Tech

Looking for a go-faster wheel upgrade? Here’s what the pros are riding at the 2025 Tour de France

Find out what the teams are using at the world's biggest bike race – from Campagnolo, Roval, Zipp, Enve, DT Swiss, Cadex, Vision & more

Sun, Jul 13, 2025 11:00
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Can Topeak’s new £100 electric pump justify the price tag? Plus Vittoria’s latest XC mud tyre + more from Ride Concepts, WTB and ION

Here's the latest Five Cool Things we're testing ahead of their full reviews, plus the week's top stories

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 13:00
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New bikes, components and kit making debut Tour de France appearances in 2025 — extra gears, new tech and all the latest equipment to look out for

From aero bikes to next-gen wheels and cutting-edge equipment, here’s what’s not been seen previously in the Tour de France

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 11:00
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Suspension, aero frames, MTB tyres… not for me on my gravel bike, thanks.

Rebecca reckons that simplicity is the real 'spirit of gravel'

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 15:27
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Suspension, aero frames, MTB tyres… not for me on my gravel bike, thanks.

Rebecca reckons that simplicity is the real 'spirit of gravel'

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 13:00
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The best Amazon Prime Day deals for mountain bike and gravel riders: Muc-Off dry lube for just £6.84, 28% off the Garmin fēnix 7 PRO, 25% off Wahoo TICKR HRM + more

From Garmin watches to Park Tool stands, we've trawled through Amazon so you don't have to

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 15:00
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Retro vibes meet modern refinement: Doddy talks us through his YT Industries/Manitou mashup

Is this the perfect combination of retro styling with modern day tech? MTB legend Andrew Dodd talks us through his set-up

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 13:00
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Will this time trial bike help Pogacar win another Tour de France?

Check out the Colnago TT1 that the defending Tour de France champ is riding, complete with a 62-tooth chainring

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 07:00
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Could this novel take on the bike seat really improve your cycling comfort? A first ride (and a pressure mapping test) on the bizarre-looking Mornera ONE

Liam takes an eccentric-looking saddle for a spin

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 16:32
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Will 750W peak power be the new legal e-bike motor standard? What would that mean in practice?

Moves are afoot for new EU laws on e-bike power standards

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 11:02
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A closer look at Greg van Avermaet’s golden Olympic-winning BMC bike from 2016

We take a look at the prize for winning the 2016 Olympics (not the medal, but the very golden bike that the Belgian received for his efforts)

Sun, Jul 06, 2025 20:45
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Get yourself a half-price Tour de France bike*

If you want a bike with Tour de France pedigree without stumping up north of 10 grand, check out these less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models

Sun, Jul 06, 2025 08:00
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New Merida Reacto aero bike pops up at the Tour de France

Featuring a deeper set of tube profiles, the bike looks close to being market-ready

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 13:54
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Do we really need a mountain bike-specific cycling computer? Garmin’s Edge MTB + more from Sendhit, Renthal, Time and PNW Components

Only the coolest kit to come into the office ahead of testing, plus the best news of the week

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 09:00
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Mega Tour de France tech gallery — absolute aero, TT tricks and weightweenie magic collide at the world’s biggest bike race

Featuring strawberries, no cream, a hulk, zip ties, 3D printed hangers and spare wheels for your car.

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 20:55
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Cervelo’s new unreleased R5 climber’s bike breaks cover ahead of the Tour de France, and it’s a purpose-built weight weenie

This build - belonging to Visma–Lease a Bike rider Matteo Jorgenson and coming in at 6.8kg on the nose - is ready for the race's mountainous second half, with super skinny tube profiles and lightweight components throughout

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 16:33
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What exactly is a bike radar system, and why does everyone want one? Sponsored

Cycling radars are becoming a must-have piece of kit for many road riders, but what do they actually do?

Tue, Jul 01, 2025 15:00
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Check out Trek’s new Checkpoint ALR bikes: “big gravel capability at an affordable price”

The third-generation Trek Checkpoint ALR brings key features from its carbon sibling to a more accessible aluminium frame – with bigger tyre clearance, a tweaked geometry, and adventure-ready versatility

Sun, Jun 29, 2025 20:45
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DJI’s super powerful Avinox motor looks set to dominate, and 32in MTB wheels are officially a thing: all the best tech from Europe’s biggest bike show

Only the best and most exciting off-road goodies spotted at Eurobike 2025

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 15:00
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DJI’s super powerful Avinox motor looks set to dominate, and 32in MTB wheels are officially a thing: all the best tech from Europe’s biggest bike show

Only the best and most exciting off-road goodies spotted at Eurobike 2025

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:00
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“One of the finest bicycles ever made”: Parlee to make 25 money-no-object Bob Parlee edition Z-Zero GTs in honour of legendary founder

To mark 25 years and "honour Bob's ethos" Parlee has taken its brand new Z-Zero GT and made it even better, for a "best of the best" build

Sun, Jun 22, 2025 20:45
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Going custom: the story of my one-of-a-kind custom bike build, from start to finish

When OPEN announced a run of 250 U.P.PER. CONCEP.T. framesets, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to craft my dream machine. Here's the story of how it was made, from taking measurements to the full custom paint job

Sun, Jun 22, 2025 09:00
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Specialized’s 111Nm S-Works Turbo Levo 4 and more from Giro, Fizik, Ergon and SQlab

The best kit to grace the ORCC office and the top stories of the week

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 13:00
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Expensive vs cheap brake pads: is it worth spending more to maximise your bike’s braking power? We did some testing to find out

Which brake pads give you the best bang for your buck? Braking specialists Sinter were kind enough to let us borrow their testing facility to try out a whole host of options, from budget to super premium

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00
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“Get that bike back in the van!” Tour de France tech tales from the Dauphiné, Factor’s radical bike, and the backlash to new UCI rules + Does Cycle to Work still… work?

Super-wide forks, narrow bar debates, UCI-bashing, and the future of Cycle to Work – there’s plenty going on in this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 15:47
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Does gravel racing have an aero problem? Why some are saying the need for speed is ‘killing’ cycling’s newest discipline

Road-inspired aero bikes, deep profile wheels, skinsuits... we're not talking the pointy end of the Tour de France, this is gravel racing in 2025. Let's examine the current trends dominating the discipline

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:13
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Remembering the Genesis Flyer, a singlespeed classic

The steel-framed Flyer is no more; we look back at what made it special and explore the options out there for those looking to fill its shoes

Sun, Jun 15, 2025 20:45
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Coming soon to a bike shop near you? Jake Stewart’s radical unreleased Factor has 12 months to hit the shops… or else

Something wild broke cover at the traditional warm up race for the Tour de France, but how can something so seemingly radical comply with the UCI's rules on frame design?

Tue, Jun 10, 2025 13:11
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Behold the Bowden Spacelander, the craziest-looking bike ever

From its dazzling debut in post-war Britain to its cult status as a collector’s dream, this is a bike that dared to be different

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 20:45
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Ever wanted to be seen from space while riding your bike? Troy Lee Designs’ Sprint Ultra kit + more from Wolf Tooth Components, Fox Racing, Granite and Crankbrothers

The five coolest things to come into the off.road.cc office alongside this week's top news.

Sat, Jun 07, 2025 09:00
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