Katherine Moore

2 months ago | bikeradar.com | Katherine Moore

Mountain biking is what drew Lauf founder and CEO, Benedikt Skúlason and his colleagues into cycling. Although the brand made its mark developing gravel bikes and road bikes, it has never forgotten its mountain biking roots. “Ever since we founded Lauf back in 2011, we've been designing our dream mountain bikes in the back of our heads,” Skúlason tells BikeRadar.

Jan 24, 2025 | bikeradar.com | Katherine Moore

Both hybrid bikes and gravel bikes sit somewhere between a road bike and a mountain bike, and are designed to offer a versatile and comfortable ride over mixed terrain. So just what are the differences between a gravel bike and a hybrid bike (or fitness bikes, as they’re also known)? And where do flat-bar gravel bikes fit into all of this? In this guide, we’ll take you through what distinguishes these bike categories to help you decide which might be best for you.

Sep 22, 2024 | cyclingweekly.com | Stefan Abram |Katherine Moore |Anne-Marije Rook

The best gravel bike tyre choice is a topic of conversation whenever you gather together a bunch of off-road drop-bar riders. The best tread pattern, 700c or 650b, tubeless setups, or the tan sidewall debate - there's a lot to take into account when selecting a new set of the best gravel tyres. The fact that tyres do wear out means that you get more opportunities to experiment and try different options.

Jul 31, 2024 | bikeradar.com | Katherine Moore

If you rack up a lot of miles, or plan to, finding the best women's mountain bike saddle for you is a worthy task, ultimately saving you discomfort and preserving the health of your nether regions. However, there's no denying it's a tricky affair. Due to everyone's own anatomy and riding style, what works for one rider might not work for you, and vice versa. Fortunately, the women's saddle market is growing in line with female participation in the sport as a whole.

Jul 6, 2024 | bikeradar.com | Katherine Moore

Designed to offer ‘extreme’ support, the Shock Absorber Active Multi Sports Support Bra is designed with a double layer, contoured, hybrid cup construction to offer both compression and encapsulation of the chest. With conventional sizing in line with traditional bras, Shock Absorber offers a wide range of chest band and cup options, for a comfortable, supportive and breathable sports bra well suited to road cycling and mountain biking.