Tech

What is a gravel bike?

Everything you need to know about the Swiss Army knife of bicycles

Thu, Oct 06, 2022 10:08

Sir Bradley Wiggins UCI Hour Record 03 picture credit Harry Dowdney from Rapha

Check out Bradley Wiggins’ UCI Hour Record Pinarello Bolide HR

With Filippo Ganna set to take on the UCI Hour Record this weekend, let’s look at the bike Wiggo rode to a new world best back in 2015

Tue, Oct 04, 2022 20:45

1993 Zipp 2001 TT bike Bike at bedtime hero (Sram.com)

Bike at Bedtime, Ironman World Championships special: behold the mental Zipp 2001 TT bike from 1993

The OG, ruler of Kona, killed by the UCI... delve into the history of one of the first beam bikes in what was a highly innovative time for cycling

Sun, Oct 02, 2022 20:45

23g POC Elicit sunglasses, Cinelli’s Zydeco Mud bike, Schwalbe tyres and more

Five Cool Things plus the best news and reviews from the week

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 10:44

6 brilliant new products added to road.cc Recommends

The site for the best reviews sees new products from Canyon, Thule, MiRiDER, Garmin and Fara

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 10:32

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Check out Rob Jebb’s Three Peaks-winning Scott Addict CX

Take a look at the bike and components required to win the world’s toughest cyclocross race

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 20:45

Can you use a road bike helmet for mountain bike and gravel riding?

We explore the pros and cons of using the same helmet across various cycling disciplines

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 10:41

Operation Desert Recon: Populating Komoot Trail View

Finley takes us on his Badlands recce rides to explain the benefits of Komoot's Trail View

Wed, Sep 28, 2022 11:00

2022, Zoe Backstedt UCI Road World Championships © SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd) – 1

Check out Zoe Bäckstedt’s World Championships Cannondale SuperSix Evo

Take a look at the bike that the 18-year-old Welsh rider piloted to victory in Australia

Tue, Sep 27, 2022 20:45

2022 World champs Biniam Girmay Cube C:68X

Check out Biniam Girmay’s custom painted Cube Litening C:68X for the World Champs

Was this Eritrean colour scheme the loudest in the World Champs Road Race?

Sun, Sep 25, 2022 20:45

What is a Mips helmet? Is it safer, what does Mips mean and how does it work?

Everything you need to know about the yellow liner in your helmet and how it can save your life

Thu, Sep 22, 2022 15:00

Building Jamie’s Specialized Allez Sprint – A disc brake aluminium crit racer

Magura brakes, Zipp wheels, custom 3D printed parts and a lot of swearing…

Thu, Sep 22, 2022 12:00

How a gait analysis can improve your cycling performance

Expert in biomechanics Christophe Champs – who works with pro-cyclists including world hour record holder Dan Bigham – explains why improving your performance and avoiding injury starts with your feet

Thu, Sep 22, 2022 08:55

Staff Bikes — Dave’s Custom Dward Design Single Speed

After fancy race bikes from Liam and Jamie, Dave has something a bit more old school

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 12:34

Tobias Foss 2022 UCI Road World Championships © Zac WiLLIAMS SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd)

Check out the Cervelo P5 Tobias Foss rode to World Time Trial Champs win

Jumbo-Visma rider stunned the favourites to take the world title at the weekend aboard Cervelo's super high-tech speed machine

Tue, Sep 20, 2022 20:45

2022 Rapha X Van Gogh Canyon ultimate bike at bedtime

Rapha and Canyon combine for the X Van Gogh special edition Canyon Ultimate

The world of cycling and art meet in Amsterdam to create this eccentric bike and accompanying kit collection...

Sun, Sep 18, 2022 20:45

What is ERG mode on your turbo trainer and how should you use it?

All modern smart turbo trainers offer an ‘ERG’ setting that forces you to hold a certain level of effort. Find out why it’s there and how to make it work for you

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 14:20

This new komoot feature will change your gravel route planning FOREVER!

komoot's new Trail View feature lets you get a sneak peek at off-road sections before you ride them! It's perfect for creating brilliant gravel and off-road routes. Why not check it out?

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 12:05

New helmets from Abus, Muc-Off’s tyre sealant, a saddle from Smanie and Better Bolts’ Ti bolt kit

All the coolest kit and content from the week, in one place

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 11:30

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Glove Island: trying out GripGrab’s new range (and plenty of garlic) on the Isle of Wight

VecchioJo gets his hands in some new things from GripGrab and nabs a nice ride on the Isle of Wight for good measure

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 17:30

Staff Bikes: Jamie’s customised Lauf Seigla Weekend Warrior

He just can't stop tinkering on this bike. But would you have made different changes?

Sun, Sep 11, 2022 11:35

Mud-shedding pedals, an extended coverage helmet and layering system from Albion

We've rounded up all of our coolest content and new products for you

Fri, Sep 09, 2022 10:43

Volume spacers – what are they and how they work

Everything you need to know about volume spacers in one place

Mon, Sep 05, 2022 14:06

Bike at bedtime 2022 Yukiya Arishiro Merida Scultura Credit FSA,iimiwa

Bike at bedtime: Yukiya Arishiro’s Japan National Championship Merida Scultura

Check out the newly crowned National Champion of Japan's custom painted Merida

Sun, Sep 04, 2022 20:45

3D knee protection from Armaurto, photochromic Alpina glasses and Lifeline tyre sealant

All the cool things and the best stories from the week

Fri, Sep 02, 2022 12:00

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What do new patents tell us about the future of road bike disc brakes?

Find out how patents from Shimano and Campagnolo reveal the innovations that could be coming to your bike soon

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 11:50

SRAM NX vs GX: which drivetrain is best for you?

Two budget drivetrain offerings coming in at different price points but what differentiates SRAM NX from GX?

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 10:42

Whatever happened to coloured road bike tyres? Find out why we rarely see them now

Coloured tyres were a road bike fashion for a while... but not anymore. We asked the tyre brands where they've gone and whether they're likely to make a comeback

Wed, Aug 31, 2022 10:35

6.1kg!?! Check out the superlight Schmolke Aerrow

New disc brake model from German carbon specialist Schmolke will delight the weight weenies

Tue, Aug 30, 2022 20:45

Liam’s Custom Specialized S-Works Aethos – Staff Bikes

We're taking a closer look at the bikes which we actually own. Kicking us off is Liam and his lightweight climbing bike

Sun, Aug 28, 2022 11:11