Buying Guides
Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride
Interested in taking a bikepacking trip? Here's everything you need to know about planning your first ride
How to create the perfect bikepacking bike for your ride
Choosing your ultimate bikepacking rig or upgrading your bike? Here’s what you should consider
25 of the best road helmets from entry-level to high-end
Top choices rated from MET, Specialized, Giro, Kask, Lazer and many more
Best handlebar tape 2024 | Top-rated bar tape and our buyer's guide
Spruce up your bar and give your hands a treat
What are mountain bike flip chips? The pros, cons and whether your next bike should have them
Flip chips make it easy to adjust your mountain bike's geometry – but are they all they're cracked up to be?
Best hybrid bikes 2024 | Top-rated hybrid bikes and our buyer's guide
The best hybrid bikes for a range of budgets
What is an electric bike and how do they work?
Thinking about buying an ebike? We've got the electric bike basics covered
12 of the best road bikes under £2,000
Our pick of the top endurance and race bikes for less than two grand
Gravel groupsets explained | Everything you need to know about Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and Microshift gravel groupsets
Single or double chainring, gear range and other key considerations when choosing the best gravel bike groupset for your riding style
Who still makes rim brake wheelsets – and why do they do it?
If you ride a rim brake bike, there are still plenty of modern wheelset options available
Best titanium road bikes 2024 | 11 frames that are good enough to ride forever
The best titanium road bikes, as reviewed by the BikeRadar team
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…
Best electric cargo bikes in 2024 | Plus our buyer's guide to e-cargo bikes
Our favourite electric cargo bikes and buyer's guide
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
Waterproof cycling socks: everything you need to know and our top recommendations
The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites
Best bike torque wrenches 2024 – and how to choose the right one for your tool kit
Our pick of the best torque wrenches for cycling, reviewed and rated
Best mountain bike wheels in 2024 | Trail, all-mountain and enduro wheels tested
Our pick of the best trail-tested wheelsets and what to know before you buy
Best commuter bike | What's the best bike for commuting in 2024?
Hybrid, electric bike, road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike – let us guide you through the commuter bike options
The best pumps tested by BikeRadar | Top-rated track pumps and mini pumps
The best track pumps and mini pumps, plus our buyer's guide
Best bike racks for cars 2024 | 7 top-rated roof, towbar and rear-mounted car bike racks
Plus, our buyer's guide to bike racks and carriers for your car
11 of the best aluminium gravel bikes in 2024
Our pick of the best aluminium gravel bikes
Best MTB knee pads 2024 | Top-rated pads for mountain biking
MTB knee pads for everything from light trail use to burly bike-park action
MyWhoosh: everything you need to know about the indoor cycling app
We explain the app's training features, prize money and how it compares to Zwift
Best carbon gravel bikes in 2024 | Gravel race bikes, bikepacking bikes and more
The best carbon gravel bikes cover off-road riding from races to bikepacking and everything in between