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The Reserve 48/53 GR gravel wheelset is built to blend Tour de France aerodynamics with World Cup XC capability

New aero hoops from Reserve get super wide widths, deep profiles and interesting Hollow Hook design

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Castelli’s new prototype crash protection system weighs the same as two energy gels, and could soon be used on the WorldTour

This new lightweight take on crash protection, developed with Soudal Quick-Step and Ragaz, is designed to protect riders’ spines, and we're told it will be tested in races imminently - although there's no suggestion riders are using it at this year's Tour de France

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“The fastest and most efficient bike-rider system”: Orbea unveils new Orca Aero

Orbea says its redesigned aero road bike saves 21 watts over the previous model at 50km/h thanks to a new “Total System Approach” that optimises both bike and rider, with aero refinements, increased tyre clearance and a claimed 900g frame

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Zipp launches new 404 S carbon road wheels promising “industry-leading aero performance” for under £1,000

The new 50mm-deep hookless wheelset brings Firecrest-inspired aerodynamics, a claimed weight of 1,585g and lifetime warranty to the Zipp’s S Series

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“The fastest road bike ever made”: Specialized unveils the S-Works Tarmac SL9

Specialized says its new flagship Tarmac combines a 687g frame with improved aerodynamics to outperform rivals – including the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One – on real-world race courses

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Look unveils all new 795 BladeRS 3 aero road bike, with 350 different fit options and “15 watts” of real-world aero savings

Look's updated flagship aero bike boasts more customisable fit options than ever before, and it’s been optimised to deliver aero gains regardless of the rider

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Aerodynamic 32-inch gravel wheels are here: Meet the 9th Wave SandStone SL32 wheelset

32-inch wheels are here for gravel, and yep, they're aero

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Unreleased aero gravel, concept bikes for “safer road cycling” and carbon wheel innovation: new tech from Europe’s biggest bike show

A wave of new gravel bikes, concept bikes, and carbon wheel tech from Canyon, Ridley, Winspace and Vonoa were on show at Eurobike 2026 - here are our top picks

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Avinox’s MG Concept brings CVT-style gears to an e-MTB motor

Avinox is at it again, but its concept motor looks like quite the leap compared to current models

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Avinox-powered Nukeproof Kilowatt launches in time for Eurobike… and prices start at just £3,999

Just in time for the entrance at Eurobike to open and, hopefully, accept 1000’s of eager cycling industry people and press, Nukeproof has uncovered its latest model, and yes, it's an e-bike, and YES it has THAT motor!

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You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes

With the launch of 9-speed CUES shift levers, it's finally possible to have a fully CUES-branded 9-speed drop bar bike. Does this have wider significance for the continued existence of Shimano's entry-level road groupsets? As we've come to expect from Shimano recently, that's not exactly clear

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Megamo’s RYAL e-MTB is set to bring Avinox motors to a friendlier price point with models starting at £3,999

It's not just an accessible price as Megamo aims to bring a more accessible geometry and sizing to its Avinox-powered e-MTB range

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The “world’s first AI solar e-bike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range

17 miles of extra range that is, with a claimed range of up to 120 miles a day utilising the Samsung battery cells and solar power - reservations for the Phosgo City or Hybrid will start from $1,499 on Kickstarter in late July

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“Tracker FS is our answer to one of the biggest issues in the industry right now”: new Nukeproof Tracker FS costs just £1,999

By borrowing much of what makes the Mega great, Nukeproof has managed to bring its performance to the masses, complete with a very friendly price

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The new Orbea Wild e-MTB dumps Bosch motor and boards the Avinox hype train

Updated e-MTB goes big on power and low on centre of gravity

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Could this be the safest road bike ever built? Canyon thinks so

Canyon's futuristic Predict prototype uses a 360° sensor network, on-bike AI processing and an augmented-reality helmet system to spot dangers before you do, offering a glimpse into the future of connected cycling

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Eddy Merckx launches 525R road bike, claiming “geometry revolution” delivers speed gains without sacrificing comfort

Belgian brand says new model focuses on the rider as much as the bike, using progressive geometry, longer reach and steeper seat angles to help you hold faster, more aerodynamic positions

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Bianchi’s updated Specialissima is its lightest ever, with aero gains designed to make it “the ultimate all-rounder”

Italian brand gives flagship model a ground-up redesign featuring a 750g frame, more aero cockpit and fork, and updated vibration-damping tech

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Shimano unveils updated Deore groupset promising better durability and shifting under load, plus refined braking power

Shimano brings its Deore mechanical family to the modern age, promising a host of improvements and refined performance

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This £299 reinforced child bike seat promises calmer, safer rides (and even comes with aero claims) – plus Brooks upgrades legendary B17 saddle, new Van Rysel Menstrual bib shorts tackle “the realities of riding as a woman” + more

Luxury child bike seats from the son of a legendary inventor, luxury adult bike seats from a legendary brand, ups and downs in the niche world of real-time drag measuring devices... it's all going on in this edition of Tech of the Week

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Is Avinox’s super powerful motor too much for gravel? The Megamo Along e-gravel bike boasts the drive system everyone is talking about, plus clearance for 50mm tyres

Megamo has brought the very latest Avinox drive systems to gravel with its new Along e-gravel bike. But might this be too much for humbler gravel riding?

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Scott goes Bold with new Spark RC featuring reworked integrated shock design

New cross-country bike takes a leaf out of Scott-aquired Bold Cycles' book chasing a lower centre of gravity

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Downhill tech comes to… gravel? Rimpact unveils gravel-specific Tuned Mass Damper

The TMD Gravel claims to bring a smoother ride to all types of gravel bikes

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Megamo launches dedicated e-road bike powered by super-powerful Avinox motor

The new Megamo Upon is designed from the ground up as an e-road bike, pairing a carbon frame and integrated 600Wh battery with Avinox’s powerful M2S motor system

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Will this AI bike light with “real-time intelligence” and automatic turn signals prove a hit on Kickstarter? Plus Kask joins the OTT TT helmet party (yours for £600), China’s Seka Bikes lands in UK + more

It's time for Tech of the Week... anyone got 600 quid so we can save between 6-11 watts, please?

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A fully custom 3D-printed saddle, a best-in-class endurance road bike and 10/10 sunglasses from Leatt: road.cc Recommends updated with 12 fantastic products

 A magnificent 12 have been awarded Recommends badges for May, with three products achieving perfection

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Targeting stiffness, weight savings and power transfer, Orbea’s updated Oiz is shaped to be an XC powerhouse… and there’s not a 32-inch wheel in sight

A smaller forge aluminium linkage and more efficient carbon compaction modernises Orbea's cross-country platform

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China’s Pardus makes European push with sub-£4,500 6.7kg carbon road bike

With a new European operation, dealer network and bikes that appear to offer a lot of spec for the money, Pardus is aiming to put established Western brands under pressure

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Are you riding the wrong bike? Ribble thinks so as it launches Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon

The Ultra-Road combines race-bike technology with a higher-stack, shorter-reach geometry aimed at delivering better real-world performance, while the Allroad Carbon targets riders seeking one bike for everything from smooth tarmac to rough country lanes

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