Buying Guides

Buying Guides

Best road bikes 2025: 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
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20 of the best trail bikes ridden and reviewed

Top trail bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
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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
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11 of the best hydration packs tested by BikeRadar

The top-performing backpacks with hydration bladders for cycling
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Buyer’s guide to adaptive bikes: how they can transform the lives of disabled riders and their families

Everything you need to know about adaptive bikes, from the different types to how to buy one
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Best mountain bike mudguards: 6 of the top mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide

Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards
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Best bottle cages 2025: 12 bike bottle holders rated by our experts

The best bottle cages in 2025, as tested by our team of experts
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Best cycling gloves | 10 pairs rated by our experts

Our favourite fingerless mitts for when the weather is a little warmer
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You can now buy Canyon bikes on Amazon – here's everything you need to know

We explain the pros and cons of buying a Canyon bike from Amazon and what's available
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Best mountain bike shoes 2025: 20 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested

Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
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These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar

The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more
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Best mountain bike tyres in 2025: top-rated tyres for XC, downcountry, trail and enduro riding

Our pick of the best mountain bike tyres and our mountain bike tyres buyer's guide
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Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V3 vs Elemnt Roam V3: Wahoo cycling computers compared

All the features of the Wahoo Elemnt Roam V3 and Elemnt Bolt V3 head-to-head
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Best gravel bike shoes 2025: gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding

13 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
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Best mountain bike shorts: 10 top-rated baggy MTB shorts for men

Our pick of the best mountain bike shorts in 2025
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18 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar

We've tested the leading bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
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Best downcountry mountain bikes of 2025: top-rated downcountry MTBs and our buyer's guide

The top downcountry mountain bikes, tested and rated by our expert reviewers
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Which Oakley sunglasses are right for you? Oakley cycling glasses rated and reviewed

We’ve road-tested Oakley’s cycling sunglasses collection to compare their features and performance
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Best steel road bikes 2025: 7 timeless bikes that will never go out of fashion

The best steel road bikes, as rated by the BikeRadar test team, plus our buyer's guide
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From funky flares to going extra-wide, here's everything you need to know about gravel bike handlebars

From the traditional to the striking, here are your options and points to consider before you splash the cash
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Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride

From bike setup to overnight camping essentials, here's everything you need to know about planning your first bikepacking adventure
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