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Berm Cycle's Roam Riser handlebar and RAD2 stem are unconventional to say the least.

Pre-production linkages, data-acquisition hardware, electronic gears, big rear disc rotors, lead weights and Wynn Masters' latest DH bike – these were all spotted at the Not A Race test event in Wales, as the unofficial 2026 downhill MTB season opened.

Jordan Williams set the fastest time of the day at BikePark Wales’ annual Not A Race test event. He was riding a pre-production Specialized Demo downhill bike with a hidden chainring, pre-production Öhlins shock, SRAM AXS DH drivetrain and Brembo brakes.

Felt has launched the Nexar, an aero bike with an 800g claimed frame weight, which leads to a 6.48kg claimed overall weight for the top Dura-Ace spec. Felt also claims aerodynamics within 4 watts of the best-performing aero road bike.

Avona has launched the Velum SUB6, a new flagship-spec road bike that slips under the 6kg weight barrier.

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Our pick of the new off-road bikes made from this classic material.

10 things to check over before hitting the trails this spring.

Rutland hides a treasure trove of striking landscapes and quiet roads. Mark Bailey embarks on a 100km loop.

Felix Stehli and Marc Pritzen take Stage 3 of the Cape Epic, putting a 32in wheel on the top spot for the first time.

As the only contact point between you and the road, your tyres are one of the most important components on your bicycle.

Icelandic brand Lauf, best known for its gravel race bikes, has joined the eMTB market with the eElja – an electrified trail version of its Elja XC bike – and a keep-it-simple philosophy.

You can now watch cycling races for £5 less per month.

Both gravel wheelsets feature Fulcrum's 2-Wave Rim profile.

Strava has plenty of attractive features, but these free apps offer much of the same functionality.

Whether you are an experienced rider whose skills have been blunted or a seasonal cyclist emerging from a winter of indoor training, we reveal 10 key tips that will help you embrace the gloriously unpredictable world beyond your front door.

Fizik has launched the Lyra, a new mid-range road cycling shoe designed to complement the latest bike geometry and rider-position trends.

The new Dark Matter promises race-ready speed and capability for rugged adventures.

Factor says it partnered with Bugatti to create a bike around the two companies' shared philosophy of an “obsessive attention to detail and performance without limits” 🚲🚙💨 What do you think of it? Let us know in the comments! bikeradar.com/news/2026-buga…