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.
Best cross-country mountain bikes 2024 | 15 top-rated XC mountain bikes and our buyer's guide
The top cross-country bikes as rated by our expert reviewers, plus our buyer's guide for everything you need to know
Review | Specialized Epic 8 Pro
The Brain has gone, but was that a silly decision?
Is it a trail bike? Is it a park bike? Specialized reckons new Status 2 can do it all
Three-bike line-up spans 140mm, 170mm and 170DH versions, along with S0 sizing
Best endurance road bikes in 2024: 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
How to choose the best electric bike – and 19 top-rated options for all riders
Our buyer's guide to the best electric bikes, including hybrids, folding bikes, eMTBs, budget electric bikes and more
Review | Specialized Torch 3.0 road cycling shoes
Mid-range road shoes with high-end performance
Remco Evenepoel’s custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 | An ultra-modern frame with the oldest tyres in the peloton
Could the Belgian spring a surprise aboard this custom racing machine?
The best gravel bike tyres in 2024 | Plus, how to find the right gravel tyres for your riding
Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
Best gravel bike shoes 2024 | Gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding
17 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
How much do Tour de France bikes cost? The cheapest to most expensive Tour bikes ranked
We rank 2024 Tour de France bikes in price order – which team's bike fleet is worth over half a million dollars?
Rob Weaver | Why is there no new Specialized Stumpjumper EVO? We might just have to be patient...
Have the big ‘S’ given up on the most exciting Stumpjumper of all?
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 is “most capable and versatile yet” thanks to new Fox GENIE shock
New Stumpy gets geometry adjustment and an entirely new shock, but the EVO is no more
First ride review | 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro
The latest Stumpjumper is the most versatile and capable yet
Best electric mountain bikes: top-rated eMTBs to tame the trails
Our pick of the best electric mountain bikes reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
Best downcountry mountain bikes of 2024 | Top-rated downcountry MTBs and our buyer's guide
The top downcountry mountain bikes, tested and rated by our expert reviewers
The best pumps tested by BikeRadar | Top-rated track pumps and mini pumps
The best track pumps and mini pumps, plus our buyer's guide
Review | Specialized Men’s Prime SWAT bib shorts
Specialized makes its cargo bib shorts debut
Review | Specialized Torch 2.0 shoes
A carbon-soled shoe with a Boa dial for £165 / $180 –what’s not to like?
Best road bikes for around £1,000 in 2024
£1,000 buys you a lot of bike these days. Here's what you need to know…
New Specialized Crux DSW is the 'lightest alloy gravel frame available' at under 1.4kg
The frameset weighs just under 2kg and uses the same geometry as the carbon Crux
Electric Mountain Bike of the Year contender | Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert
Long-travel suspension and gutsy geometry combine with a light weight and low-power motor
Endurance Bike of the Year contender | Specialized Roubaix SL8 Comp
A road-smoothing masterpiece, but it doesn’t offer the best value for money
Review | Specialized Women’s Prime Bib Shorts
Fantastic bib section let down by the legs
Best tubeless road tyres | Ditch your inner tubes with these tubeless tyres
Thinking about converting to tubeless or want to upgrade your current tyres? These are the best tubeless road tyres as reviewed by BikeRadar
