Gravel

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

These new valves could solve your tubeless problems – and help oil your ebike chain
Peaty’s new Holeshot Fast Flow valves will do more than keep air in your tyres

Your tech questions answered | How much should a home mechanic spend on hex keys?
Are premium-priced hex keys worthwhile, or will a budget set suffice?
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Swiss Side's new gravel wheels are its most aero yet, cheaper and "more fun to ride"
Updated gravel wheelset is aero tuned for 40mm to 45mm tyres

The best road bike helmets 2026, from entry-level to high-end, as tested by BikeRadar
Top choices rated for every price point, plus our buyer's guide to help find the right helmet for you

7 spring training tips to prime you for summer cycling success
Plus key early-season workouts for road, gravel and mountain bike riders

The best cycling shoes for every budget | Under £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400
Looking for new road cycling shoes? We've pedalled thousands of kilometres to help you pick the best pair for you

Shimano 13-speed leaked in app update – are big changes coming to road and gravel groupsets?
Shimano adds 13th cog in E-Tube app leak. Here's what it could mean for Shimano's road, mountain and gravel bike groupsets

How to adjust and index bike gears: diagnosing and fixing common shifting problems
Indexing gears, setting derailleur limits and replacing a rear derailleur explained with video walkthroughs

Gorewear is closing down and some great kit is in the sale
Grab a deal before Gorewear closes its doors

Warren Rossiter | Carbon fibre is cycling’s wonder material, but titanium is having a renaissance – here's why
Warren ponders why this once-forgotten frame material is enjoying a resurgence in popularity

This Chinese groupset brand is taking on SRAM and Shimano – here's everything you need to know
We take you through the full Wheeltop range, with offerings for road, gravel and mountain bikes

These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar
The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more

New Kona LBF gravel bike features suspension fork and dropper post – but don't call it a drop-bar MTB
Monster gravel bike is designed for the rough stuff

These are the 5 coolest things you need to know about from COREbike 2026
The UK's COREbike show brought us a new take on an old favourite, a swanky cockpit, powerful brakes in cool colours and plenty of clever bikepacking options

This stunning custom gravel bike is one of two in the world – and it took my breath away
The UP.PER 2.0 from Swiss gravel bike pioneer Open is built to go fast on- and off-road

Review | Ridley Ignite GTX is effectively an MTB with drop bars – it won’t be for everyone
Ridley repurposes its Ignite SLX cross-country mountain bike frame with intriguing results

Buyer’s guide to Microshift groupsets – the brand that’s got Shimano and SRAM worried
We take you through the full Microshift range, with offerings for all disciplines

Restrap’s Switch rack brings 30kg carrying capacity to any thru-axle frame
The Switch also features a mounting system developed with Hiplok

Continental launches its "fastest-ever" gravel tyre, but there is still a hole in its range
New Terra Competition blurs the line between road and gravel tyres

Does your freehub pickup leave you wanting? Halo has the answer
New Mantadrive freehub boasts near-instant pickup

Teravail branches out from tyres and unveils a new carbon clunker bar for your gravel bike or MTB
Salsa bar range updated and refined under Teravail banner

Prologo’s new Pressure Map system clips onto your saddle and provides real-time fit data
Pressure Map will fit to any bike saddle

Udog has made a dial-closure alternative to my favourite gravel shoe
New sibling for the Distanza spotted at COREbike
