Pro bike: Yukiya Arashiro’s Colnago C59 Italia
In 2009, Yukiya Arashiro was joined with team mate Fumiyuki Beppu and together they became the first Japanese riders to complete the Tour De France. Arashiro, the two time elite-men’s Japanese National...
View ArticleSweet Protection Bushwhacker helmet review
With its unique looks and range of distinct colours, the Sweet Protection Bushwhacker helmet certainly grabs your attention even before you’ve put it on. Our medium/large test helmet felt bigger than...
View ArticleLondon Bike Show gets ready to open
The London Bike Show swings open the doors of the ExCeL in East London tomorrow, promising tens of thousands of visitors a chance to check out some of the best road and mountain bike gear available...
View ArticleRibble Sportive 365 review
Long rides, at a reasonable pace, at any time of year? Enter the Ribble Sportive 365. Despite the benefits of a lightweight, non-corroding frame for winter riding, there are very few carbon fibre...
View ArticleHow to choose a mountain bike
Want to buy a mountain bike? Before you do, read our essential advice on how to make sure you make the right purchase. Whether you're looking to commute to work or get going on entry-level downhill...
View ArticleInside: Spot Brand
Although Andrew Lumpkin isn’t exactly sure about the roots of the Spot Brand– “It’s all hearsay, really; I don’t say much about it with confidence” — he does know where it’s headed. The singlespeed...
View ArticleVitus Escarpe 275 VRS review
The Vitus brand is owned by mail order giants Chain Reaction Cycles, and the range – which covers mountain and road bikes – is available exclusively from them. The buying process is therefore...
View ArticleBest cycling holidays in Belgium
Host to some of the finest one-day classics on road cycling's calendar, Belgium offers an intriguing choice for a holiday on the bike, both on and off road.Why go cycling in Belgium?With a population...
View ArticleCrumpler Dinky Di Messenger M bag - in brief review
As the name suggests, the Dinky Di is a compact pack, ideal for carrying little bits and pieces but not big loads. Crumpler stands by its bags, offering a 30-year guarantee, so this works out at £3 per...
View ArticleGiant TCR Composite 2 review
Not that long ago, Composite frames were at the top of Giant’s TCR tree. But when Giant’s Advanced frames came along Composites were bumped down to ‘entry-level’. Which is great for bargain-conscious...
View ArticleShimano MW81 winter boots review
Shimano’s simple but effective MW81 boots are a comfy and cosy option for clipless winter cruising. Rather than using fancy dial closures, Shimano have sensibly stuck with three broad velcro straps and...
View ArticleRapha spring 2014 clothing – Just in
For the spring season, Rapha has refined its Lightweight collection, beefed up its Pro Team offerings and rolled out a few more special edition pieces like tributes to 1974 Giro d’Italia teams and the...
View ArticleCanyon Nerve AL 8.0 review
Since its entry into the UK market a few years ago, Canyon has made a name for itself as purveyors of well-made bikes that exhibit often extraordinary value. The secret (or catch, depending on your...
View ArticleShimano PD-5700C 105 SPD-SL pedals review
Shimano 105 is the Japanese giant's third-tier groupset, and enjoys the benefits of trickle-down technology from its two more illustrious siblings. Which is why it's hard to tell at first that the new...
View ArticleRockGuardZ CG325 front mudguard review
This carbon fibre front mudguard from RockGuardZ weighs a measly 77g, making it a light and fairly effective way to help keep mud and spray out of your face when out on the trail. This is the shortest...
View ArticleEntries open soon for TweedLove World Enduro
Entries open this week for the UK's biggest enduro race, the Tweedlove World Enduro. Public entries for the race, which is the second in the Enduro World Series calendar, open this Wednesday. Despite...
View ArticleBikeRadar Bike Fit Studio at Scottish Bike Show
The Scottish Bike Show is back for 2014, taking place at the EA & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow on 5-6 April. Packed to the rafters with all things two-wheeled you can expect a full-on day...
View ArticleWomen's bike sizes - a simple guide
What size bike should I buy? It's a common question that women have when considering a new bike. That's why we've created a simple women's frame sizing guide on BikeRadar, divided into tables for road...
View ArticleStanton Bikes Switchback – first look
UK firm Stanton Bikes has added a new frame to its lineup of steel and titanium hardtails. Known as the Switchback, this newcomer has 650b hoops and an ultra-slack head angle.Most of the recipe for the...
View ArticleAngryAsian: Bring on the thru-axles
Tullio Campagnolo invented the quick-release skewer more than 80 years ago, and for all intents and purposes, the basic internal-cam design he pioneered has changed little since then. If anything, many...
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