Buying Guides
What are rearview radar bike lights and should you use one?
A rearview radar can up your situational awareness, but it’s not a substitute for keeping alert as you ride
6 of the best pedals for gravel riding
We help you choose the best gravel bike pedals
Best mountain bike pedals 2025: 35 of our favourite flat and clipless MTB pedals
Our pick of the best flat and clipless pedals
Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts
Flat or clipless pedals: which are right for you?
We delve into the pros and cons of flat and clip-in pedals for the commuter, mountain biker, road and gravel cyclist
Best mountain bike shoes 2025: 22 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
Best gravel wheels in 2025 | Top-rated gravel wheelsets and buying advice
The best gravel wheels can stand up to the harshest off-road punishment. Our testers have put wheelsets from all the top brands through their paces
Best cycling sunglasses and glasses in 2025 | 20 sets of shades rated and reviewed
Top-rated cycling glasses to protect your eyes out on the road or trail
Road bike groupsets: everything you need to know
Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo – the component levels explained
Best endurance road bikes in 2025: 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
Best commuter bike: What's the best bike for commuting in 2025?
Hybrid, electric bike, road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike – let us guide you through the commuter bike options
Best bike phone mount: popular phone cases and holders tested
Want your phone at your fingertips? Here are your options
I’ve ridden more than 200 electric bikes – here are five things I’ve learned about maximising battery range
Warren's top tips for making your ebike go further
Best mountain bike mudguards | 7 MTB mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
We took 12 of the latest bike locks to the lab and tested them to destruction – here are the results
Plus, how to lock up your bike safely and securely
The complete guide to buying a used ebike
Buying a second-hand electric bike could save you a lot of money, but there are risks to be aware of. Our expert advice will help you avoid the pitfalls
Best gravel bikes in 2025: 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
3 of the best smartwatches for cycling – tested by BikeRadar
Everything you need to know about these wearable devices
The best heart-rate monitors for cycling (including the one you should buy), as tested by BikeRadar
We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
Buyer’s guide to Fox forks: the full line-up, from cross-country to downhill
We explain every Fox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
The complete guide to bike gears – bicycle transmissions explained
A beginner's primer on gears and how to use them
The best gravel bike tyres in 2025 and our in-depth buyer's guide
Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
Best bike racks for cars 2025: top-rated roof, towbar and rear-mounted car bike racks
Plus, our buyer's guide to bike racks and carriers for your car
Wahoo Elemnt bike computers: a buyer’s guide to the range
The three Elemnt cycling computers from Wahoo explained and compared