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The best road bikes NOT in the 2025 World Tour peloton — bikes missing from cycling’s top tier featuring Scott, BMC, Orbea, Ridley, Basso + more

Not every race bike gets the chance to prove itself on cycling's biggest stage. Here are some that we think deserve some extra attention anyway

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 11:00
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Hunt’s Proven XC wheelset, Merida’s latest e-mountain bikes, Prestacycle’s new multi-tool and cold weather gloves from TLD

Five Cool Things is back!

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 13:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best gravel and adventure bikes

Whether you’re looking for something fast and lively or a model that’s capable of being loaded up for a multi-day epic adventure, check out the top-performing gravel and adventure bikes that we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 12:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best electric bikes

Whether you're after an e-bike for leisure, commuting, or even shifting heavy loads, find out which is best choice for you

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 12:00
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Winter cycling clothing – everything you need to stay warm

We list the best winter riding wardrobe essentials.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 13:00
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The bikes of the men’s WorldTour 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year

With Campagnolo’s return, Colnago’s new aero bike and a debut from XDS Carbon-Tech, take a look at all the bikes and components being ridden at the top level of pro road racing this year

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 12:01
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The best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2024/25

Save money with the best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2024/25

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 12:00
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Are shorter MTB cranks really better?

We've been testing all the options to find out whether shorter cranks provide any benefits.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:20
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Are shorter MTB cranks really better?

We've been testing all the options to find out whether shorter cranks provide any benefits.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:00
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Let’s reveal the road.cc Recommends Wheels of the Year 2024/25

It’s time to unveil the road and gravel wheels that have most impressed our team of reviewers over the past 12 months, from Enve, Roval, Fulcrum, Scribe, and more…

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:00
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Grip shift vs trigger shift – which is best for you?

In mountain biking, when you need to gear, it’s either twist-and-shift, or you hit the trigger. But which of these gear-shifting mechanisms are best for your riding style?

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 14:08
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Grip shift vs trigger shift – which is best for you?

In mountain biking, when you need to gear, it’s either twist-and-shift, or you hit the trigger. But which of these gear-shifting mechanisms are best for your riding style?

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 14:00
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Wake up Western bike wheel brands! Have Chinese carbon wheels now overtaken established brands factoring in performance and price?

Chinese carbon wheels have long been cheaper, but do they now offer as good (or even better) performance as well!? By digging into the details, we aimed to find out

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 13:08
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We unveil the road.cc Recommends Tyres of the Year 2024/25

Whether you’re after tyres for the road or gravel, check out the best we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months – from Vittoria, Michelin, Panaracer and more

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 12:00
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Check out the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc – our 2014/15 Bike of the Year was a taste of things to come

With disc brakes, 28mm tyres, and a big focus on comfort, the Synapse was a glimpse into the future – and it offered a superb ride

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 21:45
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How to set up your mountain bike for winter

Get set for winter and keep those wheels rolling

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 13:00
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road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2024/25: The best groupsets, grips, saddles and more from the last 12 months

Each month we add the best components we've reviewed to road.cc Recommends, and now it’s time to reveal the best of the best from Shimano, SRAM, and more

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 12:00
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Industry Insider – MTB Career insights with Joe McEwan of Starling Cycles

We catch up with Joe McEwan, the founder of Starling Cycles to learn how he created a high-end steel bike brand from his garden shed.

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 09:00
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road.cc Recommends Cycle Clothing of the Year 2024/25: the best jackets, jerseys, tights, shorts, shoes & more

Check out the most impressive clothing that we’ve reviewed over the past year, from the likes of Castelli, Van Rysel, Gorewear, Bioracer…

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 12:00
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Check out the road.cc Recommends Accessories of the Year 2024/25: the best tools, glasses, helmets, bags and loads more

Our pick of the best of the best cycling accessories that we’ve reviewed on road.cc over the past year

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 12:00
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Will self-heating cycling bib tights make overshoes obsolete? Castelli’s Steve Smith on the future of cycle clothing

Castelli's global brand manager talks us through cycle clothing's emerging trends and technology, and explains why cold hands and feet on the bike could soon be a thing of the past

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 17:55
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Should the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit finally be reduced? We weigh up the pros and cons

The 6.8kg or more rule has been in place for years, with safety originally cited as the primary reason... but bike tech has moved on a lot since. In this article, we look at the implications of scrapping the rule

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:40
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Gear of the year 2024 – Ty Rutherford’s tech highlights

An electric mountain bike, goggles and an object of desire.

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 12:00
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Coming soon… the road.cc Recommends Awards 2025/26: we’ll reveal the very best bikes, components and accessories

Starting later this week, we’ll unveil a whole year’s worth of the very best cycling products. From superb bikes to the finest components and accessories and top-performing clothing, join us in our celebration of cycling excellence

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 09:00
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A new Cannondale, a wild gravel racer and aero bikes galore — the 10 bikes we’re most excited for in 2025

What road and gravel bikes are on your 2025 wishlist? Here's our top 10, plus some we've already managed to test ride

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 17:00
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Chinese bikes are coming and slamming your stem won’t make you faster — 10 things I learnt whilst making 101 cycling videos in 2024

101 videos, £100,000s of bikes, the latest tech and high profile interviews - here's my highlights of 2024

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 16:24
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Tour de Sofa — the best computer games for a cycling fix during the cold winter months

The humble bicycle has been part of gaming for four decades now, and cycling has made many appearances in games since Paperboy did his first round

Mon, Dec 30, 2024 13:45
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Gear of the year 2024 – Matt Page’s tech highlights

An aggressive cross-country race bike, a waterproof jacket with a unique opening system and great all-round tyres.

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 10:00
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2025 cycling tech predictions — hookless wheels here to stay, the return of full-fat aero bikes, the rise of Chinese direct-to-consumer + more of our cycling prophecies

Here are some of the top tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2025 and beyond

Fri, Dec 27, 2024 16:10
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Gear of the year 2024 – editor Aaron Borrill’s tech highlights

A leftfield mountain bike, aero gravel wheels and a ceramic bike coating.

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 12:00
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