A magazine to choose well and ride better
Expert Bike is an online magazine about performance cycling: road, gravel, mountain bike and e-MTB, training and routes in France. The site publishes practical guides, brand and model comparisons, route guides and stories on the highlights of the season.
The goal is simple: help every rider choose the right bike and enjoy it, with concrete benchmarks (geometry, size, weight, observed prices) rather than slogans.
What the site covers
- Road cycling: aero, endurance and climbing bikes, women’s road bikes, budgets.
- Gravel and bikepacking: choosing a gravel bike, gear, self-supported bike touring.
- Mountain bike and e-MTB: full suspension or hardtail, motors, batteries.
- Choosing the right bike: size and geometry, buying online, delivery, maintenance and after-sales service, brand comparisons.
- Training and sportives: indoor trainers, training plans, sportives.
- Routes and climbs in France: legendary climbs, loops and routes by region.
- Our favourite rides: detailed rides from start to finish, with distance, elevation and map.
Our method
- Verified data: specifications, geometries and prices are taken from the official websites of brands and retailers, as of the update date shown on each article.
- Open comparisons: every comparison puts several brands and models side by side, with a summary table and the same criteria for all.
- Documented routes: distances, elevation and starting points are checked against official sources (tourist offices, local authorities, OpenStreetMap).
- A summary and a FAQ: every article opens with a “Key takeaways” summary and ends with the most frequently asked questions.
Editorial charter
- Prices and specifications change quickly: they are given as of the update date shown and do not replace the information published by the brands.
- Every article is signed by an identified author, whose profile can be found on the Our authors page.
- An error or outdated information can be reported through the Contact page: the correction is published with a new update date.
Who writes for Expert Bike?
Two passionate cyclists sign the articles: one focuses on equipment, the other on racing, training and routes. Their background is detailed on the Our authors page, and the story of the magazine is told in Our story.