Opinion

Opinion

We need to kill flip chips and get geometry right the first time

Does anyone really ever flip their chips?
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How can Shimano's new XTR beat SRAM Transmission groupsets?

XTR 'M9200' may be imminent, so how can it overcome the industry darling, SRAM Transmission?
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I'm a bike mechanic and integrated bikes are too complicated – I'll show you why

BikeRadar's workshop manager gets to grips with headset cable routing
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I'm embarrassingly excited about this extraordinarily boring product

I'm convinced Ortlieb's packing cubes will make my cycle touring life better than ever
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This cycling jacket is a spring essential – and it now has 50% off

You can pick up the Castelli Gabba for less than £100
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PFC/PFAS-free waterproof clothing is better than you think

I’d happily switch to a more environmentally friendly fabric today
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Cycling with headphones is safe – and 5 more lessons from 2 years of testing

What I learned while testing sports headphones from Shokz, Sony, Sennheiser, Google and other top brands
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Simon says: dear bike industry, these are the only road bike standards you should use

Is it time to draw a line in the sand?
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I cycle to work every day, no matter the weather – here are the 6 accessories I couldn't live without

If you're thinking of commuting by bike in 2025, you need to read this list
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Come on Cannondale, where’s the CAAD14? I've even drawn my dream bike for you…

Warren Rossiter shares his wishlist and sketches for a new CAAD
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Want the best bike for your money? Build your own – you could save thousands

Why the custom bike of your dreams doesn't have to cost more than off-the-peg
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Why have gearboxes taken over downhill racing? There’s more to it than money...

With a €100,000 prize on the line from belt brand Gates, which team is most likely to win it and what does it mean for mountain biking?
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I tested 12 bike computers in a day – and the best one is five years old

The 5 lessons I learned from trying out a dozen GPS devices for cycling
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5 of the worst gravel bike upgrades we’d rather forget (so you can avoid the same mistakes)

Our tech team call out some of the worst decisions any gravel rider can make
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"Calm down Goldilocks" – my painful hunt for the perfect handlebar continues

It never used to be this hard...
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How I started cycling in my 40s, fell in love with TT and ended up as director of Cycling Time Trials

Andrea Parish came late to cycling, but now she's trying to open up access to TT
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I’ve tested 17 smart trainers and these are the three I’d buy

Simon’s pick of the best smart trainers for every budget
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Can mountain bike suspension get any better?

Our tech team debate what the future of MTB suspension holds in store
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Cycle paths are pointless if women don't feel safe using them at night

Nearly a quarter of Transport for London cycleways are deemed socially unsafe after dark
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I tested four suspension platforms and this is the one I would buy

Which design is best? We investigate
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Simon says: the UCI should ban time trial bikes

Fun is fast, but TT bikes are too dangerous and expensive
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Overshoes are a waste of time – just buy winter boots

Warren Rossiter explains why overshoes are a false economy that won't keep your feet dry through winter
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2025's best eMTB will be the DJI Avinox-equipped Forbidden Druid… but it doesn't officially exist

The market's punchiest motor meets a descending powerhouse in the bike I'm most excited to see in 2025
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7 of the worst mountain bike upgrades we’ve ever bought

From best-forgotten suspension fads to shin-munching pedals, this round-up is a truly sorry state of affairs
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