Tech

Manitou’s attempt at long travel perfection and more from Shimano, Cotic and Gloria

This week's helping of cool things and the top stories

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:00
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A new do-it-all e-bike from Amflow, Halfords profits soar, New Jersey latest to attempt bike licensing and registration system + more

This week we're looking at three intriguing new e-bikes, poring over Halfords' healthy profit margins, and heading stateside for some disappointing yet typical bike licensing news (will they ever learn?)

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 13:40
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Is this the electric cargo bike of the future, now? A first ride on the Tarran L1s that may just revolutionise carrying stuff by bike

It's fair to say Richard has been rather impressed with the pre-production Tarran L1s that he managed to get his hands on. Read on for all the details and an early verdict

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 11:56
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Will adding 450g to your gravel bike really make it handle batter? Rimpact’s TMD Gravel, the new Santa Cruz Tallboy, bags from USWE and more

This week's pick of Five Cool Things and the best stories of the week

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 10:00
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Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more

Bosch's first-ever hub-based motor, Voi crit, and e-bike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida feature in this week's round-up

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 12:20
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If I had £1,500 to start mountain biking with, this is how I would spend it

Mountain biking can be pretty expensive if you're brand new to the sport. Here's the kit Liam would buy if he had to start over from scratch on a smaller budget

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 16:35
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Tango and Cash: Can the all new Orange Phase e-MTB live up to its price tag?

UK brand Orange has become one of the latest to jump on the Avinox hype train. Despite the high price, Andi reckons the all new Phase could be a winner based on his first ride review

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 14:00
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A closer look at Jill Scott’s custom Mercian Ventura Allroad for her gruelling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge

The former England midfielder is currently cycling and running some mega distances on her quest to get from Wembley to the Stadium of Light by Friday. Here's some more info on the bike she's using

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 13:55
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The mini Tour de France provides maximum bike tech goodness – mega tech gallery from the race formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné

New bikes, bikes stripped of their paint, retro bikes, very shiny bikes, heavily modified bikes... once again, the race with a new name that will never catch on proved fruitful when it comes to sweet pro bike tech

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 16:34
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This Hetchins Magnum Opus De Luxe is a modern(ish) retro beauty

Although visually similar to the original 1950s classic, this one was built brand new in 1997, and rides like the thoroughbred it is!

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 21:45
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Ridley isn’t done with climbing bikes – new lightweight prototype spotted at the Dauphine

The bike might just be a faster version of the Specialized Aethos

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 13:57
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Orbea’s prototype aero bike has a hand-drawn disguise

The designers got the crayons out to hide the details...

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 12:21
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A New, Aero-Looking Van Rysel RCR-Pro Spotted At Criterium du Dauphine

The new bike features a host of changes

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 11:25
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Cube’s prototype aero road bike might be the cheapest 2026 Tour de France bike

The prototype features significant changes from Cube's affordable aero racer

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 08:06
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The iScooter U4 can be yours for under £450: find out more about the folding e-bike with an unbeatable price tag

We look at iScooter’s U4 folding electric bike – a fantastic piece of pedal-assist cycling technology that is currently available with a simply incredible sub-£450 price tag (and the opportunity to save an extra £25!)

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:00
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Will these super low-profile tyres actually perform? Maxxis’s Aspen ST tyres, Merida’s affordable hardtail and more from Leatt, Rudy Project and Cinelli

This week's top pick of Five Cool Things and the best stories of the week

Sat, May 30, 2026 11:00
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If you want to unlock your true cycling potential, here’s why a power meter is now essential

With the help of the experts from Favero, the brand behind the class-leading Assioma PRO RS and PRO RL power meter pedals, we explain why training with power is the most reliable tool you can buy if you want to improve on the bike

Tue, May 26, 2026 11:55
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This bike’s suspension is mad! Auckland Cycle Works’ mental Marra, Troy Lee Designs’ new three quarter helmet and more from Smith, Revel and Victory Chimp

The coolest things to land at off.road.cc HQ and the top stories of the week

Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00
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We built an elite Chinese bike for Emily to race at the Welsh gravel champs… for under £4,000

A competitive rider needs a competitive bike, step forward Yoeleo with their new Altera G21 frameset – here’s how we built it up… and how much it cost

Thu, May 21, 2026 16:54
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I built a gravel bike from a Chinese MTB frame… and it wasn’t plain sailing

Affordable and well shaped, but is a Chinese MTB frame really right for gravel?

Wed, May 20, 2026 14:00
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Fat tyres, super aero bikes and deep section alloy rims: the best gravel tech of Gralloch 2026

Our Mick headed up to Gatehouse of Fleet to check out what new kit has popped up during one of the UK's most exciting gravel races

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:18
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Could correcting your aero position in real time really unlock free speed? I put the new Wasted Watts Tracker to the test to find out

Soon launching on Kickstarter with its price tag set to be around the £1,500 mark, Wasted Watts is promising a revolution in how cyclists measure performance. Will it really be worth the lofty investment for you and I? It's time to run some tests

Fri, May 15, 2026 16:30
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From bum massage boards to backrests: check out cycling’s weirdest saddles

They promise “revolutionary cycling comfort” and sometimes more power – and while some strange saddle concepts have quietly disappeared, others are still wobbling on in the wild

Fri, May 15, 2026 12:06
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How to get your mountain bike ready for summer: choose the right tyres, spruce up that suspension and perfect your pedalling to make warm weather riding even better

Get your mountain bike summer-ready in eight simple steps.

Wed, May 13, 2026 13:54
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Particle’s 835g RCX27 Hyperlight is the world’s lightest UCI-approved carbon road wheelset

We look at young specialist brand Particle, whose range-topping RCX27 Hyperlight Road carbon wheelset features the lightest UCI-approved wheels in the world, as well as their other sub-1kg wheelsets.

Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00
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Velduro’s prototype e-MTB, six piston brakes and more 32″ madness: The best bits of China Cycle Expo 2026

China is becoming a huge player in the cycling world, so we sent Andi out to the China Cycle Expo to see what might land on western shores

Mon, May 11, 2026 17:44
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Chinese bikes are (still) coming for the big Western brands, and the designs are getting wilder: highlights from the 2026 China Cycle show in Shanghai

Some of the innovation on show at the 30th China Cycle show suggested that Chinese bike brands are no longer just competing with more established names, but are ahead of the curve when it comes to cutting-edge tech

Sat, May 09, 2026 08:53
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Test of Time: Bont Vaypor S shoes

Years after first riding in them, the Bont Vaypor S continues to deliver standout comfort, stiffness and durability – here’s why Mat Brett keeps coming back to them

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:23
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Selle San Marco’s gravel-specific Shortfit Allroad saddles bring new levels of comfort to your cycling adventures

We look at Selle San Marco’s all-new range of Shortfit Allroad saddles, which combine two unique design elements to create the ultimate gravel riding experience

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:03
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The UK-made bike that propelled Charlie Hatton to World Championship victory: a closer look at the Atherton A.200

We check out Charlie Hatton's World Championship winning bike, and chat with Atherton's Team Manager about how the race was won, and the World Cup's new venues

Tue, May 05, 2026 15:31
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