Plus the week’s best news, reviews and tips <\/p>
BikeRadar\u2019s own protracted, crowning ceremony, and the one you\u2019ve really been waiting for, has arrived.<\/p>\n
Yes, that\u2019s right, it\u2019s Bike of the Year<\/a> time again.<\/p>\n Our selection process is much more meritocratic than the rules of royal succession. The offspring of last year\u2019s winner, the Giant Revolt Advanced Pro 0<\/a>, is not destined to inherit the throne.<\/p>\n Instead, dozens of blue-blooded, two-wheeled pretenders have been trying to court our panel of expert bike testers.<\/p>\n And if you disagree with their verdict, you\u2019ll be able to protest in the comments section without spending a night at His Majesty\u2019s Pleasure.<\/p>\n But before we reveal which gifts the cycling courtiers have brought to pay tribute to the King of bikes, let\u2019s recap the week at BikeRadar.com.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve rounded up the best electric bikes<\/a> and best bib shorts<\/a>, while Nick Clark<\/a> has reviewed a series of bike pumps<\/a>, including the high-scoring Topeak Tubi 2Stage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Our mountain bike digital writer also reported on the new Canyon Strive:ON<\/a>, before bringing us a first ride review<\/a> and covering the launch of the Pinarello Dogma XC<\/a>. Our cross-country racing guide<\/a> explains all you need to know about the dynamic MTB discipline<\/a>.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, CeramicSpeed released the UFO Drip Wet chain lube<\/a>, Specialized followed suit with a new S-Works Mondo all-road tyre<\/a> and a new Forbidden Druid trail bike<\/a> skidded into view.<\/p>\n Although the Giro d\u2019Italia<\/a> is still in its first week, the official guide to the Tour de France <\/a>is out now.<\/p>\n Now, let\u2019s look at the most interesting tech and gear of the week.<\/p>\n