Christmas cycling jerseys – five of the tackiest
Christmas is just a week away, and what better way to show your holiday spirit than with garish holiday attire? Ugly Christmas jumpers are a time-honoured tradition, but they’re not the best choice for...
View ArticleBikeRadar Editor's Picks - Josh Patterson
It’s a great time to be a mountain biker. The pace of innovation is dramatic, and it can be hard to keep up with the latest advances, but even if you’re not in the market for a new bike or upgrades...
View ArticleLightweight Urgestalt review
Since its birth in 1995 Lightweight’s high-tech all-carbon wheels have lived up to their descriptive name and been ridden by some of the world’s top pro riders to Tour de France victories. The...
View ArticleBeta 951 T-handle wrenches review
What do Cadel Evans, Peter Sagan, Jaroslav Kulhavy, Stevie Smith and Gee Atherton all have in common? Other than being (or having been) mountain bikers and deadly fast on two wheels, they've also all...
View ArticleFriday Five-a-side: this week's new bike gear
Every week here at BikeRadar we receive a barrage of droolworthy kit and, once Friday comes around, we round up the finest items and introduce them. Here are the best road cycling and mountain biking...
View ArticleAlex Dowsett’s hour record bike
This article was originally posted on Cyclingnews.Movistar and Canyon believe that they have provided Alex Dowsett with the ideal machine to break the Hour Record next February.The British rider will...
View ArticleCaterham Duo Cali details and first-ride impressions - video
Iconic British sports car maker Caterham is among the latest outsiders to venture into the cycling market, launching its gorgeous Duo Cali road bike at this year's Eurobike show. Built in Germany by...
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 ArticleUK's first competitive gran fondo launched
The UK’s first ever competitive gran fondo will take place in Cambridgeshire next year. It could be a watershed moment for amateur, non-categorised racing in the UK.The 10,000 rider, closed-road Tour...
View ArticleCube Aim SL 27.5 review
Cube offers the Aim SL, the range-topping bike in its entry-level Aim series, in two versions – with 650b (27.5in) wheels, as tested here, or in identical trim but with bigger 29er hoops (and a frame...
View ArticlePro Bike: Nathan Earle’s Pinarello Dogma F8
Nathan Earle made his debut with Team Sky in 2014. He joined the British team after having raced in Australia with friend and fellow Tasmanian Richie Porte on the Continental Praties Squad. Since he...
View ArticleRitchey WCS Zeta II road wheelset - long-term review
Ritchey's new WCS Zeta II wheels ultimately go about their business in a rather quietly competent manner – and we mean that in a good way. They ride well and feel competitively quick, plus they're...
View ArticleFocus Izalco Max 5.0 review
First things first: the Izalco Max frameset is seriously light. The frame weighs in under 800g, and even adding the 5th Element carbon fork only just lifts the whole package above a kilo. This is a...
View ArticleSchwalbe Magic Mary VertStar Super Gravity 27.5x2.35in tyre review
Schwalbe’s Magic Mary may look like a cut-down mud tyre but it’s deceptively versatile in a wide range of conditions. It’s already proven its worth on the race circuit, where its grippy tread, tacky...
View ArticleHorse for the Course: Cape to Cape MTB race
At the end of October I was invited as a guest of Shimano to a very remote area of the world – Margaret River – 277km south of Perth. The invite was to attend the Cape to Cape mountain bike race and...
View ArticleScott Gambler 710 review
Two years on from a successful redesign of the Gambler downhill bike, Scott’s engineers have seized upon the opportunities provided by the larger 650b wheel size to launch a honed version for...
View ArticleExposure Toro MK6 light review
Exposure's latest Toro gets all the UK innovator's latest tweaks to create a properly techy light. The most obvious new feature is a strip screen rear display that provides constant run time, power...
View ArticleParamo Quito waterproof jacket review
Paramo is best known for high-end hiking jackets, but the Quito tested here is a super-versatile ‘multi-activity’ waterproof designed with an emphasis on cycling. The cut is athletic, with long sleeves...
View ArticleBest mini pumps for road cyclists
Every cyclist’s home workshop should include a track pump– but there’s no way you’re going to be carrying one of these huge and heavy metal constructions whenever you’re out on a bike ride. Not too...
View ArticleBikeRadar Deals of the Week – Mountain Bikes
BikeRadar's weekly round-up of great online deals from our recommended retailers could save you both time and money. If you just want to get to the bargains, skip to the end of the article to see the...
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