Tech Features

Gravel suspension seatposts head to head: Redshift ShockStop Pro Endurance vs USE Vybe GR

Which is the best gravel seatpost for your riding?

Why are gravel bike tyre clearances increasing? | Five bike brands share their thinking on this growing trend

Like it or not, 50mm+ tyres seem to be the new standard

What makes a gravel race bike in 2025? We asked the pros

Where has the innovation landed post-Unbound?

How big tyres and short cranks could beat the UCI's new gear restrictions

Road cycling could soon have a new 'meta'

What's new?

Mountain bike tech we hated, but now can’t live without

Once dismissed as gimmicks, these controversial mountain bike technologies are now well-established among riders

"Blatant disregard" – new UCI handlebar rules ignore the needs of female riders, say experts

New rules will impact access to sport for women, according to bike fitter and team manager

Factor's mind-blowing aero bike and more Critérium du Dauphiné tech that will define the Tour de France

The tech arms race heats up ahead of the Tour

“It’s impossible” – how the UCI’s new controversial handlebar rules will affect pro riders and teams

Pro riders have been going narrower for years – now the UCI is drawing a line

Why the only road bike you need is an endurance bike

5 reasons why an endurance bike can be your only road-bound bike

Versus

I pitted Shimano's new XTR against SRAM XX and the winner shows why innovation pays off

How do these two electronic MTB groupsets compare?

I tested four gravel bikes from $1,200 to $12,000 – this is how much you really need to spend

Find out which of this quartet of bikes offers the best balance of performance and value for money

£1,500 vs £4,500 trail bike: do you really need to spend the extra money on your next MTB?

We compare two trail bikes designed to rip at very different price points to see whether spending more cash is worth it on the trails