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  Top 10: Gifts for cyclists (Article)
  The obvious use is for tying your bike to fences and the like, but use your imagination and it's also good for securing your bike to car roof racks, attaching your bag to a chair or even fixing a dog lead to a drainpipe. The Z Lok has its limits, after all, it'll never be as secure as a more expensive bike lock. But for occasional use, it's really very good. It's light and easy to transport - and very versatile, with a range of uses that are only limited by your imagination.
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  Review: Suaoki R800 dash cam (productReview)
  On the plus side, the camera slots on and off the mount easily. There's a three-metre cable so you can easily hardwire it, but the charging lead is a rather cheap moulded 12v unit rather than the USB style that we think is a much better option and means you can still use your 12v socket for charging a phone or similar. As for the footage, during the day, the Suaoki camera is impressive with crisp and sharp footage that makes it easy to read number plates.
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  Review: Mio Cyclo 210 bike computer (productReview)
  That means if you want to transfer routes to or from the 210 (or pair it with Strava), you have to connect it to your computer using a lead and transfer them via the MioShare app — an annoyingly fiddly process. Should I buy one? On paper, the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt  we tested offers more features for the money (such as the connectivity), although the Mio Cyclo 210 is more user-friendly and looks smarter.
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  Review: Honda CB650F (productReview)
  What is it? The collapse of the supersport 600 class might lead you to believe that nobody wants this capacity of motorcycle anymore. Yet the truth couldn’t be any further away if you emigrated to Mars. While riders and manufacturers have moved on from the condensed intensity of these supersport machines, they have shifted focus to the middleweight sector.
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  Review: Nonda Zus smart car charger (productReview)
  This does of course depends on the 12v socket (or cigarette lighters as they used to be called) but we tried the Nonda in various cars including a Ford Fiesta and Mercedes C-Class and it has stayed put It's not the most exciting of designs, although there's not much you can do with a USB charger, but the fact both USB ports are reversible, in other words there's no 'wrong' way to put in a USB lead, is handy when you're trying to plug something in when it's dark. It charges fast too and will get a depleted smartphone battery back up to 100% charge in around 2.5 hours, which is quicker than many other in-car chargers we've tried.
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  Review: EGO HPE2000E pressure washer (productReview)
  Corded models though can be a faff - not only have you got to connect your hose up to one, but you've got the extra hassle of getting power to it as well. And depending where you're working, that can mean extension leads to contend with. Not being able to get to a power point at all means that it's sometimes impossible to get to some locations with a pressure washer. That's why cordless, battery-powered pressure washers are so appealing. 
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  Review: Gardena PowerMax 37/36A P4A cordless mower (productReview)
  width=643&height=428&mode=max" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/825763d3e91848748f2e7c3d2f8d9a00" /> Without any leads to avoid, you can make quick progress and the handle provides a comfy working angle. One niggle we did have though was that if the lawnmower needed an extra shove on some bits of terrain, the telescopic handle would droop on occasion and lower the height of the handle regardless of how much it was tightened up. 
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  Review: Aftershokz Xtrainerz (productReview)
  While that might sound odd, the transducers vibrate as the music plays just like a driver inside of an earbud does. Aftershokz is leading the industry for bone-conduction technology with several different headphones on the market, including the Aeropex and the Xtrainerz, the latter of which have an IP68 waterproof rating meaning they can withstand both heavy perspiration and complete submersion in up to two meters of water for two hours making these the ideal model for swimmers.
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  Cycle Computer of the Year shortlist (Article)
  That means if you want to transfer routes to or from the 210 (or pair it with Strava), you have to connect it to your computer using a lead. A lthough the Mio Cyclo 210 is more user-friendly and looks smarter, plus i t’s painless to set up and does the basics very well. >> Read our full review Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just want to make life easier on your day-to-day bike rides, a GPS computer like the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt can be an easy way of accessing route information and finding out just how well you’re performing. 
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  Review: Honda Super Cub (productReview)
  The 17-inch wheels are bigger than most of its obvious rivals, giving it a plusher ride over most bumps, and Honda has ditched the leading link front suspension featured on earlier Cubs in favour of a telescopic fork. The result is predictable, stable handling that lets you hustle this 109kg machine through traffic like a guided weapon.
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  Review: Yamaha MT-09 (productReview)
  It’s a motor so well suited to this style of motorcycle and Yamaha cannot be criticised for following the lead of Triumph in this area. For a streetfighter bike, the sock-it-to-‘em power delivery of a triple with its low-down shove is ideal for getting off the line and out of corners with authority. Yamaha has long since sorted the stuttering throttle feel of early MT-09s and this latest generation provides a smooth roll-on of power.
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  Review: Suzuki GSX-S125 (productReview)
  As well as the lowest seat, the liquid-cooled, four-valve, double-overhead-camshaft (DOHC) engine also gives the S125 a class-leading power-to-weight ratio - which improves acceleration and max speed. You wouldn't really want to take it on the motorway for long stretches or to cover massively long distances, but that's more to do with the fact that it offers no protection from the wind rather than it feeling underpowered.
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  Top 10: Cheapest dash cams (Article)
  The sturdy build quality you expect from Nextbase, sharp 1080p footage @ 30fps and the clever mount that keeps the power lead in place (while allowing you to remove the camera) combine to make the 312GW a smart buy. >> Read our full review
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  Review: Z-Edge Z3 Plus dashcam (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.0188679245283" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d2a554bef2aa47348b1a3f4e304421db" /> It usefully comes with two leads - one short and one long - both with USB connectors, along with a dual-port in-car charger. The advantage is that you can have your dashcam plugged in and still have a USB port available, rather than the more traditional moulded cigarette-lighter chargers.
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  Torque converter automatic The traditional type employing a torque converter that abosrbs engine power leading to increased fuel consumption and CO2 output. Can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 ratio, the more ratios the more efficient it will be. May have manual override for which different manufaxcturers have different brand names, for example 'Tiptronic', 'Geartronic', 'Autotronic'.
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  Review: Garmin Dash Cam Mini (productReview)
  It may be a compact design - as you can see in our pictures, it's smaller than most keyfobs - but the Garmin still feels a high-quality and well-built product, although you'd expect nothing less given the £100 price tag. It's also very simple. There's a port for the power lead on one side, a slot for the micro SD card on the other (it requires the standard Class 10 type up tp 256GB) and a button that will save clips. You can also turn the microphone on and off using the button on the side.
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  Review: Gocycle GS (productReview)
  You can get an integrated light kit for £85 which uses the Gocycle's internal battery to power front and rear LED lead lights (and continue working after the battery's showing no range left). At £300, the portable docking station is extravagant, but strikes us as a handy way of storing the GS when it's not required.
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  Review: Airlabs Airbubbl (productReview)
  There's a filter change indicator on the device to let you know when it needs replacing, but it will cost you £40 when the time comes to change it, and you can't simply buy one on Amazon because it's only available on the Airlabs website. The Airbubbl is hooked up to the car's 12v socket via a USB lead and a dual port 12v adaptor - which is provided. The adaptor has two USB slots, so you can charge your phone or run something like a dash camera at the same time. Unfortunately, our Nextbase 512GW dash cam uses a 12v cable, so we could only use our dash cam or the Airbubbl - rather than using both at once.
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  Review: Scalextric ARC One American Classics (productReview)
  width=500&height=332.9166666666667" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/dd41250adc3a43f7a5ceb68b9bafae6d" /> One of our favourite features is the F1-style starting lights (complete with your reaction time). As well as highlighting who is in the lead and what lap you're on, it also shows fuel level and tyre wear. So during a race, you'll need a pit stop while you wait for your car to be refuelled (and get new tyres) before continuing. Don't do that and you'll end up with a DNF, bringing tactics into your Scalextric racing.
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  Review: Lenco L-400 Turntable (productReview)
  The direct-drive L-400 comes with everything you need, including a phono cartridge, all the relevant leads and a nice smoked dust cover lid too. It has a built in pre-amp so you don't necessarily need a separate amplifier to use it, although it will result in better sound if you do. Alternatively, you can hook it up directly to a stereo system.