Tech

The comeback dream bike build: Jack’s Ridley Helium SLX with big upgrades

In this edition of our Staff Bikes video series, we're taking a tour around the machine that will hopefully propel me back to the upper echelons of cycling mediocrity following major hip surgery

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 16:00
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How does tyre sealant work?

Everything you need to know about tubeless sealant

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 16:00
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YT Industries Jeffsy MK3 Core 5 first ride review

YT has brought some long-awaited updates to its trail platform. Here's our first ride report

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 14:00
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Sneak peek: check out the unreleased Mason Definition all-road bike

Transcontinental Race winner Josh Ibbett is riding the 2,700km Japanese Odyssey endurance cycling event on an updated version of the multi-surface aluminium bike

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 20:45
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Oval chainrings – what are they and why you need one

A deep dive into the pros and cons of the oval chainring

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 13:00
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How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Why some tech is being phased out in favour of more eco-friendly materials

Given that many of us cyclists want to make eco-friendly choices, let's explore the technology that a lot of popular waterproof jackets use, and what's coming in the future

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 12:54
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Check out the Spoon Customs 01 Sam Dunn hand-painted road bike

Made from Columbus Spirit steel, Spoon Customs’ first bike – from 2014 – features an amazing hand-painted finish

Sun, Oct 22, 2023 20:45
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Shimano CUES, TLD’s Crestline jacket and more

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:23
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The best bike lights for cycle commuting from Magicshine: Light the way, whatever your budget

We look at some of the products from global bike light experts Magicshine, including the new EVO 1700 front light

Thu, Oct 19, 2023 10:12
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How do hydraulic brakes work?

The evolution of hydraulic disc brakes has significantly improved over the years - here’s everything you need to know

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 15:52
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How do hydraulic brakes work?

The evolution of hydraulic disc brakes has significantly improved over the years - here’s everything you need to know

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 13:43
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Merida Silex 10k first ride review

The all-new Merida Silex has already proved its mettle by winning the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships but what does that mean for the average rider?

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 10:19
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Check out the Project D, the coolest bike you’ll see this week

With twin top tubes and seat tubes, this carbon fibre and steel road bike turned heads – and won awards – at last weekend’s Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show

Tue, Oct 17, 2023 20:45
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Drop bar vs flat bar gravel bike – which is best?

We dive into the anatomy of drop and flat handlebars to help you decide what's best for you

Tue, Oct 17, 2023 14:00
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The coolest custom road bike? Lina Bo’s meticulously hand-painted Myway Pinarello Dogma F

The Spanish cyclist showcases her Dogma F, which - alongside the new Dogma X - has more cool custom colour options

Sun, Oct 15, 2023 20:44
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Top tech stories from the UCI Gravel World Champs, new bikes from Canyon and Cannondale and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00
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Rim brakes really are dead! Here’s why the British National Hill Climb champion has switched to disc brakes

Successfully defending his National Hill Climb title, we take a closer look at Andrew Feather's (disc brake-equipped) Cannondale SuperSix Evo LAB71

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 13:44
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Planet X offers SRAM Rival AXS-equipped EC-130 for £2,700

Direct-to-consumer brand that's back from the brink is up to its old tricks with cut-price road bikes

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 20:45
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How much faster is an expensive road bike? Testing a top-end race bike vs a Facebook Marketplace bargain

To find out if a super expensive bike and equipment is really worth it, we pitched a thoroughbred road racing bike with all mod cons against a much more humble offering in an attempt to find out just how much speed you can buy

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 15:59
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Nine products from Orro, Cairn, YT, GripGrab and more added to road.cc Recommends

These products scored the highest marks in September

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 14:29
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Farewell to the Surly Cross-Check, one of the first ‘gravel’ bikes that is now officially discontinued

After 24 years, it's the end of the road and trail for this pioneering gravel bike from Surly

Sun, Oct 08, 2023 20:45
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What makes a bike slow? Find out how to reduce drag, rolling resistance and the effect of gravity for a more efficient ride

Without meaning to sound rude, it's more likely to be you that's slow! But, if your bike does feel sluggish, here are six things you can do to make it more slippery

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 15:59
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New launches from Cannondale, Zipp, Manitou and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 10:03
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Titanium bicycles – everything you need to know

Why titanium remains the elite off-road material

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 15:21
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Titanium bicycles – everything you need to know

Why titanium remains the elite off-road material

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:28
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Check out this titanium Greenrock Veleta with an intriguing frame structure

Is that extra tube there for performance or just looks?

Sun, Oct 01, 2023 20:45
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A look at UCI Gravel World Champs, SRAM’s new motor, Specialized Creo 2 and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 11:00
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Investigating Shimano’s snapping cranksets: What happened, unanswered questions and an engineer’s report

You'll have probably heard about the issues with some of Shimano's previous-generation cranksets by now, and after many years, the problem has finally been acknowledged officially. We sent some cranksets off to a lab to find out what an expert had to say

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 15:00
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Rotor Inspider MTB, knee guards and jerseys from TLD

And the best stories of the week

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:00
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Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

Merida's jack of all trades trail bike has received a well-deserved update. Here's what we think so far...

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 07:00
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