Features
‘Like brewing beer’: Santini’s carbon-capture tech could be the innovation the cycling market needs
Santini's Aero Race jersey features a new fabric from Polartec made from steel mill emissions, but the jersey's potential could lie beyond sustainability
Paris–Roubaix 2026 tech gallery: 1x drivetrains take over as teams move to MTB groupsets and 35mm tyres
A comprehensive round-up of the tech highlights from this year's Queen of the Classics
This is Wout van Aert’s Paris-Roubaix winning bike – and there’s nothing special about it
The Belgian superstar makes few concessions to the cobbles en route to conquering the Queen of the Classics
Q&A | Why is Paris-Roubaix so hard?
Why the Queen of the Classics stands alone in difficulty among one-day races in the pro calendar
6 classic cobbles-taming Paris-Roubaix hacks that refuse to die
The bikes may change but there are some mods that crop up year after year
What's new?
Canyon Endurace vs Aeroad – what bike will van der Poel ride at Paris-Roubaix?
The Dutch superstar faces a Roubaix eve dilemma: stick with his aero-winning Aeroad or gamble on the wider-tyred Endurace as tech, tactics and even marketing stakes collide
The 4 Paris-Roubaix tyre tech trends you need to know about – what’s in, what’s out, and what’s controversial
From ballooning tyres to mixed uptake on inserts, these tyre tech trends will define Paris-Roubaix 2026
Paris-Roubaix: Pogačar vs Van der Poel is the era-defining rivalry we can't stop talking about – and this is why
With Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel facing off once again at the third Monument of the season, Timothy John analyses the evolving rivalry between modern cycling's two great champions
Revealed: Why the defending Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion has glued tubeless tyres to her wheels
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sticks with Cervélo S5 aero bike in defence of her 2025 title
54.8km of pavé and a 47.70km/h average speed – Paris-Roubaix in numbers
The numbers behind cycling’s most iconic one-day race
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.
Tubolito’s smart TPU tubes will alert you when it’s time to pump up your tyres
Pressure-sensing tech meets lightweight TPU tubes
You can now tap into Tadej Pogačar’s dream state with this special-edition Met Trenta 3K Carbon helmet
The helmet is said to reflect the place where "effort fades yet speed increases”
Antigravity's A1 drone camera will make your ride footage look like a pro cinematographer's
The A1 has twin Insta360 cameras and promises groundbreaking video capture
Long Reads
Ever wondered how mountain bikes are launched? Behind the scenes with the new Pivot Shuttle AMPD in Finale Ligure
A blow-by-blow account of how a new bike is launched
Panda Podium’s Joe Whittingham on how Covid and Western hubris laid the ground for the rise of Chinese bikes
Chinese bicycle brands have captured the limelight, so we spoke to Panda Podium’s co-founder about what’s behind their meteoric rise
Made in China: why the country's cycling revolution should have Western brands worried
Chinese brands are on an upwards trajectory in quality, innovation and exposure. Warren Rossiter speaks to a few experts and predicts what will come to next
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | I've tested bikes for decades and I still welcome tech that false starts – here's why
Warren explains why he wants bike brands to keep taking risks
Warren Rossiter | The new Canyon Endurace CFR is good, but I don’t think it's an endurance bike
It’s a bold move for Canyon to reimagine the Endurace as a pure road racer for the most challenging roads
Simon says | Don't buy a gravel bike without at least 50mm of tyre clearance – you'll regret it
Ignore this advice at your peril
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.
Paris-Roubaix tech | Pogačar will race Paris-Roubaix on enormous 38mm-wide tyres and a 1x drivetrain – but no tubeless inserts
35mm-wide tyres measure 38mm mounted to Pogi's ENVE wheels, while he ditches front derailleur for Queen of the Classics
5 downhill tech trends from Not A Race – from lead weights and huge rotors to smart sensors
What we learned ahead of the 2026 downhill season at the Not A Race timed testing event
Unreleased Öhlins shock spotted on prototype Specialized Demo DH bike with hidden drivetrain and Brembo brakes
Jordan Williams' pre-production Demo is the fastest bike at Not A Race
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 | Is it safe to use clipless pedals after a knee operation?
We help a cyclist seeking to regain confidence and strength after a knee-replacement operation
Your tech questions answered | Can I convert my old mountain bike from rim to disc brakes – and is it worth it?
We help a reader who wants to breathe fresh life into his old steel MTB
Your tech questions answered | How do I fit Shimano SPD cleats properly?
This is how to fit your cleats, step by step
Racing
Q&A | Why did some riders prefer mechanical groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?
Why choose cables over top-tier electronic shifting?
Q&A | Why do riders choose 1x groupsets for Paris-Roubaix?
Why are many riders happy to do without a second chainring?
Icons of Cycling | Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions
The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated
Routes and Rides
I rode Atherton's first eMTB with the new 1,500W DJI motor – and it was intense
The S.170E is Atherton's first electric mountain bike
Taking your MTB out this Easter weekend? These are the best trail centres in England
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
10 of the best trail centres in Wales
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
Tech Features
Avinox's new 1,500W ebike motor is legal, but Bicycle Association calls for restraint, fearing new ebike regulations
Avinox's new M2S motor complies with UK and EU legislation, but some are worried the high peak power could invite unwanted scrutiny
I tested DJI Avinox's new 1,500W ebike motor against the jaw-dropping original – there was a clear winner
Can the new Avinox M2S eMTB motor improve on the awesome performance of the M1?
8 Paris-Roubaix bikes that were ahead of their time
Key bikes that chart the evolution of tech for the cobbles
