First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
Giro's latest MTB helmet has the latest tech and storage for two pairs of glasses
The Montaro III features MIPS Evolve Core, a magnetic buckle, and front and rear storage for your sunglasses
Fizik’s Vega road cycling shoes hide their best feature
Fizik designed the Vega's outsole and footbed as a single unit
First Look Friday | Why all dropper posts should look like this
PNW's chrome Loam Dropper Gen 2 is an awesome example other brands should follow
How Garmin's new Edge MTB bike computer could help save seconds on your race runs
The Edge MTB has gravity-focused features, including split gates and a durable construction
I was a bike roof-rack sceptic until I tried this one
The Thule TopRide is the answer to my bike-transport problems
Slick tread meets gravel casing – why I can’t wait to test these intriguing 38mm-wide tyres
WTB updates one of my favourite fat slicks with new casing, widths and dual-compound tread
This Tour de France helmet boasts improved aero performance and MIPS-rivalling safety
HJC's IBEX 3.0 Coolpath helmet is being used by Team TotalEnergies
Could this be the best bit of cycling kit I never knew I needed?
Topeak’s E-Booster Digital inflator could be the key to consistent tyre pressure and save you setup time
MAAP’s ‘ghost-like’ kit could be perfect for this hot weather
The kit uses fabric with “advanced evaporative cooling technology”
The Urge Treps MTB helmet is kind to your head and the planet
The Treps is said to offer all the safety and style of top trail lids with a fraction of the environmental impact
Endura’s Loop kit has all I need for road and gravel at an affordable price
The new Loop range combines technical fabrics, practical touches and a palatable price tag
First Look Friday | Why this device might be the best way to measure suspension sag
Top tech to help you ride better
These new power meter pedals are the cheapest dual-sided option available
Magene's first power meter pedals bear a strong resemblance to Favero's Assioma Duo
This rearview bike camera livestreams footage to your handlebar
The Beam's Ride Safety System RS 1000 could be the blueprint for future rearview safety devices
Are handguards the next big thing – or just moto cosplay for mountain bikers?
Crankbrothers Guardian Handguards bring moto flair and two types of mounting options to enduro rigs
This ultra-adjustable MTB helmet has a five-star safety rating
Fizik’s Kassis mountain bike helmet offers more adjustment than most and doesn’t scrimp on safety features
Save the rim brake? DT Swiss' ARC 1400 Dicut wheels show why they never died
"We remain committed to rim brake wheels" – the quiet updates to DT Swiss' rim brake wheels we missed
Your new bike needs this tool – but it doesn't come cheap
Banish squeaking brakes and add a beyond-factory finish to your frames and forks with the Park Tool DT-5.2
The new Brompton C Line is glorious in purple – and it should make pedalling easier
The 50th anniversary C Line uses a novel drivetrain
This new carbon crankset brings aero and vibration-damping qualities to gravel drivetrains
Spanish brand launches trio of cranks made from carbon fibre used in aerospace industry
Jacked-up cockpits are fashionable, but are they functional?
Renthal's biggest-rise bar yet
Hutchinson's 'fastest ever' road tyre is as light as claimed, but one thing surprised me
New Blackbird Race tyre weighed and measured
Could inflatable helmets be the next big thing for urban cycling safety? Ventete thinks so…
Blow-up head protection has promise, but there are pitfalls
This $500 balance bike could be the future of carbon fibre manufacturing
The Giant Pre rCarbon is the bike you definitely don't need, but absolutely want