Many cyclists have a penchant for colourful, go-fast, wavey garms that – frankly – wouldn’t be acceptable anywhere but on a bike. For some, that taste for garish gear carries over to the ‘real world’, ...

Having the best bar tape might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about how to upgrade your bike, but it makes a much bigger difference than you might think. Alongside your ...

If you have drop handlebars and the tape has started unravelling or become tatty, replacing it is a quick and easy way of making the whole bike look smarter. It is also a strangely satisfying job.

A common problem amongst cyclists is changing bar tape, you can spend hours just trying to get each loop equal distance to the last and wrapping your hoods in knots. If that sounds like you or you’ve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Josh Ross Having ...