Art and design

Five cool things coming soon from Muc-Off, Pro, Dawes, MET and Soma

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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About road.cc’s new design: what we’ve changed and why

We redesigned the site, here's why. We hope you like it!

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‘World’s first hydrofoil e-bike’ the Manta5 appears at the CES Show 2020

After years of fine-tuning, Manta5's bike that can ride on water is in production and is being showcased at the CES Show this week

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Stocking thriller: The O-Seat is a bike saddle cover with a ‘discreet pocket’ for slipping in a vibrating sex toy

Also recommended for "road racers, mountain bikers, bike tourers, leather lovers and even commuters", the O-Seat houses a Lovesense vibrating sex toy for an extra pleasurable ride...

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Live blog: Jeremy Clarkson takes aim at cyclists (again); Sustrans adapt tech to design more inclusive cycle routes; Dumoulin places 6th in beach MTB race, while Bardet tries CX; Should rear lights be compulsory?; Rees-Mogg off to Centre Parcs +more

All the news from the site and beyond as we start a new week...

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The weirdest e-bike ever? The Xiaomi Himo H1 folds up smaller than an A3 sheet of paper

With tiny wheels and an extremely compact design, the Himo H1 weighs just 13kg and has around 20km of range

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You can now buy a special edition Paris Saint-Germain e-bike

The French football giants have partnered with Super73 to offer the Z-Series e-bike in club colours, with pre-orders being taken now

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The least e-bike–looking e-bike ever? Capri’s e-bikes are almost impossible to tell apart from classic vintage commuters

The Capri has a battery that looks like a retro silver bidon, and the rear hub motor means the lines of the frame are completely clean

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Limited edition Vintage Electric e-bike launched in tribute to upcoming Ford v Ferrari film

The high-powered limited edition e-bike is modelled on the paint scheme of Carroll Shelby's 289 Cobra, with Vintage Electric enlisting the help of the auto-building legend's grandson to design it...

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Specialized make limited edition Deceuninck–Quick-Step Tarmac Disc frameset

To celebrate a stellar year for the team including a whole two weeks in yellow for Julian Alaphilippe, Specialized have produced just 200 Quick-Step edition Tarmac framesets, with 199 of them available to buy globally

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Five cool things coming soon from Lezyne, Fizik, Naked Bikes, Cosmo Connected and Michelin

Some of the top gear and tech we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Is the Karmic Oslo, an e-bike that looks like a scooter, the future of micromobility?

Described as "the bike of the future", the Oslo has a throttle like a motorised scooter but pedals like an e-bike.... could this be the vehicle that gets urban commuters out of their cars for once and for all?

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The Hövding “airbag for cyclists” is back: this time with a BOA dial, and its own app…

The Hövding V3 now comes equipped with a BOA adjustment dial, and can call your nearest and dearest in the event of an emergency...

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Showstoppers from Colnago, Specialized, Cinelli, Condor, Look, Pinarello + more from The Cycle Show

We've had a browse for some of the coolest bikes on display at this year's Cycle Show. There are certainly some crackers...

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E-bikes that look like road bikes – from Bianchi, De Rosa, Wilier and more

We've spied a whole load of stealthy new e-road bikes at Eurobike this week. Here are some of our faves...

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Sustainable cycles: cutting edge waste-reducing frames from Coh&Co and Vaast Bikes

Vaast frames are produced using 100% recyclable Magnesium Alloy, while Coh and Co of Denmark use a unique blend of stone and carbon fibres to produce more sustainable bikes. We take a closer look at their innovations

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Hottest high-end race bikes from Ridley, Basso, Bianchi, Cervelo, Simplon, De Rosa, Specialized and more

Here are some of the blingiest bikes we spotted at Eurobike 2019...

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FSA launch their own e-bike motor system

The Italians have launched a hub-based design primarily for e-road, gravel and commuter bikes, with a button on the top tube controlling the five levels of assist...

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Coming soon to a bike near you? 3D-printed Ti Carbon beam bikes, airbags for cyclists, waterproof onesies, custom alu, custom wood + more

The ceaseless search for the ‘next big thing’ in bike tech often throws up some weird, wonderful and wacky ideas - here’s some of our faves from Eurobike 2019

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E-bikes can’t be ridden in the rain: Halfords research claims myths about e-bikes are stopping the public from buying them

The strange modern day urban e-bike myths uncovered by the retailer suggest why some may be reluctant to buy an electric bike, from assuming they need insurance to thinking they aren't weatherpoof...

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Near Miss of the Day 285: Two dodgy manoeuvres in the space of two minutes

Our regular series featuring close passes from around the country - today it's East Renfrewshire

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The Xmera ‘Bionic Bike’ is an exercise bike on wheels, and it’s crowdfunding on Indiegogo

This crazy contraption has body sensors to track your heart rate and comes with its own connected bracelet

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Koo launch the Billy, a stem-mounted storage solution for your sunglasses

Short of space in your jersey pockets, weather took a turn for the worse? The Billy from Koo is the thing for you...

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Cycling App of the Week: Refill

A super handy app that allows users to find locations where they can refill water bottles for free, now with over 20,000 locations nationwide and growing...

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First look: Tifosi x Campagnolo Mons with Super Record

This special edition Mons frame with Campagnolo livery was built to show off the best of the Italian brand's components, with stock versions of the Mons frames available to customise with various Campag builds...

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Rutland Cycling open new store in Milton Keynes, promising the bike shop of the future

The new shop has become one of the UK's largest following its grand opening this week, with 15,000 sq ft of floor space and hundreds of bikes from loads of brands to choose from

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Cyclo, a foldable helmet made out of recycled ocean plastic, is crowdfunding on Indiegogo

The Cyclo is the first helmet to be made out of recycled ocean plastic, and earlybird prices start from just £25 on their recently-launched Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign

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E-bike use predicted to grow by almost 40,000% by 2050, according to Halfords research

Researchers have predicted a huge surge in e-bike use is coming over the next thirty years in the UK, thanks to improvements in e-bike technology and a phasing out of fossil fuel-powered vehicles...

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The NRG Stem has a built-in power bank for charging devices on the go, and it’s now crowdfunding on Kickstarter

The stem has integrated universal USB ports, that can charge your GPS, phone, Di2 and other devices while you ride, with enough power to give an iPhone a full charge...

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Tail It Technologies launch bendable bike GPS tracker that fits in your handlebar

The Norwegian tech company have invented a USB-rechargeable GPS tracker that has a battery life of up to 8 weeks, and it can be fitted inside any handlebar type

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