Buying Guides
Buyer’s guide to Microshift groupsets – the brand that’s got Shimano and SRAM worried
We take you through the full Microshift range, with offerings for all disciplines
Forget tubeless, could latex or TPU inner tubes provide a sealant-free tyre upgrade?
Is tubeless always worth the hassle?
eMTB vs MTB – which is best for you?
We explore the pros and cons of going electric
The best sunglasses for mountain biking in 2025
Our pick of the best eyewear for off-road riding
The best budget bike pedals for mountain biking, road and casual riding
Seven affordable bike pedals that are worth your hard-earned cash
The best enduro mountain bikes of 2025: 18 top-rated enduro MTBs
The big-hitting rigs you need to look out for in 2025
Summer's nearly over – make sure you're seen with our buyer's guide to the best bike lights
Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
Bike tyre sizes explained: MTB, gravel, hybrid and road rubber demystified
How to find the right-size tyre for your mountain, road, gravel or hybrid bike
Best mountain bike shoes 2025: 20 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
Best cargo bib shorts: all-day comfort with space to stash the essentials
Leave your backpack at home with these top-rated cargo shorts
16 of the best dropper posts in 2025, and our buyer's guide
The best height-adjustable seatposts reviewed and rated by BikeRadar's expert testers
8 road bikes you can still buy with rim brakes in 2025
They're a dying breed, but there are still options out there
Best bike racks for cars 2025: top-rated roof, towbar and rear-mounted car bike racks
Plus, our buyer's guide to bike racks and carriers for your car
Buyer’s guide to Fox forks: the full line-up, from cross-country to downhill
We explain every Fox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
The best road bike helmets 2025, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you
The best disc brakes for mountain biking, tested by BikeRadar
The best MTB disc brakes, as reviewed by our team of expert testers
How to choose the best mountain bike in 2025 | Find the right MTB for your riding and budget
Our in-depth buyer's guide to getting the right mountain bike for you
Road bike disc brakes: everything you need to know about road cycling's most controversial tech
What disc brakes are, how they work and that disc brakes vs rim brakes question answered
What to wear mountain biking: a beginner's guide
New to off-road riding? This is the mountain bike kit you need to get started
Parts of a mountain bike explained – from pedals to suspension
Our simple guide to mountain bikes covers all you need to know about these complex machines, including the different frame and suspension designs
The anatomy of an electric mountain bike explained
Check out our eMTB jargon buster with all the key components and terminology explained
Mountain bike gears explained: how MTB gears work and how to use them
And why they might not be working as well as they should
6 tips to start mountain biking on a budget
The gear you wear doesn’t have to cost as much as your bike
How much suspension travel do I need on my mountain bike?
From cross-country to downhill, we take you through how much travel you can expect on the major types of mountain bike