Buying Guides

Folding electric bikes

Best electric folding bikes: top-rated folders for commuting and city riding

Best enduro helmets

Best enduro helmets 2021 | 5 convertible lids rated by our experts

Gravel riding on a farm track

Gravel bike setup: how to choose the right gearing, wheel size, tyres and more

Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL – what's the right system for you?

Shimano SPD vs. SPD-SL pedals: what’s the right system for you?

Pack shot of the Oakley Airbrake MTB goggles

Best mountain bike goggles 2021: Protective eyewear put to the test

Chevin Cycles, Otley – bike shop

Buying from a bike shop vs online | Where should you buy your next bike?

Range-extending battery on the Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL eBike adds a claimed 65km

Best electric bike 2021: ebike types explained and how to choose the right one for you

The best waterproof MTB trousers

The best waterproof mountain bike trousers tested by BikeRadar | Riding pants to keep you dry

Dura-Ace front brake rotor

Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know

Nerdy bike buying advice

Road and gravel bike buying advice | 5 nerdy details that matter

Dropper post best list

Best dropper posts in 2021 | 15 recommendations and our buyer’s guide

Cyclist commuting on the Carrera Crossfuse ebike

Everything you need to know about electric bike insurance

Best electric mountain bikes

Best electric mountain bikes: top-rated e-MTBs to tame the trails

A guide to mountain bike axle standards | Quick-release, thru-axles, Boost and more explained

A guide to mountain bike axle standards | Quick-release, thru-axles, Boost and more explained

Best Oakley cycling sunglasses

Best Oakley cycling sunglasses | Oakley sunglasses buyer’s guide