Van Bikeradar: How to avoid bonking on a bike ride
The bonk is a funny name for a terrible feeling, when suddenly there’s nothing left in the tank, the legs turn to jelly, and getting to the finish or just back home becomes an altogether supreme effort of will. In a race or sportive, bonking certainly means game over. Your hopes of a good placing […]
Van Bikeradar: The Dolan ADX is a four-season titanium mile-muncher with the new Shimano 105 Di2
Having been announced in June, the new Shimano 105 Di2 R7150 groupset is now starting to make its way onto 2023 bikes. This Dolan ADX – our latest Bike of the Week – is the first machine to arrive at BikeRadar HQ sporting the box-fresh groupset. The Dolan ADX is a titanium road bike for […]
Van Bikeradar: How to stop disc brake noise: 9 ways to fix squealing disc brakes
Disc brakes offer confidence-inspiring and consistent braking, even in wet weather. They’re generally very reliable and durable components, but disc brakes can make a lot of noise if they’re not set up correctly or contaminated. That noise can sound like a ‘ting-ting-ting’ as you ride, or a squeal/squeak as you stop. Want quiet disc brakes? […]
Van Bikeradar: We’re hiring! Six new jobs available on the BikeRadar team
Come and work for BikeRadar! We’re recruiting for six new roles on the BikeRadar team, across BikeRadar.com and our YouTube channel. That’s right, six new positions – all of which can be filed squarely under ‘dream job’. We’re expanding our video team and, as part of that, we’re looking for three presenters & scriptwriters and […]
Van Bikeradar: Cube’s new Litening AIR C:68X is a lightweight aero road bike said to weigh just 6.6kg
Cube has launched the Litening AIR C:68X, a new lightweight aero road bike claimed to weigh just 6.6kg for a complete bike. Well over a year after we originally spotted this bike being ridden at the 2021 Critérium du Dauphiné (and then again at the 2021 Tour de France, the 2022 Giro d’Italia and the […]
Van Bikeradar: Adidas road cycling shoes, Vittoria tyres, Le Col Long Sleeve Jersey and a titanium frameset
Despite the introduction of hosepipe bans across the parched United Kingdom this week, there’s been no drought of content at BikeRadar.com. Stan Portus opened the news taps by asking when the Tour de France Netflix documentary will be released in 2023. We also published a guide to UK cycling footpath laws so you know where […]
Van Bikeradar: Trek issues voluntary recall on 2021/2022 Emonda SLR and 2022 Speed Concept SLR models
Dear Trek Customer, Our records indicate that you purchased a model year 2022 Speed Concept SLR bicycle , a model year 2021-2022 Emonda SLR bicycle and/or an aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stem. This letter is to notify you that Trek is recalling these products, because the carbon base bar and handlebar/stem can crack if […]
Van Bikeradar: How to ride an ultra-distance cycling challenge: training, fuelling and riding tips for events over 200km
The legendary world of ultra cycling – typically defined as endurance challenges of 200 to 300km or longer – is often seen as the preserve of super-fit semi-pro athletes and extreme amateur racers. However, with the right training and mindset, any amateur cyclist can conquer an ultra. The annual sportive calendar is now studded with […]
Van Bikeradar: Best touring bikes 2022: top tourers for your next adventure
The best touring bikes will enable you to cover the miles in comfort and fully laden. Here are our top picks on the market, as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team. Any bike can feasibly be used as a touring bike – gravel and adventure bikes, road bikes, flat-bar hybrid bikes, and even mountain bikes […]
Van Bikeradar: Legendary bike designer Mike Burrows has died | Chris Boardman pays tribute
Legendary engineer and bike designer Mike Burrows – the mastermind behind the Lotus 108 – has died. Burrows was best known for designing the ground-breaking 108 with Lotus, ridden by Chris Boardman to individual pursuit victory at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona – and a bike Boardman today described as “the most elegant, beautiful […]