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Nukeproof Reactor Alloy 290 vs Trek Fuel EX 8 Gen 7

I tested Nukeproof and Trek's aluminium trail bikes – and the winner is more engaging, capable and confidence-inspiring

How does the Nukeproof Reactor Alloy 290 compare to Trek's Fuel Ex 8 Gen 7?
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A pair of Gorillia Enduro Pro, Trickstuff Power, and AliExpress Kingstop brake pads lais out on a mossy rock.

I tested £6.57 AliExpress brake pads versus Trickstuff's £31 Power pads and a mid-priced rival – this is how much you need to spend

Budget, mid-range or high-end brake pads – which should you splash your hard-earned cash on?
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Close-up of Avinox M2S and M1 e-bike motors mounted in frames side by side

I tested DJI Avinox's new 1,500W ebike motor against the jaw-dropping original – there was a clear winner

Can the new Avinox M2S eMTB motor improve on the awesome performance of the M1?
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Posedla versus Selle Italia

I tested two of the best 3D-printed saddles – here's why you should get one custom made

Posedla Joyseat 3.0 Pro vs Selle Italia SLR 3D head-to-head test
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Wahoo vs Garmin

I tested two leading rearview radar lights – and the winner offers better performance for less money

Can Wahoo's Element Trackr Radar beat the Garmin Varia RTL515 in our rearview radar lights head-to-head test?
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Giant Talon 0 and Whyte Secta S hardtail mountain bikes shot with their front wheels touching

I tested two £1,000 hardtails head to head – and the winning bike is far more capable than you might think

How does the Whyte Secta S compare to Giant's Talon 0?
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Pivot Shuttle AM and DJI Amflow electric mountain bikes

DJI's Avinox eMTB motor is better in every respect, but I’d still buy a Bosch-powered bike for one reason 

I pitted the DJI Avinox M1 against Bosch's Performance Line CX-R, and found there’s more to a motor than outright power and torque
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Simon von Bromley in BikeRadar cycling kit using a JetBlack Victory smart trainer

Don't waste your money – these £500 smart trainers are good enough for 99% of riders

The JetBlack Victory, Wahoo Kickr Core 2 and Elite Rivo go head-to-head
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Fox Podium Factory versus ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 suspension forks head to head

I tested Fox’s Podium Factory vs RockShox’s ZEB Ultimate – is it really worth £1,000 more?

How does Fox’s inverted Podium beat the established industry-leading performance of RockShox’s ZEB?
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TRP EVO Pro and Hayes Dominion A4 mountain disc brakes

I tested the Hayes Dominion A4 vs TRP Evo Pro brakes and the winner proves you don't need to buy Shimano or SRAM

Which of these challenger brands comes out on top?
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Trail Bike of the Year 2025

I tested three of 2025's most exciting trail bikes – and the winner is one of the best I've ever ridden

The Atherton A.130, Canyon Spectral AL 6 and Forbidden Druid 3 go head-to-head in our Trail Bike of the Year final
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Ashley Quinlan riding the Cervelo S5 for Bike of the Year 2025

I pitted the Colnago Y1Rs against the Cervélo S5 – and the winner shows why the devil is in the detail

In the end, there could only be two…
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Mondraker Arid and Parlee Taos lined up together for Bike of the Year 2025

I tested two cutting-edge gravel bikes – and the winner is one of the most capable I've ever ridden

These two gravel bikes have stood head and shoulders above the pack for Warren in 2025 – but there can be only one winner
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Boardman SLR 9.4

Cannondale Synapse vs Boardman SLR: the winner stole my head and heart

Which of our two Bike of the Year endurance bike will take the crown?
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Specialized Epic World CupExpert, Cannondale Scalpel HT LAB71 and Lauf Elja XC Ultimate Flight Attendant mountain bikes

What makes the perfect XC race bike? I tested three and one nailed it

How much travel do you really need?
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Canyon Spectral AL 6 versus Giant Trance X 1 head-to-head trail bike test

I pitched the Giant Trance against the Canyon Spectral – and the winner shows why simplicity is still beautiful

Do geometry and frame adjustments add to a bike's performance or dilute the experience?
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Santa Cruz Hightower and Yeti SB140 full suspension mountain bikes

I tested two top-end trail bikes head to head – and there's nothing I'd change about the winner's spec

How does Yeti’s SB140 LR fare against the Santa Cruz Hightower?
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Fox Transfer Neo Factory and RockShox Reverb AXS dropper seat posts

RockShox Reverb AXS B1 is better than Fox's Transfer Factory Neo (here's why) – wireless dropper post head-to-head

The two biggest names in MTB suspension both have wireless droppers – we pitted them against each other
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Gravel suspension seatposts - Redshift Shockstop Pro Endurance and USE Vybe GR

Gravel suspension seatposts head to head: Redshift ShockStop Pro Endurance vs USE Vybe GR

Which is the best gravel seatpost for your riding?
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Shinano XTR M9200 Di2 versus SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission

I pitted Shimano's new XTR against SRAM XX and the winner shows why innovation pays off 

How do these two electronic MTB groupsets compare?
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This lineup ranges from $1,200 to $12,000.

I tested four gravel bikes from $1,200 to $12,000 – this is how much you really need to spend 

Find out which of this quartet of bikes offers the best balance of performance and value for money
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Calibre Bossnut vs YT Izzo Core 3

£1,500 vs £4,500 trail bike: do you really need to spend the extra money on your next MTB?

We compare two trail bikes designed to rip at very different price points to see whether spending more cash is worth it on the trails
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DT Swiss E 1900 versus EXC 1200 enduro wheels

Why you don’t need carbon wheels – and more takeaways from testing DT Swiss wheelsets

We pit two enduro wheelsets from DT Swiss head-to-head
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Cotic Solaris Bronze Deore hardtail mountain bike and Saracen Mantra Race LSL hardtail mountain bike being ridden by male riders in black

Why a steel hardtail beats an aluminium one | Cotic Solaris Bronze vs Saracen Mantra Race LSL

With no rear suspension to soak up the bumps, do frame materials, geometry or parts spec have the biggest impact on a bike's ride?
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