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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HT Components Carbon PK01 road bike pedals

Review HT Components Carbon PK01 pedals

GBP £100.00 RRP USD &dollar;150.00

Elite Rizer smart trainer setup

The Elite Rizer adds hills and steering to your indoor training

Pack shot of the Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 1 full suspension mountain bike

Full-Suspension

First ride review Marin Alpine Trail Carbon 1

GBP £3055.00 RRP USD &dollar;3379.00 EUR €3399.00 AUD &dollar;5399.00

Tom Pidcock riding a BMC Fourstroke at the Tokyo Olympics

This is the BMC Fourstroke that Tom Pidcock won Olympic XC gold on

Top 5 mountain bike trends

Evolution of the XC bike 6 ways XC bikes have changed for the better

Pack shot of the Wilier Triestina Cento10 hybrid road eBike

Review Wilier Triestina Cento10 hybrid

GBP £9000.00 RRP EUR €10000.00

Tom Pidcock XC practice session at the 2020 Olympic Games

Routes and Rides

Complete guide to Olympic cycling events: schedule, how to watch and more

SKS Airstep Foot Pump

Review SKS Airstep Foot Pump

GBP £65.00 RRP

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Lazer Genesis road cycling helmet

Road Cycling Helmets

Review Lazer Genesis helmet

GBP £180.00 RRP

Roval Terra CLX gravel wheels

Review Roval Terra CLX gravel wheelset

GBP £2200.00 RRP USD &dollar;2500.00 EUR €2600.00 AUD &dollar;3850.00

Pack shot of the The Light Blue Parkside commuter road bike

Review The Light Blue Parkside

GBP £650.00 RRP

Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Kit Carbonio saddle for road cycling

Review Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Kit Carbonio saddle

GBP £260.00 RRP USD &dollar;330.00 EUR €270.00 AUD &dollar;430.00

First Look Friday 19 07 2021

First Look Friday

Two pairs of road cycling shoes and a neatly integrated computer mount and bell

Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

Fitness and Training

XC MTB racing explained (and why we love it)

Pack shot of the Specialized Epic Pro full-suspension mountain bike

Buyer’s guide to cross-country bikes | How to buy the best XC bike for you

Leatt MTB 4.0 Enduro V21 convertible helmet in full-face mode

Full Face Helmets

Review Leatt MTB 4.0 Enduro V21 convertible helmet

GBP £280.00 RRP USD &dollar;300.00 EUR €331.00

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Pack shot of the Vitus Zenium Tiagra road bike

Review Vitus Zenium Tiagra

GBP £1100.00 RRP USD &dollar;1400.00 EUR €1500.00 AUD &dollar;1900.00

PNW Loam dropper post for mountain bikes

Review PNW Loam dropper post

GBP £146.00 RRP USD &dollar;199.00 EUR €170.00 exc. remote

Every bike that won the 2021 Tour de France | stage-by-stage breakdown

Every bike that won the 2021 Tour de France | Stage-by-stage breakdown

How to wear a helmet correctly

How to (and how not to) wear a bicycle helmet

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