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Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS review: a strong challenger to the best lightweight helmets

6 days ago | bikeradar.com | Ashley Quinlan

SQUIRREL_13211287The Sweet Protection Fluxer MIPS is the Norwegian brand’s dedicated lightweight road helmet. Although it's not the lightest, it does everything a well-ventilated helmet should, and it undercuts many rivals on price, at £179 / $200 / €199. It also gives a sense that there's plenty of protection – not always a given when it comes to lightweight lids – which somewhat offsets the slight weight penalty versus key rivals.
Coros Dura review: astonishing battery life, but there's one area that needs improvement

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | James Witts

SQUIRREL_13194831The Dura is the maiden bike computer from Coros, a brand that made its reputation with running and multi-sport devices. Its excellent battery life is a highlight, but there’s more to it than that. All the fundamental functions are present, correct and operate well overall, it works with the major third-party apps and it’s cheaper than many rivals. It still needs refinement – the screen size is a flaw – but there’s much to be enjoyed about the Dura.
Afghanistan Women’s Road Championships to return this month in show of solidarity

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | Stan Portus

The UCI revealed today that the Afghanistan Women’s Road Championships will be held again this year in a show of solidarity. The event will take place in Les Herbiers, France, as part of the French Elite Road Championships, which run from 26-29 June. The Afghanistan Women’s Road Championships have not been held since 2022, when 50 refugee athletes competed in a road race in Aigle, Switzerland.
Cervélo Áspero 5 review: a rapid gravel racer that I wouldn’t take out in the mud

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | Warren Rossiter

The new Cervélo Áspero 5 is rapid and reactive, but is it really a gravel bike? The Áspero 5, according to Cervélo, was designed to be the fastest gravel bike on the market. It's a design inspired by the road-race bred S5, with geometry based on Cérvelo’s everyman racer, the Soloist. It begs the question, though, can an aerodynamically optimised lightweight race design with ‘only’ 45mm tyre clearance really be that fast for all kinds of gravel?
SRAM Force XPLR AXS review: don't bother with Red – this groupset is amazing | BikeRadar

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | Warren Rossiter

The latest-generation SRAM Force XPLR AXS brings 13 speeds, a full-mount rear derailleur, great ergonomics and an array of options. You get all the benefits of Red XPLR AXS without the huge price tag – what’s not to like? When SRAM released its redesigned Red XPLR last year, I was impressed. The brilliant shifter ergonomics and brakes from the road-going Red AXS and specific gravel parts were a winning combination.
SRAM Rival AXS review: Shimano 105 Di2 simply can't keep up

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | Warren Rossiter

When Rival AXS first arrived back in 2021, it was the first electronic groupset at this third-tier level. Shimano responded, with 105 Di2 arriving a year later, bringing lower weight and a more affordable price. Now, SRAM has taken the fight back to Shimano, with a hugely revamped Rival AXS that brings a new crankset, brakes and derailleurs, and shifters modeled on the hugely successful SRAM Red AXS version.
Maap Team Bib Evo bib shorts review: substance, style and a competitive price, but the chamois won't suit everyone

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | Ashley Quinlan

SQUIRREL_13211957The Maap Team Bib Evos are race-worthy bib shorts that impressed me in testing. While the slightly seam-heavy aesthetic might not appeal to some, it delivers on performance with good compression and a particularly supportive-feeling chamois. The nine colours on offer also offer a deeper element of outfit customisation. Maap's bib shorts will set you back £225 / $295 / €250. The Maap Team Bib Evo bib shorts feature a long leg design, with a deep hem section at the bottom of the leg.
What are the physical and mental health benefits of cycling?

1 week ago | bikeradar.com | Katherine Moore

Each week in our tech Q&A series, we tackle your most intriguing cycling queries with insights from the BikeRadar team and trusted industry experts. This time, we investigate the many ways in which cycling can improve your mental and physical well-being. What are the physical and mental health benefits of cycling? Seermysticboar via emailRegular cycling lowers the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.
Castelli Free Aero Race S Bibshorts review: lightweight, aerodynamic performance at a fair price – if they fit you | BikeRadar

2 weeks ago | bikeradar.com | Ashley Quinlan

SQUIRREL_13211772The Castelli Free Aero Race S Bibshorts are pro-level performers that undercut many of their rivals on price. The bib shorts pack in Castelli’s flagship chamois pad, with a nod to aerodynamic performance that some may find appealing. They also feel very well ventilated, although the lightweight design isn’t without a drawback or two. The Castelli Free Aero Race S Bibshorts are said to be the most comfortable iteration of the brand's racing-focused shorts yet.
BikeRadar readers react to the UCI’s 'moronic' and 'discriminatory' handlebar rules

2 weeks ago | bikeradar.com | Jack Luke

The UCI’s new rules, limiting handlebar width to a minimum of 400mm in road and cyclocross events, have caused uproar across the cycling industry – and our readers are equally unimpressed. Published as part of a sweeping update to the UCI’s technical regulations, the rules – which also mandate a 320mm minimum hood-to-hood width – are set to take effect from 1 January 2026.