Opinion

4 reasons why a glossy paintjob will always be better than a matt finish

Delicate finishes should be kept out of cycling
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Three things I want to see from a new Giant TCR – and three I don’t

BikeRadar’s TCR obsessive has his say on a potential new model
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The winter bike is dead – and Zwift is to blame

Strava and disc brakes are co-conspirators
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The worst waterproof is one you don't want to wear – and 5 more lessons from a winter testing jackets

Essential tips for buying a new waterproof jacket
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Expensive bib tights aren't always the best choice | 6 lessons I learned testing tights this winter

You don't have to spend a fortune for comfort, warmth and performance
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Dear bike brands, please stop designing bikes without seat tubes

Designers shouldn't be afraid to try new things... but this is nothing new
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Orange Bikes helped shape my MTB story – and I'm far from alone

With Orange calling in the administrators, Alex Evans reflects on how the Yorkshire company became one of the most influential brands in mountain biking
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Simon says: 7 things I want from a new SRAM Red AXS groupset

Is it time to wave goodbye to integrated chainrings and the 10t cog?
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A bike shop without a workshop is like a restaurant without a kitchen

Evans Cycles risks making a big mistake with its Go workshop-free stores
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The UCI has banned angled brake hoods – what does it mean for bike tech?

A crucial safety invention or just another silly rule?
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Simon says: These are the worst cycling Christmas gifts

Dear loved ones, please stop buying me cycling-related things
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You should buy an endurance road bike, not a race bike – and here's why

Don't buy a race bike if you're not a racer
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AG2R Citroën’s kit was the best in the pro peloton – I miss the brown shorts already

It was the greatest rebuttal to the dull face of road cycling
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Are current tech trends taking mountain bikes in the right direction?

We discuss the industry-wide trends deciding the form of our bikes
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Tanwall tyres are a waste of time

Nostalgia isn’t always a good thing 
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Mountain bike genres – is there too much choice?

Does the ever-growing number of bike categories serve rider purpose or cause unnecessary confusion?
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Indoor cycling is boring and that’s the way I like it

The gamification of turbo training removes some of its benefits
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Cycling indoors is an easy way to feel like I've done something

Alex Dowsett tells us about the unique rewards of indoor training
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Simon says: Gamification is the future of indoor training

How many of us would really choose boredom over fun?
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Life’s too short for rubbish bib straps | 7 lessons from testing budget cycling shorts

In short, you get what you pay for
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Testing 9 energy drinks taught me they won't ruin your teeth, sugar is good and taste isn't everything

And what else I learnt from guzzling three gallons of carb drink
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Have we reached peak MTB geometry?

We survey the best downhill, enduro and trail bikes to see how geometry has evolved
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A collision with a car has left me angrier than ever about cycling culture wars

“Plan for motorists” is a step backwards for road safety
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The Hollowtech crank recall is a nightmare for riders, shops and Shimano. How did we get here and what happens next?

We speak to bike shops, affected customers and the infamous @thanksshimano account
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