Welcome to our comprehensive cycling gear section, where every component tells a story.
Whether you’re hunting for that perfect crankset, searching for shoes that blend performance with style, or discovering components that will transform your ride, you’ve found the right place. We dive deep into the cycling gear that matters.
From Premium Components to Essential Accessories
Our cycling gear reviews cover everything from boutique manufacturers reviving classic British craftsmanship to cutting-edge performance equipment used by pros. We test components that catch our eye and share honest insights about what works—and what doesn’t.
You’ll find detailed reviews of cycling shoes that combine leather craftsmanship with modern performance. We explore cranksets from legendary manufacturers making their comeback. Our team gets hands-on with touring gear built for epic adventures and components designed for daily commutes.
Real-World Testing, Honest Reviews
Every piece of cycling gear we feature has been put through its paces. We take components on weekend escapes, daily commutes, and challenging rides to see how they perform where it counts.
Our reviews go beyond specifications. We examine build quality, real-world durability, and that intangible quality that makes certain gear special. From handmade steel frames to precision-engineered carbon components, we appreciate craftsmanship at every level.
Discover Your Next Upgrade
Whether you’re building a dream bike, upgrading worn components, or simply curious about the latest cycling innovations, our gear reviews provide the insights you need. We feature established brands alongside emerging manufacturers creating exceptional products.
Each review includes practical advice about fit, compatibility, and value. We understand that choosing cycling gear is personal—what works perfectly for one rider might not suit another.
Expert Insights, Cyclist Perspectives
Our team brings years of cycling experience across disciplines. From fixed-gear urban riding to multi-day tours, we understand how different components perform in various conditions.
Finally, the day we have been looking forward to has dawned: Chater-Lea, the re-launched British component manufacturer of old, have today announced their new Grand Tour cranksets. We here at The Spoken are spellbound.
After six years in the garment game, New York’s Search And State has proven the integrity of the brand and the quality of their products. Despite its name, their latest Signature Print Series M90 Camo jersey will really make you stand out in the crowd.
Knives as a tool for cutting are as much an essential piece of kit as a bicycle is for transport, and the ability to wield…
We’ve been teased for two years or so about the re-emergence of the esteemed Chater-Lea brand of components, and today the first of their new…
In our world of recycled and over-familiar graphic devices, UK illustrator Stevie Gee splashes his singular vision of a tweaked reality over every medium he…
The Brooks Cambium is my all-time favorite saddle — apart from that unobtainium titanium-railed Selle Italia Flite I had back in the day. But if…
#backintheday I used to own a pair of Briko Stingers. They were a perfect fit for my head, and offered an optimum peripheral vision. I’ve…
Back in 2011, a German company by the name of Acros launched a hydraulic groupset into the mountain bike world. At the time I was…
The latest addition to Paul Components’ range of anodized accessories is their own interpretation of the dropper trigger and, as you’d expect from the Chico…
You can’t help but be entranced by the very idea of Spengle’s tri-blade carbon wheels. But once you dig a little deeper into its heritage,…
While riding around the streets of Sydney last week, you may have been distracted by some artistic and disruptive bill posters plastered over the scenery.…
Perpetually the preferred attire of hippies and Dead Heads, tie-dye has come of age, thanks to Cafe Du Cycliste. Their new release, Madeleine Tie &…
Wheel choice in the road bike world is hard these days. Even in the relatively new disc road wheel scene, wheel builders and manufacturers are…
Approaching fifty years of age, Antony Blake set himself a bucket list task of cycling fifty of Europe’s greatest climbs. He documented and photographed each…
When their Blinder light range first arrived on the cycling scene sometime around 2010, Knog lights got me excited. Finally this essential bit of kit…
