Tech Features

I tested two of the best 3D-printed saddles – here's why you should get one custom made
Posedla Joyseat 3.0 Pro vs Selle Italia SLR 3D head-to-head test

These are the six tech trends dominating gravel racing – from super-wide tyres to triathlon saddles
What's cooking on the US gravel scene?

I tested two leading rearview radar lights – and the winner offers better performance for less money
Can Wahoo's Element Trackr Radar beat the Garmin Varia RTL515 in our rearview radar lights head-to-head test?

Review | Outlier Pendulum flat pedals offer unrivalled grip, but one flaw might put you off
One-sided self-righting pedal, designed with performance in mind

The rise of 1x, a shift-change in geometry and the hookless debate rages on – BikeRadar’s 2026 road tech predictions
Our expert team look ahead to 2026 with interest
What's new?

These were the hottest trends in World Cup downhill tech in 2025
Rapid innovation and high-tech development in downhill racing are expected to continue into the 2026 World Cup season

The 7 biggest cycling tech stories of 2025 – from the UCI’s rulebook changes to a divisive gravel bike
Dive back into what made 2025 such an interesting (and controversial) year for bike tech

I tested two £1,000 hardtails head to head – and the winning bike is far more capable than you might think
How does the Whyte Secta S compare to Giant's Talon 0?

DJI's Avinox eMTB motor is better in every respect, but I’d still buy a Bosch-powered bike for one reason
I pitted the DJI Avinox M1 against Bosch's Performance Line CX-R, and found there’s more to a motor than outright power and torque

What are mini-hook rims and do we really need them?
Experts from across the wheel-building industry share their thoughts on this growing trend
Versus

Don't waste your money – these £500 smart trainers are good enough for 99% of riders
The JetBlack Victory, Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and Elite Rivo go head-to-head

I tested Fox’s Podium Factory vs RockShox’s ZEB Ultimate – is it really worth £1,000 more?
How does Fox’s inverted Podium beat the established industry-leading performance of RockShox’s ZEB?

I tested the Hayes Dominion A4 vs TRP Evo Pro brakes and the winner proves you don't need to buy Shimano or SRAM
Which of these challenger brands comes out on top?