BUYING GUIDES
Discover everything you need to know about bikes, clothing, components and more from Chain Reaction, the home of the best MTB, Mountain Bike and Road Cycle brands.
- Accessories
- Bikes
- Clothing
- Components
- Frames & Forks
- Footwear
- Nutrition & Training
- Protection
- Wheels & Tyres
- Workshop
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Accessories
Best Bike Computers: Buying Guide For the Ultimate Ride Companion
Bike computers are battery-powered electronic devices that attach to your road bike or mountain bike cockpit.
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23 March 2022
Best Cycling Sunglasses Buying Guide
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29 December 2021
CRC Gift Vouchers: Buying Guide For The Perfect Cyclists Gift
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13 December 2021
Best Mudguards: Buying Guide To Protect The Rear
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1 December 2021
Best Bike Lights: Buying Guide For Staying Bright
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12 November 2021
Best Pannier Racks Buying Guide
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26 October 2021
Best Helmet Camera Buying Guide
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14 October 2020
Best Hydration Packs Buying Guide
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10 October 2020
Best First Aid Kits Buying Guide
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10 October 2020
Best Cycle Mirrors Buying Guide
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2 October 2020
Best Bike Baskets Buying Guide
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24 September 2020
Best Bike Covers Buying Guide
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24 September 2020
Best Bike Bell Buying Guide
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18 September 2020
Best Bike Locks Buying Guide
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15 September 2020
Best Water Bottle Cages Buying Guide
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12 September 2020
Best Water Bottles Buying Guide
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23 August 2020
Best Bike Racks Buying Guide
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15 August 2020
Best Child Seats Buying Guide
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13 August 2020
Best Bike Pumps Buying Guide
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10 July 2020
Best Number Plates Buying Guide
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24 June 2020
Best Bags Buying Guide
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Bikes
Gravel Bikes Buying Guide
Where road and mountain bike meets, combining MTB wheels, tyres with frame and fork inspired by the lightweight and fast…
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11 October 2022
Kids Bikes Buying Guide
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28 September 2022
Nukeproof Bikes Buying Guide and Latest News
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28 September 2022
Mountain Bike Buying Guide
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31 August 2022
Best Electric Bikes Buying Guide
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20 January 2022
Vitus Bikes Buying Guide and Latest News
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13 January 2022
Cycling For Beginners: Everything you need to know
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31 December 2021
Road Bike Buying Guide
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12 October 2020
Bike insurance buying guide
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5 August 2020
Best Folding Bikes Buying Guide
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30 July 2020
Cyclo Cross Bikes Buying Guide
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30 July 2020
Best Time Trial Bikes Buying Guide
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11 July 2020
BMX Bikes Buying Guide
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11 July 2020
Best Hybrid & City Bikes Buying Guide
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15 January 2020
Best Bike Trailers Buying Guide
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Clothing
Best Cycle Caps: Buying Guide For Cycling Headwear
Discover more about the best cycle caps with a buying guide from Chain Reaction.
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25 February 2022
Best Casual Cycling Jackets: Buying Guide For Riding In Style
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24 February 2022
Best Cycling Jackets: Buying Guide To Stay Dry & Cosy
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24 February 2022
Best Leg Warmers: Buying Guide For Extra Insulation
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22 February 2022
Best High Viz For Cyclists: Buying Guide For Staying Visible
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22 February 2022
Best Cycling Gloves: Buying Guide For Hand Protection
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20 February 2022
Best Arm Warmers: Buying Guide For Extra Insulation
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28 December 2021
Best Running Accessories: Buying Guide For Running Companions
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28 December 2021
Best Tops: Buying Guide For Any Occasion
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24 December 2021
Best Beanies & Caps: Buying Guide For Headwear
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22 December 2021
Best Sports Headwear: Buying Guide For All Activities
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19 December 2021
Best Sports Bras: Buying Guide For Female Chest Support
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15 December 2021
Best Casual Shorts: Buying Guide
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14 December 2021
Best Run Shorts: Buying Guide For Optimal Performance
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10 December 2021
Best Shirts: Buying Guide
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8 December 2021
Best Clothing Care: Buying Guide For Ultimate Protection
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7 December 2021
Best Anti-Pollution Masks: Buying Guide For Clean Breathing
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7 December 2021
Best Cycling Socks: Buying Guide For Optimum Comfort
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4 December 2021
Best Compression Wear: Form Fitting Garments Buying Guide
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3 October 2021
Best Tee Shirts: Buying Guide For Casual Clothing
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Components
Best SRAM Mountain Bike Groupset
We offer the ultimate guide on SRAM mountain bike groups sets who are one of the biggest component manufacturers in the…
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10 October 2022
Best SRAM Road Groupset Buying Guide
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10 October 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Shimano Road Groupset
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10 October 2022
Best Shimano Mountain Bike Groupset Buying Guide
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27 April 2022
Best Handlebars Buying Guide
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19 April 2022
Best Bike Pedals Buying Guide
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14 April 2022
Best Handlebar Grips Buying Guide
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8 April 2022
Best Bike Stem Buying Guide
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7 April 2022
Best Brake Pads Buying Guide
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7 April 2022
Best Cassettes Buying Guide
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2 April 2022
Best Seatposts Buying Guide
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18 March 2022
Best Seat Clamps Buying Guide
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8 March 2022
Best Chainrings Buying Guide
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16 September 2020
Best Bar End Plugs Buying Guide
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15 September 2020
Best Handlebar Tape Buying Guide
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12 September 2020
Best Chain Guides Buying Guide
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5 September 2020
Best Brake Cables Buying Guide
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25 August 2020
Best Chainring Bolts Buying Guide
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25 August 2020
Best BMX Bike Pegs Buying Guide
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23 August 2020
Best Bash Guards Buying Guide
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22 August 2020
Best Bike Saddles Buying Guide
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22 August 2020
Best Gear Shifters Buying Guide
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21 August 2020
Best Brake Spares Buying Guide
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20 August 2020
Best BMX Seats Buying Guide
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15 August 2020
Best Power Meters Buying Guide
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15 August 2020
Best Chain Tugs Buying Guide
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6 August 2020
Best Bike Brakes Buying Guide
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5 August 2020
Best Gear Cables Buying Guide
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2 August 2020
Best Crank Bolts Buying Guide
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17 July 2020
Best Rear Shocks Buying Guide
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10 July 2020
Best Bike Headsets Buying Guide
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10 July 2020
Best Bottom Brackets Buying Guide
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9 July 2020
Best Bike Groupsets Buying Guide
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30 June 2020
Best Bike Chains Buying Guide
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24 June 2020
Best Derailleurs Buying Guide
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21 October 2016
Best Rear Shock Springs Buying Guide
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12 January 2015
Best Headset Spacer Buying Guide
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12 January 2015
Best Bike Brake Levers Buying Guide
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Frames & Forks
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18 May 2022
Best Road Bike Frames Buying Guide
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8 May 2022
Best Forks Buying Guide
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2 February 2022
Best RockShox Forks: Buying Guide for Front Suspension
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11 November 2021
Best Cyclo-cross Frames Buying Guide
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13 May 2020
Best Frame Protection Buying Guide
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20 April 2020
Best Frame Spares Buying Guide
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20 March 2020
Best BMX Frames Buying Guide
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Buying Guides
Buying Guide: Five Ten Mountain Bike Shoes
Five Ten Mountain Bike shoes are worn by some of the best riders in the world like Sam Hill so…
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14 December 2021
Best Overshoes: Buying Guide To Protect Your Feet
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14 December 2021
Best Cycling Shoes: Buying Guide For Your Perfect Fit
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5 April 2020
Sandals buying guide
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5 March 2020
Best Casual Shoes Buying Guide
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Nutrition & Training
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29 December 2021
Best Nutrition: Buying Guide For Training And Recovery
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23 December 2021
Best Turbo Trainers: Buying Guide For Indoor Cycling
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19 November 2021
Best Smart Turbo Trainer: Buying Guide For The Ultimate Setup
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13 May 2020
Best Body Maintenance Buying Guide
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11 May 2020
Best Training Aids Buying Guide
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30 April 2020
Best Heart Rate Monitors Buying Guide
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Protection
Mips Safety System: Buying Guide For Your Next Helmet
Ever wondered what MIPS is? Never fear as we have the ultimate guide to how MIPS protects your head
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1 November 2021
Best Bike Goggles Buying Guide
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12 October 2021
Best Body Armour Buying Guide
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1 October 2021
Best Bike Helmets Buying Guide
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15 August 2020
Best Neck Braces Buying Guide
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Wheels & Tyres
Best Bike Spokes Buying Guide
Discover more about the best bike spokes with a buying guide from Chain Reaction
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31 March 2022
Best Bike Hubs Buying Guide
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27 October 2021
Best Bike Tyre Buying Guide
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5 October 2021
Pirelli Mountain Bike and Road Bike Tyre Buying Guide
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30 April 2020
Best Bike Rim Tape Buying Guide
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30 April 2020
Best Bike Inner Tubes Buying Guide
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23 April 2020
Best Bike Wheels Buying Guide
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20 April 2020
Best Bike Rims Buying Guide
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10 April 2020
Best Quick Releases Buying Guide
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30 March 2020
Best Tubeless Kits Buying Guide
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6 March 2020
Best Valve Caps Buying Guide
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2 March 2020
Best Nipples Buying Guide
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17 July 2014
Best Power Meter Hubs Buying Guide
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Workshop
Best Bike Tools Buying Guide
Discover more about the best bike tools with a buying guide from Chain Reaction
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3 February 2022
Best Bike Workstands: Buying Guide For Bike Maintenance
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2 February 2022
Best Lubes & Cleaning: Buying Guide For A Healthy Bike
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12 December 2021
Best Bike Pressure Washers: Buying Guide For Cleaning Your Bike
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9 August 2020
Best Bolts: Buying Guide For That Missing Piece