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10 stunning road bikes from Sea Otter Classic 2022 – Cannondale, Canyon, Pinarello, Giant, Wilier, BMC & more

Check out the coolest looking road bikes that we've spotted at the world’s biggest bike festival

Sun, Apr 10, 2022 07:00
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6 cool new gravel bikes from: Cannondale; Bianchi, 3T+ more from Sea Otter 2022

Racy gravel, adventurey gravel, some suspension, a lot of carbon, and a dash of aluminium too – there’s something for every flavour of gravel rider here from Wilier, Salsa, Ridley + more

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 21:10
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2022 Tour Flanders Van der Poel Copyright SWpic.com-Zac Williams – 2

Check out the Canyon Aeroad that Mathieu van der Poel rode to Tour of Flanders win

Launched less than 18 months ago, this is a bike that already has an interesting history behind it...

Tue, Apr 05, 2022 20:45
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Busting those suspension myths with Fox

Genuinely useful tip or an absolute myth? We've got you covered

Tue, Apr 05, 2022 16:00
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Ribble AL Enthusiast Shimano GRX RX600 b@b

Take a look at Ribble’s Gravel AL bike with smooth welds and excellent load capacity for under £2,000

This model is specced with Shimano’s 1x GRX groupset, 650b x 47mm tyres and riser flared bars for control as well as bar bag clearance

Sun, Apr 03, 2022 20:30
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2022 Specialized Allez Sprint vs Tarmac SL7: which is best?

Can you get the performance of the Tarmac at a fraction of the price? Specialized reckons you can with the 2022 Allez Sprint

Fri, Apr 01, 2022 12:02
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Take a look at the Cube Litening C:68X ridden by Biniam Girmay to Gent-Wevelgem victory

“I just became the first African rider to win a classic!” Find out about the bike that the Eritrean rider did it on

Tue, Mar 29, 2022 20:45
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How to choose the perfect spring cycling wardrobe

Find out how to select the best clothing for whatever the weather throws your way, and why the fabrics you choose make all the difference

Tue, Mar 29, 2022 11:00
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Garmin vs hammerhead vs bryton climb

Which GPS cycle computer is best for climbing? Garmin v Hammerhead v Bryton

All of these cycling computers have a climbing-specific screen or overlay that aims to help you tackle climbs. We explore what’s offered and how they compare

Thu, Mar 24, 2022 13:00
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We talk DATUM tech with DIGIT BIKES’ Tim Lane

Tim unveils all about the bike and its unique shock design

Tue, Mar 22, 2022 12:44
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Take a look at Officine Mattio’s Brondello Classic on display at New York’s exclusive Luxuny store

The rim-brake steel bike appears in the store that only sells ‘Made in Italy’ pieces not sold elsewhere in NYC

Sun, Mar 20, 2022 21:30
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Six of the best bikes with the new 12-speed Shimano Ultegra 8100 groupset

11 cogs not enough? The new 12-speed Shimano Ultegra 8100 is finally starting to surface on production bikes. Here are our six favourites so far

Fri, Mar 18, 2022 16:20
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Bas Tietema’s Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB De Rosa Pininfarina

The pro cyclist turned YouTuber turned pro cyclist has a very lovely bike for the 2022 season

Thu, Mar 17, 2022 22:13
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2022 Pogacar Colnago rim brakes Tirreno-Adriatico – 2

Check out Tadej Pogacar’s rim brake Colnago V3Rs

Two-time Tour de France winner used a lightweight rim brake bike to help secure victory in Tirreno-Adriatico

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 21:45
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Merida Scultura Endurance 6000

Take a look at Merida’s sub-£3,000 carbon Scultura Endurance 6000 with Ultegra

Neat touches include disc cooler fins for reduced operating temperatures and a removable seat stay bridge

Sun, Mar 13, 2022 21:30
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Made in Taiwan – outsourcing and supply chains

Steve Thomas takes us inside the secretive Far Eastern world of outsourcing, where most of our bikes and parts originate.

Sun, Mar 13, 2022 02:27
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Liquigas Cannondale – Moser’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo SL 01

The classic Cannondale SuperSix – Moser’s 2013 Cannondale SuperSix Tour de France bike

Back when dropped seat stays weren't a thing and you could do proper aero tucks without the UCI making a fuss

Thu, Mar 10, 2022 22:15
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2022 Pinarello Bolide TT Filippo Ganna – 1

World champ Filippo Ganna’s Pinarello Bolide TT gets a cool new finish

Time trial world champion won first stage of Tirreno-Adriatico on super-flashy speed machine with a personalised finish

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 21:45
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Patents Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 opener – 1

What do recently published patents tell us about the future direction for cycling tech innovation?

Find out how Shimano patent applications gave us an idea of what it was working on before the launch of the Dura-Ace 9200 groupset

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 12:00
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Trek Emonda ALR 5 B@b

Check out Trek’s Emonda ALR 5 with an advanced alloy frame that ‘looks and performs like carbon’

Trek reduced the amount of weld material needed by hydroforming tube shapes that fit together perfectly

Sun, Mar 06, 2022 21:30
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Full Circle – are MTBs the next gravel upgrade?

Charlotte takes a closer look what's behind the blurred lines of gravel and MTB.

Sat, Mar 05, 2022 02:05
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2022 Reilly Gradient Classified Bike at Bedtime – 1

Reilly Cycleworks adds Classified’s new Powershift system as a shift option

British brand is the latest to offer the innovative hub-shifting system as an alternative to a front derailleur, including on its Gradient adventure bike

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 21:45
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Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Giro, Cafe du Cycliste, Torq and Craft Cadence

More of the best sunnies, shoes, bags and nutrition we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 16:30
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b@b State Bicycle Co.

Take a look at the State Bicycle Co. x Wu-Tang Clan Core Line

“Cash rules everything around me” is printed along the chainstay of this fixed gear and singlespeed bike that celebrates the ‘90s hip-hop group

Sun, Feb 27, 2022 21:30
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Ride em’ rigid – The thrill of a suspension free ride

There’s a whole generation of mountain bikers out there who have never ridden a fully rigid MTB, and they don’t know what they’re missing.

Sun, Feb 27, 2022 04:48
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WorldTour Women’s race bikes Feb 2022

WorldTour Women’s race bikes of 2022 – what the women’s pro peloton will be riding this year

Check out the top-level bikes that the female pros are racing on this year

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 13:40
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Check out Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling’s Ribble Ultra SL R aero road bike

Radical new aero bike looks very tasty in the UCI Continental Road Team’s livery

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 22:00
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We talk with Starling Cycles about thermoplastic carbon

And take a look at the brand's first carbon e-bike

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 13:00
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Spoon Customs Royal Flush b@b

Take a look at this stunning Royal Flush themed Spoon Customs Izoard XCR road racing bike

Each of the five bikes has been given an individual ID from poker’s highest scoring Royal Flush hand

Sun, Feb 20, 2022 21:30
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Rate or hate? The 2022 team bikes of the pro peloton ranked and rated

There are some stunning bikes being ridden by the pros in 2022... but which ones do we love, and which bikes don't float our boat?

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 16:18
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