Best women's warm baselayers
When suiting up for a cold ride, choosing the right baselayer is just as important as deciding which jersey or jacket to wear. The baselayer is your last defense against the elements and is what sits...
View ArticlePraxis to debut complete wide-range 10-speed mountain bike cassette
Praxis Cycles will soon debut its first complete mountain bike cassette aimed at riders who want more range from their current 10-speed systems but aren't interested in breaking the bank for a complete...
View ArticleKona Honzo - first ride
Conventional, but not necessarily correct wisdom suggests 29ers should be the preserve of long-distance truckers designed to bang out miles as efficiently as possible, while their smaller-wheeled...
View ArticlePro bike: Grzegorz Stepniak's Guerciotti Eureka SHM50 - video
The pro race scene might be dominated by the big names, such as Specialized, Canyon, Trek and Giant, but there are plenty of lesser-known brands being represented by top riders too.Sometimes itâs...
View ArticleGiant Defy Advanced Pro 2
Giantâs Defy Advanced is a bike weâve always recommended for its blend of endurance comfort and thrilling handling. For 2015, though, Giant has made a bold statement: all its carbon Defy models...
View ArticleScott Trail MTN 50 shirt
Lots of thin layers keep you warmer than one or two thick ones, and Scott's Trail MTN 50âs lack of bulk makes it perfect for that. Itâs definitely a mid-layer â itâs too thin for all but the...
View ArticleVitus Sentier VRS
The VRS heads up Vitusâs four-bike Sentier trail hardtail range, which encompasses 650b and 29in wheel sizes and a range of specs to suit riders on a budget. It combines Manitouâs underrated Minute...
View Article21 top tips for first-time sportive riders
If youâre thinking of riding your first sportive in 2015, our 21 top tips will help ensure the event sparks your enthusiasm and has you itching for more.Everyone loves a challenge â thatâs the...
View ArticleSpecialized Defroster Road winter shoes
Specialized's Defroster Road winter shoes have a nylon composite sole with fixed rubber walking bumpers and a three-bolt fixing. The uppers feature a neoprene collar above a seam-sealed waterproof...
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...
View ArticleBikeRadar Deals of the Week – Road 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...
View ArticleHow to bleed Shimano road bike disc brakes
If youâre an early adopter of road bike disc brakes, you may be new to the world of disc brake bleeding. Itâs a commonplace mountain biking task â and a fairly easy one with the right tools â...
View ArticleBianchi Intenso Dura-Ace Mix
The Intenso is designed as an endurance bike, but thatâs endurance on Bianchiâs terms, so donât expect a tall head-tube and shortened riding position. What you get here is a head-tube only...
View ArticleEndura MT500 waterproof pant
Enduraâs waterproof trousers are constructed from a 2.5-layer waterproof fabric, which avoids being unnecessarily rustly. Around the seat Endura has used a slightly thicker material, ideal for...
View ArticleLazer Blade and Magma helmets updated
Belgian helmet brand Lazer has announced new updates to the Blade road helmet and Magma trail helmet. Both helmets are now based on the flagship Z1, and benefit greatly from trickle-down technology.The...
View ArticleHow to rejuvenate your waterproof cycling gear
Waterproof cycling clothing is often a big investment for most riders, and looking after it properly is essential to keep with working at its best.Over-washing waterproof gear can reduce its...
View ArticleSpecialized S-Works Power saddle
Specialized's new S-Works Power saddle is unquestionably strange looking, what with its radically clipped nose. But what's taken away isn't really necessary and what's left is supremely comfortable â...
View ArticleThe road to Paris-Brest-Paris Pt2
One of the more interesting quirks of taking on a personalised training plan from The Endurance Coach to target the 1200km Paris-Brest-Paris road ride in August has been the introduction of mountain...
View Article‘BackBottle’ water bottle designed for jersey pockets
If youâve ever struggled with getting water bottles in and out of a jersey pocket while riding youâre not alone. Fix-It-Sticks' founder Brian Davis has had more than his fair share of issues with...
View ArticleCycliq Fly12 combines front light and Full-HD camera
Shortly following the release of the new Fly6 rear light and safety camera, Cycliq has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Fly12 â a front facing headlight and HD camera. Update: 04/03/2015 -...
View Article