Features
Simon von Bromley | I've been buying bike parts on AliExpress for years – follow these three tips if you're going to do the same
Simon shares three essential tips for buying bike parts on AliExpress
6 new bikes we expect to see at the Tour de France
New lightweight and aero bikes, as well as a new bike for Pogačar for the team and individual time trials
We will answer any tech question you have – just get in touch ahead of our next Q&A
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Will Soffe | 5 controversial topics bike mechanics can't agree on
Bike mechanics love to offer advice, but sometimes it’s not as clear as it seems. Here are five topics which pro bike mechanics continue to argue over
Your tech questions answered | Are handlebar extenders worth trying?
A handlebar extender is an easy way to test a wider width, but there are a few things to keep in mind when trying them out
What's new?
Watch: Belgian pro crashes OVER the line while celebrating in one of cycling's most outrageous finishes
The cycling industry always goes from boom to bust – but one company shows there’s a more sustainable way to do business
The world's biggest cycling brands seem to be struggling, but one business shows a new approach that's better for the bike industry and consumers
6 endurance bikes that have got me excited in 2026
Warren shares the endurance road bikes he's been most excited by this year
I’ve been testing Specialized’s new gravel shoes since the Crux launch – and the new ‘foot shape’ is a clear improvement
The new Specialized S-Works Recon EVO shoes are in for testing, and Simon's initial impressions are almost nothing but positive
7 times the UCI banned cycling tech, from bulbous wheels to massive pedals
A nostalgic look back at tech that vanished thanks to the Clarification Guide of the UCI Technical Regulation
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.
Chipolo x Secrid’s cycling Miniwallet has the one feature you least expect but absolutely need
If you often ride with your cards tucked into a jersey pocket, the Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet might be what you need
Madison’s new cycling kit could fill the chasmic gap dhb left behind
New Flux road cycling kit range could offer the value and quality to rival the dhb of old
Freitag just released a new crossbody bag that fits to your bike for commuting or longer adventures
Freitag's F141 BERYL is made up-cycled truck tarp and no two bags are alike
Long Reads
The Enhanced Games sees tech billionaires trying to build death-defying ‘superhumans’. Should we be worried?
James Witts, the author of Dope, gets exclusive access to the people behind this weekend's billionaire-funded Enhanced Games, where athletes will compete using performance-enhancing drugs. But that's just the start...
“I was lucky to make it down the track”: MTB legend Steve Peat’s 3 favourite bikes, and how he rode them into the history books
Mountain bike legend Steve Peat welcomes us into his home to show us three of his favourite race bikes, and reminisce about his time riding them
6 scandalous sporting performances that were too good to be true
From Ben Johnson’s solo destruction of the 100m in Seoul 1988 to the collective power of the East Germany women’s swimming team in 1976, these dopers have gone down in infamy
Opinion
Tom Marvin | Have we reached peak 29er? The truth is, it doesn’t even matter with 32in bikes on the rise
2026's 29in XC launches have left me with questions
Warren Rossiter | Just because bike tech is new, you don’t have to use it… but please don’t knock it until you’ve tried it
32in wheels may not be for everyone – and that's no bad thing, says Warren
Oscar Huckle | Cheating in ultra-distance races is a growing problem, but the Trans Balkan Race shows how to deal with it
Radosław Gołębiewski disqualified after evidence of private resupply in unsupported race
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.
Forget the mega mullet – this custom Atherton mini mullet proves 26in wheels aren't dead
This Atherton S.200 custom build pairs a 27.5in front wheel with a 26in rear
Lael Wilcox's Traka 560 bike – Around The World record holder's Specialized Diverge under the microscope
Wilcox's bike for 550km ultra race featured 50mm tyres and dynamo lights
Lukas Pöstlberger won the Traka 200 using unreleased ultra-wide Newmen aero gravel wheels
Up close and personal with the Austrian's gravel race bike.
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 | Does anyone still make traditional chamois leather cycling shorts?
There are still riders who prefer classic wool shorts with a leather chamois
Your tech questions answered | Why aren't gearboxes for bikes more popular?
Gearboxes are available for a variety of bikes, including eMTBs, but why are they far less widespread than the ubiquitous cassette and derailleur?
Your tech questions answered | Are aftermarket rotors a worthwhile upgrade or a waste of money?
Aftermarket rotors promise more power, better heat management and less noise – are they all they're cracked up to be?
Racing
The Critérium du Dauphiné's new name has confused cycling fans. Here's why it changed
New name better reflects where the race takes place and its current support
The Giro d’Italia 2026 in numbers: a 244km stage, 48.7km of vertical climbing and four days outside of Italy
The numbers behind 2026’s first grand tour
2026 Giro d'Italia stage guide and what to expect from this year's race
Route profiles, distances, major climbs and stage outlines for the 21 stages of this year's race
Routes and Rides
"Turn left and I'll be sliced into a thousand pieces" – I jumped into a helicopter to ride bucket-list trails in New Zealand
Rob Weaver encounters some of the best riding of his life on a trip to Queenstown, NZ
Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race
Location, distances, viewing options and more for this year's Unbound Gravel
Cédric Gracia | My worst crash nearly killed me – now a gory video of it is teaching people how to save lives
Cédric Gracia shares the inside story of his famous La Réunion crash
Tech Features
12 road bike upgrades you don’t need (and why)
These are some of the costly upgrades you can probably go without
13 cheap AliExpress bike parts that are surprisingly good (and two that definitely aren't)
Simon's best and worst AliExpress cycling purchases
Lightweight parts, prototype bikes, wider bars and more | 5 tech trends from the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
BikeRadar's Ashley Quinlan scopes out the key tech trends from the Tour de France dress rehearsal
