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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Fizik, SKS, Lusso and La Passione

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Rondo increases versatility of Ruut gravel range with 2x models

The Ruut off-road adventurer, the CF2, and the road to gravel all-rounder, the AL1, now have a greater gear selection to complement the adjustable fork design.

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Rapha partner with Canyon for limited edition Ultimate CF Disc

There are just 250 units being produced of this special Canyon Ultimate, with only sizes from M to 2XL remaining

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Specialized releases 2kg Hotwalk Carbon “ultimate” kids’ balance bike

“The ultimate first bike” gets a Fact 9r carbon frame, fits kids up to 88cm tall and costs £999. Oh and it has carbon wheels.

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Speeco causes a stir: new aero optimised road handlebars with forearm rest launched

These radically-shaped bars are currently UCI legal... do you think they should be?

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TorchONE helmet with a removable 360-degree light launched on Kickstarter

The new fully water resistant helmet promises improved year-round versatility compared to the brand’s previously popular T1 and T2 series

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AbsoluteBlack unveils pliable hot melt chain wax lubricant

Called the GRAPHENwax, AbsoluteBlack says the formula is quiet, clean and doesn’t flake

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Fulcrum’s new Speed 40 and 55 CMPTZN DB wheels promise savings of 3.5 watts with improved rolling resistance

The new disc-brake models now share the stealth black graphics of the Racing Zero CMPTZN family

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Five cool things coming soon from Van Nicholas, Rapha + Bang & Olufsen, Castelli, Pirelli and Sportful

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Muc-Off launches new Stealth Tubeless Puncture Plug kit

A tubeless repair solution that hides in your bar ends

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Oakley launch new Sutro Lite Frame with increased field of view

The new pared-down version of Oakley’s popular Sutro frame is aimed at riders who like a sleek design

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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Genesis (new Croix de Fer), WaterField, Gore and Wizard Works

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Mason Cycles launch new Condenser rack for off-road adventures

Bears 8kg of load and fits to brands Hotshoe fork

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Adidas re-enters road cycling footwear after 15 years with new laced Road Shoe

The iconic three-stripe design is reflective for riding in low-light conditions

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LOOK unveils its new 765 GRAVEL range for 2021

Including a new e-bike and more accessible model for those on a budget

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BMC unveils incredibly expensive €10,000 Masterpiece frameset

"This is art that brings you into the tapestry. It’s an investment and an experience.” We take a look at the most expensive frameset we've ever seen

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Tout Terrain unveil the Scrambler Xplore GT II – A gravel bike with a Pinion gearbox

A Pinion gearbox on a gravel bike anyone?

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Cinelli re-orientates 2021 Zydeco performance gravel bike for bikepacking

Italian brand adds versatility for road roaming and touring as well as urban/commuting use

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Updated UFO Drip is world’s fastest chain coating, says CeramicSpeed

New formula is said to be cheaper as well as more effective

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La Passione launches new NDR indoor clothing range

La Passione adds to the growing number of indoor cycling options with stylish collection

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Zipp introduces QuickView integrated computer and accessories mount

New design replaces stem faceplate and takes a computer and a GoPro or light to keep your handlebars clutter-free

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Touchless Transition technology unveiled in Wahoo’s new Elemnt Rival GPS multisport watch

For use from swimming to riding to running, Wahoo’s new GPS watch helps track metrics across all stages of multi-sport events

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Canyon unveils new Speedmax triathlon bike range, topping out at £12,399

“Aerodynamics, integration and adjustability” are said to be the focus in the new Speedmax product family, which includes two UCI-legal time trial models

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WTB launches new gravel rim – the CZR

Carbon gravel rim with reinforced spoke beds

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Giro launches Helios Spherical helmet

New non-race model comes with integrated MIPS Spherical safety system and is designed to be low profile and airy

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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Le Col, Lezyne, PedalCell and Dashel

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

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Fairlight announces Secan 2.0 with a brand new fork design alongside increased integration for wire routing

The frameset uses Reynolds 853 tubing while the full carbon fork is brand new

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Rapha launches Futuro Collection in celebration of the bold designs of the ’80s and ’90s

The new gear gives a nod to the anything-goes era of garish graphics, brash colours and big logos. But do you rate them?

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Decathlon releases Triban GRVL900 Titanium Gravel Bike

The 2021 GRVL900 features a Shimano GRX 600 1X groupset and Dedacciai Titanium frame

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Mips says new Finite Element Analysis will “significantly increase safety while reducing the cost to helmet brands”

New “uses state-of-the-art computer science to replicate and predict the response in helmet testing as well as in real-life impacts”

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