Buying Guides

Buying Guides

Best road bike pedals 2024 | Top-rated clipless pedals for your bike

The best road pedals for all budgets, from Shimano, Look, Speedplay, Time and more
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The best gravel race bikes tested by BikeRadar

Speedy gravel bikes for fast riding and racing
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What are suspension seatposts and should you fit one to your bike?

Suspension seatposts will bring some extra comfort – and weight – to your bike. We explain the different types and whether they're really worth it
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Best winter road bikes 2024 | 11 mile-munching winter bikes and our buyer's guide

Our pick of the bikes, frames, components and accessories you need for successful winter riding
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Best mountain bike gloves 2024 | Our favourite winter and summer MTB gloves

Our pick of the best winter and summer MTB gloves as rated and reviewed by our test team
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Best cycling watch in 2024 | What is the best smartwatch for cycling?

Everything you need to know about these wearable devices
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Best waterproof jackets for road cycling and commuting 2024 | 11 cycling rain jackets tried and tested by our experts

The best cycling jackets for road cyclists and commuters
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Best road bikes 2024 | Our pick of the best endurance, race, women’s and entry-level road bikes

Plus our buyer’s guide to help you find your ideal bike
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The best cycling shoes for every budget | Under £100, £150, £200, £300 and £400

Looking for new road cycling shoes? We've pedalled thousands of kilometres to help you pick the best pair for you
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14 of the best road bike tyres: our favourite tubeless and clincher tyres

The best tyres for racing, training and more…
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Best mountain bike suspension forks 2024 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer's guide

Plus our buyer's guide to MTB forks
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These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar

The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more
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The best gravel bike tyres in 2024 and our in-depth buyer's guide

Our impartial testers bring you the best gravel bike tyres for all types of gravel riding
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Best mountain bike pedals 2024 | 31 of our favourite flat and clipless MTB pedals

Our pick of the best flat and clipless pedals
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Gravel groupsets explained: everything you need to know about Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and Microshift gravel groupsets

Single or double chainring, gear range and other key considerations when choosing the best gravel bike groupset for your riding style
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Best gravel bike shoes 2024 | Gravel-friendly footwear for adventure riding

17 top-rated gravel bike, cyclocross and mountain bike shoes
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The best indoor smart bikes tested by BikeRadar

Riders looking for a dedicated indoor bike have more options than ever in 2024. Here's our guide to smart bikes we've tested, alternatives and what to expect
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These are the best tubeless road tyres tested by BikeRadar

Thinking about converting to tubeless or want to upgrade your current tyres? These are the best tubeless road tyres as reviewed by BikeRadar
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Best bike repair stands in 2024 for all types of bike

Our in-depth buyer's guide will help you find the bike repair workstand for you
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Best headphones for cycling in 2024 – plus our buyer's guide to cycling headphones

Soundtrack your cycling life with a set of wireless headphones, tested by our expert reviewers
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Best mountain bike shoes 2024: 22 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested

Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
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Best road bike saddles in 2024 | Plus what to look for when buying a saddle

The most comfortable saddles for road use, as rated by our team of expert testers
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19 of the best bib shorts tested by BikeRadar

We've tested 19 bib shorts to keep you pedalling in style and comfort this summer
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