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Bizarre-looking barefoot bike pedals are “the world’s best”, claim creators (and cost £248) — plus record-breaking kit from Kostüme, a ‘dual can holder’ for bikes + more

The Tour de France is in full swing and we’re in the heart of launch season in the cycling world, but we’re bringing you the hard-hitting news that really matters: pedals for barefoot riding and a 3D-printed device for carrying two cans of Pepsi on your bike.We’ve also got new clothing from Assos and Kostüme, … Read more

Genesis adds e-bike model to its classic Croix de Fer gravel range

The Genesis Croix de Fer is a steel gravel and adventure bike that has reviewed really well on road.cc over the years. It was last reviewed in 2025 when our chief bike tester Stu said, “It’s very capable, tough enough to take on plenty of abuse, and makes the most of that lovely steel ride … Read more

Tern unveils new HSD electric cargo bike with updated geometry, automatic shifting and new drive options

Tern has launched an updated version of its mid-size longtail cargo bike, the HSD. Designed to carry one passenger (or a whole load of shopping), the new HSD comes with an updated frame, bigger carrying capacity, automatic shifting and new spec options including the premium 3×3 NINE hub gear. “Cargo bikes are incredibly useful for … Read more

The “world’s first AI solar e-bike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range

If you’re after a long-range electric bike but are also a fan of the velodrome, fledgling Chinese e-bike manufacturer Phosgo may have just the thing for you. It claims the Go5 Ultra Solar Bike is the “world’s first” that can self-charge using the power of the sun, via solar cells housed within those somewhat sketchy-looking … Read more

“A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice

If you own a Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 or 5.0 e-bike, stop riding it. The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product recall for these bikes, long after Specialized announced a recall.“The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a … Read more

The iScooter U4 can be yours for under £450: find out more about the folding e-bike with an unbeatable price tag

Generally speaking, the more complicated something is to design or manufacture, the more expensive it is. The more functionality it provides, the more expensive it is. And the more compact or refined it is, the more expensive it is.So how on earth can iScooter make a UK road legal folding electric bike – with disc … Read more

Lumos adds talking to do-it-all helmet + loads more tech

It has been a hectic week of cycling tech news and here are the best bits delivered in a handy bite-sized format. We’ve got new wheels from Mavic, untamed shoes from MAAP and Quoc, and an appeal to Islabikes owners to check certain models, but we’re starting with a new helmet from Lumos that borrows … Read more

Look adds more vision to Geo City Vision LED pedals and slashes price by 40%

France’s Look has redesigned its Geo City Vision urban pedals with integrated LEDs to offer greater visibility while slashing the price to £75 a pair, which is a 40% reduction on the previous model.Best known as the company that brought the road cycling world clipless pedals back in the Eighties, Look introduced its Geo City … Read more

Estarli launches 250kg-capacity E-cargo Longtail 2.0 with lower-step frame and sub-£3,000 price

Estarli has unveiled a new E-cargo Longtail 2.0 electric bike with a maximum load capacity of 250kg, a redesigned lower-step frame for easier use, and the Estarli Cycle Systems mid-drive motor and Enviolo drivetrain that are intended to provide “exceptional hauling and climbing capability under load”. Designed and built in Hertfordshire, Estarli sees it as … Read more

Familiar roads, unfamiliar rides: How an e-gravel bike can help you take the off-road less travelled

This article includes paid promotion on behalf of Estarli Read more about sponsored content I wouldn’t have considered myself a gravel bike sceptic exactly. Nevertheless, while I’ve long been a committed road rider and can see the allure of off-road adventures, I’d probably never fully appreciated the benefits of combining the two. But there’s something … Read more