Tech

Torque wrench from Birzman and Lifeline, HED’s Empora GC3 wheels, Pirelli inner tubes and Troy Lee Designs apparel

And some of the best stories of the week

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 12:00

5 things we hate about Shimano 105 Di2

We really like that Shimano has brought Di2 to its 105 groupset, but it isn't all good...

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 11:33

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Cross-country mountain bikes: understanding their design and geometry

We take a closer look at the cross-country mountain bike blueprint

Thu, Aug 25, 2022 15:00

Shimano 105 Di2 vs SRAM Rival eTap – Which is better?

For ages, the entry level electronic groupset was SRAM Rival, but now Shimano has entered the fight with 105 Di2. But which is better? Let’s find out.

Wed, Aug 24, 2022 10:00

Check out Brompton’s P Line super-commuter – lightweight, fast and easy to carry

If you want a portable bike for convenient commuting, this is right up there with the very best

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 20:45

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What is the carbon footprint of your bike?

There's no doubting that cycling is greener than most transport methods, but is the way your bike gets manufactured eco-friendly? Find out what Trek, Specialized and others are doing to improve their eco credentials

Tue, Aug 23, 2022 16:02

Can this bike light really get you seen by a driver 5 times faster? Plus more top tech from Rapha, Mio, Mywhoosh, Dynaplug + more

"Not just another annoying red light" and a roundup of the rest of the week’s most interesting cycling tech...

Sat, Aug 20, 2022 11:00

Renthal grips, Shimano pedals, a Passport keg, a Genetic stem and a Surly bar

Your weekly update on the coolest kit and content on the site

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 12:00

Road bike vs mountain bike: exploring the differences

A deep dive into the similarities and differences between road bikes and mountain bikes

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 09:43

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Check out the unreleased Giant Propel Advanced SL

Updated aero bike already ridden to two Tour de France stage wins looks to have dropped weight, but it has yet to be officially launched

Tue, Aug 16, 2022 20:45

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Muc-Off Best of British: take a look at our charity raffle winner’s stunning custom bike

This custom Rourke build has helped raise a whole heap of money for CALM

Sun, Aug 14, 2022 20:45

6 road bike upgrades you don’t actually need

From ceramic bearings to disc brakes, here are 6 upgrades you don't need to enjoy a bike ride

Sun, Aug 14, 2022 11:00

Would you spend £1,000 on this specialist part from Muc-Off? Plus all of the week’s top tech from Colnago, Wahoo, Rapha, Jack Wolfskin, MAAP & more

Muc-Off reckons its LOPS 2.0 outperforms other key brands, but it'll cost you – and a roundup of the rest of the week’s most interesting tech

Sat, Aug 13, 2022 11:00

SPD pedals from Shimano, grips from Renthal and bikepacking gadgets from Restrap

Five Cool Things and highlights from the last week

Fri, Aug 12, 2022 12:00

Train smarter: how cycling analytics can improve your form on the bike

You can train harder and you can train faster, but if you really want to improve you need to train smarter. Here’s how the FormBeat cycling-focused mobile app could revolutionise your form

Thu, Aug 11, 2022 16:07

Bradley Wiggins’ Butterfly Facto Ostro by Vires Velo and Karl Kopinski

Check out Bradley Wiggins’ Factor Ostro Butterfly Bike from Vires Velo

Artist Karl Kopinski has created something special to mark the 10th anniversary of Wiggo’s Tour de France and Olympic time trial wins

Tue, Aug 09, 2022 20:45

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Bike(s) at bedtime: A podium winning special edition Ribble from The Commonwealth Games

Check out these rather swish looking paint schemes on the Ribble Endurance SL R and Ultra SL R Commonwealth bikes...

Sun, Aug 07, 2022 20:45

Is it “inflexible” to build bikes in-house? Vello’s founder talks outsourcing, frame materials and reworking the folding bike

Vello's Valentin Vodev tells us why moving production to Taiwan was about much more than cost, and why he's so anti-carbon...

Fri, Aug 05, 2022 11:44

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Check out the Canyon Aeroad CFR that Annemiek van Vleuten rode to Tour de France Femmes victory

Find out why the Movistar rider swapped bikes – several times – on the way to her win

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 20:45

Fresh rubber from Pirelli and Halo, PNW Component’s saddle bag, tacky Renthal grips and some banana sealant

Along with our weekly round up of the coolest news and features

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 14:56

The new titanium Enigma Evoke Mk3: check out this British brand’s latest model

Enigma's new titanium beauty is designed for fast-paced road riding

Sun, Jul 31, 2022 20:45

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Check out Chris Boardman’s Olympic-winning Lotus Type 108

It’s exactly 30 years since Boardman won gold in Barcelona on this radical design, marking the start of a new era in British cycling

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 20:45

Hottest bikes of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Our pick of the nicest bikes at the 2022 Tour de France Femmes

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 11:45

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The best bikes of the F1 grid: take a look at what the fastest drivers on earth choose to ride

Plenty of F1 drivers love cycling, so we're taking a look at what some of the best on the circuit choose to ride

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 11:05

A nifty crash sensor, airy gravel shoes from Specialized, high-flow MTB valves and more

Plus all the latest tech highlights and reviews from the week

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 08:56

SRAM eTap AXS x Ribble Gravel Ti spotted at Grinduro

Prototype frameset features wireless-only design and RockShox fork

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 09:50

2022 Chapter2 x Bradley Harms Koko aero road bike

Check out the stunning Chapter2 x Bradley Harms Koko aero road bike

Canadian artist has given Chapter2's aero road bike a limited edition finish, and the result is amazing

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 20:45

Bike soap from Schwalbe, Rockstop chainstay protection and sub-£4k bike with AXS

And some of the best bits from the week

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 12:08

Trek Madone SLR – The most aero bike in the Tour de France?

Check out the bike being ridden to victory by Mads Pedersen and Trek-Segafredo

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 11:00

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Bike at Bedtime: Nathan Haas’ Colnago G3-X Dopamine special

Nathan Haas is one lucky boy – for The Rift gravel event he has yet another epic paint scheme. Is this one his prettiest yet?

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 20:45