Specialized
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., colloquially known as Specialized, has been a pioneer in the cycling scene for decades.
Based in Morgan Hill, California, Specialized was founded by Mike Sinyard in 1974. It is now one of the largest bicycle brands in the world, producing a vast range of bikes, helmets, shoes, clothing and accessories for all cycling disciplines internationally.
Specialized and Audi's F1 team join forces with racing livery Tarmac, with more "cool collaborations" to come
American bike brand joins forces with Audi Revolut F1 in two year partnership
New Specialized Evade 4 is 2.4% cooler, but not any faster – have we reached peak aero helmet?
Has the UCI's updated helmet regulations and extreme heat at the Tour de France prompted a rethink from Specialized?
Spotted: New Specialized Crux breaks cover at the Gralloch gravel race – and it's going aero
The new Crux appears to be inspired by the Tarmac SL7, but with big tyre clearance
null
undefined
The Specialized Tarmac SL9 has leaked – here's what we know about the unreleased race bike so far
Get your magnifying glass out, folks…
Best mountain bike shoes 2026: 17 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
Lael Wilcox's Traka 560 bike – Around The World record holder's Specialized Diverge under the microscope
Wilcox's bike for 550km ultra race featured 50mm tyres and dynamo lights
Sofía Gómez Villafañe's Specialized Crux proves you don't need an aero bike to win a 200km gravel race
A last stand for lightweight gravel race bikes?
Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy
Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike
Specialized develops gearbox-like tech with SRAM – but you can only buy it on one bike
After three years in development, the new Specialized Demo features radically new drivetrain and suspension tech
New Specialized MTB tyres feature radial casing for more grip and comfort – here's how the technology works
New Grid Gravity Radial tyres target trail riders on natural terrain, but won’t suit everyone
Red Bull - Bora - hansgroghe goes retro with tubular-era tyre hack for Paris-Roubaix
Team mechanics coat Specialized Turbo Cottons tyres in liquid urethane to fend off the cobbles
Review | Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 is affordable, rugged and fun, but there's another model I'd buy
An urban commuter that can handle some rough stuff, too
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
The best road bike helmets 2026, 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
Buns vs ponytails: Specialized's wind tunnel testing reveals the faster hairstyle
Lael Wilcox tests aerodynamic hairstyles in preparation for circumnavigation of the globe record attempt
So good the pros wouldn’t give them back – Specialized officially launches Cotton TLR race tyres
New Cotton TLR said to offer the smoothest performance of any Specialized tyre
Could Specialized’s new short-travel eMTB leave the original Levo redundant?
The Levo R brings big power and big wheels, but has less travel than the existing Levo
The best gravel bike tyres in 2026 and our in-depth buyer's guide
Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
Specialized boosts Levo 4's motor power in eMTB arms race – does DJI have the 'big S' worried?
Over-the-air update brings more power to 3.1 eMTB motor
Specialized turns the S-Works Tarmac SL8 into a rolling canvas with three limited-edition designs
Parra, Yoon Hyup and Lucas Beaufort add their designs to the S-Works Tarmac SL8
Specialized issues stop-ride notice on Turbo Como SL due to steerer tube cracks
Fatigue crack in steerer tube can lead to progressive fork failure
Your tech questions answered | Is there a capable trail bike that can keep up with enduro rigs?
We look at trail-bike options for enduro-minded riders
Warren Rossiter | Everyone says bigger gravel tyres are better, but I’m not convinced – here’s why
Beware of thinking only bigger is better – we need great gravel tyres for all
