Amazon Black Friday deals 2023 | The best cycling deals you can get right now
Retail giant Amazon sells every type of product imaginable, and that includes bikes and cycling accessories. We expect 2023 Amazon Black Friday cycling deals will follow previous years’ trends, with...
View ArticleBest early Black Friday bike deals 2023 | Up to 50% off brands including...
With each passing year, Black Friday seems to kick off earlier than ever, and the 2023 season is no exception. With Amazon Prime’s Big Deal Days setting the pace for the sale season, it’s clear Black...
View ArticleLove mountain biking? Our friends at MBUK magazine have launched a podcast!
Our friends and colleagues at MBUK magazine have launched a new podcast! In series one, the team behind MBUK – the UK’s best-selling mountain biking magazine – will take to the airwaves every Tuesday,...
View ArticleAG2R Citroën’s kit was the best in the pro peloton – I miss the brown shorts...
BikeRadar’s Slack channel sees plenty of outlandish cycling opinions proferred, backed up and – occasionally – dismissed. When I chipped in with a cycling opinion earlier this year, it fell firmly in...
View ArticleCannondale’s Tesoro Neo Carbon is its first carbon electric commuting bike –...
The Tesoro Neo Carbon is Cannondale’s first electric commuting bike constructed from carbon fibre and it’s modelled on the brand’s endurance road bike, the Synapse. The Tesoro Neo Carbon’s rear end...
View Article3T’s Extrema Italia is a genre-blurring aero gravel bike with mountain bike...
3T has announced the Extrema Italia, a category-blurring, aerodynamically optimised adventure gravel bike. Slotting in next to the RaceMax Italia (a version of its Exploro RaceMax produced in Italy)...
View ArticleBike of the Week | Look sharpens 795 Blade RS with pure speed in mind
Launched at Eurobike 2023, the latest incarnation of the Look 795 Blade RS sports a wealth of smart tech details, with pure speed the aim. The French brand’s revamped race bike is the weapon of choice...
View ArticleCeramicSpeed’s new OSPW system for SRAM Eagle Transmission has an ‘Active...
CeramicSpeed has launched a new Oversized Pulley Wheel System designed specifically for SRAM’s Eagle Transmission drivetrains. According to CeramicSpeed, the OSPW X for SRAM Eagle Transmission offers...
View ArticleRoad race bike head to head: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 vs Canyon...
In the summer of 2023, Specialized launched the Tarmac SL8, updating one of the most successful – and highly rated – race bikes on the UCI WorldTour. A year prior to that, Canyon had refreshed the...
View ArticleA 129g Cadex Amp saddle, stylish cycling backpack, Pearl Izumi winter wear,...
A week on from Black Friday, congratulations if you and your bank account made it through without rashly purchasing a massage gun and budget-hotel-standard shower gel. Before I reveal what’s behind...
View ArticleHigh-Mileage Heroes | Simon’s Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain Vest
Sportful’s Fiandre Light NoRain Vest has been my go-to gilet for the past decade or so and is one of the few pieces of kit in my drawer that sees almost year-round use. Constructed from windproof and...
View ArticleYou can finally send direct and group messages on Strava
Strava has introduced messaging to its popular ride recording and sharing app. Through Strava Messaging, you will be able to chat directly with another user or in a group. Strava says Messaging will...
View ArticleCervélo’s first ebike uses flip chips to switch between road and gravel geometry
Cervélo has announced the release of the Rouvida, its first electric bike. Equipped with flip chips in the front and rear dropouts, Cervélo says the Rouvida can switch between road and gravel...
View ArticleTeam TotalEnergies to ride ENVE Melee road bike for next two seasons
ENVE will provide Team TotalEnergies with its Melee road bike, wheels and components for the next two seasons. TotalEnergie previously used Specialized bikes, but ENVE will expand its presence in...
View ArticleNew Focus Paralane targets fast endurance riders with lighter, stiffer and...
Focus has unveiled a new version of its Paralane endurance road bike, claiming a revised frame design saves weight and increases stiffness while retaining all-day comfort. The second-generation...
View ArticleHow to clean your bike in 7 simple steps
A bike works more smoothly, lasts longer and looks better when it’s clean. That will make riding it more enjoyable and save you money in the long term. While it may be tempting to just pop it in the...
View ArticleBest winter road cycling and mountain biking gloves for 2023
The best winter gloves will keep your hands toasty in seriously cold weather. They’re an essential accessory for winter training, commuting by bike and any other riding in the colder months. Riding...
View ArticleWarren Rossiter | You should buy an endurance road bike, not a race bike –...
The endurance road bike has been the forgotten design for some years now. With aero road bikes lighter than ever and pure race bikes getting more compliance, not to mention some gravel bikes being...
View ArticleTacx’s Neo 3M smart trainer features an integrated motion plate for added...
Tacx has announced the Neo 3M, its latest flagship smart trainer. Building upon the highly rated Neo 2T, one of the best smart trainers available, the Neo 3M adds integrated fore-aft movement. Tacx...
View ArticleForbidden unveils first downhill bike, the Supernought
Forbidden has revealed its Supernought downhill bike, featuring 205mm of rear-suspension travel, proportional geometry and modular dropouts. This is the first downhill bike from the Canadian brand...
View ArticleA £500 Castelli waterproof jacket, flagship Sidi shoes, fresh Koo shades,...
Now that we’re in December, utterance of the C-word is officially acceptable in my book. And what better than an early Christmas present in the form of First Look Friday? However, before I unveil a...
View ArticleHow to set the saddle height on your bike
Changing your saddle height is the most important adjustment you can make to the fit of your bike. In this guide, we’ll explain how to find your correct saddle height on a bicycle, including how to...
View ArticleBest mountain bike suspension forks 2023 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer’s guide
Looking for the best mountain bike suspension fork? You’ve come to the right place. Buying a new suspension fork for your mountain bike is one of the priciest – and potentially most effective –...
View ArticleAlex Evans’ Gear of the Year 2023 | Surprise performers and reliable kit for...
In my previous Gear of the Year selections, I’ve focused on kit that served a specific purpose, whether because of impressive performance or an unfaltering duty to make my life more comfortable and...
View ArticleWorld Cup XC bikes head to head: Specialized S-Works Epic World Cup vs Trek...
There’s no denying it, we’re seeing fewer and fewer hardtails on the start line at cross-country events, thanks in part to how tough the tracks have become. But while full-suspension mountain bikes...
View ArticleJack Evans’ Gear of the Year 2023 | Lightweight racing picks and bikepacking...
In 2023, I’ve ridden in excess of 14,000km during more than 500 hours in the saddle on tarmac, dirt and, lately, mud. In addition to completing several audaxes up to 300km-long and two bikepacking...
View ArticleBikeRadar Podcast | Gamified vs ‘boring’ indoor cycling: which is better?
Back in October, during BikeRadar’s Indoor Training Week, two of our indoor aficionados – Simon von Bromley and Jack Evans – put their cards on the table as to the ‘best’ approach for training. Indoor...
View ArticleThe best gifts for cyclists in 2023 – for every budget
If your loved one is into cycling, you’re probably aware that it’s a dangerously acquisitive sport. Shiny new things power the average rider almost as much as the joy of getting out on the bike. We’ve...
View ArticleNew third-tier Specialized Aethos 9r frame drops price to £3,250 with Shimano...
Specialized has introduced a new third-tier Aethos frame to make its throwback, round-tubed, externally routed road bike more affordable. The Aethos 9r frameset is the basis for the new Specialized...
View ArticleHorse for the Course | Taming the Artiem Epic Camí de Cavalls 360º 80mm at a...
The Epic Camí de Cavalls 360º is a three-day marathon race that circles the whole of Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic islands. The course follows an old established path that hugs the coastline, often...
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