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When should you get a new saddle?

Get the right saddle and cycling suddenly becomes a whole lot more fun, but when is it time for a new one? We asked the experts

Sun, Jan 10, 2021 15:45
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2020 bike tech in numbers: it has been an incredible year for statistics!

As cyclists we’re bombarded by claims that the latest bikes and kit are lighter, stiffer, and more aero than what has gone before. Here’s what we’ve been told over the past year

Wed, Dec 30, 2020 15:00
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Gifts not to get for cyclists this Christmas Dec 2020

“Don’t buy me this!” Gifts not to get for cyclists this Christmas

Thanks, but no thanks... if you need to get a present for a cyclist and want to avoid Christmas clichés, here's our definitive list of what not to buy this year

Mon, Dec 14, 2020 16:17
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Video: Six of the Best Urban Bikes – Ridden and Reviewed

Here are six of the best urban bikes as ridden and reviewed by our independent testers

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 14:00
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Rolling resistance: why you need to choose your tyres carefully if you want to ride faster

Continental's Jan-Niklas Jünger tells you how to increase your speed by making the right tyre choice

Tue, Dec 08, 2020 15:00
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Christmas gifts for Cyclists – Discerning cyclist

Christmas gift guide for discerning cyclists — what to buy for the awkward cycling fan in your life

Have a cycling friend, family member or spouse who is a pig to buy for? Here's a selection of Christmas gift ideas that even the fussiest cyclist might appreciate...

Thu, Dec 03, 2020 13:02
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Black Friday 2024 – Balfes

DealClincher x Balfe’s Bikes Black Friday takeover! 44% off Shimano groupsets, save £2,000 on the Trek Domane SL 7, half price helmets and shoes + loads more Sponsored

Balfe's are bringing you huge savings on brands like Specialized, Shimano, Castelli, Garmin and loads more for Black Friday. Don't miss out

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 12:00
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Merlin Takeover – Gravel bikes, road bikes, helmets, wheels and more

This week, we've got bike options for gravel adventurers, road racers and endurance specialists along with plenty of other great deals

Fri, Nov 06, 2020 12:30
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Christmas gifts for cyclists 2020 – Stocking fillers

Christmas gifts for cyclists: presents for less than £50 – stocking fillers and gifts for under the tree

Check out our great 2020 sub-£50 gift ideas for the cyclist in your life, male or female

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 15:00
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La Passione’s new winter clothing range November 2020

15 highlights from La Passione’s new 2020/21 winter cycling clothing range Sponsored

Italian cycle clothing brand launches new winter collection and updates existing men and women's cold-weather range

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 13:27
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Bikepacking kit on a budget Oct 2021

Bikepacking kit on a budget: get everything you need to bivvy and carry your gear under £100

Everything you need for an overnight adventure

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 09:35
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2020 La Passione Range Preview

16 highlights from La Passione’s new summer clothing range Sponsored

Italian brand La Passione launches new women-specific and gravel clothing and updates existing lines

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:45
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Your complete guide to Lezyne bike pumps Sponsored

Whether you're after a floor pump, hand pump or CO2 inflator, here's how to find the best option for you

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 11:41
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Updated! Britain’s bike shortage: why you should buy your next bike now – a road.cc special report

How COVID-19 is affecting stock in Britain's bike shops, and why you need to act now to get the 2021 model you want

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 15:40
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What’s best for cycling, synthetic or merino base layers?

How to choose between natural and man made fibres

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 13:00
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Video: Should you buy a bike with 12-speed?

A look at the pros and cons with Campagnolo's Record 12-speed groupset

Wed, May 27, 2020 13:00
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Video: bone conduction headphones – does more money mean better performance?

We pitted some £30 Amazon specials against the top-of-the-range Aftershox Aeropex

Thu, May 21, 2020 09:46
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5 sneaky bike marketing terms you shouldn’t trust

Think this lot sound impressive? They aren't.

Tue, May 05, 2020 13:00
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Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the story of La Vie Claire’s classic jersey, voted the greatest of all time

The much-celebrated La Vie Claire jersey nearly didn't happen - here's the history behind the classic maillot you crowned the greatest of all time...

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:33
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Ribble Bikebuilder diaries part 1: building the perfect all round road bike

Ribble gave us free rein with its online Bikebuilder app... what did we come up with?

Thu, Mar 05, 2020 17:00
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road.cc’s Best Cycling Clothing of the Year 2019/20

Check out the very best clobber that we've reviewed over the past 12 months

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 21:00
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eBikeTips E-bike of the Year Awards 2019/20

Our sister site eBikeTips pick their electric bike of the year from 5 category winners: Urban e-bike, Folding e-bike, Road e-bike, Sub £1K e-bike and e-cargo bike

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 21:35
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road.cc Gravel and Adventure Bike of the Year 2019/20

The ten best super versatile gravel and adventure machines we've tested

Wed, Jan 08, 2020 21:00
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road.cc Superbike of the Year 2019/20

The best money-no-object bikes we've reviewed over the past 12 months

Mon, Jan 06, 2020 21:00
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The stuff they don’t tell you about smart trainers March 2021

The stuff they don’t tell you about smart trainers

Indoor training is a whole lot more fun since the advent of smart trainers, but they bring along their own issues too

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 14:00
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How can I use my thru axle bike on a turbo trainer Feb 2021

How can I use my thru axle bike on a turbo trainer?

Some indoor trainers are immediately compatible with thru axle bikes, others require that you buy an adaptor; here's what's what....

Sun, Nov 24, 2019 12:00
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The best cycling water bottles you can buy – tried and tested

Tried and tested, our top performing cycling bottles

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 08:33
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How to dress for autumn Sept 2018

How to dress for autumn: find the best accessories to keep you warm

The best clothing for autumn cycling, from overshoes and knee warmers to caps and jackets

Sun, Sep 29, 2019 13:00
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18 of the best cycling films

Best cycling films — the best bike themed movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and DVD

From docs to dramas to adventure epics, here's a selection of bike-related films that are well worth a watch...

Sat, May 25, 2019 20:24
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Video Review: Is Canyon’s Aeroad CF SL Disc the best budget aero bike?

Here's Dave's video review of the Canyon Aeroad CF SL 7.0 Disc

Mon, May 20, 2019 12:24
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