Altura Sector 30
If you need a bag that can handle day-to-day duties, and step up when you need to lug the kitchen sink to work, the Sector 30 could be for you. Itâs incredibly useful for those days when you have...
View ArticleStrava launches Strava Local
Strava has launched Strava Local, a new data-powered and athlete-curated travel guide for cyclists available in 12 cities worldwide.Over 38 million Stava activities and billions of GPS data points from...
View ArticleThe Body Mechanic: a beer drinker's analogy on sports injury
Sudden increases in distance or time on the bike might be the biggest contributing factor to a cyclist sustaining a âgradual onset injuryâ. Add in the fact that many GPs recommend resting...
View ArticleTahnee Seagrave teams up with breast cancer charity CoppaFeel
World Cup downhill mountain biker Tahnee Seagrave has teamed up with breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel via a special fundraising competition.The CoppaFeel charity encourages women to regularly...
View ArticleThe best carbs for cycling – what to eat and when
Carbohydrates sometimes get a bad press, but the right carbs at the right time are the cyclistâs friend. Research from the University of Bath shows that athletes who drank carbohydrate sports drinks...
View ArticleAdidas launches world's lightest cycling kit
Last year's Adidas Adizero jersey weighed just 65g and now the Eurobike Gold Award winner has matching bib shorts and socks with equally feathery weights to satisfy even the most gram-watching...
View ArticleGiant Reign 1: long–term MBUK test – video
At Mountain Biking UK magazineâ sister brand to BikeRadarâ we ride our long-term test bikes hard for a year, constantly scrutinising their performance, to bring you the truth behind the marketing...
View ArticleB’Twin Ultra 920
We have to admit constantly being surprised by French sports superstore Decathlon's output. Whether its great value clothing or brilliant budget bikes courtesy of its B'Twin line, the retailer almost...
View ArticleAlpinestars Paragon knee pads
If youâre after a set of pedalling-friendly pads and donât have much to spend, the Paragons are well worth a look. Obviously at this price you donât get fancy foam that hardens upon impact, but...
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The redesigned BikeRadar newsletter is packed with the latest bikes, gear, and training tips along with maintenance advice, features and columns.Whether you're a mountain bike lover or a roadie,...
View ArticleAle women's spring/summer cycling kit - first look
If you arenât familiar already with the brand Alé, the chances are you soon will be. Although the brand itself may be relatively new, the expertise behind it is extensive. Designed and produced in...
View ArticleHow to corner faster with the side plank – video
Good core strength can help to keep you riding on the bike all day without ending up in a shaking, crumpled mess. The side plank is a perfect exercise to help you build the strength needed to corner...
View ArticleBest road disc and caliper brakes
There have never been so many ways to stop your road bike. This is great in terms of options, but a nightmare in terms of choosing. Luckily our ultra-experienced test team are here to sort out which,...
View ArticleSpecialized Stumpjumper 2016 - first look
Since its introduction in 1981, the Specialized Stumpjumper has been a regular sight on the trails, occupying a space between XC race and more gravity orientated bikes â its remit, in effect, is the...
View ArticleSpecialized Rhyme FSR Expert Carbon 650b – first ride
The womenâs trail bike category is one that has been crying out for attention. Enduro is on the rise, and the desire for longer travel bikes that are as efficient up the hill as they are on the way...
View ArticleOsprey Momentum 22
Osprey says that the Momentum 22 was born to commute, and after using it for a month, we can see why.First up of all, itâs very comfortable pack for daily duties. The ridged âAirspaceâ back panel...
View ArticleFriday Five-a-side: this week's new bike gear
You know how this goes right now, but it just wouldn't be the same without an intro now would it? The end of the week is almost upon us, hot gear has been piping through the doors of the BikeRadar...
View ArticleZwift online training game now open to all
Announced today at the Rapha Cycle Club in Sydney, Australia, Zwift has moved its online multiplayer training game from invite only to 'Open Beta', allowing anyone to now sign up for free. Zwift...
View ArticleBike afterlife: make a difference by trading in your old banger
Ever wondered what happens to the old bikes you forsake in favour of a bit of cash against a fresh new ride? We did, so we headed to Evans Cycles HQ to find out.Trading in an old bike can be a...
View ArticleTop five cost-effective road upgrades – video
Buying a new bike or a set of fancy carbon wheels is a surefire way to make you go slightly faster, and become a lot poorer. You can find extra speed on a budget though â here are five upgrades that...
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