Specialized
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., colloquially known as Specialized, has been a pioneer in the cycling scene for decades.
Based in Morgan Hill, California, Specialized was founded by Mike Sinyard in 1974. It is now one of the largest bicycle brands in the world, producing a vast range of bikes, helmets, shoes, clothing and accessories for all cycling disciplines internationally.
The best gravel bike tyres in 2025 and our in-depth buyer's guide
Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
The new Aethos is the lightest production bike Specialized has ever made at 5.98kg – but one change will upset purists
The new Aethos gains some mod cons, but switches to fully internal routing
First ride review | Specialized Aethos 2 Pro Di2 is a tantalising prospect, but you may need the S-Works bike to realise the potential
A better bike for most riders, but the gap to S-Works grows
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Composite spokes mean new Roval Alpinist CLX III wheelset weighs only 1,131g
Lightweight climbing wheelset launches alongside new Alpinist cockpit
9 of the best aero road helmets tested by BikeRadar
Wind-cheating helmets for road riding, as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
Best mountain bike shorts: 11 top-rated baggy MTB shorts for men
Our pick of the best mountain bike shorts in 2025
Unreleased tyres, custom parts and a monster chainring: the bike Remco used to humble Tadej Pogačar at the worlds
Beligan superstar rides lightweight Specialized TT bike to a third consecutive World Championship win
The best road bike helmets 2025, 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
Long-term review | A new fork and wheelset for Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert
New e*thirteen wheels and a different fork have been keeping Rob busy when it comes to testing
5 years and nothing has changed – so what’s next for the Specialized Aethos?
Internally routed cables, UDH and… mudguard eyelets?
Best gravel bikes in 2025: top-rated carbon, aluminium, titanium and steel gravel bikes reviewed
From bikepacking to gravel racing, our expert testers bring together the very best gravel bikes
Meet the woman behind Specialized's mountain bike marketing
Georgia Leslie gives us the inside track on life at one of the world's biggest bike brands
New Specialized Diverge is more off-road ready than ever – but there's no top-spec S-Works version
Specialized has revealed the latest update to its stalwart gravel adventure bike
Review | Specialized Diverge 4 Expert AXS is heaps of fun to ride despite one frustrating spec choice
The latest Diverge update from Specialized is a case of evolution rather than revolution, but it’s better than ever off-road
Best endurance road bikes in 2025: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort
What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
Spotted! New Specialized Demo breaks cover at Les Gets World Cup with electric Öhlins suspension
Finn Iles teases new electric Öhlins suspension on his prototype Specialized Demo
The best enduro mountain bikes of 2025: 18 top-rated enduro MTBs
The big-hitting rigs you need to look out for in 2025
Best mountain bike shoes 2025: 20 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
I went inside Specialized's tyre factory to see how prototypes for the pros are made in less than 48 hours
We step inside the S-Works Tyre Factory to see how it keeps making pro riders faster
What makes the perfect XC race bike? I tested three and one nailed it
How much travel do you really need?
Brembo's new MTB brakes look ready to go, but will we ever see them in the shops?
More details released on high-performance DH racing brakes, but still no word on public availability
Best electric mountain bikes: top-rated eMTBs to tame the trails
Our pick of the best electric mountain bikes reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
Kim Le Court leads the Tour de France Femmes – and this is her yellow Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
Le Court is the first African to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes
Demi Vollering will ride a custom-painted Specialized S-Works Tarmac at the Tour de France Femmes
Limited-edition frameset evokes Vollering’s family roots in horticulture