Best mountain bike helmets – top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
Review | Vielo R+1 Campagnolo Record proves 1x for the road has come of age
Vielo's 1x R+1 is smooth and comfortable, yet stiff and responsive when you want to put your foot down
This MTB tech trend is used by a world champion – is it the future of mountain bike cockpits?
Reverse-reach stems give you a revolutionary riding position – but what do they feel like to ride?
Merida Speeder is reborn as a flat-bar gravel bike with 50mm clearance
New Speeder is more versatile, with top-tube and step-through options, big tyre clearance and more mounting points
The Pikio Si Oblik is the safest cycling helmet ever tested by Virginia Tech
A modular design is the key to the Si Oblik's test success
Raleigh’s parent company declared bankrupt as Irish firm eyes up acquisition
Dublin-based Quanta Capital expresses an interest in purchasing bankrupt Accell Group
“Back to the roots of endurance riding” – new Trek Domane ditches IsoSpeed and in-frame storage to save 305 grams
Trek says the updated Domane is just as comfortable as the previous iteration and can fit 40mm tyres
“We're trying to make wheels for the people. Not everyone can afford a £3,500 wheelset” – how Particle created the 835g RCX27 Hyperlight wheelset
Founder Patrick Clark explains how Particle aims to build the lightest wheels possible without sacrificing durability
2012 vs 2027 Trek Domane: how Trek’s carbon endurance bike has gained tyre clearance and lost IsoSpeed
We chart the five generations of the carbon Trek Domane, and the rise and fall of IsoSpeed
Volkswagen reveals “world’s safest ebike” with smart glasses included
The Smart eBike borrows technology from the world of automotives and comes with high-tech accessories
The best disc brakes for mountain biking, tested by BikeRadar
The best MTB disc brakes, as reviewed by our team of expert testers
Review | Cube's Litening Aero C:68X SLT is the best-value Tour de France-spec bike you can buy
The new Litening Aero C:68 sets a new standard for race-bike value
Wahoo takes aim at Strava and Garmin with major training app overhaul – but the best features will cost £150 / $180 a year
Wahoo is expanding further beyond hardware with paid training analysis, coaching and a bigger focus on running
Cube launches four urban ebikes – including low-maintenance belt-drive models
German brand introduces Editor Hybrid 360 and Supreme Hybrid C:62, with all-new frames for the Fold Hybrid and Compact Hybrid
Editor's Highlights
Best gravel bikes in 2026: top-rated carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel gravel bikes reviewed
From bikepacking to gravel racing, our expert testers bring together the very best gravel bikes
Your next ebike could have two motors, but no chain or derailleur – why eCVT gearboxes are a big deal
Could the latest crop of continuously variable transmissions be the perfect ebike drivetrain solution?
4 performance-enhancing juice drinks that have taken over the peloton
Bottles of cherry and beetroot, and shots of pickle and broccoli, have proven performance and recovery benefits
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Latest Reviews
Review | Lazer's Impala KinetiCore is the trail helmet I'd spend my money on
The Impala KinetiCore combines excellent comfort, secure stability and impressive ventilation
Review | Giro's Montaro Mips III is a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything
The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
Review | The Canyon Deflectr provides class-leading ventilation, but the strap and fit don't reach the same highs
The Deflectr combines outstanding ventilation, innovative safety technology and excellent value, but an awkward fit prevents it from realising its full potential
Review | Specialized's Ambush 3 is a quality lightweight trail helmet – but there's a reason you need to try before you buy
The Ambush 3 blends low weight, impressive stability and premium features, but there's an issue that holds it back
Review | The Auckland Cycle Works Marra was designed with Lego – and it rides like nothing else
The Marra blows convention out of the water with its innovative suspension layout
Review | Smith Optics' Syncline glasses are superb sunnies, but there are budget options that are almost as good
Comfortable and secure MTB glasses with great lenses, but the price is high
Best Products
Best mountain bike tyres in 2026: top-rated tyres for XC, downcountry, trail and enduro riding
Our pick of the best mountain bike tyres and our comprehensive buyer's guide
Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
SRAM Eagle Transmission explained – everything you need to know about the T-Type MTB drivetrain family
SRAM Eagle Transmission comes in a range of electronic and mechanical variants – our essential guide breaks down all the options
Which power meter should you buy? We put leading power meters to the test
The best power meters tried and tested plus our buyer's guide to help you find your ideal power meter
15 of the best road bike tyres: our favourite tubeless and clincher tyres
The best tyres for racing, training and more…
Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts
Advice
“Fast charging does not accelerate battery degradation” – 5 tips to stop you ruining your ebike battery
Electric bike batteries are expensive and need to be cared for in order to offer peak performance for as long as possible – this is how to do it
Pilates used to sit on the fringes of male fitness culture – but no longer. Here's what changed
Often dismissed as too easy, Pilates has been ignored by men. But an emerging variation is having a moment in the sun
Tadej Pogačar trains easier than you think – and you probably should too
Why an 80/20 training split works for the pros and could for you, too
"On a race start line, ADHD was an advantage, before that point it was chaos" – why does cycling appeal to neurodiverse people?
Through the lens of his own ADHD diagnosis, Phil Cavell interrogates our collective motivations to ride, race and suffer in his new book The Cycling Addiction
The 10 simplest ways to avoid gaining belly fat this summer (and still enjoy your holiday)
These expert tips will equip you with the tools and habits to thrive all summer long, without feeling you’ve sacrificed anything
4 performance innovations pro cyclists are using at the 2026 Tour de France
From Tadej Pogačar’s sleep technician to riding through helium bubbles at Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe, the battle for glory at the Tour de France is as competitive between the scientists as the riders
