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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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Campagnolo electric hub motor patent diagram
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Ulrich Bartholmoes Transcontinental Race
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TOKYO - Mathieu van der Poel crashes during the cross country mountain bike on the Izu MTB Course during the Tokyo Olympics. ANP ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN (Photo by ANP Sport via Getty Images)
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Zipp 808 Firecrest wheels on a Specalized S-Works Tarmac SL7
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Cube Litening C:68X SL review
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Review Cube Litening C:68X SL

4.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £8099.00 RRP EUR €6899.00
LOOK X-Track Race Carbon gravel pedals
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Review LOOK X-Track Race Carbon pedals

3.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £114.00 RRP USD $140.00 EUR €114.00
Rapha Trail Lightweight t-shirt
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Review Rapha Trail Lightweight T-shirt

4.0 out of 5 star rating
GBP £60.00 RRP USD $80.00 EUR €70.00 AUD $105.00
Male cyclist in blue and grey top riding the Saracen Ariel 30 Pro full suspension mountain bike
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Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1 full suspension mountain bike
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Review Giant Trance Advanced Pro 29 1

3.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £6999.00 RRP USD $7000.00 EUR €6799.00 AUD $8799.00
Ritchey Comp XC gravel pedals
Pedals

Review Ritchey Comp XC pedals

4.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £55.00 RRP USD $70.00 EUR €65.00
FotoJet FLF
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Man and woman stopped on ebikes
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Brompton CHPT3 Edition
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Female cyclist riding a Liv Avail Advanced Pro 2 woman's road bike
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2023 Cervélo S5 Force eTap road bike
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Review 2023 Cervélo S5 Force eTap AXS

4.5 out of 5 star rating
GBP £9599.00 RRP USD $9000.00 EUR €10199.00
What is the best torque wrench for bicycle repair and maintenace? BikeRadar tested 17 models to find out
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The best bike torque wrenches for cyclists – and how to choose the right one for your tool kit

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How to dress for cycling in the summer/madison2
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How to dress for cycling in the summer: a buyer’s guide to staying cool on the bike

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Racking wheels
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Male rider riding GT Zasker Elite hardtail mountain bike
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Bird Aeris 9 front
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