added on. Its great ride performance makes it a fine urban machine and the range is good.

While it is reasonably compact, which makes storing it that much easier, Benno Bikes has still designed the RemiDemi to have the versatility and massive load-carrying capacity of a dedicated cargo bike.

“With its dual-crown downhill fork, the Moterra NEO SE is designed to let you hammer those crazy off-piste tracks and bike park trails.”

Over a 400m-long, 60m ascent, the new motor was three seconds quicker than the older one when both were ridden in their maximum assistance modes with the same rider power output and heart rate for the duration of the climb.

"Niterider’s Pro 1800 Race has a bulky battery pack, but it’s a tough and user-friendly broad-beam special on the trail."

The biggest pros of this jacket, aside from the fabric of course, are the big rear flaps that allow for jersey-pocket access without bulk or fuss.

Despite concerns over the ventilation, lack of fit adjustment and the fixed-position peak, it does the job it’s designed for solidly, and is well worth consideration.

Budget-friendly powered cargo bike with impressive carrying capacity

"The 1,000 lumens aren’t used as effectively as the best mountain bike lights of this type, and the price is high for the level of performance it offers."

As KinetiCore is built in and fully integrated within the helmet’s core, less material is used in manufacturing. Consequently, Lazer says KinetiCore improves ventilation and decreases weight, while also offering an environmental benefit.

Shimano’s EP8 appears to be the most efficient motor where bike weights, tire compounds, and trail or weather conditions had the least effect on battery range.

"The Tern handles quickly without being twitchy, and with the solidity of its chassis you have a decent mixed-mode commuter bike. It is expensive, but it has broader gearing and superior handling and is easier to ride over longer distances."

The Smith Bobcat glasses provide great lens quality and comfort for mountain biking, with a lightweight design suited for a small to medium fit, though they come at a high cost.

"The riding experience on the Link A7 is very natural, and the 20-inch wheels and big tires make for quite a floaty, comfortable trip."

“The 20″ Compact Hybrid is an ultra-practical electric bike with fun-sized 20-in wheels, built for everyday utility."

At one point we used our 4.5ft lever in the shackle and two people … hung off the bar and it still didn’t budge.

The Bianchi is an e-bike that'll certainly give you a fine riding experience.

"It carried the weekly grocery shopping with ease, transported my dog out to the countryside and even brought home bags of compost, bedding plants and enough supplies from a garden centre to keep Monty Don busy for a few weekends."

It combines the smooth ride quality of the standard Domane with handling that’s the epitome of endurance stability and big-volume tires that open up more than the road.

In the summer, I’m likely to jam on the A2 because the increased ventilation is noticeable.

"The Monteer 8000S’s few faults – a lack of mode or battery indicator, and now a tricky-to-secure remote – are totally redeemed by its immense power and incredible beam spread and color."

One of the easiest bikes to live with, thanks to its low weight and generous battery range. It's also a hoot to ride and a genuinely good bike for fitness purposes.

The Kask Utopia Y helmet maintains the original's shape and ventilation, introducing improved comfort features like a new padding arrangement and a better fit adjustment system.

“A fun and agile e-bike, with race results to back it up.”

The Jivr folding e-bike could spell the future for cycle commuters.

Trek's new Fetch+ 2 and Fetch+ 4 electric cargo bikes offer great capacity, with the ability to carry multiple children and cargo. The bikes are equipped with Bosch electric bike motors and are highly customizable, offering child seats and various compartments for cargo. They are powered by removable Bosch batteries that can be fully charged in six hours.

"A blast to ride, with great suspension, a composed feel, and solid spec. Not perfect, but a lot of fun."

The Trance isn't the most playful of bikes, but it's still a whole lot of fun and it doesn't have any obvious omissions in its spec.

HonBike has really delivered with this bike. The clean drivetrain, user-friendly design, and its general ride quality all get the thumbs up from me. However, there are a few downsides, such as the saddle height being too limited for taller riders. The major problem, though, is the weight.

It’s a joyful bike to ride, with a range that eliminates any thoughts of battery woe.

The Merida eONE-SIXTY 10k, a 2021 top-spec electric mountain bike, offers a smooth and agile ride, capable of handling various trails. It features a Shimano EP8 motor, a 630Wh battery, 160mm single pivot rear suspension, and a sleek battery integration. Despite a relatively short reach, it proves confidence-inspiring with its overall stability and offers excellent climbing and descending performance. The bike comes with high-spec parts, including a Fox Factory 38 fork, Shimano XTR brakes, and RockShox Reverb AXS dropper, among others.

Kona Kahuna is a refined hardtail mountain bike with excellent drivetrain and brakes for the price. Its superb ride quality and intuitive feel make it a great choice for trail and cross-country riding. Its limitations lie in more aggressive downhill terrain and lack of a dropper post.

Luxurious e-assistance that doesn't disappoint - the Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL offers superb handling, a powerful 250-watt power boost for long climbs, and great mileage from its dual-battery setup. It integrates seamlessly with Garmin and the Mission control app. Despite the steep price, its excellent performance validates it as a worthy investment for those seeking top-notch quality.

Radical looking carbon gravel bike with mudguard mounts.

Sweet Protection’s Trailblazer performed well, feeling comfortable and secure on long rides and over rough terrain.

The Foldylock Compact is a smartly executed design that works really well day-to-day.”

No-compromise electric bike that’s deserving of the LeMond name.