Red Bull Foxhunt 2014 with Rachel Atherton
Red Bull has announced details of this year's Foxhunt event – a unique challenge that pitches 200 competitors in a mass-start race against a pursuing professional rider.Playing the fox this year is...
View ArticleSRAM X01 crankset review
SRAM’s carbon crankset has the best single ring around, but it can’t match the best alloy cranks for stiffness and toughness.The broad carbon arms have alloy inserts for the pedals and SRAM-specific BB...
View ArticleRaleigh Chopper returns
Raleigh has launched a new version of the beloved Easy Rider style Chopper bike, which was the envy of many a British child in the 1970s.The motorbike-inspired Chopper, which is now on sale from...
View ArticleTour of Britain stage maps released
Ahead of the start of the Friends Life Tour of Britain on 7 September, Ordnance Survey, official mapping partner of the race, have released full route details including downloadable GPX files for...
View ArticleMiddleburn Components Mono TT thick/thin chainring - just in
Here's a name you probably haven't heard for a while – Middleburn Components. Yes, the British manufacturer, best known for its RS series of cranks, got in touch with BikeRadar last week. Just like a...
View ArticleCrankPump hits Kickstarter
CrankPump is a new CO2 pump system that’s designed to slot inside Shimano Hollowtech 2 cranks – and the project had just gone live on Kickstarter.Replacing the plastic cap on the non-driveside of...
View ArticleNorco Bicycles 2015 – Sight, Range and more
In 2015, Canadian company Norco will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with its largest range yet. In recent years, Norco has made a solid comeback to popularity with a range of highly competitive...
View ArticleBontrager Velocis helmet review
Bontrager is relatively new to the legitimate helmet game – its first few years were just me-too products. Recently, however, the Trek subsidiary has invested in the staff, R&D and tooling for...
View Article10 lip-smacking recipes for in and out of the saddle
All-day races, multi-day rides, evening 10s… whatever your plans this summer, you need to keep fuelled for peak performance. Here are 10 tasty recipes that will keep you going.Biker's burger with BBQ...
View ArticleSiva Cycle Atom - first look
The Siva Cycle Atom is a new bike-powered generator that allows you to charge your iPhone, smartphone or virtually any USB-compatible mobile device as you ride.The Atom weighs 300g and has only three...
View ArticleSiva Cycle Atom charges your iPhone as you ride
The Siva Cycle Atom is a new bike-powered generator that allows you to charge your iPhone, smartphone or virtually any USB-compatible mobile device as you ride.The Atom weighs 300g and has only three...
View ArticleGuapa Cycles Urban One - just in
Allow us to introduce the Urban One from Guapa Cycles, a UK-made, wood-framed urban bike. You wooden believe how excited everyone at BikeRadar got at the arrival of this unusual bike – and not just the...
View ArticlePro bike: Mikaela Kofman's Scott Spark 700
It's one thing to properly prep a mountain bike to tackle competition on the UCI World Cup cross-country circuit. It's another entirely to do the same on an inherently heavier dual-suspension machine –...
View ArticleTop five pro cycling helmets – video
Pro cyclists always get the best new bike gear before consumers and this holds true with the latest helmets too. From an aero edge to the ultimate protection, here’s our countdown of the best pro road...
View ArticleGiro Alpinenduro shoes - first look
Is it a low-cut hiking boot you can bike in, or a lace-up biking shoe you can hike in? Giro's new waterproof Alpinenduro shoe blends the lace-up style the brand has pushed on the road with Empire...
View ArticleGiro Alpineduro shoes - first look
Is it a low-cut hiking boot you can bike in, or a lace-up biking shoe you can hike in? Giro's new waterproof Alpineduro shoe blends the lace-up style the brand has pushed on the road with Empire models...
View ArticleWhyte 802 – in brief review
Whyte's 802 frame is based closely on the custom-butted alloy frame of the rest of the unisex 800 family. It’s slightly shorter in reach and the top tube’s been dropped to give it more clearance if you...
View ArticleBest road bike pedals
Your pedals are an important link between you and your road bike. Of the three contact points – saddle, bar and pedals – the latter is by far the most dynamic. After all, the power that you’re working...
View ArticleBest road bike pedals for under £160
Your pedals are an important link between you and your road bike. Of the three contact points – saddle, bar and pedals – the latter is by far the most dynamic. After all, the power that you’re working...
View ArticleSportful Hot Pack Ultralight Vest review
For roadies it is always a balancing act – we don't want to get caught out in the cold or wet without gear, but we don't really want to lug said gear around. The Sportful Hot Pack Ultralight Vest is an...
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