Buying

road.cc x Dealclincher early Black Friday deals — mega discounts on Cycliq cameras, 47% off Campagnolo’s Super Record EPS, Specialized, Cannondale and Trek bike discounts & much more

Haven't you heard? Black Friday has come early this year... we've got loads more of the best deals spotted this week

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 16:06
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Black Friday has come early with £24 Proviz jackets, 35% off Hunt wheels, amazing deals on BMC and Vitus bikes, 25% off Muc-Off, Shimano 105 Di2 for £800 & more…

With many brands starting Black Friday early, here's a selection of some of the best savings on kit, tech and more that we've spotted recently

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 16:20
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Are all e-bike lights the same? Integrated, hardwired or standalone – what are your options?

A look at in-built lights and e-bike compatible lights versus conventional standalone bike lights

Tue, Nov 05, 2024 09:28
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What are the best budget bike brands? Road bikes that won’t break the bank from Boardman, Triban, Planet X, Rose, Cube + more

Looking for a new bike that won't put (too much) strain on your finances? Here is a selection of bike brands with great value options all in one place

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 11:22
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Electric mountain bikes – everything you need to know

All the details on how to get yourself motoring off-road

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 08:09
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How strong are Chinese carbon road bike wheels, and why are they so much cheaper? Sponsored

Don't try this at home! We take to the road, the trail and the bike park to see just how robust Superteam's lightweight road bike wheels really are

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 08:43
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You’ve got £500 to spend on a bike: what would you buy? Here are the choices of the road.cc Tech Team

Should you go second-hand, buy new, or build up a frame with components of your choice? Here's what we'd do, which will hopefully provide plenty of inspiration if you're looking to buy a bike on a budget

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 14:15
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Amazon Prime Day cycling deals: Endura long-sleeve jerseys from just £22, Garmin Edge 530 down to £182, huge light savings including 43% off Cateye AMPP set + 27% off Magicshine, big discounts on tools + more

Apparently the bargains couldn't wait until Black Friday, so Amazon have gone ahead with another spontaneous sale before the clocks go back. Here is our pick of the cycling stuff on offer

Wed, Oct 09, 2024 11:42
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road.cc x Dealclincher payday special: Up to 60% off Felt road bikes (down to £450 from £1,200!), pick up a Garmin Edge 530 for £170, half price Cannondale carbon wheels + more

Here's a selection of some of the best cycling deals we've spotted recently across the web, including some huge savings on bikes, kit, tech and more

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 15:32
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Should you buy an aero road helmet? How much faster could you be?

We used high tech aero testing equipment to see whether the compromises are worth the wattage savings...

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 13:00
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Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? A brief analysis of bike prices before and after the industry’s boom and bust, and what this means for you

Top-end and even mid-range road bikes seem more expensive than ever before; but with some brands starting to offer more affordable options, are others in danger of pricing themselves out of the market?

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 16:06
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The most expensive road bike wheels in the world — the most eye-wateringly expensive carbon upgrades you can make to your bike

Got a few grand burning a hole in your pocket and want to make your bike marginally faster, or just curious? We've got your back with our round-up of the most expensive road bike wheels you can buy

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 12:24
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Would Pogacar win the Tour de France on a cheaper bike? Mid-range road bike vs superbike speed tested

How much faster is a pros dream bike compared to one in your garage? We've been doing some garage science (on the road) in an attempt to find out

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 10:38
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Amazon Prime Day 2024, best US deals still available right now — 27% off 25 litres of Muc-off, up to 18% off Wahoo computers, 50% off Ravemen PR2400 front light, Garmin HRM just $54.50 + more

It's time to bow down to our Amazon overlords and pick up some cycling bargains (if it's stuff you genuinely need, and can't find cheaper elsewhere)

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 11:15
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover — HUGE road.cc kit discounts including £20 off bibs and jerseys, £20 Lazer Blade helmets, 47% off BMC Teammachine, 60% off Specialized saddles, 10% off at Garmin + more

In our latest deals round-up, we're staying a bit closer to home with a firesale across the road.cc merch shop, plus plenty more deals from across the web

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 15:19
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Are wheels the pros use way out of your price range? The smart way to buy Tour de France-inspired wheels for less

Fancy a bit of what the pros are riding at the Tour without needing to remortgage? Here are some more affordable race wheel alternatives from the likes of Shimano, Roval, Zipp, Enve + more

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 16:18
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Do you have these cycling essentials? 10 things we think every budding cyclist needs Sponsored

Unless you're a Tour de France pro, these 10 items are must-haves!

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 10:55
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Tour de France bikes on a budget* — pro race bikes without the pro price tag from Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Pinarello and more

If you want a bike with Tour de France pedigree without stumping up north of ten grand for it, some of these less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models could just about be affordable for some of us

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 11:53
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How to buy a bike on Facebook Marketplace — don’t get scammed with these key dos and don’ts for buying a pre-owned bike online

Facebook Marketplace – or any online buy and sell website – can be a great place to pick up a bike bargain... but make sure you're wise to the potential pitfalls first

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 14:55
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: 46% off Shimano Ultegra Di2, huge 86% off Sportful kit, Exposure Lights reduced, big S-Works helmet discounts, 34% off Stan’s + more

Chosen by members of the road.cc team, this week's selection includes discounts on a wide range of products, from high-performance bikes, groupsets, accessories, apparel, cycling shoes and more

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 12:14
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: 66% off Schwalbe Pro One tyres, 70% off Universal colours kit, TPU tubes reduced, £8 Draper Allen key sets, Planet X carbon bikes under £1000 + more

Welcome to our rebooted Dealclincher round-up, that aims to keep you pedalling through tough financial times with some of the best cycling deals from around the internet as chosen by members of the road.cc team

Fri, May 31, 2024 15:26
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Gobik in style — the coolest new summer cycling clothing from Spanish innovators Gobik Sponsored

We look at the new summer range of kit from Spain’s most exciting cycle clothing brand, Gobik

Fri, May 17, 2024 15:36
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What’s the fastest way to commute by bike on a budget? The sub-£500 DIY e-bike vs acoustic bike challenge Sponsored

A £500 budget, a 16-mile commute and the promise of a pint... let the race begin!

Fri, May 17, 2024 11:07
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2024 Sram Red AXS vs Shimano Dura-Ace R9200: which top-tier road groupset is best?

Has the latest Sram Red finally surpassed Dura-Ace? Here's which pro level groupset we'd go for in 2024

Tue, May 14, 2024 09:13
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Your complete guide to buying a second-hand bike — know where to buy, what to look for and avoid getting scammed with these top tips

Bag yourself a bargain, not a dud with these invaluable tips for buying a second hand bike

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 12:00
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The most expensive road bikes in the world — here are some of the priciest production bikes you can buy

Won the lottery? Here’s an indulgent selection of the most expensive production road bikes currently available, with the 'cheapest' now way north of the ten grand mark

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 13:00
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“I feel like I’m wearing clothes made for a woman, and that changes everything” – introducing Jelenew, the haute-couture cycling brand empowering women Sponsored

Jelenew aims to create cycling apparel that not only looks striking, but caters specifically to the needs of female cyclists. We speak to its co-founder to find out what makes Jelenew stand out from the crowd

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 14:11
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Is now the best time ever to buy a bike? What cycling industry turbulence and deep discounting could mean for you

As the bike industry is getting back on its feet after a miserable couple of years, inventory levels are plentiful and significant discounts seem far easier to come by – we've asked the industry experts for their take on the current situation

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 15:17
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2023/24: check out the best gravel and adventure bikes

Whether you're after something quick and lively or a companion for a multi-day epic adventure, here are the 10 best gravel bikes we've reviewed over the past year – find out which is number one

Thu, Jan 18, 2024 12:00
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What type of road bike should you buy in 2024? What’s hot, what’s not and all the advice you need to ensure your next bike is ideal for you

Whether you're looking for your next road bike or your first one, we're here to make sure your money goes further and your new bike is future-proofed for the foreseeable with all the bike-buying advice you need

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 12:00
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