New products

SRAM unveils Red eTAP AXS rear derailleur compatible with 36-tooth sprocket

Top level groupset gets new rear derailleur for lower gear options

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Maxxis updates all-purpose High Road tyre with improved puncture resistance

The all-purpose road race tyre has been refreshed with brand new casing, puncture protection and tread pattern.

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Nex-Gen Sports unites the bike industry’s best with new factory-to-consumer model

Wheel aerodynamics expert Paul Lew, as well as the Principal design consultant for Team Ineos, Dimitris Katsanis, are part of Nex-Gen Sports

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Hiplok expands storage and security range with new Jaw bike rack and Ankr Mini

British brand offers new bike storage and security options

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FSA’s new hub motor for e-road and e-gravel bikes is now available

FSA’s first e-bike drive system was revealed at Eurobike last year and is now available for bike frame producers

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Crow Bicycles tease new gravel e-bikes in pre-launch campaign

The first offering of this upcoming line of performance gravel e-bikes will be available to fans backing the Indiegogo campaign

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Dessus new zipless aero jersey: is this really the “fastest” jersey out there?

British brand says its aero jersey has been tested out on the road with Body Rocket’s on-board drag technology

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Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with updated functionality and finish treatments

New multitools have been launched across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V and Super SV collections

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New and approved: Cannondale SuperSix Cyclocross, Merida Scultura 5, Cervelo Cyclocross bike coming soon?

The UCI’s list of approved frames points to some interesting new bikes on the way from some of the bike industry's big hitters

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First look: Cannondale Adventure Neo

New city-friendly low-step e-bike available in a range of builds

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Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Santini, Pearl Izumi, 45NRTH and Oxford Products

It is Monday which means it's Five Cool Things time - our roundup of the hottest new products, with full reviews coming soon...

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Shimano adds IC1 shoes to its growing indoor cycling range

The shoes feature drilling for 2-bolt or 3-bolt cleats and a breathable upper

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Shimano gains wireless application approval, maybe for new Dura-Ace

It’s looking increasingly likely that 2021 Dura-Ace will be wireless – at least in part

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Expert trolling of UCI rules as Rapha and EF Education-Nippo unveil new kit

The duck has gone ... but look more closely at this year's kit and you'll see it keeps within the guidelines

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Bike at bedtime: Fara Cycling F/AR with an innovative integrated bag system

Norway's Fara Cycling claims to be the first bike company to develop both frame and bag designs simultaneously

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Enve expands Foundation collection with AG25 and AG28 carbon gravel wheels

The 700c and 650b Adventure Gravel (AG) wheelsets come loaded with Enve’s anti-pinch flat and moulded spoke hole technologies

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Cowboy updates urban navigation app with air quality routing algorithm

The updated urban app gives you the option to choose the cleanest route to your destination

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Continental launches GP5000 Transparent for fans of tan sidewalls

New Transparent model comes with a whole load of aesthetic gains

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Oakley expands custom programme to give all riders a ‘one-of-a-kind piece’

Over 40 million different combinations allow you to get a unique finish

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Moots unveils Vamoots RCS titanium road bike for 40th anniversary

A new carbon fork and redesigned 3D printed dropouts feature on this new road offering from the American titanium specialists

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Wahoo launch Kickr Direct Connect accessory for wired connections to protect against dropouts

The new Kickr Direct Connect can be plugged into the Kickr and an ethernet cable to create a hardwired connection

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Adidas Outdoor and Megmeister unite to launch new wool eco base layers with technical Drynamo technology

The new base layer reduces the amount the waste created in the knitting process and is 96% biodegradable

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Five cool things coming soon from Prime, Shimano, Le Col, BTWIN and Magicshine

Some more of the best gear, components and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon.....

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Decathlon to stock new Santini UCI World Champs collection

Santini has made a new UCI collection for Decathlon, available from March 2021... can you see yourself rocking rainbow stripes?

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Specialized launches S-Works Ares: the “most powerful performance shoe ever”

Designed with Tour de France sprinter Sam Bennett, the Ares is “1% faster” than any shoe Specialized has ever made

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First ride review: Specialized S-Works Ares shoes

Ultimate power transfer levels don’t only need a stiff sole, delicate feet also call for ultra-comfy shoes…

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Eurosport presents… a new skincare range for the active

The new Active Skin range consists of 12 products including chamois cream and a no hands muscle release treatment. Hands up who was expecting that!

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Cinelli updates Hobootleg travel bikes for 2021 adventures

Revised geometries and new features have been unveiled on Cinelli's range of double-butted Columbus steel bikes

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Five cool things coming soon from Assos, BTWIN, Quintana Roo, Cadex and Iris

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

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BMC partner with real-time aero data tech developers Body Rocket

Body Rocket is the start up behind a device which gives real-time wind tunnel data to riders out on the road

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