Buying Guides
Best cross-country mountain bikes 2024 | 15 top-rated XC mountain bikes and our buyer's guide
The top cross-country bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
Bike computer vs smartphone vs smartwatch | Which is best for cycling?
Do you actually need a bike computer when smartwatches and phones do so much?
Parts of a mountain bike explained – from pedals to suspension
Our simple guide to mountain bikes explains all you need to know about these complex machines, including the different frame and suspension designs
Best cycling apps 2024 | 19 of the best iPhone and Android apps to download
Our top pick of bike apps for your mobile device
The best electric hybrid bikes for commuting, shopping and riding around town
Our pick of the best electric commuter bikes for 2024, as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
A complete guide to front derailleurs: types, mounts and compatibility explained
Banish your bewilderment with our comprehensive guide to the front derailleur
How to choose the best mountain bike in 2024 | Find the right MTB for your riding and budget
Our in-depth buyer's guide to getting the right mountain bike for you
Bicycle dropouts | The different types and features explained
Your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about dropouts
Best Amazon Prime Day Garmin deals 2024 | Bargain smartwatches, bike computers and heart-rate monitors
Top discount deals on Garmin gadgets for cycling
Drivetrains explained: all of the parts that make your bike go
Everything you need to know about bike drivetrain systems and components
Best endurance road bikes in 2024: 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
How to choose the best electric bike – and 19 top-rated options for all riders
Our buyer's guide to the best electric bikes, including hybrids, folding bikes, eMTBs, budget electric bikes and more
Best mountain bike helmets | Top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
Best road bikes 2024 | Our pick of the best endurance, race, women’s and entry-level road bikes
Plus our buyer’s guide to help you find your ideal bike
The best gravel bike tyres in 2024 | Plus, how to find the right gravel tyres for your riding
Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
Best gravel bike shoes 2024 | Gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding
17 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
How to convert a bike to electric power | Electric bike conversion kits explained
The best electric bike conversion kits are a popular way to turn your bike into an ebike. Here are the different options
Garmin Edge bike computers: a buyer’s guide to all the models
We explain them all, from the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar all the way down to the Edge 130 Plus
Best electric mountain bikes: top-rated eMTBs to tame the trails
Our pick of the best electric mountain bikes reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
Electric bike motors explained: comparing Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Yamaha, Specialized and ebikemotion systems
An in-depth guide to the most popular ebike motors
eMTB vs MTB – which is best for you?
We explore the pros and cons of going electric
7 of the best lightweight electric mountain bikes, plus our buyer's guide
We explain the different types of lightweight eMTBs and share our favourites
The anatomy of an electric mountain bike explained
Check out our eMTB jargon buster with all the key components and terminology explained
Your complete guide to Maxxis mountain bike tyres: XC, trail and enduro tyres explained
Catering for all disciplines, we take you through the full Maxxis mountain bike tyre range
