Features
This sub-5kg Cannondale Capo is an ode to minimalism
Rob Borek's Cannondale Capo is a commuter turned hill climb slayer and was raced by Arion Oates at the National Hill Climb Championships
This 14-year-old's budget weight-weenie bike weighs 5.7kg, has AliExpress parts and features ‘uphill brakes’
Finn built his bike with his dad, although there might be some debate over who put in the most work
Your tech questions answered | Help! I want an aero endurance bike – why aren't brands making them?
But does such a genre already exist?
Watch | 6 ultralight bikes from the 2025 National Hill Climb Championships
Watch Jack Luke take you through six of the lightest bikes from this year’s championships
A £150 bike with £4,799 wheels: this veteran rider's hill climb bike won my heart
Lesley Fellows' Trek Lexa is an epic equipment mismatch
What's new?
'The hipsters rocked up' – how Britain’s #1 hill climb expert turned a London fixie into a race bike
Simon Warren – the man behind the 100 Climbs series – turns his old Monoc track bike into a race whip for this year’s National Hill Climb Championships
Don't try this at home! I love these super sketchy hacked eTap shifters
This humble Focus Izalco Max hill climb build hides the wildest shifter setup I've ever seen
Can I upgrade my bike to Di2, and is it even worth it?
Will electronic shifting transform this reader's bike?
eMTBs are ruining mountain biking, but not in the way you might think
How often do you end an ebike ride unsatisfied?
15 essential MTB upgrades for under £50 that will transform your riding
These affordable mountain bike upgrades will make a big improvement to your riding
Bike of the Week
Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT costs £5,999 but has £4,000 SRAM Red XPLR AXS groupset
We take a closer look at Cube's newly refined Nuroad C:62
Trek's Procaliber eyes up fast XC racing with compliant yet efficient IsoBow softail frame
US brand's high-end hardtail says farewell to IsoSpeed
Antidote Woodsprite promises to get you airborne with its novel suspension layout
Polish brand's short-travel trail bike positions rear shock outside the front triangle
First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
Outlier's strange-looking Pendulum pedals could be amazing – if I sacrifice my shoes
The flat-pedal revolution?
Garmin’s new power meter pedals tick all the right boxes, but can they justify their premium price?
We’ve got Garmin’s new Rally RK210 and XC210 pedals in to test
A 3D-printed saddle for £77? Samassi introduces new components range
Product line-up also includes 3D-printed titanium bike computer mounts
Long Reads
How Formula One tech is helping Tour de France racers ride faster than ever (without breaking the rules)
An in-depth look at the rise of big data and the brightest minds, often inspired by the world of racing cars…
Could Italy be the cycling industry's solution to trade wars and tariffs?
With Trump's tariffs causing global havoc, Warren Rossiter speaks to Italian brands and bike builders about how the 'home of cycling' is reclaiming its title
Ned Boulting: The Tour de France is absurd, beautiful and unforgettable – I’ll miss it profoundly
Ned Boulting's unbroken 23 years with the Tour on ITV ends this July. BikeRadar spoke to him about his new book and the race that changed his life
Opinion
John Whitney | Neither banned nor recommended, the UCI continues to cast ketones as the Schrödinger's cat of performance enhancers
The UCI's latest statement on ketones belongs to the 'let me be clear' genre of political double-speak
Robin Weaver | Testing this hub convinced me we need to kill pedal kickback
Pedal kickback makes a real difference to suspension performance, but taming it might be less complicated than you think
Oscar Huckle | Lightweight bikes will never die, so bring back the Trek Émonda now
There’s a clamouring for the Specialized Venge’s return – but why not the Trek Émonda?
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.
2025 UCI Gravel World Championships tech gallery: an unreleased Merida, Vos' mullet setup, Pidcock's Pinarello and more
A closer look at what the top riders were using
Tadej Pogačar's tricked-out Colnago Y1Rs for the Rwanda World Championships – new tyres, custom wheels and a raw carbon finish
A closer look at the bike Pogačar rode to solo victory
Unreleased tyres, custom parts and a monster chainring: the bike Remco used to humble Tadej Pogačar at the worlds
Beligan superstar rides lightweight Specialized TT bike to a third consecutive World Championship win
BikeRadar Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Which clipless road bike pedals have the lowest stack height?
The leading options compared
Your tech questions answered | Would suspension boots keep forks fresher for longer?
They can still occasionally be found on low-end forks
Your tech questions answered | Why don't bike manufacturers adopt a universal system for aligning the stem in the correct position?
Having your handlebar misaligned, even by a degree or two, can cause a big headache
Routes and Rides
I rode an MTB down one of the world's most active volcanoes weeks before it erupted – here's what happened
Tom Marvin finds out what it’s like to carve turns amid the ash and rocks of Mount Etna
6 brilliant climbs that should be in the Tour of Britain (but never have been)
For many reasons, these icons have never made it onto the route of Britain's biggest bike race
The best places for family-friendly mountain biking in the UK – read our comprehensive trail centre guide
Where to take your family cycling on traffic-free forest trails in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Tech Features
Hands-on with Shimano XTR, XT and Deore Di2 – real-world weights revealed
How much do Shimano’s latest wireless MTB drivetrain components weigh?
10 most controversial changes in road-cycling tech from the last 100 years
Here’s the tech the pros and the rest of us have moaned about the most
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?