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Reilly unveils the Reflex, a titanium gravel race bike prototype to “take fast gravel riding to the next level”

Being shown off to the world for the first time at the Cycle Show today, the Reflex is fully integrated, can take dynamo lights and a dropper post and has clearance for whopping 55mm tyres

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Wahoo introduces Summit Freeride routeless climb detection feature to Elemnt GPS bike computers – so no more nasty surprises

You can now have climb-specific information displayed automatically on your screen whether or not you’re following a planned route, as Garmin does with its ClimbPro ascent planner

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Lapierre introduces Pulsium AllRoad as “the ultimate two-in-one bike” for asphalt and forest

Two-bike range gives you the option of Lapierre’s elastomer-based SAT system that’s designed to filter out vibration on rougher roads

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Thule unveils the Epos bike rack

Thule’s bike rack answer to the burgeoning bigger bike-tyre conundrum

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Five cool bikes we’re testing right now from Orro, Cinelli, Moda, Giant and Frog

Apart from the kids' bike, our other four selections are around the not-too-outrageous £3k price point, and there is something for every terrain and type of rider

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Is SRAM planning flax wheels for vibration damping? Plus tech news from Muc-Off, Quoc, Restrap, and loads more

It looks like SRAM – or its wheel brand Zipp – is exploring natural fibres as a way of improving comfort and safety; and check out the bike that’s powered by magnets

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The Terra CLX II is Roval’s lightest gravel wheelset

The fresh hoops promise to out-perform in weight and toughness

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Quoc launches two new off-road shoes – and a pair of slippers

The Gran Tourer XC and Escape Off-Road offer options for more aggressive off-road riding

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Mavic superlight X-Tend e-bike motor system first ride: an e-road revolution?

Mavic's new compact motor weighs just 1.2kg, in a break with tradition from the legendary wheel and component specialists

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Roval says new Alpinist SLX wheels are “the pinnacle of what can be achieved with alloy”

“Lightweight wheels feel better to ride,” says Roval as it unveils new model featuring DT Swiss 350 hubs. They look a reasonable price too

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Garmin offers more solar charging with new Edge 540 and Edge 840 Series GPS cycling computers

Updated coaching and navigational features trickle down from the Edge 1040 to four mid-range models

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WTF? Check out Shimano’s system for moving your cleats automatically as you ride – plus top tech news from Trek, Oakley, MyWhoosh, Komoot, and more

We have brand-new eyewear, helmets, virtual routes, clothing – even a changing robe – along with a 'stop ride' notice on a popular stem

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Jumbo-Visma to wear helmets with “healthy brains” at Paris-Roubaix to encourage helmet wearing

The Dutch team has teamed up with helmet supplier Lazer to produce a unique design on which “healthy brains are clearly visible”

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Is Trek’s new road bike really aluminium? Updated Émonda ALR features new frame with Kammtail aero tubing and fully integrated cables

Trek says its third-generation bikes are “affordable, ultra-lightweight and faster than ever”. Also available in more subdued colour schemes!

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Team DSM set to use on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment at Paris-Roubaix

The innovative Scope Atmoz hubs will make their debut on the Hell of the North’s cobbles following a “test year” in 2022, while Jumbo-Visma are also rumoured to be racing on Sunday with their own adjustable pressure system

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Classified introduces MTB-specific Powershift hub

Powershift boost hub brings the “front mech killer” system to the trails

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Canyon gets into titanium, plus the rest of the week’s tech news from SRAM, DT Swiss, Kask, Silca, and loads more

Find out about the 3D-printed power meter that costs £4,400, graphene-infused cycle clothing, a rainbow anodised bottle cage, and the world’s first gravel-specific skin suit. It’s all happening!

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New Campagnolo patent applications reveal wireless derailleurs

Each derailleur will have its own SRAM-style clip-on battery rather than a Shimano-esque central battery to power both

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Tailfin shows off its new top tube pack

New pack comes in five sizes and can fit a range of bikes

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Forget about folders… the Pop-Cycle’s sliding frame aims to revolutionise the compact bike genre

The Pop-Cycle has a unique sliding frame design that reduces its size by about a third, a claimed world first. Could it take on the mighty folder as the ultimate space-saving commuter bike?

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On-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment appears on Dwars door Vlaanderen cobbles

Jumbo-Visma rider uses Gravaa KAPS technology with a pump integrated into the hub; will we also see it in the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix?

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Shimano is working on a direct mount derailleur

Is Shimano already bringing the heat on SRAM?

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Cannondale adds Topstone LAB71 to the premium bike range

The first LAB71 gravel bike gets special carbon layup that shaves off 160g

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Back to the future? Road bike friction shifters you can mix and match and adjustable SPD-style pedals unveiled by Japanese component manufacturer

Growtac has developed the EQUAL shifter system that is compatible with a whole host of groupsets and mechs, allowing you to shift between two and 13 gears and even add in a dropper post

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Bryton takes on Garmin with new Gardia R300L bike radar + more tech news from Wattbike, Assos, Goodyear, Scott, Pirelli, Van Rysel, Muc-Off, Reilly, and more

Find out about the invention that reunited a rider with their stolen bike, £440 shoes, and a chainring in the shape of the Batman logo. No, really

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Redshift Arclight PRO SPD pedals get built-in rechargeable lights

Redshift brings SPD compatibility and 360-degrees of visibility with its new, Arclight Pro pedals

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Canyon updates the Neuron “do-it-all mountain bike”

Thoroughly refreshed trail bike is faster and more capable

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Is this budget electronic groupset a Shimano and SRAM killer? L-Twoo of China launches new semi-wireless eRX groupset

The new semi-wireless electronic groupset is priced between 500-650USD approximately minus a cassette and chain, and seems to resemble Shimano Di2 a lot

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SRAM unveils next generation direct mount 1x drivetrains and brakes

The launch means direct mount derailleurs and Stealth brakes hit the market

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Five essential things for bike and kit maintenance from Silca, Muc-Off, DK Sonic and Black Mamba

From ultrasonic cleaners to chain wax and cleaning products for your helmet and clothes, this week's five cool things is all about maintenance

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