Buying Guides
Best mountain bike pants 2025 | How to find the best MTB trousers for you
The best MTB trousers as tested by our experts
Sold Secure bike lock ratings explained | Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze rated locks compared
What are the differences between each Sold Secure lock rating? And is it actually worth buying a higher-rated one?
Studded tyres for snow and ice: what's the point and do you need them?
Everything you ever wanted to know about spiked tyres for cycling on ice
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Best hardtail mountain bikes in 2026: top-rated hardtail MTBs and our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes over £2,000, under £2,000, under £1,500 and under £1,000
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
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
Updated | The best electric bike pumps 2026 reviewed and rated
We’ve expanded our test of the latest electric pumps to find the best options for all riders
How to get your gravel bike ready for winter
Essential setup tweaks to take the sting out of winter gravel riding
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
Virginia Tech has a new safest helmet: these are now the safest lids according to its independent testing
Virginia Tech has rated 284 cycling helmets for safety, with the top spot taken by the Canyon Deflectr
The best winter cycling shoes for road riding and mountain biking
Banish cold toes with our pick of tested winter cycling shoes for road cyclists and mountain bikers
Best gravel bikes in 2026: 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
650b vs 700c for gravel riding: which is best for you?
We weigh up the pros and cons of 650b and 700c gravel wheels to help you choose the best for you
The Cycle to Work scheme has saved 1.6 million people up to 47% on a new bike – here's how to join them
Despite speculation of a return to £1,000 cap, the scheme stays unchanged in the 2025 budget – here’s how you can make the most of it
Best steel road bikes 2026: 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
Best free indoor cycling apps: 7 free alternatives to Zwift
Want to get training without paying? Here’s our guide to the best free indoor training apps to support your riding
TrainingPeaks Virtual: everything you need to know about the indoor-riding app for serious cyclists, coaches and data-driven riders
How does TrainingPeaks' new virtual cycling simulator stack up against the competition?
Best bike lights 2026 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers
Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts
7 of the best mountain bike lights for night riding
Seek out new trails after dark with the best MTB lights
Rouvy vs Zwift: how do two of the best indoor training apps compare?
Both apps provide an immersive training environment, but how do they differ?
Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic
Everything you need to know about disc brake pads
Best cycling apps in 2026: 21 of the best iPhone and Android apps to download
Our top pick of bike apps for your mobile device
The complete guide to bottom bracket standards
Do you know your BSA from your T47?