Features
Will Soffe | This humble tool is the most important in your workshop – find out why
Hex keys are the most frequently required tool for working on your bike. Here's everything you need to know and why it’s essential to have a set in your toolbox
Your tech questions answered | Does the mountain bike I'm looking for exist?
We help a reader trying to find their dream electric mountain bike
12 money-saving tips for mountain bikers
How to be smarter with your money and make your riding more rewarding
Katherine Moore | I've tested countless women's bib shorts and these are the 4 things you need to know
Essential buying advice from expert tester Katherine Moore
Your tech questions answered | Which gravel bike should I buy to replace my Cannondale Topstone AL?
Suspension performance is the key for this reader
What's new?
Shimano CUES has failed to revolutionise entry-level road gearing
CUES was intended to simplify Shimano's budget groupset range, but may have had the opposite effect
As Eurobike struggles, the cycling industry makes the case for its future
The world's largest cycling trade show faces a "severe crisis", as industry insiders stress its need to adapt and evolve
Electric bike maintenance is a pain, but this gas-assisted workstand could provide the solution
The Bikonic Gas Stand uses a gas strut to help lift your heavy electric bike into place for repairs and maintenance
"Flat pedals, a football shirt and my mum's gardening gloves… helmets weren't worn then" – 5 things we learned about Nick Craig
XC and CX legend looks back on the exciting early days of UK mountain biking
This Cannondale SuperSix has been transformed into a ‘good-for-nothing’ fixie – and we love it
Professional bike mechanic Paul Legendre bought the road frameset for €70 before adding track dropouts, and plans to ride the bike from Paris to Brittany
Bike of the Week
Cube Nuroad C:62 SLT costs £5,999 but has £4,000 SRAM Red XPLR AXS groupset
We take a closer look at Cube's newly refined Nuroad C:62
Trek's Procaliber eyes up fast XC racing with compliant yet efficient IsoBow softail frame
US brand's high-end hardtail says farewell to IsoSpeed
Antidote Woodsprite promises to get you airborne with its novel suspension layout
Polish brand's short-travel trail bike positions rear shock outside the front triangle
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.
Flextail’s new Tiny Tire Pump ACS solves one of the biggest problems with mini pumps
The Tiny Tire doubles up as a rear light and straps to your seatpost
Outlier's strange-looking Pendulum pedals could be amazing – if I sacrifice my shoes
The flat-pedal revolution?
Garmin’s new power meter pedals tick all the right boxes, but can they justify their premium price?
We’ve got Garmin’s new Rally RK210 and XC210 pedals in to test
Long Reads
How Formula One tech is helping Tour de France racers ride faster than ever (without breaking the rules)
An in-depth look at the rise of big data and the brightest minds, often inspired by the world of racing cars…
Could Italy be the cycling industry's solution to trade wars and tariffs?
With Trump's tariffs causing global havoc, Warren Rossiter speaks to Italian brands and bike builders about how the 'home of cycling' is reclaiming its title
Ned Boulting: The Tour de France is absurd, beautiful and unforgettable – I’ll miss it profoundly
Ned Boulting's unbroken 23 years with the Tour on ITV ends this July. BikeRadar spoke to him about his new book and the race that changed his life
Opinion
Luke Marshall | I tested the latest MTB lights and they’re the one accessory you should spend more on – here’s why
More lumens equals more fun and better riding
Simon von Bromley | I’ve tested 20 smart trainers and these are the three I’d buy for Zwift
Simon’s pick of the best smart trainers for every budget
Jack Luke | The 2025 National Hill Climb Championship was perfect – all bike races will be judged against it
Matlock CC’s promotion on Bank Road set a new standard for what domestic racing in the UK can be, cementing the National Championship’s status as the most important road event on the calendar
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 5.9kg mystery Cervélo is everything that’s great about hill climb bikes
A closer look at Bhima Bowden's lightweight Cervélo from the National Hill Climb Championship
This sub-5kg Cannondale Capo is an ode to minimalism
Rob Borek's Cannondale Capo is a commuter turned hill climb slayer and was raced by Arion Oates at the National Hill Climb Championships
This 14-year-old's budget weight-weenie bike weighs 5.7kg, has AliExpress parts and features ‘uphill brakes’
Finn built his bike with his dad, although there might be some debate over who put in the most work
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 | Punctures are ruining my son's mountain biking – how can he avoid them?
Expert advice on how to banish those pesky flats
Your tech questions answered | Help! I want an aero endurance bike – why aren't brands making them?
But does such a genre already exist?
Your tech questions answered | Can I upgrade my bike to Di2, and is it even worth it?
Will electronic shifting transform this reader's bike?
Routes and Rides
Alex Evans | Riding at night can change your whole perception of mountain biking – here are my tips
Conquer the dark abyss of winter with style, confidence and a big front light
Destination guide: Oslo, where world-class gravel and nature collide
Your destination guide to Oslo, Norway
Destination guide: Adelaide, South Australia's cycling haven
Your destination guide to Adelaide, Australia
Tech Features
I tested Fox’s Podium Factory vs RockShox’s ZEB Ultimate – is it really worth £1,000 more?
How does Fox’s inverted Podium beat the established industry-leading performance of RockShox’s ZEB?
15 essential MTB upgrades for under £50 that will transform your riding
These affordable mountain bike upgrades will make a big improvement to your riding
Hands-on with Shimano XTR, XT and Deore Di2 – real-world weights revealed
How much do Shimano’s latest wireless MTB drivetrain components weigh?