Features
These new power meter pedals are the cheapest dual-sided option available
Magene's first power meter pedals bear a strong resemblance to Favero's Assioma Duo
Viva Italia: how cycling manufacturing is returning to its spiritual home
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
Matthew Loveridge | Shimano just killed off its best ever tech – why is no one talking about it?
By ditching cup-and-cone hubs, Shimano has given up a little bit of its soul
Your tech questions answered | Are new bikes any better than old bikes?
Can older premium bikes still compete with new releases?
Your tech questions answered | Trump has put me off US bikes. Which British brands should I consider instead?
All our favourite home-grown MTB brands revealed
What's new?
Five mountain bikes we'd buy with our own cash – and five money-no-object dream machines
From budget buys to dream builds, these are the bikes our MTB team would spend their own money on
Why the only road bike you need is an endurance bike
5 reasons why an endurance bike can be your only road-bound bike
Move over XTR Di2 – Shimano Q’Auto is the most important drivetrain development for years
Like it or not, automatic shifting is the future of bike drivetrains
Can you convert a mountain bike to a gravel bike – and is it actually worth it?
It's certainly a current pro trend at some gravel races, but is a drop bar MTB build worth trying at home?
This rearview bike camera livestreams footage to your handlebar
The Beam's Ride Safety System RS 1000 could be the blueprint for future rearview safety devices
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.
Are handguards the next big thing – or just moto cosplay for mountain bikers?
Crankbrothers Guardian Handguards bring moto flair and two types of mounting options to enduro rigs
This ultra-adjustable MTB helmet has a five-star safety rating
Fizik’s Kassis mountain bike helmet offers more adjustment than most and doesn’t scrimp on safety features
Save the rim brake? DT Swiss' ARC 1400 Dicut wheels show why they never died
"We remain committed to rim brake wheels" – the quiet updates to DT Swiss' rim brake wheels we missed
Long Reads
Icons of Cycling | How Bianchi has maintained the winning habit for 125 years
An in-depth look at the history of one of the giants of bicycle racing
I helped record air-pollution levels by riding my bike – the results were surprising
Rob Ainsley joins a pioneering project using cycling citizen scientists to find out how dangerous the air we're breathing is
Weathering the storm: how professional cycling is grappling with the climate crisis
From heatwaves to torrential rain, the climate crisis has a direct impact on professional cycling – we consider what the future holds
Opinion
Oscar Huckle | Campagnolo Super Record 13 is exciting – but that’s thanks to its predecessor
Super Record Wireless was a bold swing that didn’t work out
Warren Rossiter | Endurance bikes nearly died, but now they're back with a bang – here's why
The Cannondale Synapse sets a new standard as endurance road bikes shake off their dull image and come roaring back
Diary of a gravel racer – part one | I’m an elite gravel racer and Unbound is the wildest race of them all – here's why
Logan Jones-Wilkins explains why Unbound is so much more than a day in the calendar
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.
Chunky tyre tread and a computer that refuses to die: Heather Jackson's Unbound XL-winning Canyon Grail
Smart component choices help Heather Jackson to victory
Unbound XL podium bikes: Rob Britton’s Factor Ostro Gravel vs Lachlan Morton’s Cannondale Topstone
The two leading riders – and their bikes – from the 350-mile Unbound XL
A drop-bar MTB for Unbound?! Why this custom Pivot LES SL could be gravel's future
All the nerdy details, whys, and Unbound XL challenges behind Chris Mehlman’s custom Pivot LES SL
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 | The perfect brake bleed, according to Shimano
Keep your Shimano hydraulic brakes performing at their best, plus expert tips to get a flawless lever feel every time
Your tech questions answered | 26in, 27.5in or 29in – which wheel size is best for trail riding?
Almost all answers point to bigger being better
MBUK Tech Q&A | Dealing with sticky pistons, proper rim tape application and fork fettling
Our tech team answer your queries
Routes and Rides
Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race
Location, distances, viewing options and more for Unbound Gravel 2025
Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride
From bike setup to overnight camping essentials, here's everything you need to know about planning your first bikepacking adventure
Gravel riding explained | Everything you need to know to get started gravel cycling
Want to start gravel riding but don't know where to begin? Let us help you!
Tech Features
I pitted Shimano's new XTR against SRAM XX and the winner shows why innovation pays off
How do these two electronic MTB groupsets compare?
Finlay Anderson | 6 reasons why you need a hardtail in your life
Why full suspension mountain bikes aren't always the answer
The evolution of gravel race tech from 2006 to 2025: early adventure adaptations to gravel-specific everything
Ahead of Unbound 2025, we look back on more than 15 years of gravel tech development