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road.cc Sportive and Endurance Bike of the Year 2016-17

Check out the best long distance road bikes we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months. There can only be one winner

Sun, Jan 08, 2017 08:17
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The 7 most anticipated products of 2017

Here are the cycling products we're looking forward to seeing in 2017

Tue, Jan 03, 2017 17:02
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10 of the biggest tech news stories of 2016: From disc brakes to mechanical doping

It's been a busy year for the tech team with disc brakes, mechanical doping and lots of product launches to cover

Fri, Dec 30, 2016 11:13
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9 top tips for setting up your new road bike August 2018

9 essential set-up tips to get your new road bike perfect

Revealed: the tricks to make your new road bike fit and ride at its best

Sun, Dec 18, 2016 15:45
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Video: Bike maintenance Pt 5 – How to choose the right gear ratios for you and your bike

Most bikes come with gears but are they the right gears for the type of riding you do? Former Cycle Surgery chief mechanic Andrew Brown runs through your gear choices and how to fit new gears

Thu, Dec 15, 2016 18:49
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Video: Bike maintenance Pt 4 – How to Adjust Your Bike’s Gears for Maximum Shifting Performance

Clicking or mis-shifting gears can ruin a ride and seriously impair your bike's performance - here's how to keep them shifting smoothly

Thu, Dec 08, 2016 19:45
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Is cross-chaining disastrous? Find out what the manufacturers say

We ask Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and FSA whether running the chain at extreme angles is a crime against cycling

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 11:51
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Video: Bike maintenance Pt 3 – How to keep your bike’s wheels round, tight and true

Your bike's wheels are supposed to be round and true, keeping them that way makes for a more efficient and comfortable ride, here's how to do it

Thu, Dec 01, 2016 14:00
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The 6 most anticipated products of 2017

From Shimano's power meter to the rise of 650b wheels, here are our tech highlights of 2017

Wed, Nov 23, 2016 08:49
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Cycling shorts — find out what they’re all about with our insider guide

The secret to on-bike comfort

Fri, Nov 11, 2016 16:03
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Five reasons to ride in the dark August 2018

5 reasons to get out and ride in the dark

Why you should still get on your bike despite the dark evenings

Fri, Nov 11, 2016 10:31
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Carbon bikes made in the UK – the man who wants to make British carbon big

We visit a company with the ambitious plan to mass manufacture carbon fibre bikes in the UK

Mon, Nov 07, 2016 16:00
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Beginner’s guide to bicycle tyres Sept 2018

Beginner’s guide to bicycle tyres: find out everything you need to know about tyre types

Get to know your casing from your tread and your bead seat from your sidewall

Fri, Nov 04, 2016 14:00
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Interview: Oliver Laverack on starting a British bicycle brand

J.Laverack founder talks to road.cc about setting up a new bike company and designing titanium frames

Fri, Nov 04, 2016 07:56
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Your complete guide to Specialized’s 2017 road bike range

Including the Tarmac, Venge, Ruby, Amira, Dolce, Allez, Diverge and Sequoia

Fri, Oct 28, 2016 06:45
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Learning to ride gravel at the inaugural Gravel Rocks weekend in Kielder Forest with Mike Hall and co.

Dirty Riever organisers host a weekend of gravel riding with Mike Hall and Emily Chappell in Kielder Forest

Thu, Oct 27, 2016 16:00
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Conversation Mason

Dom from Mason Cycles talks about his new alloy and Ti Bokeh framesets, and more

Mon, Oct 10, 2016 09:55
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Buying your first road bike Sept 2018

How to buy your first road bike — everything you need to know

What to look out for if you want to get into cycling and you're after your first road bike

Sat, Oct 01, 2016 09:45
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Team road.cc/Aldi go for the win at revolve24

team road.cc/Aldi prove 'it's got nothing to do with the bike' at @revolve24

Wed, Sep 14, 2016 17:45
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Eurobike 2016 preview: Trends and predictions

We're off to the Eurobike cycle show this week, here's a preview of what we expect to see plus some personal predictions from the tech team

Tue, Aug 30, 2016 10:53
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10 of the best upgrades for under £500

Time to upgrade your bicycle tyres, saddle or handlebar?

Wed, Aug 17, 2016 14:29
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Should you choose a steel, aluminium, titanium or carbon road bike? April 2021

Your complete guide to bike frame materials — Should you choose carbon, steel, aluminium, titanium?

Steel, aluminium, titanium or carbon fibre... how do you decide? Check out our handy guide

Mon, Jul 25, 2016 17:38
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The bikes that won each stage of the 2016 Tour de France – Cervelo S5 the most successful with five stage wins

Find out which bike brands shared Tour de France stage success

Mon, Jul 25, 2016 14:07
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10 Top Tech Trends from the 2016 Tour de France

Wider tyres, bigger cassettes, aluminium handlebars and electronic gears are just some of the peloton tech trends

Wed, Jul 13, 2016 09:56
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The Mighty Corinthian

Just a 300km day ride in the Lakes, on a vintage bike…

Mon, Jul 11, 2016 09:09
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E-bike vs road bike shootout on Austria’s toughest climb

How would an 18kg Giant electric road bike fare against a 7kg, top-of-the range BMC? Only one way to find out

Tue, Jul 05, 2016 19:36
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Retro: Four cycling brands that are no more

Whatever happened to Avocet, Chater-Lea, SunTour and Zeus?

Tue, Jun 07, 2016 15:54
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Which chainset is right for you October 2018

Which chainset is right for you? Should you choose a semi-compact, a compact or something else?

Different chainsets make a big difference to the way your bike feels when you ride. Find out which would suit you best

Wed, May 25, 2016 08:56
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Your complete guide to Ribble’s 2016 road bike range

We take a look at the highlights of the Ribble Cycles road bike range

Fri, May 20, 2016 06:30
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How to get more aero without spending a fortune

Some aerodynamic tweaks to help you reduce drag, without spending much money

Thu, May 19, 2016 08:45
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