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17. September, 07:00 Uhr

Hydraulic disc brake systems absorb air over time, affecting performance and lever feel. If your brakes are feeling spongy or lack power, this can be a sign they require bleeding. Brake bleeding is the process of replacing old brake fluid while removing any air bubbles in the system. SRAM recommends bleeding its brakes annually or more frequently if you are riding aggressively and braking...

BikeRadar
02. August, 15:00 Uhr

Installing a set of the best mountain bike grips is an easy way to make a big difference to your riding by improving comfort and control at one of the key contact points on your bike. Mountain bike grip choice is as personal as it gets and there are no hard and fast rules here about which ones to go for. However, shock and absorption, width and surface texture are three things to bear in mind...

BikeRadar
05. Juli, 16:00 Uhr

A mullet drivetrain pairs drop-bar shifters with a wide-range mountain bike rear derailleur, usually set up 1x. Mullet drivetrains offer the range of a mountain bike groupset while providing drop-bar comfort for long days in the saddle. They are most commonly seen on gravel bikes. Mullet drivetrains have been on the fringe of gravel tech for many years, with few officially endorsed setups...

BikeRadar
25. April, 13:54 Uhr

The Sea Otter Classic show is one of the first chances of the year to cast our techy eyes over new bits of kit that are due to land on our shores in the coming months. After three days of scouring the show in California, we’re bringing you the best bits of kit we saw on days two and three, having already served up our Sea Otter highlights from day one. And, don’t forget to look at our round-up...

BikeRadar
14. April, 06:00 Uhr

It all kicked off at Paris-Roubaix last weekend, with riders tackling the iconic spring classic’s cobbled roads. Bikes and bodies were battered, but among the chaos we picked out 13 tech trends that reigned supreme, including the Scope Atmoz tyre pressure adjustment system. Eagle-eyed BikeRadar editor-in-chief George Scott also spotted an unreleased Specialized Mondo tyre. Although the new tyre...

BikeRadar
04. November, 07:00 Uhr

It’s currently electric bike week here at BikeRadar, where we’re showcasing all the latest and greatest ebikes and tech the industry offers. Whether you’re an electric enduro shredder, a regular e-commuter, or you’re wanting a bit of a boost while road or gravel riding, there’s an ebike out there for you. If ebikes are a brand new concept to you, or you’re just not sure how they work and would...

BikeRadar
30. September, 16:00 Uhr

Hunt has announced its new Proven carbon fibre mountain bike wheel range and is initially launching two wheelsets. The Hunt Proven Carbon Race XC is designed for cross-country racing and is claimed to weigh in at 1,469g. The Hunt Proven Carbon Race Enduro is designed for burlier enduro riding and comes in at under 2,000g. Throughout the research and development process, Hunt says it realised it...

BikeRadar
09. September, 06:00 Uhr

This week has seen a slew of new bike releases with Canyon, Trek, BMC and Santa Cruz all announcing new machines. Canyon has updated its all-round race bike, the Ultimate. While there may be an air of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ about the new bike, Ashley Quinlan’s first ride impressions suggest Canyon has hit its goal of achieving the perfect balance for many riders. Also on Thursday,...

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31. August, 16:00 Uhr

The Malverns Classic is one of the UK’s biggest mountain biking festivals, held last weekend in Eastnor Park near Ledbury in Herefordshire. Outside of the racing and off-bike entertainment, a delicious banquet of retro mountain bikes were exhibited – and here are 10 of our top picks. Mountain bikes have come a long way over the last few decades but, despite the progression to features such as...

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14. Juli, 14:07 Uhr

The WheelTop EDS OX Series is a $365 wireless mountain bike drivetrain that is compatible with everything from 7-speed through to 12-speed cassettes. First spotted in 2019, an updated version of the electronic groupset was on show at Eurobike 2022 and is now available to buy direct from WheelTop. While currently only intended for mountain bikes, the brand suggested a road bike shifter may also...

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27. April, 11:00 Uhr

If you’re looking for one of the best bike pumps, you’ve come to the right place. Over the years, the team at BikeRadar have put countless pumps to the test, from high-end track pumps and frame pumps to get-you-home mini pumps. This list brings together some of the most reliable and durable pumps there are and has options to cater for every type of riding. So you’ll be sure to find something to...

BikeRadar
09. Februar, 13:00 Uhr

Carrera is Halfords’ budget in-house brand that covers all types of bikes, including electric bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrids. Carrera bikes are a good option for new cyclists or riders seeking value, with features including disc brakes on all but the lowest-priced models. In this article, we’ll run through each model in Carrera’s adult road bike, mountain bike, hybrid bike,...

BikeRadar
06. September, 16:00 Uhr

Looking for the best mountain bike suspension fork? You’ve come to the right place. Buying a new suspension fork for your mountain bike is one of the priciest – and potentially most effective – upgrades you can make to your mountain bike. Even when buying a complete bike, the fork it comes with is a serious consideration. You’ll want either a suspension fork that irons out the harshest of trail...

BikeRadar
24. September, 08:00 Uhr

If you’ve never been mountain biking at night before, you’re missing out. It presents an awesome challenge; obstacles come at you faster, it feels like you’re riding at warp speed and there’s something majestic about the woods at night. You’ll need a high-powered front light to illuminate the trail, though, and these are the best mountain bike lights as tried and tested by the BikeRadar...

BikeRadar
24. Dezember, 18:00 Uhr

The best winter cycling shoes are designed to solve the problem affecting most other cycling shoes. They are meant to keep your feet cool, which is great in the summer, but can make keeping them warm in the winter an almost impossible task. It feels as though we have the same conversation every year: ‘How do I stop my feet getting cold in the winter?’. And while there’s an endless array of...

BikeRadar
08. August, 13:00 Uhr

The best mountain bike rear shocks will help control the movement of your rear wheel as the bike moves through its travel. Rear shocks are a crucial part of every full-suspension mountain bike and while most follow a similar trend, the details of rear-shock design vary based on the intended use of the shock. This guide will help you find the right shock for your riding and explore the different...

BikeRadar
13. September, 17:00 Uhr

I spent most of my formative riding years #hucking2flat and laying down more Scandi flicks than Swedish telly, but road and gravel riding have tempted me away for the last 10-ish years. However, a rekindled love for shredding the gnar has found me riding a wide range of bikes over a relatively short amount of time. With this, I’ve had a primer on how tech has evolved since my last dalliances...

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20. Juni, 06:30 Uhr

German bicycle gearbox manufacturer Pinion has launched its new E-Drive Motor Gearbox unit. The brand, made up of former Porsche car engineers, has drawn upon its experience of powertrains to create a system that combines an electric bike motor and a gearbox in one unit that shifts wirelessly. It gives the brand an entry into the ever-growing electric bike market with versions of E-Drive...

BikeRadar
03. August, 14:00 Uhr

The humble hardtail mountain bike seems to be going through a mini-revival, with a raft of cross-country, downcountry, trail and even radder rigid frames being introduced. What are the advantages of a hardtail? Where uphill speed matters, the direct connection from crank to axle, without energy-inefficient suspension spoiling the fun, is the quickest way to get up to speed. Riding...

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13. August, 15:00 Uhr

Finding the best mountain bike wheelset for trail, all-mountain or enduro riding can be a tricky job. Wheels are often one of the best upgrades you can make to your mountain bike. Weight, rim width and stiffness can all affect how your bike handles – for better and, sometimes, for worse. A new wheelset can also be the most expensive upgrade you’ll make. Therefore, choosing the right option for...

BikeRadar
14. Juni, 10:00 Uhr

The best aluminium gravel bikes – also often called alloy gravel bikes – offer great value for money. Since aluminium gravel bikes are cheaper to manufacture than carbon gravel bikes or titanium gravel bikes, they are ideal if you’re just dipping your toe into gravel riding and don’t want to spend too much. Aluminium gravel bikes also tend to make great commuter bikes, because they’re robust...

BikeRadar
06. April, 10:00 Uhr

The world of mountain bike technology is an ever-changing one, with new standards, flashy tech and innovations popping up every year. But what are the biggest innovations that have changed mountain biking since its inception?  We’ve taken a dive into the history books and discovered 11 game-changers. These show just how far mountain biking has come, but also signal what the future of off-road...

BikeRadar
09. August, 17:00 Uhr

As one of the few components that don’t come as standard with a new bike, pedals are likely to be one of the first investments you’ll need to make if you’re new to gravel riding. With so many options on the market, which gravel bike pedals should you choose? Clipless vs flat pedals, single- or double-sided, platform or minimal, here we list the gravel bike pedals that earned the approval of our...

BikeRadar
13. Dezember, 10:00 Uhr

The best winter gloves will keep your hands toasty in seriously cold weather. They’re an essential accessory for winter training, commuting by bike and any other riding in the colder months. Riding with cold hands is miserable, but staying comfortable isn’t as simple as just wearing the heaviest gloves possible. You need to make sure you can grip the bars, use your gears and brakes properly and...

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12. Juli, 15:00 Uhr

The all-new EXe electric mountain bike from Trek is a ‘mid-level assist’ trail bike that’s designed to deliver the natural ride feel of a regular mountain bike, but offers riders some assistance on the way back up the hills. At its heart is the new TQ HPR50 motor, which produces 50Nm of torque (Specialized’s Turbo Levo SL delivers 35Nm). It’s seriously compact, said to be almost totally silent...

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28. Oktober, 11:00 Uhr

As the popularity of indoor cycling has boomed over recent years, so has the accompanying range of indoor cycling clothing, shoes and accessories. Cycling kit designed specifically for indoor training is generally intended to keep you cooler than outdoor clothing, because of the warmer ambient temperature and lack of a cooling breeze. So whether you’re avoiding foul winter weather or packing a...

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31. August, 16:00 Uhr

The new Wilier Adlar is a carbon bike designed for adventure and bikepacking, which has a greater off-road focus than the brand’s existing gravel bike portfolio. The bike is offered with the latest 12-speed Shimano GRX gravel groupset and in a SRAM Rival XPLR AXS spec. Wilier has its own racks and bags purpose-designed for the bike. Wilier already has quite a range of gravel bikes in its...

BikeRadar
04. August, 06:00 Uhr

By the time you read this, the World Championships will be in full swing up in bonnie Scotland. Our deputy editor, Jack Luke, has already made his way up to his home country with camera and microphone in hand, ready to get the biggest scoops from the event. Keep an eye on BikeRadar for all the juicy tech news. Outside of the racing, this week has been busy. Tuesday saw a whole host of bike...

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26. Juni, 17:00 Uhr

Gravel is diverging and the best gravel race bikes are designed to go fast off-road, whether in competition or just because you want to ride that bit faster and are not tackling terrain that’s too technical. They are also a good option if you mix road and light gravel riding, because they enable you to keep up a good pace on roads but provide more off-road capability than the best endurance...

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20. Juni, 09:00 Uhr

Rotor has announced the 2INpower SL, a “superlight” version of its existing dual-sided crank-based power meter. The Rotor 2INpower SL is built around a CNC-machined aluminium crankset, and weighs a claimed 530g in a 170mm length. The 2INpower SL crankset can be paired with 1x or 2x direct-mount chainrings, or a 110mm x 4 BCD (Bolt Circle Diameter) chainring spider for use with standard...

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16. Juni, 09:00 Uhr

You’d have to have been living under a rock to have missed the boom in gravel riding over recent years, but if you’re still pondering just what it is, or are even gravel-curious, here’s what you’re missing. The ‘gravel’ discipline tends to describe riding a drop-bar bike on unpaved roads and trails, fitting somewhere between road cycling and mountain biking. In this case, the clue isn’t really...

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15. Juni, 14:00 Uhr

SRAM has brought electronic shifting down to the fourth tier of its road hierarchy, with a wireless option introduced to the all-new Apex groupset. However, fans of shift cables rejoice – SRAM has also developed a new mechanical version of Apex. Both the electronic and mechanical versions of the new SRAM Apex are 1x-only (there’s a single front chainring, with no front derailleur) and 12-speed....

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13. Januar, 07:00 Uhr

I’m sure everyone’s happy we’re almost halfway through January now. Mince pies will have been digested, New Year’s resolutions broken and at least one of your new Christmas socks will have been eaten by the washing machine. So let’s look forward to spring. It’s not that far away really, and the nights are noticeably drawing out. Soon, the commute home will be in daylight and the trails might,...

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10. Januar, 17:10 Uhr

The year ahead is set to be a massive one for SRAM on the road and gravel front. With Shimano launching 105 Di2 in 2022, the ball is back in SRAM’s court in the ongoing tussle between these two groupset titans. While SRAM was the first to drop an electronic groupset down to the third tier, with the launch of Rival eTap AXS in 2021, at the top-end, Red eTap AXS hasn’t been updated since 2019...

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01. November, 12:00 Uhr

An electric bike wouldn’t be an electric bike without its motor and battery. There’s a range of different motor systems out there from different brands, all of which will help you enjoy the benefits of riding an electric bike. While there are a few big-name electric bike motor brands that dominate the market, such as Bosch and Shimano, there are also a number of smaller emerging brands that are...

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27. April, 17:00 Uhr

Ahh, the most timeless of idle thoughts – what would you buy if you won the lottery? Sure, boring stuff like purchasing houses for your loved ones or becoming a philanthropic saint is worth considering but, let’s get real – you’re obviously going to spend a load of coin on a sick new whip. We put this question to the BikeRadar tech team and their answers were unexpectedly broad. From slightly...

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22. März, 12:30 Uhr

Redshift has introduced an SPD version of its Arclight pedal, with the Arclight Pro Clipless offering three configurations for off-road racers, riders and commuters alike. The original Arclight pedals were aimed squarely at urban riders, with the flat-platform design well-suited to commuters using regular (non-cycling) shoes. They feature COB LED strips that slide into hollows on the pedal body...

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15. Januar, 09:00 Uhr

Mountain bikes feature different amounts of suspension travel depending on the type of riding they’re designed for. Suspension travel describes the amount of movement a suspension fork or rear shock has. It is usually a measurement of how far the wheel axle moves in a vertical or near-vertical plane as the suspension compresses. Depending on the discipline of riding the bike is designed for,...

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15. Dezember, 16:00 Uhr

Wilier has launched its new Granturismo SLR endurance road bike, with the express aim of targeting riders who want a top-level road bike without the downside of an overly aggressive riding position. The endurance bike concept is nothing new, but has arguably been transformed in recent times by crossover with the world of gravel bikes. However, Wilier claims the new Granturismo SLR offers...

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22. September, 11:00 Uhr

Gravel bikes can be designed to cover everything from all-out long-distance racing to gnarly shredding in your local woods. But what is it that sets a race-ready aero rig apart from rowdier, burlier models? Here, we dig down into the geometry details across the spectrum of gravel bikes, uncovering exactly why these off-road machines ride as they do. We also have some handy tips to help you...