Features
How did Shimano get its name? The story behind 13 MTB brands named after riders and founders
From industrial revolution inventors to riders-turned-entrepreneurs, these are the best-known companies in MTB named after the person responsible.
Warren Rossiter | Everyone's talking about 2.4in gravel tyres, but you don't need them
The cycling industry and pro riders are fitting ever-wider gravel tyres, but Warren explains why you shouldn't necessarily follow their lead
“I was lucky to make it down the track”: MTB legend Steve Peat’s 3 favourite bikes, and how he rode them into the history books
Mountain bike legend Steve Peat welcomes us into his home to show us three of his favourite race bikes, and reminisce about his time riding them
Your tech questions answered | Screw aero – what's the widest drop bar money can buy?
Narrow bars dominate pro racing but, look beyond that and there's a weird and wonderful world of super wide drops
Freitag just released a new crossbody bag that fits to your bike for commuting or longer adventures
Freitag's F141 BERYL is made up-cycled truck tarp and no two bags are alike
What's new?
I tested the new Tailfin Journey Rack on a punishing 600km audax – here's why you should consider it over a saddle bag
The modular rear-rack system is said to be Tailfin's "most versatile" to date with significant changes over the brand's eight-year-old Alloy Rack
Every road bike should have mudguard mounts – yes, even aero bikes
Fender eyelets can be integrated into any bike with no impact on performance or aesthetics, so why do so few have them?
These flashy flat pedals are the best thing for visibility since the hi-viz jacket
Look Geo City Vision pedals combine hop-on, hop-off ability with attention-grabbing lights
2009 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy – the 29er trail bike that changed people's minds about bigger wheels
Since it first appeared in 2009, the Santa Cruz Tallboy has been through many iterations. As the newest version arrives, we plot the evolution of the “downhiller’s XC bike”
What’s the difference between a folding and wire bead tyre?
We explain the differences between folding and wire bead tyres
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.
First Look Friday | The new Ochain R can make your ride smoother and save you money on servicing – I’m a big fan
The Ochain mutes pedal feedback when riding the roughest trails out there
Ursus Arya G wheels have spokes made of 16,000 fibre filaments to cut vibrations – but they're not carbon
Sapim RC-1 PBO spokes are built from para-phenylene benzobisoxazole
Crankbrothers' huge new pedals are designed to improve stability and reduce fatigue
The Stamp EVO pedals use two-material construction and concave platform shape
Long Reads
6 scandalous sporting performances that were too good to be true
From Ben Johnson’s solo destruction of the 100m in Seoul 1988 to the collective power of the East Germany women’s swimming team in 1976, these dopers have gone down in infamy
Ever wondered how mountain bikes are launched? Behind the scenes with the new Pivot Shuttle AMPD in Finale Ligure
A blow-by-blow account of how a new bike is launched
Panda Podium’s Joe Whittingham on how Covid and Western hubris laid the ground for the rise of Chinese bikes
Chinese bicycle brands have captured the limelight, so we spoke to Panda Podium’s co-founder about what’s behind their meteoric rise
Opinion
Warren Rossiter | A new generation of aero gravel bikes is coming – and it’s about time
The latest crop of gravel bikes, mixing aero and off-road ability, are leagues ahead of the originals
Warren Rossiter | Forget race bikes, here are the 6 things that will make you a faster cyclist
These tips from Warren's years riding bikes have made him faster, more efficient and more capable. They could unlock the same benefits for you
Robin Weaver | The Avinox M2S motor has too much power – I just don’t need it
It’s the best motor on the market but not because of the power
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.
Lael Wilcox's Traka 560 bike – Around The World record holder's Specialized Diverge under the microscope
Wilcox's bike for 550km ultra race featured 50mm tyres and dynamo lights
Lukas Pöstlberger won the Traka 200 using unreleased ultra-wide Newmen aero gravel wheels
Up close and personal with the Austrian's gravel race bike.
Sofía Gómez Villafañe's Specialized Crux proves you don't need an aero bike to win a 200km gravel race
A last stand for lightweight gravel race bikes?
BikeRadar Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Why don’t pro road cyclists use dropper posts?
Dropper posts transformed mountain biking and even helped Matej Mohorič win Milan-San Remo in 2022 – so why haven’t road cyclists embraced them?
Your tech questions answered | “Do I have to shave my bum?” – how high should cyclists shave their legs?
Are hairy pants acceptable, or should you go all the way? The answer remains unclear
Your tech questions answered | My fork is losing pressure – how often does it need to be topped up?
Frequent checks shouldn't be necessary, but bottoming out can be a sign the pressure has dropped
Racing
The Giro d’Italia 2026 in numbers: a 244km stage, 48.7km of vertical climbing and four days outside of Italy
The numbers behind 2026’s first grand tour
2026 Giro d'Italia stage guide and what to expect from this year's race
Route profiles, distances, major climbs and stage outlines for the 21 stages of this year's race
Charlie Aldridge's South Korea World Cup bike swaps electronic and mechanical tech as he targets victory
Aldridge's Cannondale Scalpel features Fox Live Valve suspension, a Lefty single-sided fork, four-piston XTR brakes and a mechanical dropper post
Routes and Rides
Cédric Gracia | My worst crash nearly killed me – now a gory video of it is teaching people how to save lives
Cédric Gracia shares the inside story of his famous La Réunion crash
"I don’t mind dying, but not like this” – Guy Martin on cheating death in Turkey's road tunnels
In this extract from his book, 'All The Medals Have Been Handed Out', Guy attempts a terrifying ride from Istanbul to Baku
Bikes aren’t allowed on 78% of paths in England – Access laws for cyclists in the UK demystified
How to avoid breaking the law and tell the difference between footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways
Tech Features
Do you know your 'schralp' from your 'shred'? The bizarre world of MTB jargon demystified
Mountain biking jargon can feel impenetrable to the outsider – here, we demystify the essential words and phrases every rider should know
Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3: my head-to-head test shows you don't need the most expensive bike tech
Neither mid-level bike computer is flawless, but both deliver a premium experience
Sorry Shimano, you're just not cool anymore – 4 gravel tech trends from The Traka 2026
The movers and shakers from Europe's premier gravel event
