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13. Juni, 12:00 Uhr

The best steel gravel bikes give you something different from gravel bikes made from other materials. Steel is a favourite of smaller-volume producers, so you can find unusual specs, often with geometries and components derived from mountain bikes rather than the road bike standards that are more commonly used in the best carbon gravel bikes, best aluminium gravel bikes and even the best...

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26. September, 08:00 Uhr

Gravel groupsets are a burgeoning field, with many options from the major groupset marques (Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo) as well as from more niche players. A gravel groupset is designed for drop-bar gravel bikes (although there may be flat-bar options available too). It typically includes a crankset and cassette offering a wider, lower gear range than a road bike groupset and a rear...

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30. August, 16:16 Uhr

The Malverns Classic Festival is a staple in the UK mountain bike scene, with deep roots spreading all the way back to the 1980s. Taking place in Eastnor Deer Park, Herefordshire, the event celebrates all disciplines of mountain biking, from downhill racing to trials, with young and old riders alike gathering for a weekend-long bonanza. That includes no shortage of tech, including rare retro...

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12. Juni, 15:00 Uhr

The best titanium gravel bikes take advantage of the shiny metal’s distinct qualities, leading to its use in some of the best gravel bikes. It’s a great option for gravel racing, as well as bikepacking and more general off-road exploits. Firstly, titanium doesn’t corrode, which is a plus over most steel gravel bikes, where exposed metal can rust. This enables brands to offer unpainted,...

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16. Juni, 13:00 Uhr

The best carbon gravel bikes offer a range of ride options to suit your style and budget. There’s a huge range to choose from, with no brand’s range complete until it has a gravel bike. Many bike makers have two or three different gravel platforms to cater for different gravel riding styles. The ability to deliver flex where it’s needed and stiffness where it can aid pedalling efficiency means...

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10. Juli, 17:30 Uhr

The best mountain bike shoes will be comfortable and breathable, provide a stable pedalling platform, protect your feet from trail debris and crashes. They’ll be easy to get on and off, dry fast and not weigh too much. Struggling to find something that meets all of these needs? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Our in-depth buyer’s guide to the best mountain bike shoes will help you choose...

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26. Juli, 08:00 Uhr

The best women’s mountain bike shorts combine comfort, style and practicality, allowing for long days in the saddle with easy access to pockets and fasteners. The range of women’s mountain bike shorts is greater than ever, with styles available for all disciplines of mountain biking, from cross-country to downhill. Women’s mountain bike shorts tend to comprise two layers, with an inner padded...

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02. November, 11:00 Uhr

Having one of the best mountain bike mudguards on your bike may not be the most glamorous or exciting prospect, but when the trails get sloppy they are worth their weight a hundred times over. We know there’s nothing particularly cool or fancy about a mountain bike mudguard (or mountain bike fenders, in some parts of the world). However, if you want to ride trails with clear vision this winter,...

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17. Oktober, 17:00 Uhr

Responsible for transferring your pedal power to the trail, mountain bike gears literally make your wheels go round. Understanding the tech, gear ratios and theory involved will help you pedal smoother, faster and further.  However, for those new to the sport, the gears on your mountain bike may be different from other types of bike gears you’ve used in the past. In this guide, we explore what...

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01. November, 17:00 Uhr

Investing in body armour for mountain biking is a wise move for anyone who rides fast or tricky descents. Also known as pressure suits or back protectors, the options we’ve listed here provide protection for your back and spine, with some also including protection for your shoulders, elbows or chest. Many riders opt for knee pads or elbow pads, but wearing torso protection is a good idea, too....

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02. Oktober, 14:00 Uhr

Geometry defines how your bike rides, influencing your weight distribution, riding position and, ultimately, your confidence on the trail. In the last few years, most frame manufacturers have pushed hard to stay ahead of the curve, moving further towards ‘progressive’ slack and low geometry, without pushing into the realms of the absurd. However, aside from a few outliers, the curve seems to be...

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26. September, 17:00 Uhr

The best mountain bike saddle will save you discomfort on long rides, and minimise the risk of sores and pain. Finding the best mountain bike saddle is no mean feat, with everyone having unique anatomy and differing riding styles. This means there is no silver bullet for saddle shape and fit. Best practice would be to try out differing saddles to see what works for you, but this option isn’t...

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31. Mai, 11:00 Uhr

A decent set of sunglasses is an essential part of any mountain biker’s wardrobe, for a number of reasons. The best mountain bike sunglasses protect you from bright sunlight. They help give you a clear view down the trail, with less glare, less squinting and less possibility of damage to your eyes from harmful UV rays. They also provide physical protection from flying trail debris, whether that...

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27. September, 17:00 Uhr

A narrow-wide chainring is a chainring with specially designed teeth intended to improve chain retention of 1x drivetrains. As the name suggests, narrow-wide chainrings have teeth of alternating profiles, which are designed to mesh with the profile of the chain. Narrow-wide chainrings are incorporated into 1x-specific groupsets for both road bikes and gravel bikes. They are also available...

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18. August, 06:00 Uhr

Welcome back to First Look Friday. In case you missed any of our top stories this week, here you’ll find our highlights reel and some of the latest kit that’s landed on our desks. There were a couple of big product releases this week. You can find out all about the new Canyon Endurace endurance road bike and how it rides. Also, don’t miss our guide to the best endurance road bikes. RockShox...

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01. August, 07:01 Uhr

Cervélo has launched its first full-suspension MTB, the ZFS-5, marking the Canadian brand’s next move into the world of top-level mountain biking. We first reported on Cervélo’s ZFS-5 cross-country bike when it was raced earlier in 2023 at the first round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Nové Město. At that point, details were a little thin on the ground but, after a few months of...

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28. September, 14:26 Uhr

Mathieu van der Poel competed in the Paris Olympics Men’s Elite Cross-country mountain biking test event wearing what looks to be an unreleased pair of updated Shimano S-Phyre mountain bike shoes. The shoes appear very similar to the Shimano S-Phyre RC903 road cycling shoes, with the same vent on the front of the toebox and an updated lacing pattern. Assuming these are the new Shimano S-Phyre...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....