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Tom Marvin is joined by Luke Marshall and Tom Law to discuss which MTB upgrades are worth it
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All you need to know about belt drives for bicycles
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We explain every Fox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
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Our pick of the most comfortable and practical women's bib shorts
Budget Bike of the Year winner | Trek Domane AL 2 Gen 4
The ideal first road bike?
eMTB Bike of the Year winner | Canyon Strive:ON CFR
Canyon says the Strive:ON CFR is a race-ready hard charger on gnarly terrain
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Competent bib shorts for less than £100 from the British brand
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Our pick of the best deals from the US retailer's latest sale
Gravel Bike of the Year winner | GT Grade Carbon Pro LE
GT's soft-tailed rough-stuff ripper takes the top spot
The best MTB trail centres in Scotland | All you need to know about the 7stanes trail centres – and more
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
Enduro Bike of the Year winner | YT Capra 29 Core 4
YT's updated Capra Core 4 clinches the Enduro Bike of the Year title for 2024
Road Race Bike of the Year winner | Focus Izalco Max 9.8
No longer in the WorldTour, but still worthy
BikeRadar Podcast | How we chose our Mountain Bike of the Year winners
We discuss the decision-making behind our Mountain Bike of the Year winners
Whyte, YT, Canyon and Rockrider are our 2024 Mountain Bike of the Year winners
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Editor's Highlights
The hottest prototypes from the Fort William pits | DH World Cup opening round tech gallery
A selection of tantalising tech as the downhill season gets under way
Shimano patent reveals plans for fully wireless 13-speed electronic groupsets
Are 13-speed Di2 groupsets on their way?
5 of the fastest downhill bikes from Fort William | Tech gallery from the pits of the season-opening DH World Cup
We take a closer look at some of the top bikes at the start of the 2024 UCI Downhill World Cup
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Latest Reviews
Road Bike of the Year winner | Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2
Our Road Bike of the Year winner for 2024
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Is a gravel bike the answer to Paris-Roubaix's mud-caked cobbles?
Trail Bike of the Year winner | Whyte T-160 RS
Our Trail Bike of the Year winner for 2024
Review | Gusset Matt Jones S2 Lock-On Grips
Comfortable grips with sleek cushioning
Review | Rapha Women’s Core Bib Shorts
Budget-friendly bib shorts that don’t compromise on quality
Review | Magura Vyron MDS-V3 dropper seatpost
Has Magura fixed its Vyron with this latest generation?
Best Products
Garmin Edge bike computers: buyer’s guide to all the models
We explain them all, from the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar all the way down to the Edge 130 Plus
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The best height-adjustable seatposts reviewed and rated by BikeRadar's expert testers
The best short-sleeve cycling jerseys for summer riding, as tested by BikeRadar
We've whittled down your best options for pedalling in style and comfort this summer
RockShox forks explained | Your guide to the trail, enduro, XC and downcountry range
Our essential guide to every RockShox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
19 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar
We've tested 19 bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
What is a chain guide and should you use one?
Everything you need to know about chain guides, whether you ride road, gravel or mountain bikes
Advice
Is your saddle setback right? We explain how to find your ideal fore and aft position
Perfect your saddle fore and aft position to pedal as comfortably and powerfully as possible
How to lock a bike properly | Essential advice to prevent bike theft
Where to lock your bike, how to lock your bike and what locks you should use
12 of the best mudguards for road cycling and commuting
Do you need full mudguards, clip-ons or something in between?
How to lose weight through cycling: 13 tips to help you shed the pounds
The best ways to get fitter and lighter on the bike
How to maintain your electric bike, from servicing to washing electrical parts
How to wash an ebike, how to update a motor's firmware and other ebike maintenance basics explained
The best waterproof mountain bike trousers in 2024 | Riding pants to keep you dry
Top trail pants to keep you warm, dry and clean in the slop