Features
I tested £6.57 AliExpress brake pads versus Trickstuff's £31 Power pads and a mid-priced rival – this is how much you need to spend
Budget, mid-range or high-end brake pads – which should you splash your hard-earned cash on?
Warren Rossiter | Big tyres and 1x groupsets ruled Paris-Roubaix – what does that mean for the future of road tech?
Warren is much more interested in the tyres and wheels that survived Paris–Roubaix than the featherlight ones used in the Tour
Simon says | Paris–Roubaix is the greatest spectacle in cycling and the sport desperately needs more races like it
Pro racing needs more courses that pose technical as well as tactical challenges
32in forks were the key talking point of the world's biggest cycling trade show – here are the options we've seen so far
A glimpse of the future of mountain biking
How to watch the Amstel Gold Race 2026 | Global options for live TV and streaming
Start and finish times and viewing information for this year's Amstel Gold race
What's new?
What’s the longest-travel 27.2mm dropper post I can buy?
Options are limited, but there are some quality choices on the market
Arc'teryx enters MTB world with ridiculously expensive waterproof kit – and it's probably sold out already
Boutique outdoor brand unveils limited run of technical ‘Rhoam’ MTB hybrid waterproofs
Paris–Roubaix proved 1x drivetrains are the future of classics road racing – but Shimano will have to play catch-up
1x is winning the drivetrain competition when it comes to the classics
Tyres are getting wider, but Paris–Roubaix 2026 was still littered with punctures – have tyre brands got it wrong?
Do tyre manufacturers need to learn from downhill mountain biking?
12 tech innovations that changed road cycling for the better
We look back on the top inventions that changed the art of cycling
First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
Tubolito’s smart TPU tubes will alert you when it’s time to pump up your tyres
Pressure-sensing tech meets lightweight TPU tubes
You can now tap into Tadej Pogačar’s dream state with this special-edition Met Trenta 3K Carbon helmet
The helmet is said to reflect the place where "effort fades yet speed increases”
Antigravity's A1 drone camera will make your ride footage look like a pro cinematographer's
The A1 has twin Insta360 cameras and promises groundbreaking video capture
Long Reads
Ever wondered how mountain bikes are launched? Behind the scenes with the new Pivot Shuttle AMPD in Finale Ligure
A blow-by-blow account of how a new bike is launched
Panda Podium’s Joe Whittingham on how Covid and Western hubris laid the ground for the rise of Chinese bikes
Chinese bicycle brands have captured the limelight, so we spoke to Panda Podium’s co-founder about what’s behind their meteoric rise
Made in China: why the country's cycling revolution should have Western brands worried
Chinese brands are on an upwards trajectory in quality, innovation and exposure. Warren Rossiter speaks to a few experts and predicts what will come to next
Opinion
Pogačar vs Van der Poel is the era-defining rivalry we can't stop talking about
With Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel facing off once again at the third Monument of the season, Timothy John analyses the evolving rivalry between modern cycling's two great champions
Warren Rossiter | I've tested bikes for decades and I still welcome tech that false starts – here's why
Warren explains why he wants bike brands to keep taking risks
Warren Rossiter | The new Canyon Endurace CFR is good, but I don’t think it's an endurance bike
It’s a bold move for Canyon to reimagine the Endurace as a pure road racer for the most challenging roads
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.
This is Wout van Aert’s Paris-Roubaix winning bike – and there’s nothing special about it
The Belgian superstar makes few concessions to the cobbles en route to conquering the Queen of the Classics
Revealed: Why the defending Paris-Roubaix Femmes champion has glued tubeless tyres to her wheels
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sticks with Cervélo S5 aero bike in defence of her 2025 title
Paris-Roubaix tech | Pogačar will race Paris-Roubaix on enormous 38mm-wide tyres and a 1x drivetrain – but no tubeless inserts
35mm-wide tyres measure 38mm mounted to Pogi's ENVE wheels, while he ditches front derailleur for Queen of the Classics
BikeRadar Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Where did the Shimano 105 name come from and what does it mean?
Why 105?
Your tech questions answered | Is it safe to use clipless pedals after a knee operation?
We help a cyclist seeking to regain confidence and strength after a knee-replacement operation
Your tech questions answered | Can I convert my old mountain bike from rim to disc brakes – and is it worth it?
We help a reader who wants to breathe fresh life into his old steel MTB
Racing
Van der Poel's pedals may have cost him Paris–Roubaix victory, but his team says a decision from race organisers was more crucial
How a series of unfortunate events scuppered van der Poel's chances
Paris–Roubaix 2026 tech gallery: 1x drivetrains take over as teams move to MTB groupsets and 35mm tyres
A comprehensive round-up of the tech highlights from this year's Queen of the Classics
Q&A | Why is Paris-Roubaix so hard?
Why the Queen of the Classics stands alone in difficulty among one-day races in the pro calendar
Routes and Rides
Icons of Cycling | Why a wash in Roubaix's showers is one of cycling's treasured institutions
The Roubaix Velodrome's showers are a relic of cycling's bygone days that should be celebrated
I rode Atherton's first eMTB with the new 1,500W DJI motor – and it was intense
The S.170E is Atherton's first electric mountain bike
Taking your MTB out this Easter weekend? These are the best trail centres in England
What the riding's like, who it's suitable for and how to get there
Tech Features
Santini's creative director says cycling clothing has "got a little bit lost" but its jersey of the future could be an antidote
Santini's Aero Race jersey features a new fabric from Polartec made from steel mill emissions, but the jersey's potential could lie beyond sustainability
6 classic cobbles-taming Paris-Roubaix hacks that refuse to die
The bikes may change but there are some mods that crop up year after year
Vote now | Canyon Endurace vs Aeroad – what bike will van der Poel ride at Paris-Roubaix?
The Dutch superstar faces a Roubaix eve dilemma: stick with his aero-winning Aeroad or gamble on the wider-tyred Endurace as tech, tactics and even marketing stakes collide
