Specialized wind tunnel - disc vs caliper road brakes
Specialized has been using its wind tunnel to answer burning questions about cheating the wind — in this edition they pitted road disc brakes against calipers. Using two near identical Tarmac frames,...
View ArticleWhat's more aero? Disc or caliper brakes
Specialized has been using its wind tunnel to answer burning questions about cheating the wind — in this edition they pitted road disc brakes against calipers. Using two near identical Tarmac frames,...
View ArticleSpecialized Crux E5 review
While some brands dilute their cross bikes into do it all utility machines, Specialized has so many versatile options like the new Diverge and AWOL machines they can concentrate on the Crux of...
View ArticleBikeRadar Editor's Picks - Ben Delaney
Some great products solve problems, like ice-cold, please-don't-be-frostbitten genitalia on sub-freezing rides. Others create new options we never thought about, but now lust after. Hydro-Di2? Yes,...
View ArticleRace Face Team Chute jacket – in brief review
In case it’s passed you by, neon colours are HUGE on the mountain bike scene this year, and if anyone could make hi-vis desirable, it was a sure bet it would be Race Face. (Note to more retiring types...
View ArticleRockGuardz XC/AM carbon rims review
While the sight of four-figure price tag carbon rimmed wheelsets is increasingly common, a growing number of riders are trusting to smaller brands for their carbon bling, often sourcing direct from...
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The redesigned BikeRadar newsletter is packed with the latest bikes, gear and training tips along with maintenance advice, features and columns.Whether you're a mountain bike-lover or a roadie, there’s...
View ArticleGet more cycling advice from our forum
Do you enjoy reading our articles and advice on how to make the most of your cycling? Want to discuss a kit review further? Are you after more advice on which bike to plump for or a second opinion on...
View ArticleScott Scale 700 RC review
When it comes to mountain bike manufacturers, few have a more race biased image than Scott, which has been developing and marketing its machines through top-level wins for as long as we can remember....
View ArticleTurbo trainer workout videos - a complete programme for winter
BikeRadar has teamed up with CycleOps turbo trainers to bring you a complete turbo training programme for winter. Continuing to train on a turbo trainer or rollers throughout the colder months will...
View ArticleRelive Brendan Fairclough's 2014 Red Bull Rampage run
If you've just read 'Rampage, behind the dust' in the latest issue of MBUK and want to see Brendan hit the line Olly and the crew built for him, here it is. Arguably the most technical line of the...
View ArticleBkool Pro Trainer + Simulator review
The Bkool Pro Trainer is an ANT+ electronic trainer built for interactive 3D training and multiplayer online racing using the company's software, which works on newer PC and Mac computers. For an...
View ArticlePro bike: Ian Field's Ridley X-Night - video
At the recent CX World Cup in Milton Keynes, we had the chance to follow the fortunes of British National Cyclocross Champion, Ian Field, and also check out his bike up close.You can do so too, by...
View ArticleUberbike components finned brake pads - just in
Arriving at the BikeRadar towers this week was a box from Yorkshire based company Uberbike. Tightly packed inside was a range of OEM replacement parts, and we thought these new finned brake pads were...
View ArticleThis week's best new bike gear
Friday in the BikeRadar office means one thing: new stuff! This week we've taken delivery of a couple of two-wheeled stunners, more SRAM kit than you can shake a dropper post at, some handy last-minute...
View ArticleBikeRadar and Cyclingnews seek PHP developers
If you’re an awesome PHP developer with an interest in bikes and cycling, BikeRadar and Cyclingnews.com would love to hear from you!BikeRadar and Cyclingnews’s development team are searching for two...
View ArticlePlatypus Siouxon hydration pack review
The most noticeable feature of this female-specific Platypus pack is its narrow dimensions. The shoulder straps are slender and sit close to the collar bones giving a snug fit. This slim design is...
View ArticleHalf-Baked: Digital broadcast for bike races
A quick show of hands: how many North American readers out there are cycling broadcast pirates?While our European counterparts enjoy regular televised cycling coverage, many American fans scour sites...
View ArticleCycle Republic store opens in London
Halfords' first relaunched Cycle Republic store has opened for business in London. Located by Euston Tower, the cycle-specific offshoot will offer bikes and accessories from premium brands, as well as...
View ArticleWomen’s holiday gift guide
Skip the stress of packed malls and long lines this holiday season and get your cycling sweetheart something she’ll love. After testing some of the latest longsleeve jerseys, jackets, bib tights and...
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