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Retro bike tech — our favourite bikes and kit from yesteryear

While we of course appreciate the latest and greatest road and mountain bike tech, we at Bikeradar also have a deep and unyielding love for all things retro.

From vintage bikes and tech to forgotten patents and strange classified finds, this is your best place to keep up to date with throwback stories.

1990's Scott Endorphin World Cup
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Male cyclist in orange top riding the Giant Defy Advanced 0 road bike
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Rob Weaver riding a Nukeproof Giga mtb. BikePark Wales . Gethin Woodland Centre, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil , Wales. April 2022 .
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Rob Weaver’s Gear of the Year 2022 | Trail essentials from our technical editor-in-chief

Hope Tech 4 V4 mountain disc brakes - best for DH / Enduro
Disc Brake Systems

Review Hope Tech 4 V4 brakes

4.0 out of 5 star rating
GBP £210.00 RRP USD $265.00
FIRST LOOK FRIDAY 02-12-2022
First Look Friday

A £180 bottom bracket for life, Mission Workshop’s jazzy handlebar bag, DHB’s lightweight winter baselayer and a new Spurcycle bell

Giant Reign Advanced Pro 1 action
News

New Giant Reign promises all-round performance with increased travel and adjustable geometry

Oscar Huckle riding Scott Lumen in the woods
Electric Bikes

First ride review Scott Lumen eRide 900 SL

GBP £14699.00 RRP USD $15999.00 EUR €15999.00 AUD $25599.00
Orbea Rise M-LTD
News

The 2023 Orbea Rise aims to reset the benchmark for lightweight eMTBs

Scott Lumen eRide 900 SL on a step
News

Scott’s new Lumen range takes inspiration from the Spark and ups the rear travel to 130mm

Daily Deals

Ridley Grifn bike with road setup
Road Bikes

First ride review Ridley Grifn

GBP £4300.00 RRP approx
Ridley Grifn
News

Ridley says the Grifn is the only bike you need for road and gravel

Vitus E-Sommet VRX electric mountain bike
Electric Bikes

Review Vitus E-Sommet VRX

4.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £5499.99 RRP USD $6099.99 EUR €6999.99
2023 UCI equipment regulations
Tech Features

6 key changes to the UCI’s equipment regulations – and what they mean for bike tech in 2023

Best kids' bikes
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Best kids’ bikes 2022: a buyer’s guide to children’s bikes

Trek Roscoe hardtail mountain bike
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GripGrab Explorer overshoe.
News

GripGrab releases Explorer overshoes (yes, gravel-specific overshoes are now a thing)

BMC Kaius gravel bike against a rural background
Bike of the Week

The BMC Kaius is a lightweight gravel race bike with a super-narrow aero handlebar

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Simon von Bromley riding a time trial bike on a smart trainer
Opinion

Simon says: ERG mode is overrated

Elite Justo
Indoor Trainers

Review Elite Justo

3.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £999.99 RRP USD $1199.99 EUR €949.99
Hunt Alloy SL Disc wheelset on a paved surface
Wheelsets

Review Hunt Alloy SL Disc

4.0 out of 5 star rating
GBP £429.00 RRP USD $549.00 EUR €559.00
Male cyclist in purple riding the Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 105 road bike
Buying Guides

Best road bikes under £3,000 or $3,000 in 2022

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