Mountain Biking
New Giant Trance Advanced E+ features traction control and a proprietary electronic dropper
The Trance and Liv Intrigue get remote-locking, an anti-theft alarm and tyre-pressure alerts
Seven reasons why your next bike should be aluminium
Carbon fibre is cycling's wonder material, but that doesn't mean you should write off aluminium
Madison to distribute Chinese bike computers in the UK – and prices start from £39.99
Five bike computers plus other cycling electronics from IGPSports will be available via the distributor as the interest in Chinese brands continues to grow
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Europe needs 105,000 bike mechanics as 121 million people prevented from cycling more, report finds
New report suggests Europe is already short of 45,000 mechanics, which is impacting how people travel
8 of the best mountain bike lights for night riding
Seek out new trails after dark with the best MTB lights
Review | Sour Cycles' Pasta Party 32 is an intriguing half-prototype that has convinced me about 32in wheels for XC bikes
Steel-frame hardtail shows big wheels make a subtle, but noticeable difference on the trail
8 of the best bike upgrades that will transform your ride – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains
adidas gives new Freerider shoes the three stripes treatment – with better protection, comfort and grip
Sportswear giant introduces four new models to Freerider range
Review | Moon Rigel Enduro 2600 is a strong all-rounder MTB light – my complaints are very minor
A powerful, all-purpose mountain bike light for £150
Will Soffe | Electronics should be banned from competition – it'll make racing fairer for everyone
Why electronic shifting, dropper posts and suspension should be banned from competition
Best tyre levers for road, gravel and mountain bikes in 2026
Less time spent wrestling rubber off the rim means more time riding
Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL pedals: which is the right system for you?
BikeRadar guides you through the ins and outs of Shimano’s three main pedal systems
Warren Rossiter | Chinese bike brands have sparked a price war, but the winner isn't as obvious as you might think
Western brands are starting to fight back against the rise of Chinese bike manufacturers, and that can only be good for consumers
New Norco Team DH combines six-link suspension with geometry developed by downhill legends Greg Minnaar and Danny Hart
High-pivot downhill bike has been five years in the making
Review | The Bikil 2400 is a genuinely usable MTB front light, but can you get away with spending this little?
Big battery life for remarkably little money
These waterproof leather SPD shoes look equally at home in the pub and on the pedals
Drift's new ARC shoes combine full-grain leather, a waterproof lining and clipless compatibility in a casual-looking package
UCI to rewrite the Lugano Charter in review that could reshape future bike design
Cycling's governing body also moves to increase industry engagement
Vote now for MBUK and Cycling Plus Rider of the Year 2026
Have your say and help crown MBUK and Cycling Plus’ top riders of 2026
Best mountain bike grips: 11 of our favourite lock-on MTB grips
MTB grips are a key contact point, so don't skimp on comfort or security
DT Swiss releases new budget-conscious DF kit so more riders can beat pedal kickback
Update includes two new hub kits and new 1700 series rim architecture
Review | Sigma's Buster 1600 is an easy-to-use MTB light with a focused beam, but I found one key flaw
The Buster produces impressive reach from its 1,600 lumens and has excellent controls, but its narrow beam becomes limiting
Pirelli's latest Scorpion tyres feature F1-style compounds and treads designed with Fabien Barel
New Pirelli Scorpion Gravity range blends F1 and MotoGP tech with a tread pattern designed by one of the most successful downhill racers ever
Nick Clark | Like it or not, 32in-wheel bikes are coming – I've seen it with my own eyes
Sea Otter Europe suggests 32in is no longer just an experiment
Everything you need to know about cycling with cleats
Our essential guide to switching to cycling with cleats and clipless pedals, from the benefits to practical real-world advice