Specialized

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.

This new Specialized shoe is faster, more comfortable… and will cost you nearly £500

The S-Works Ares 2 is said to deliver 7 more watts and 44% less forefoot pressure
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The top 5 most expensive bikes in the WorldTour

We count down the priciest bikes in pro cycling
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Best road bike helmets 2025, from entry-level to high-end

Top choices rated from MET, Specialized, Giro, Kask, Lazer and many more
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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
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Specialized's new RapidAir TLR is the 'lightest production tubeless road tyre in the world'

RapidAir TLR launched alongside S-Works Turbo TLR all-round race tyre
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Specialized’s new MTB tyres could be the bargain of 2025

Updated range includes Specialized's 'fastest ever' MTB tyre
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Specialized’s secret gravel tyre? Unreleased Tracer spotted at Arizona Belgian Waffle Ride as part of 'mullet' tyre setup

Sofía Gómez Villafañe rides to victory using new tyre
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5 of our favourite Horst-link suspension mountain bikes

Horst-link is a popular MTB suspension platform that enables designers to optimise the anti-squat and anti-rise of a bike in different stages of its travel
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New Specialized Vado SL 2 Alloy ebike costs £2,000 less than its carbon equivalent

9 of the best-value road bikes you can buy in 2025

Grab yourself a bargain from our list of the best deals on road and gravel bikes
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Specialized’s S-Works Mondo is a fantastic all-season tyre for racers, but tubeless seating isn't easy

The Paris-Roubaix tested tyre surprises with its value for money
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How to choose the best electric bike – and 24 top-rated options for all riders

Our buyer's guide to the best electric bikes, including hybrids, folding bikes, eMTBs, budget electric bikes and more
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Specialized Turbo Levo SL II Comp Alloy is a sweet-handling eMTB that lacks power and needs better spec

Specialized’s cut-price lightweight eMTB is hyper-adjustable, but the motor can't keep up with the best?
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Best full-face mountain bike helmets for downhill and enduro trails

Top-rated full-face mountain bike helmets, plus our buyer's guide
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The best pumps tested by BikeRadar | Top-rated track pumps and mini pumps

The best track pumps and mini pumps, plus our buyer's guide
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The best aluminium road bikes tested by BikeRadar

Our favourite alloy road bikes, as rated by BikeRadar's expert testers
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Best winter road cycling and mountain biking gloves for 2025

Keep your hands warm when cycling, whatever the conditions
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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
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These five multi-discipline products helped me conquer two brutal ultra-endurance races | Oscar Huckle’s Gear of the Year 2024

From a nifty electric pump to a genre-disrupting bikepacking bag, here's what Oscar relied on in 2024 
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Best winter bib tights in 2025: comfortable and warm options for men and women

The best winter bib tights for cold-weather riding reviewed and rated
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These five-star Specialized S-Works cycling shoes have 55% off in Sigma’s Black Friday sale

These "quite brilliant" shoes are on sale for £135
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Best mountain bikes for £1,000 in 2025 to help you start mountain biking on a budget

Got a grand to spend on a mountain bike? These are the ones to look at…
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