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The rise of Chinese cycling brands: a guide to the bike and component manufacturers challenging the big Western marques

There are plenty of high-quality products available from China at decent prices, as long as you do some research ahead of time

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 12:39
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We reveal the road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2024/25

After 12 months of riding and reviewing, covering everything from road bikes to gravel bikes and every type of electric bike imaginable, we’re ready to unveil our top-10 Bikes of the Year, and crown the ultimate winner

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 12:00
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road.cc Recommends 2024/2025 awards round-up — all the very best bikes and cycling equipment we reviewed last year

Our awards are done for another year, so here's a comprehensive round-up of the big winners and a bonus video to boot!

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:31
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Five reasons why we hope this isn’t the future of race bikes (and five reasons we like it)

The recently released Ridley Noah Fast stands out from other pro bikes with its radical front end...but is that a good thing? Jamie offers his take on the pros and cons

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:30
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best road bikes

From sportive bikes to full-on race bikes, it’s time to find out which are the best road-focused bikes we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:00
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How the Elite Square Smart Frame is reinventing indoor cycling at home Sponsored

We speak to Mattia Gomiero from Elite about the brand's new smart indoor training frame – the Square – and find out how something with four right angles has the potential to revolutionise home training

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 08:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best money-no-object superbikes

If you’re after cutting-edge performance and you’re willing and able to pay for it – or you’d just like to gawp at the highest-priced bikes we reviewed in 2024 – this superbike category is for you

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 12:00
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Would you spend £6k on a bike from a brand no one’s ever heard of?

The Quick Pro AR:One carbon road bike frame weighs just 782g, and the complete bike you see here is 6.3kg

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 21:45
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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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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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