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This is what we’d get if the DHF and DHR had a baby: Maxxis unveils heavily-teased DHX tyre and introduces new ‘progressive’ DH casing

After months of teasing, the DHX is finally here, and here's everything you need to know

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Shimano launches lighter, more aero Dura-Ace wheels

New flagship road wheel range is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic thanks to carbon spokes, wider rims and redesigned hubs – and fuels expectations that a next-generation Dura-Ace groupset is on the way

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New LAP Project 001 clothing promises integrated crash protection without sacrificing speed

LAP has unveiled cycle clothing that integrates D3O impact protection while aiming to retain low weight, aerodynamics and freedom of movement. The company says the launch addresses one of cycling’s last remaining trade-offs: choosing between speed and protection

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What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

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This wild new German gravel bike could “redefine gravel racing and everyday adventure riding”, claims its creator

The SilverRider is the latest bike from Silverback incorporating the brand's patent-pending 'S-Shape Skeletal Structure', said to strike a fine balance of power transfer and comfort... all while looking extremely distinctive, of course

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Specialized unveils Ultralight version of its genre-bending Turbo Levo R Ultralight e-MTB, shedding weight down to just 18.8kg

The Ultralight takes the lightweight full suspension electric mountain bike concept a step further, shedding significantly more grams than the other Levo R models. It will also cost you a cool £11,999, but at least that's a fair bit less than the range-topping Levo 4 Ltd (yours for £16,999)

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Bizarre-looking barefoot bike pedals are “the world’s best”, claim creators (and cost £248) — plus record-breaking kit from Kostüme, a ‘dual can holder’ for bikes + more

Ever wondered why no one had invented something that would allow you to carry two cans of cola while cycling? Neither had we, but now you can while "unleashing you bare strength on the bike" thanks to your new Toe Go barefoot pedals

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New Ride app promises real-time power with no power meter required

Australian developers say their smartphone app can give your power and cadence as you ride – and even broadcast the data to Garmin and Wahoo head units via Bluetooth – but how close is it to the real thing?

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Genesis adds e-bike model to its classic Croix de Fer gravel range

The Croix de Fer 60 costs £4,499 and features Mahle's 2.6kg XS motor system - this is the first time Genesis has added e-assistance to its classic steel do-anything bike

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Tern unveils new HSD electric cargo bike with updated geometry, automatic shifting and new drive options

Top of the range bike gets the new 3x3 NINE hub gear with automatic shifting

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Volkswagen launches “next generation” high-tech e-bikes… while planning to cut 100,000 jobs

Corporate greenwashing, a distraction technique, or just terrible timing? The German car giant Volkswagon's surprise entry into the e-bike market comes with plenty of technology, and some very weird optics…

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Canyon releases all new lighter and slacker Lux Trail with major front travel boost — will this one live up to its name?

Prices range from £2,849 to £5,699 for the redesigned short-travel machine, that also comes with a downtube storage hatch with a sleeve and a 3D-forged rocker link

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“Race-ready performance without the pro price tag”: Cervélo unveils new Soloist

Cervélo says its redesigned Soloist is faster and lighter than the bike it replaces, claiming improved drag and a 267g weight saving, with prices starting at £5,500

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Ultra-light Roval gravel wheels offering “faultless” performance and featherweight Castelli bib shorts: road.cc Recommends updated with nine great products

Gravel upgrades, lightweight components and summer kit headline our latest round-up of standout cycling products

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“The ultimate all-rounder”: Pinarello unveils updated Dogma X with complete bikes starting at a lofty £12,500

Pinarello has revamped its all-road performance bike with more comfort, Dogma F-derived carbon construction and revised aerodynamics

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Obed’s TTR is a drop bar MTB built for ‘gravel riders living on the edge’

It's not just Canyon bringing a drop bar mountain bike to the market, as Obed crashes the party with the TTR

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Drop bar MTBs hit the mainstream as Canyon unveils revamped Exceed cross-country bike

Canyon has updated its cross-country hardtail, shaping it for the demands of marathon and long distances races... and yes... there's a drop bar version

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POC’s new Barocon helmet “defies conventional thinking” to appease modern downhill riders… but it’s the most expensive full facer we’ve ever seen

New helmet claims to bring 'new ideas' for safety, weight, ventilation and materials, but is it worth its £730 price tag?

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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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