Buying Guides

Buying Guides

10 training accessories to get the most out of riding indoors

You’ve got the bike and trainer, here’s everything else you need
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Best waterproof jackets for cycling in 2025, rated and reviewed by BikeRadar

The best cycling jackets for road cyclists and commuters
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Best indoor cycling apps 2025: which training app should you use?

We compare the best indoor cycling apps, plus the gear you need to start riding indoors
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Wahoo Elemnt bike computers: a buyer’s guide to the range

The three Elemnt cycling computers from Wahoo explained and compared
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Best winter mountain bike tyres in 2025 for tackling tricky trails

We round up our favourite mud-friendly tyres to help you tackle winter trails
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Heavy snow in the UK and US could make for treacherous cycling. Is it time to fit your bike with studded tyres?

Everything you ever wanted to know about spiked tyres for cycling on ice
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Best bike saddle bags in 2025 for your cycling essentials

Small saddlebags to carry your riding essentials
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Best gravel suspension forks 2025 – plus our buyer's guide

The best gravel suspension forks will help you soak up bumps and take on rowdier trails
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Can I commute by bike in winter? Our guide to cycling to work in cold and wet weather

Top tips to keep commuting through the winter months
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Best titanium road bikes in 2025 for smooth and luxurious riding, as reviewed by BikeRadar

The best titanium road bikes, as reviewed by the BikeRadar team
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What are smart bike lights and should you use them for your cycling?

Smart bike lights improve your visibility and alert you to vehicles. We explain whether they're worth the investment and recommend our favourites
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How to get your gravel bike ready for winter

Essential setup tweaks to take the sting out of winter gravel riding
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Best heart-rate monitors for cycling, as reviewed by BikeRadar

We rate the best chest straps to measure your heart rate while cycling
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Mountain bike rear suspension: the ultimate guide to how MTB suspension types work 

How the most popular MTB suspension designs work, plus their advantages and shortcomings
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MyWhoosh vs Zwift: How do the two indoor training apps compare?

Two of the biggest virtual indoor cycling apps compared
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The best aluminium gravel bikes in 2025, as reviewed by BikeRadar

We round up our favourite aluminium gravel bikes, which offer great value for money and versatility
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Wahoo vs Garmin: which bike computer should you choose?

We compare the Wahoo Elemnt and Garmin Edge bike computer ranges
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Best road bike wheels in 2025 | 30 rim and disc brake wheelsets tried and tested

The best wheels for road cycling
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We tested 16 chain degreasers – and these are the best

Ashley Quinlan tested 16 degreasers over two months to find most effective products
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These are the best GPS bike computers tested by BikeRadar

The best GPS cycle computers for road and mountain bikes from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton and more
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Waterproof cycling socks: everything you need to know and our top recommendations

The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites
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Best mountain bike wheels in 2025 | Trail, all-mountain and enduro wheels tested

Our pick of the best trail-tested wheelsets and what to know before you buy
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The best winter cycling jackets for 2025: 7 of the best windproof and water-resistant winter jackets

Outer layers that will keep you warm and dry
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