Features
Gravel groupsets and pressure sensors: the 6 hottest bikes from Omloop het Nieuwsblad
1x and 2x groupsets, tyre choices, air-pressure sensors and fit-specific picks showcased at the opening Spring Classics of 2026
5 Omloop het Nieuwsblad tyre takeaways, from increased widths to glued-on rubber
We track the tyre choices and setups of the pros at the first Classic of the season
Is this the best custom-painted bike in the pro peloton? Alison Jackson’s maple leaf Cannondale SuperSix EVO Lab71
Jackson's SuperSix EVO turned plenty of heads at Omloop het Nieuwsblad
6 surprising MTB features that range from genius to utterly infuriating
Would mountain biking be better off without these innovations?
Demi Vollering claims women’s Omloop victory aboard custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
What's new?
I’ve been riding 30mm+ road tyres for a year, and I’m never going back to narrower widths – here’s why
Warren shares why his preference has shifted to road bike tyres that are 30mm wide or more
This new enduro wheelset promises carbon performance on a budget
Hunt’s Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core V3 wheels are designed to offer toughness and light weight for gravity-oriented riders
I've ridden nearly every version of this legendary fork since 1999 – the latest model blew me away
After a year of teasing, RockShox has updated the Boxxer – Rob Weaver travelled to New Zealand to see how it fares
These are the 5 worst proprietary standards I've seen in two decades as a pro bike mechanic
Bike manufacturers often try to one-up each other by creating new and improved standards for existing components, but sometimes they get it wrong
What's the best way to convert a bike to singlespeed? The 4 main options compared
Chain tensioner vs eccentric bottom bracket vs magic gears vs dedicated single speed bike – what's the best option for you?
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.
This electric tyre inflator has all the features I need – for less than £50
120psi maximum pressure, a colour screen and built-in torch make the new Electron a value rival to the best electric inflators
Shimano's flagship gravel shoe has got me excited thanks to one standout component
Is Shimano finally taking gravel racing seriously?
Bryton’s latest full-colour touchscreen GPS offers Garmin-rivalling features for less than half the price
The Rider 650 comes with a packed set of features to rival Garmin’s Edge 550
Long Reads
Made in Britain: 3 performance bike brands still manufacturing in the UK
There are still a smattering of companies making high-performance bikes and components in the UK. Charlie Allenby spoke to three of them
Meet the 13-year-old on her way to becoming a star of MTB trials riding – and our Newcomer of the Year
Why Daisy Craig was crowned MBUK and BikeRadar's Newcomer of the Year for 2025
Exclusive interview | How Louise Ferguson became the first woman to conquer Red Bull Hardline – and what the MTB trailblazer is planning for 2026
We catch-up with Louise Ferguson, BikeRadar and MBUK's MTB Rider of the Year for 2025, to reflect on a remarkable 12 months
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | People say all road bikes look the same, but we’re seeing an explosion in exciting, diverse design
Why this is a golden age for bike design
Simon von Bromley | Why Cannondale retired its fastest road bike
The SystemSix is not coming back anytime soon – Simon von Bromley explains why
Stan Portus | Komoot unveils ChatGPT-powered app for route discovery – but I'm not sure we need it
The app is said to remove “friction” from route planning, but Stan wants to add that friction back in
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.
Reece Wilson’s Gamux Sego is the wildest bike on the World Cup circuit
Scottish rider's bike has a Pinion gearbox, Gates belt drive and backwards stem
Jackson Goldstone has ditched one of downhill's hottest tech trends for Red Bull Hardline Tasmania
Tuned mass damper is missing from World Series winner's Santa Cruz V10
Troy Brosnan teases new Canyon Sender at Red Bull Hardline – and that's not the only unreleased thing about it
Australian's cutting-edge bike hides new goodies from SRAM
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 | Are handguards on mountain bikes a good idea?
While some may think they're uncool, there are merits to handguards
Your tech questions answered | Are stabilisers on children’s bikes really a bad idea?
Introducing a child to cycling should be a fun experience – we break down the pros and cons of balance bikes and pedal bikes with stabilisers
Your tech questions answered | Is Eurostar’s policy for transporting bikes really that ruthless?
We decipher Eurostar’s rules and regulations on taking your bike on one of its train services
Racing
Everything you need to know about the 2027 Tour de France Great Britain Grand Départ
Routes, reaction and more for the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grands Départs from the UK
Slower bikes and safer courses: Tour Down Under peloton weighs in on how to make pro cycling safer
How current and former pros would change the sport
“We’ve had to completely change all the setups”: Women’s Tour Down Under reacts to controversial UCI handlebar rules
We get the women's peloton's verdict on UCI rule changes at the Tour Down Under
Routes and Rides
How do you get the motivation to ride a punishing ultra race? This veteran cyclist knows, so he started his own series
We speak to Race Across Series creator Arnaud Manzanini about the transcendental joys of an ultra
I’ve ridden every climb worth talking about in Scotland and these are the 5 best
Simon Warren shares his favourite ascents in Scotland
The UK's best sportives: these events will make 2026 a year to remember
We share our top picks for UK sportives in 2026
Tech Features
2007 vs 2026 Cannondale SuperSix – how this iconic race bike has changed in 5 generations
We look at the evolution of Cannondale's flagship road bike over the years
Why do all road bikes look the same?
Since the 1990s, road bike design has homogenised. Paul Norman explains why this happened, and how it might end
Shimano's weirdest products of all time, from golf clubs to air-powered derailleurs
Top of the flops from the world’s largest cycle component maker
