The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you
7 spring training tips to prime you for summer cycling success
Plus key early-season workouts for road, gravel and mountain bike riders
New Van Rysel EDR CF promises “comfort and versatility” at budget prices, and even follows one of the latest endurance bike trends
The bike starts from €1,799 and includes a tool kit
Review | Schmolke's TLO 50 wheels are the lightest I’ve ever tested – and among the best, too
The TLO 50 wheels weigh an astounding 977g, yet are made relatively traditionally
The best cycling shoes for every budget | Under £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400
Looking for new road cycling shoes? We've pedalled thousands of kilometres to help you pick the best pair for you
Cannondale's 6 most iconic alloy road bikes of all time
The alloy bikes that have defined Cannondale’s 55-year history
New Cannondale CAAD14 returns to its racing roots with “stiffness, explosiveness, and razor sharp handling”
The legendary alloy bike has dropped the practicality of the CAAD13 and is a love letter to "how aluminium should be"
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Shimano 13-speed leaked in app update – are big changes coming to road and gravel groupsets?
Shimano adds 13th cog in E-Tube app leak. Here's what it could mean for Shimano's road, mountain and gravel bike groupsets
New Continental G5000 S TR increases width to 35mm just in time for Paris-Roubaix
Conti also introduces new 30mm width for GP5000 TT TR
Tadej Pogačar's new sunglasses use titanium temples for a secure, consistent fit
Scicon's new Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sunglasses are 4g heavier than the originals
How to adjust and index bike gears: diagnosing and fixing common shifting problems
Indexing gears, setting derailleur limits and replacing a rear derailleur explained with video walkthroughs
Gorewear is closing down and some great kit is in the sale
Grab a deal before Gorewear closes its doors
Stan’s motorised keg should make setting up tubeless tyres easier – just don’t mistake it for a coffee urn
20-litre refills and electric mixing ensure efficient sealant dosing for workshops
Editor's Highlights
Why explosive, off-the-bike exercise slows ageing after 40 – plus 5 workouts to build a stronger body
Most of us slow down as we age. But research suggests explosive exercise is the secret to retaining muscle mass and mobility, and preventing pain as we get older
18 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar
We've tested the leading bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
Center Lock vs 6-bolt – which BikeRadar editor wins the standards debate that won't die?
Tempers flare at the BikeRadar office as Jack Luke and Tom Marvin go head-to-head over which disc-rotor standard reigns supreme
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Fast, quiet shifting for riders who value reliability over bragging rights
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Fifth-generation SuperSix EVO is an excellent all-rounder race bike, but it's a hard upgrade to recommend
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The Rider 650 has its quirks, but it's the bargain GPS I've been waiting for
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The new Yeti is one of the best eMTBs out there when it comes to balancing grip, stability and manoeuvrability
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The All Weather shoes do a great job of keeping the elements out and your feet dry
Best Products
New Shimano Tiagra vs Shimano 105: how do the two groupsets compare?
Should you go 12-speed with 105 or stick at 11 with Tiagra?
This Chinese groupset brand is taking on SRAM and Shimano – here's everything you need to know
We take you through the full Wheeltop range, with offerings for road, gravel and mountain bikes
These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar
The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more
Buyer’s guide to Microshift groupsets – the brand that’s got Shimano and SRAM worried
We take you through the full Microshift range, with offerings for all disciplines
A guide to mountain bike axle standards: quick-release, thru-axles, Boost and more explained
Don't know the difference between Boost and QR? Our guide is here to help…
The best gravel bike tyres in 2026 and our in-depth buyer's guide
Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
Advice
10 tips to make cycling to work a breeze, from bike choice to how to avoid getting sweaty
Our top commuter tips for getting to work by bike
Park Tool's Calvin Jones: "Buy a good workstand and don’t fear failure" – plus more wisdom from cycling’s most famous mechanic
As Calvin Jones retires, he explains the one thing home mechanics get wrong and how he’d fix the cycling industry
Stop making these 5 suspension setup mistakes – 5 tips from a World Cup mechanic
Expert tuning advice to get the most from your mountain bike
5 types of back pain cyclists suffer from – and the proven ways to fix them
Four out of five of us will suffer from back pain in our lifetime. Learn the moves that’ll keep your spine strong
Best smart trainers 2026: 8 top-rated turbo trainers for every budget
Our pick of the best smart trainers to get you spinning indoors this winter
This is what you should eat to fuel your rides – sports nutritionists reveal what's in their cupboards
Unlock the real-life food habits of nutrition pros – practical, performance-focused staples you can adopt today