Specialized Ruby Pro Disc Di2
With electronic shifting, hydraulic brakes and plenty of women-specific details, Specialized's Ruby Pro offers an exciting yet comfortable ride â not to mention a standout feature in its disc brakes,...
View ArticleDirty Native One BlackEdition saddle – in brief
The Native One from Selle San Marcoâs off-road offshoot, Dirty, is a firm perch. Actually, thatâs putting it mildly â it feels really hard and is definitely more XC race than all-mountain plush...
View Article19 pieces of near-indestructable road kit
Many members of the BikeRadar forum community ride miles and miles (or km upon km, if you prefer metric accuracy over traditional idiom). Just like us staffers, they love their bikes and kit. Rather...
View ArticleBMC Team Elite 01 - first look
Despite the prevalence of lightweight and efficient full-suspension machines, cross-country racers still look to their hardtails when the track demands it. Hardtails might be light and fast, but they...
View ArticleEmpire MX6-EVO
Small UK firm Empire first made its mark in the world of bikes with the unusual AP-1 downhill bike, which was shortly followed by the MX6â the companyâs first stab at a 150mm travel trail bike.It...
View ArticleSpecialized Enduro Elite 650b
Specialized was the first company to use the âenduroâ name for a bike 14 years ago â and has been a leading player in the lightweight, long-travel trail/all-mountain game ever since. Does its...
View ArticleILE Default XPAC
It might have an odd sounding name, but thereâs a reason for the moniker ILE has given to this bag â it's intended to be your go-to bag; your default. Itâs made from XPAC material, which is a...
View ArticleHow to make a tubeless inflator
WARNING: First and foremost weâd like to remind you that this hack involves pumping 100psi of pressure into a homemade device; as a result it is potentially dangerous. Use eye-protection and proceed...
View ArticleNew Cervelo R7 road bike imminent
The UCIâs recently updated list of approved frames includes reference to Cerveloâs new R7 road bike, with the governing body of the sport having already tested the machine to ensure it meets its...
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 ArticleGiro d'Italia time trial tech gallery
The Giro d'Italia opened this year with a team time trial, and the world's best teams rolled to the start line with the fastest possible gear their sponsors could provide. Most notable was the...
View ArticleFelt Z4 Disc
Feltâs Z4 Disc is the brandâs entry into the disc-equipped endurance road bike category â that new platform of choice for sportive and gran fondo riders.Boasting full SRAM hydraulics and the...
View ArticleMorvelo Women’s Display cycling kit – first look
One thingâs for sure: the Display jersey and bib shorts from British company Morvelo look pretty loud â and distinct from most kit weâve seen recently. With the growth in womenâs cycling comes...
View ArticleAzonic Bigfoot MTB pedals
The Bigfoots are some of Azonicâs most expensive pedals and have a super-large 120x110mm platform. Using bushings (two per pedal) instead of bearings has allowed Azonic to keep the platform thin â...
View ArticleHome Wrench: Common repair mistakes
Repairing your own bike can be both highly satisfying and a money-saving exercise. However, it's worth keeping in mind that we all make mistakes â and that when it comes to maintenance these can come...
View ArticleGarmin Forerunner 225 adds heart-rate measurement at wrist
The new Garmin Forerunner 225 is the first Garmin watch that measures heart rate at your wrist. This GPS-enabled watch uses optical heart-rate technology developed by Mio. Although targeted at runners...
View ArticleNew FitBit Surge with wrist heart-rate detection auto-uploads to Strava
Today FitBit announced that its Surge GPS watch with its wrist-based heart-rate monitor now auto-uploads to Strava. The FitBit Surge can be set for Bike or Run modes, with built-in GPS providing speed...
View ArticleBionicon Edison EVO 0 - first ride
Bionicon has been evolving its unique adjustable geometry bikes for years â and the latest Edison finally delivers on the firm's promises.While the Edison EVO's linked suspension is the big news, the...
View ArticleNew Cervelo R7 road bike NOT imminent
Cervelo has debunked the R7 â a bike that would supersede the range-topping R5 â as rumour, saying the R7 name became the R5 and that no such bike is in development.Despite being featured on the...
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