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Recon Jet finally released
We saw the Recon Jet back in June 2013 and this high-tech visor is now finally shipping for £580 / US$700 / AU$900.The development goes back to 2008 and the premise is simple: take all the functions...
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Specialized Fuse and Ruze 27.5+ hardtails, and Rumor 650b
Industry support for 27.5+ (aka 27.5 Plus) has been the subject of gossip for some time now. The slimmed-down fat bike concept uses wide 650b rims (aka 27.5in) and 3.0in width tyres that fit within a...
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The “100% Guaranteed Creak-Free” press-fit bottom bracket
Thereâs no small amount of irony in the fact that the best solutions for creaky press-fit bottom brackets all incorporate cups that thread together to lock everything in place. Weâve been impressed...
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Mondraker Factor 27.5 - first ride
Mondraker came about as close as you can to a revolution in bike design when it cooked up its Forward Geometry concept back in 2011. For years, aggressive riders have been sizing-up their frames and...
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Gravity Grid Components - first look
With the humdrum of Sea Otter eating up journos' time, Gravity â FSA's, er, gravity orientated brand â thankfully gave BikeRadar a sneak peek at its new line-up of Grid products, which should be...
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CatEye Strada Smart
CatEyeâs unassuming-looking Strada Smart computer has a lot more going on than meets the eye. Harnessing the technology inside your smartphone, the CatEye aims to give you all the data of a GPS unit...
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Manitou goes plus-sized at Sea Otter with new Magnum suspension fork
Like an ever-increasing number of other bicycle companies, the Hayes Bicycle Group has embraced so-called âplusâ bikes in a big, big way. Yesterday at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California,...
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Friday Five-a-side: This week's new bike gear
Got that Friday feeling? We have, and here at BikeRadar that means only one thing â itâs Friday five-a-side time.You know the drill â five bits of road bike kit and the same from the mountain...
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Cafe du Cycliste spring/summer clothing - first look
Over the last few years, the visibility of road cycling as a lifestyle choice has dramatically increased. A growing number of tour companies are leading riders through iconic landscapes across the...
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Trek rolls out 29+ Stache hardtail
Trek has just released details of a trio of 2016 mountain bike models. The biggest news, at least when judging by size, is a redesigned Stache built around the 29+ tyre platform. The Waterloo,...
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Pinnacle Dolomite Six
The Dolomites are a mountain range in northern Italy. In the 1970s they gave their name to a charming little Triumph saloon car, but in the 2010s they've become the inspiration for a line of affordable...
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Sub-30mm stems now possible with Pacenti Design’s new PDent concept
Given the spatial constraints of a 31.8mm-diameter steerer tube and a 31.8mm-diameter handlebar, the shortest anyone has been able to go in terms of stem length has been just over 30mm â at least not...
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9Point8 Fall Line dropper seatpost – first look
Dropper seatpost manufacturer 9Point8 has added a second model to its adjustable-height seatpost line. The new Fall Line features infinitely adjustable drop via a stealth-routed, cable-actuated remote...
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Ritchey Pro Paradigm V5 MTB pedal
With our pair weighing 265g, Ritchey's Pro Paradigms are a strong option for riders looking to minimise weight and maximise speed. Ritcheyâs achieved this by cutting away as much of the pedalâs...
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Santa Cruz Highball frame - first ride
Santa Cruzâs Highball has always been at the more cross-country end of things, with its brother, the Chameleon tackling the slightly more âgnarâ aspects in hardtail form. Despite that, the...
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Unior 1693A Bike Gator
If you harbour ambitions of looking after your bicycle yourself rather than relying on the local bike shop in times of need, a workstand is all but essential. For everything from the simplest jobs such...
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Scott Speedster 10
Scott has grabbed many headlines over the years for its trend-setting race bikes. The original CR1 heralded a new era in carbon monocoques, the Addict set the benchmark for flyweight frames, and the...
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2015 FMB World Tour – Dates for your diary
The world's premier freeride series, the FMB World Tour, is back for 2015, with four rounds and a heady dose of action already served up and another 36 events in 11 countries still to come, culminating...
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Bespoked Handmade bicycle show 2015 - gallery
This year's Bespoked handmade bicycle show has just passed, and once again it was a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most special bicycles being produced today....
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BikeRadar 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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