
FKTs have become ultra-cycling's biggest trend – but what are they and why are they so popular?
What are FKTs, what are the rules and how do you go about nabbing one?

Best gravel suspension forks 2025 – plus our buyer's guide
The best gravel suspension forks will help you soak up bumps and take on rowdier trails

£700 KS Lev Circuit wireless dropper post, Scott MTB Volt EVO shoes, Timber bell and PNW Loam grips
Plus this week's highlights from BikeRadar
Thermoplastic Focus Jam2 eMTB paves the way for recyclable and sustainable carbon fibre manufacturing
Limited edition Jam2 eMTB uses a unique EU-made frame, Bosch’s Gen 5 drive unit and a host of performance parts to justify its €8,999 price tag

A brief history of Winspace, plus new product highlights for 2025
Winspace’s performance bikes and wheels are designed to rival the best at lower prices

New Canyon Deflectr is 'world's safest MTB helmet' thanks to ball bearings
The Deflectr uses Release Layer technology to reduce rotational forces by floating its shell on ball bearings

New Ratio Mech rear derailleur offers Full Mount and hanger compatibility for Shimano and SRAM drivetrains
Wide range of configurations and rebuildability attractive features of Ratio’s first complete derailleur

6 accessories to take your home workshop from punter level to pro
These BiGDUG deals can help you level up your workshop

Luke Marshall | I've tested so many top-end mountain bike brakes and you don't need to spend a fortune – here's why
Why a higher price doesn’t always mean more stopping power

Don't waste your money – these £500 smart trainers are good enough for 99% of riders
The JetBlack Victory, Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and Elite Rivo go head-to-head

Heart problems can strike any cyclist – here's how to navigate an alarming diagnosis
Nick Christian examines the mental scars of riding with a worrying heart condition

At 940g Schmolke have made the World’s lightest 50mm deep aero disc wheelset
This traditional build, albeit with exotic components proves there’s plenty of life left in classic wheel construction.

Review | The Fairlight Strael 4.0 is the perfect steel road bike – just don’t tell my Strael 3.0
A lesson in well thought-out road bike design yields real results

Unit 1’s Neon 5-star rated smart helmet brings more safety for you and more control to your fingertips
The Neon helmet features built-in brake lights and indicators operated by remote control and smartly connects to your phone.

Editor's Highlights

12 money-saving tips for mountain bikers
How to be smarter with your money and make your riding more rewarding

Katherine Moore | I've tested countless women's bib shorts and these are the 4 things you need to know
Essential buying advice from expert tester Katherine Moore

Matej Mohoric's new gravel race bike has been revealed – and it has only 40mm of tyre clearance
Merida Mission Gravel is designed to bridge gap between road and gravel
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Latest Reviews

Lee Cougan’s Innova Super Gravel is so trail capable, but it needs lighter wheels and taller gears
The Innova Super Gravel has epic abilities on the roughest terrain, but it comes up short on the roads to the trailhead.

Swytch’s Max+ is the ideal way to revitalise an unloved or underused bike
Swytch Max+ is simple to fit, easy to use, and a great way to repurpose an unloved or underused bike.

Review | The Elite Rivo is a wonderfully compact smart trainer but it lags behind the competition in key areas
Can Elite's compact mid-range smart trainer keep pace with the competition?

The Troy Lee Designs Skyline Superlyte’s are the comfiest MTB trousers I’ve ever worn
Why the Skyline Superlyte trousers really deliver on the trail

First-ride review | Is the Giant Anthem X Advanced SL 0 the saviour of trail bikes? It certainly has the potential
World Championship-winning DNA ensures this fast-trail bike is flat-out

Review | Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is the most fun aero gravel racer I've ridden
The new Rave gets busy when the going gets tricky
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TrainingPeaks Virtual: everything you need to know about the indoor-riding app for serious cyclists, coaches and data-driven riders
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Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads

Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts

7 of the best mountain bike lights for night riding
Seek out new trails after dark with the best MTB lights

Rouvy vs Zwift: how do two of the best indoor training apps compare?
Both apps provide an immersive training environment, but how do they differ?

Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic
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Advice

This wearable tech is so effective that Tadej Pogacar's team pays out of its own pocket to use it
Could Core's heat sensor boost your ability to ride in hot weather?

Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why
Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox

"It solves all of the problems with tubeless” – how 'faux tubeless' could kill your punctures without the mess
Why this frame builder and cycling journalist started glueing inner tubes to his tyres

How to choose the right coil spring for your bike
Coil shocks can offer a low-stiction, low-maintenance solution for your mountain bike suspension, but you need to pick the right coil spring for your bike and riding. Here’s how…

These are the 7 training mistakes I see most often, says world-renowned cycling coach
From inconsistent training to working too hard, too fast, Joe Friel has seen it all in his 45 years of coaching

Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here's why that shouldn't put you off riding
Heart scarring and irregular rhythms are much more likely in older people when they are engaged with intense cycling, a new study has shown