Moon X-Power 780 light – in brief review
Riders who hate the sudden flashing strobe light setting built into some lights will love this Moon– its four power levels have no flash options unless you deliberately set them up to do so. Beam...
View ArticleBest of Bend in the Road 2014
As well as riding awesome bikes at amazing events in his Horse for the Course features, US editor Ben Delaney also weighs in on a wealth of roadie issues including tech trends, practical tips and...
View ArticleModa Vivo review
The first thing we did after unboxing the Vivo was to hang it off some scales. In a world where a stock race bike can be under six kilos, seven and a half might not seem that impressive, but for an...
View ArticleGiro Jacket shoes review
One school of thought on flat pedal shoes, as followed by Five Ten, is that you should be firmly stuck to your pedal, the other acknowledges that many riders like to shift foot position while riding....
View ArticlePark Tool Dial Adjust review
This Park Tool model is one of the big daddies of the portable pump world. It’s a hefty 48cm long and weighs 261g – but that extra size does bring with it some advantages, notably a 21cm stroke that...
View ArticleBest of Horse for the Course 2014
Just as we see pro riders swap bikes depending on terrain – even during the race in some time trials – US editor Ben Delaney is infatuated with finding the right bike to tackle particular cycling...
View ArticlePro bike: Fraser Gough’s Avanti Corsa DR Team
Fraser Gough is a young New Zealand solo-specialist and one of the Avanti Racing Team’s newest recruits. For 2015, the Avanti Racing Team (FKA Praties) has moved its longstanding Tasmanian-base across...
View ArticleRapha Pro Team winter tights with pad review
The stylish looking Rapha Pro Team tights have a fantastic tight and comfortable fit. We really liked the Cytech chamois, which we found to be well-positioned and comfortable during our 100-plus mile...
View ArticleMost anticipated mountain bike products of 2015 - video
Last year was a great one for mountain biking. From XTR Di2 to the shape-shifting Canyon Strive, there were tech advancements galore. We think this year will be just as exciting – and this video will...
View ArticleFulcrum Red Metal XRP 29 wheels review
The heavily machined inner face of Fulcrum's Red Metal rim has parallels with Mavic’s CrossMax wheels and does a similar job of removing excess metal between the spokes while leaving the anchor points...
View ArticleStrava launches Annual Achievements for 2015
Just in time for your New Year’s resolution to ‘ride more’, Strava, the social fitness app, has launched new Annual Achievements trophies for segment leaderboards and personal records.As of the 1st of...
View ArticleRitchey P-650b frame review
During our testing of Ritchey's P-650b frame, we constantly heard comments along the lines of: “It looks old, yet new – what is it?”For the passionate mountain biker, the colours and lines of this...
View ArticleAltura Raceline LS jersey and Progel bib tights review
The Altura Raceline LS jersey and Progel bib tights lack built-in wind- or water-resistance, but they still make a competent clothing set for milder winter days. They offer good value too.Raceline LS...
View ArticleMost anticipated road bike products of 2015 - video
With each new year comes a wave of new and exciting bike kit and technology, and BikeRadar is lucky enough to be able to get a look at the good stuff earlier than most.In no particular order, these are...
View ArticleFriday five-a-side: This week's new bike gear
Welcome to the first Friday of 2015! Here is our latest round-up of the cool new mountain bike and road gear that's arrived in the last week.New mountain bike gearEaston Haven 35mm HandlebarEaston’s...
View ArticleCan a vegan diet work for cyclists?
More and more of us are questioning the long-held notion that a meal is not a meal unless it is based around a piece of meat. Awareness is also continuing to grow of the health, environmental and...
View ArticleCanyon Ultimate AL SLX 9.0 review
Canyon's problem – if you can call it a problem – is that it makes other makers look bad by offering more value for money than seems reasonable, possible, or fair. At a price point where most...
View ArticlePro bike: Allen Krughoff's Focus Mares CX
There's plenty of change in the air when it comes to cyclocross bikes, and although cantilever brakes still dominate the top steps of the podium today, it doesn't take a fortune teller to see what's...
View ArticleRockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir shock review
On the right bike we’ve always liked the feel of the Monarch Plus, but there were always suspension designs that it worked well with and others that it didn’t. RockShox seems to have sorted that with...
View ArticleScott Aspect 740 review
Sitting below Scott’s premium Scale hardtail series, the Aspect range of bikes offers a choice of 29er or 650b rides. The 740 combines sleek, race inspired looks with a 100mm (3.9in) travel fork and a...
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