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De Rosa R838 review
De Rosa’s R838 is the Italian marque’s entry-level carbon frame. For 2014 it’s been given a revamp with a new stealthy matt finish, and this model uses Shimano’s brilliant new Ultegra 11-speed Di2...
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Top 10 bike maintenance ‘don’ts’
Keen to try a bit of DIY bike maintenance but worried your ‘can-do’ approach might end up as one big ‘can-D'OH!’? Check out BikeRadar's top 10 DIY 'Don’ts’ to keep you out of trouble.Tools...
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Sweet spot training for cyclists
Training in your 'sweet spot' can raise your functional threshold power (FTP) using short sessions. Here to tell us how is Frank Overton from FasCat Coaching, who coined the phrase sweet spot to...
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Hestra Windstopper Tracker gloves review
There’s a very fine line between gloves that provide enough warmth to keep your digits from freezing and gloves that dull and reduce your ability to operate your bike, but the Hestra Windstopper...
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UK cycling levels decline - survey
Official figures released yesterday suggest that the numbers of people cycling regularly is falling, prompting campaigners to claim the government is failing to support cycling and make it...
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2014 Downhill World Cup #2: The Athertons do the double
Putting the rain in rainforestThere’s something special about any mountain bike race in the rain. Everything seems to change. Some riders crash, some get lucky and some have the run of their life. A...
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Three of the best adventure packs
When it comes to long-distance mountain bike rides preparation is key, and most riders would soon find themselves in trouble without a dependable backpack. If you’re thinking of taking on the challenge...
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Top five mountain bike destinations – video
Where are the best places to go mountain biking? It's a question we get asked all the time, and so this week on BikeRadar we've answered it in the form of a video that compiles our top five mountain...
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Mountain bike wheel sizes: 26in, 650b and 29in explained
It used to be so simple. Mountain bikes had 26in wheels and that was that. It had been that way since 26in wheeled beach cruiser bikes were first raced down Californian mountains and, apart from...
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Santa Cruz Nomad review
First introduced in 2005, the Santa Cruz Nomad was the quintessential all-mountain bike, and it was no easy task for the company to overhaul this iconic model. “We struggled for a really long time with...
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Commemorative Rapha Pantani Jersey launched
In the lead up to the Giro d’Italia, Rapha has launched a memorial jersey to the race’s most charismatic winner of recent years: Marco Pantani. The Pantani Jersey – maglia rosa pink – is based on the...
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CycleOps Direct Drive Silencer turbo trainer review
Cycleops’ new Direct Drive turbo trainer has a user weight limit of 100kg, excluding bike. It’s simple to set up too, with just three 6mm Allen bolts holding its two parts together. But at 17.6kg it is...
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Throwback Thursday: 1992 Manitou FS
You didn't think full-suspension XC bikes were only recently being raced at the top levels of the sport, did you? This month's Throwback Thursday feature, a 1992 Manitou FS, is more than 20 years old,...
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Wiggle DHB Goldline premium bibs and jerseys launched
DHB, Wiggle’s own label apparel brand, has launched a premium range of bib shorts and jerseys.DHB Goldline is the online retailer’s first foray into a competitive market against brands such as Castelli...
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Top five cycling safety innovations
Safety on the road is a big issue for any cyclist and recently a few videos of cyclists being hit by cars has prompted coverage from mainstream media. While no cyclist ever wants to be involved in a...
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Keeping the bikes ticking at the mountain bike World Cup - gallery
BikeRadar was recently in Cairns, Australia, at the second round of the UCI mountain bike World Cup. While there, we spotted plenty of fancy new bikes, components and accessories, but easily missed are...
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Keeping the bikes ticking at the MTB World Cup - gallery
BikeRadar was recently in Cairns, Australia, at the second round of the UCI mountain bike World Cup. While there, we spotted plenty of fancy new bikes, components and accessories, but easily missed are...
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Factor Vis Vires Ultegra Di2 review
The Vis Vires is one of those bikes that turns heads. It has, since making our acquaintance, sparked conversations on packed commuter trains, acquired more inquisitive glances on the street than almost...
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Inside Giant's Taiwan frame factory – part one
Giant Bicycles truly lives up to its name – it's the undeniable 800lb gorilla of the bicycle industry. In 2012, the company generated US$1.8 billion in annual revenue globally, both under its own label...
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New Mavic Ksyrium wheels, clothing and helmet – first look
To celebrate its 125th year, Mavic has launched a collection of limited edition clothing and a new, more aero version of the legendary Ksyrium wheel, which shows the way in which the hoops’ design will...
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