Buying Guides
Best mountain bike pants 2025 | How to find the best MTB trousers for you
The best MTB trousers as tested by our experts
Mountain bike groupsets: the complete guide to SRAM, Shimano, TRP and Microshift drivetrains
Shimano, SRAM and Microshift – the complete hierarchy explained
How to convert a bike to electric power | Electric bike conversion kits explained
The best electric bike conversion kits are a popular way to turn your bike into an ebike. Here are the best options
19 of the best dropper posts in 2025, and our buyer's guide
The best height-adjustable seatposts reviewed and rated by BikeRadar's expert testers
Garmin Edge bike computers: a buyer’s guide to all the models
We explain the full range, from the Garmin Edge 1050 all the way down to the Edge 130 Plus
The best indoor smart bikes tested by BikeRadar
Riders looking for a dedicated indoor bike have more options than ever in 2025. Here's our guide to smart bikes we've tested, alternatives and what to expect
5 mountain bike accessories you need (and 5 you definitely don't)
We shine a light on the essential MTB accessories... and those you can skip
Best road bike wheels in 2025 | 31 rim and disc brake wheelsets tried and tested
The best wheels for road cycling ridden and rated by our expert testers
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
Best mountain bike helmets | Top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
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
What is a tubeless tyre? Everything you need to know
An introduction to tubeless tyre and rim technology for bikes
What is a recumbent and why would you ride one? Our guide to these lesser-spotted bikes
Why be uptight upright when you could be a laid-back cyclist?
Buyer’s guide to internal gear hubs | The compelling alternative to derailleurs
What is an internal gear hub, how do they work and who makes them?
The best disc brakes for mountain biking, tested by BikeRadar
The best MTB disc brakes, as reviewed by our team of expert testers
Everything you need to know about bike brakes (and a short history of every brake that has ever existed)
Everything you need to know about bike brakes
Buyer's guide: how to choose a bike designed for older riders
Our guide to the increasing number of bikes that are great options for older riders
Eight of the best upgrades you can make to your bike – without breaking the bank
Marginal costs for major gains
Best hybrid bikes 2025 | Top-rated hybrid bikes and our buyer's guide
The best hybrid bikes for a range of budgets
Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL pedals: what’s the right system for you?
BikeRadar guides you through the ins and outs of Shimano’s two main pedal systems
Why are headsets so confusing? The ultimate guide to this humble bike component
Everything you need to know about this key bike component
Best gravel wheels in 2025 | Top-rated gravel wheelsets and buying advice
The best gravel wheels can stand up to the harshest off-road punishment. Our testers have put wheelsets from all the top brands through their paces
Cycling's most hardcore bikes: buyer's guide to fixies and singlespeed bikes
Want to ditch your gears? Here's everything you need to know
What is a mullet drivetrain? Plus how to pair MTB derailleurs and road shifters
Everything you need to know about mullet drivetrains