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First Look: Niner RLT 9 2-Star SRAM APEX 1

Let's take a look at Niner's budget-friendly alloy gravel bike

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Vel adds 6 new wheelsets for 2022

The 2022 additions increase Vel’s aluminium offerings as well as adding a 60mm deep carbon tubeless race wheelset

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Enve overhauls entire wheel range with lighter weights, hookless rims… and no rim brake options

Rim brake wheelsets are no more in Enve's revamped SES line-up, and of the disc brake wheels on offer there are two new depths, lighter weights and a hookless design throughout the range

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Mythos releases quirky 3D printed Elix stem costing £500

Mythos says that its 3D printed stem is the first to be commercially available. It’s made from Scalmalloy and new manufacturing techniques are said to significantly improve stiffness and allow a contemporary design.

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RONDO blurs lines between gravel and road with new RATT all-road bike

New carbon all-road bike is built around 650b wheels, has a maximum tyre clearance of 47c, passive suspension and variable geometry designed to make it fast both on and off road

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Rapha, 3T, Kask, and Santini

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Tadej Pogacar spotted riding unreleased Colnago

Twitterati get on the case to find out about mystery road bike the two time Tour de France winner is riding

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First Look: Check out Fulcrum’s gravel-specific Rapid Red Carbon wheels

We got our hands on a pair of the Italian brand’s go-faster gravel wheels with road speed technology

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Could a new electronic groupset be coming soon? Plus new stuff from Look, Canyon, MAAP, Smith, and loads more

Check out all the week's big – and not so big – tech news

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Strava to provide subscribers with injury prevention plans

Acquisition of Recover Athletics app extends Strava’s capability with the aim of keeping you injury-free

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The ultimate road bike tyre? CarbonX and Ere Research say new material increases speed without compromises

Ere Genus CCX tyre is said to lower rolling resistance without reducing grip or durability thanks to innovative technology

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Check out Canyon’s 2022 Aeroad road bike lineup

Three-tier range gets a revamp with new components and finishes

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Garmin’s Varia RCT715 adds camera to bike radar system

The device shoots in up to 1080p at 30fps and can run for up to 6 hours

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Mason, Endura, Lazer, and Craft Cadence

Take a look at some of the coolest products we have in for review on road.cc right now, including Shimano‘s new 12-speed Ultegra 8100 Di2 groupset

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What happens if you put a giant propeller on a bike? Plus new stuff from Rapha, Campagnolo, Ritchey, Selle Italia, Lezyne + more

Check out a crazy engineering challenge and loads of cool new kit from some of the biggest brands in cycling

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Hide AirTags inside your tyres with Muc-Off’s new Tag Holder

The holder allows for an AirTag to be stowed inside tubeless off-road tyres

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First Look: VAAST Bikes A/1 Apex 700c – A magnesium framed all-road bike

A magnesium framed gravel bike with a comfortable but fast geometry

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You can now buy bike insurance through Decathlon

Sports retail giant’s website allows you to compare multiple insurance policies, no matter where you bought your bike

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Cycling hits the high street: Zara launches its first ever women’s cycling clothing collection

The Spanish retailer has teamed up with Fizik and adventure cyclist Sami Sauri as part of its ‘Outdoor’ range

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“World’s strongest folding lock” smashes Kickstarter funding target within 24 hours

Seatylock’s Foldylock Forever has a Sold Secure Bicycle Gold rating and has nearly hit 500% of its target

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Sagan’s safety standards: Roval revives tubeless for Rapide II and Alpinist II

After a tubeless tyre blew off an original Alpinist CLX wheel, Specialized’s component brand developed new safety tests to ensure it wouldn't happen again. Oh, and they're faster too

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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Wahoo, Scott, Vredestein, and Squirt

Check out some of the best products we’re testing right now, with full reviews coming soon on road.cc

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CeramicSpeed debuts aero rear derailleur cage

For those who take their aero efficiency really, really seriously; Astana Qazaqstan riders used new component in the Giro d'Italia over the weekend

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Just In: check out Classified’s super-innovative Powershift drivetrain

…and take a look at our video of the Belgian brand – and all-round cycling legend Tom Boonen – explaining why you should be interested in this clever design

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Does the SuperWheel REALLY offer power assistance without a battery? Plus Hunt’s new lightweight alloy wheels, prototype Cadex superbike, Black Inc’s fastest ever disc wheel + more

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

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Bryton’s new flagship Rider S800 cycle computer has 36 hours of battery life

New device with 3.4” touchscreen supports advanced training metrics including cycling dynamics, alongside navigational features

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Upright cycling water bottle has an angled top to “maintain an aerodynamic position” while sipping, and it’s crowdfunding on Kickstarter

The idea is that you don’t have to tilt your head to hydrate, which Nothirst claims can reduce drag by up to 35% compared to using a traditional bottle

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Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Met, Apidura, Ergon and Quoc

Find out about the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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The Stashed SpaceRail is a clothes rail for your bikes

Save space by hanging your bikes from sliding hooks

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Santini launches new Maillot Jaune collection to celebrate the Tour de France

The supplier of the official TDF yellow jersey has unveiled a separate (surprisingly not that yellow) clothing collection that "celebrates the uniqueness of the Tour de France"

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