Cycling Gear Reviews

Road bikes, carbon wheels, and accessory reviews. Rigorous lab testing and real-world riding. So you can buy with confidence.

Trek Domane SL5 Review: 3 Months Real-World Verdict

Trek Domane SL5 Review: 3 Months Real-World Verdict

The Trek Domane SL5 ships with Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite tyres functional, but the weakest part of the stock build. After 1,000km, the Pirelli P Zero Race TLR is the upgrade that changed how the bike rides. Tubeless-ready, lower rolling resistance, and a natural fit for the Domane's clearance. Do this before anything else.

Elitewheels Drive II Review: The Full Truth

Elitewheels Drive II Review: The Full Truth

I bolted the MovingSports SL1200 65D onto my Trek and rode them for three months. At 1,416 grams and $850 with code MIKEDEE, nothing at this weight comes close at the price. Here's the full verdict spoke tension data, crash replacement breakdown, and whether the hub quirk is actually a dealbreaker.

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Bikes

Bikes

I review Western and Chinese bikes, from Trek to SAVA. I buy them all, so you don’t have to.

Wheels

Wheels

Moving from $350 to $1500 carbon wheels. Is it actually worth paying significantly more?

Clothing

Clothing

Skip the hype and find out exactly what bib shorts and jerseys actually deliver

Accessories

Accessories

We buy and test everything from bike lights to bike computers, so you don’t have to.

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SAVA A7L Pro Review: Best $1,500 Carbon Bike?

The SAVA A7L Pro is $1,500; the Trek Domane SL5 is $3,500. After riding both, the gap is smaller than expected but not zero.

Best AliExpress Bike Lights: Tested and Ranked

Best AliExpress Bike Lights: Tested and Ranked

I bought and tested 12 bike lights so you don't have to. Here's which ones are actually worth your money and which ones to avoid.

Beginner Cycling Gear: What You Actually Need

Beginner Cycling Gear: What You Actually Need

Most beginner cycling gear guides tell you to buy everything at once. This one doesn't. I've narrowed it down to what matters.

Magicshine vs Trek Bike Lights Compared

Magicshine vs Trek Bike Lights Compared

The Trek Commuter Pro RT costs $140. The Magicshine Allty 400 costs $40. I rode with both, soaked both in the rain, and put them side by side on my Trek road bike. One of them is the smarter buy for most cyclists. Here's which one.

Is AliExpress Legit for Cycling Gear? (Honest Review)

Is AliExpress Legit for Cycling Gear? (Honest Review)

Is AliExpress a scam? Discover what 100+ product tests reveal and how to shop safely while saving money.

$15 AliExpress Cycling Jersey vs $150 MAAP Jersey

$15 AliExpress Cycling Jersey vs $150 MAAP Jersey

Side-by-side comparison of an inspired and original MAAP cycling jersey, highlighting differences in fabric texture and overall fit.