Tech

More RockShox Flight Attendant news, Specialized’s Chisel FS, 5Dev’s gravel cranks and our Tweedlove highlights

This week's top tech stories.

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 11:00
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Five Cool Things from Orbea, Title, Peaty’s, Rapha and Alpinestars

The coolest things in for test and the best new stories.

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 13:00
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When should you replace your bicycle helmet?

The expert's advice on when you should change lids.

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 10:22
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Check out Vincenzo Nibali’s Tour de France-winning Specialized Tarmac from 2014 – complete with shark paint job

Rim brakes, mechanical shifting, external routing… bikes were very different 10 years ago when Astana’s Nibali took his Tour title

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 20:45
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Tweedlove highlights: Atherton S170, Propain e-enduro mtb, Deviate Tilander, Orbea Wild and more

Tweed valley's biggest bike festival brought together a bunch of brands and some very cool bikes.

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 13:00
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Is 2024 the year when indoor cycling isn’t just for winter? The case for hitting the turbo trainer year-round

Turbo training indoors has revolutionised winter training. Is it time we used it more in summer too?

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 13:00
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The Specialized Crux, RockShox’s new suspension, Giant’s kid’s bikes and Ritchey’s updated P-29er

It's been a huge week for tech news so don't worry if you've not caught up, we've got you covered.

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 11:30
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Can the Van Rysel RCR Pro become one of the most successful bikes on cycling’s WorldTour? The story behind 2024’s most talked about road bike

We go behind the scenes at Van Rysel to see what went into developing arguably the most exciting road racing bike released this year

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 14:21
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The 2025 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, Privateer’s Gen 2 141, the Muc-Off Air Mach and more

A bike, fork and a carbon fibre pump make it into this week's Five Cool Things.

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 12:00
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Cartridge vs. cup-and-cone bearings: Everything you need to know

Which wheel bearing system do you really need and why?

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 16:30
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Cartridge vs. cup-and-cone bearings: Everything you need to know

Which wheel bearing system do you really need and why?

Wed, Jun 12, 2024 13:30
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“I’d design something very different now”: Chris Boardman revisits his ‘intelligent’ bike concept from 2009

Fingerprint locks, puncture-proof tyres, solar-powered assistance—15 years later, we ask Chris Boardman about his concept bike for the future, and see how many of the ideas have become reality

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 20:44
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How to clean your bike chain: a good way, a better way and the ultimate way to save watts and money

A clean bike chain can prolong the life of expensive components and make you faster. Here's the good, the better and the ultimate way to complete this most common of bike maintenance tasks

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:04
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Are Tubolito’s super lightweight inner tubes the world’s most sustainable?

We speak with innovative inner tube manufacturer Tubolito and find out how its products’ unique characteristics are helping to put the ‘cycling’ into recycling

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 09:16
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Fulcrum’s wavy rims, Bianchi’s new gravel bike and SRAM’s Pod Rocker

This week's tech news roundup.

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 11:00
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Gravel tech goes unhinged at Unbound: SRAM 13-speed spotted, new bikes from Trek and Giant, aero gravel goodness + more

The aero, bizarre and eye-watering lot of expensive tech from the world's most famous gravel race

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 15:24
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Five Cool Things from Fulcrum, Crankbrothers, Maxxis, Topeak and Pirelli

Our weekly round up of the coolest test kit to come through the office and the best news highlights.

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 11:45
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First ride: ADO Air Carbon

ADO's belt-driven folding e-bike has shed a few kilos thanks to a new carbon frame

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 08:53
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Dream or nightmare? JonnyMole’s Dream Machine 2.5 is a gravel bike… but not as we know it

Concept bike which comes with two top tubes and two down tubes “to seamlessly integrate bags and luggage”, an integrated saddle, and a cantilever seatpost to smooth the ride

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 20:45
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The leaked Tour de France road bikes – New bikes from Trek, Pinarello, Canyon, Dare & Wilier

We spotted no fewer than five unreleased bikes at the 2024 Criterium du Dauphine; here's a roundup! Which one would you have?

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 14:45
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The incredible technology at the heart of Tenways’ CGO Range – the Mivice hub Motor and Gates belt drive

Tenways CGO600, CGOPro and 800S offer sophisticated drive system tech at attractive prices

Tue, Jun 04, 2024 09:32
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Aero wheels from Easton and DT swiss, CamelBak’s bikepacking range and Mondraker’s Gulf-inspired NEAT

This week's top tech news.

Sat, Jun 01, 2024 12:00
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Shimano’s GE7 shoes, Ergon’s e-MTB saddle, AMS frame protection and more

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

Fri, May 31, 2024 13:00
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How to get your bike ready for summer — get your pride and joy clean and in full working order for plenty of sunny miles

Cleaning, checking for wear, preventing problems... here's what you need to look out for when your bike emerges from hibernation

Thu, May 30, 2024 09:57
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Back from beyond the Cindercone, Kona re-purchased by original founders

With the great news that Kona Bicycles is now back in the creative hands of its founders, we take a look into the back story of this iconic and slightly whacky bike brand.

Wed, May 29, 2024 09:00
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Back from beyond the cinder cone, Kona re-purchased by original founders

With the great news that Kona Bicycles is now back in the creative hands of its founders, we take a look into the back story of this iconic and slightly whacky bike brand.

Wed, May 29, 2024 09:00
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Check out the Colnago C59 Disc – the beginning of the end for rim brakes

Travel back to a time when disc brakes on performance road bikes were radical, and Colnago was pioneering the new technology

Tue, May 28, 2024 20:45
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Remembering the rare Keim Cycles Arvak with a monocoque white ash frame (that you can apparently still buy for just under £10k)

We first became aware of Keim Cycles at the 2015 Bespoked Handmade Bike Show, and were wowed by its futuristic take on wooden bicycle design. While Keim has since all but disappeared, the bikes sure are fun to look at

Sun, May 26, 2024 20:44
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YT Industries’ 1990-inspired Jeffsy, Shimano GRX Di2, top clipless pedals and Giant’s giant sale + more

New stuff from Shimano, YT Industries, Fox and more – your chance to tap into this week's top tech releases all in one place.

Sat, May 25, 2024 12:00
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Five Cool things from Abus, OnGuard, Maxxis, Magicshine and Kids Ride Shotgun

This week’s roundup features a full face lid, a Zip Lock with a big difference, new XC race rubber + some well priced shades and a cool piece of rope (yes, really) AND the top stories to hit the site in the last seven days

Fri, May 24, 2024 14:00
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