New products

Ordnance Survey launch cycling-specific GPS devices

The mapping agency have launched four handheld units in total, with the Velo and Horizon models both including bike mounts

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Video First Look: Specialized Women’s Diverge E5 Comp

Do-it-all gravel machine with funky Future Shock tech

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Salsa Cycles introduce the Journeyman and it looks like an affordable adventure machine

Two wheel sizes and two spec builds at the budget end of the spectrum

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Like to win: win a Saris Superbones car rack simply by liking a Facebook post!

We've got a Saris Superbones worth £370 to give away, and to be in with a chance to win, all you have to do is like our post on Facebook.

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Campagnolo patent suggest a 12-speed groupset on the way… So is an extra sprocket going to be a thing worth having?

Does the world need a 12-speed road bike groupset? Campagnolo might think so

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Five cool things coming soon from Pinnacle, Fizik, Cateye, Attacus and Bontrager

Another fine selection of cycling swag that's out with road.cc’s test team at the moment, with reviews coming soon

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road.cc recap: our ten favourite stories this week

Some of our highlights from this week on two wheels...

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Pirelli Schwag competition is now closed

Pirelli's new PZero Velo now available with red and yellow logos, schwag competition closed

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Donard and Victory Chimp show off custom Gairbhéal bike

You'll be able to see this lovely bike at Bespoked UK next month

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Quoc Gran Tourer All-Terrain Gravel Bike Shoes launch on Kickstarter

UK-based high-end shoe brand Quoc has launched a gravel shoe on Kickstarter

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First Look: Sven Cycles Pathfinder 11 Adventure Bike

Custom handmade steel bikepacker from Dorset

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Specialized Tarmac Disc launched + S-Works Power Cranks power meters

Latest generation Specialized Tarmac now available with disc brakes, but only if you've got deep pockets + Specialized launch range of power meters

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First Look: Kona Rove DL

Gravel tourer in the Rove range for well under a grand

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First Look: Assos Equipe RS rain jacket

Swiss firm takes aim at wet weather with new lightweight rain jacket

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Five cool things coming soon from Orbea, Cycliq, CycleOps, Blackburn and Pearl Izumi

Some more bikes, kit and gadgets getting the road.cc ridearound before our verdicts are delivered...

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Ekoi release new R4 road shoes

The new kicks from our favourite quirky French brand come in black or white, and are said to be super light while offering "unbeatable power transfer"

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First look: Cycliq’s new Fly6 and Fly12 light and camera units

Image stabilisation, faster charging, better looks... The Cycliq cameras have upped their game

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road.cc recap: our ten favourite stories this week

The stories that have piqued our interest the most this week on road.cc...

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Ass Savers launch first front mudguard called the Speed Mullet

Looking to keep your feet dry, Ass Savers launch first front mudguard

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Just in: BMC Teammachine SLR01 Disc Two

First look at BMC's all-new race bike with disc brakes

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Endura launches Drag2Zero collection, including a £430 skinsuit

The Scottish brand have been hard at work in the wind tunnel with aerodynamics guru Simon Smart, and say they've created "the world's most advanced aero clothing and helmet"

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Rocky Mountain launch the Solo for off-road gravel adventures

1x only and enough room for a full length dropper

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First Look: Pipedream A.L.I.C.E. gravel and adventure bike

A frame to take you straight to bikepacking wonderland

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Bianchi Oltre XR3 now available with disc brakes

Been holding out for an Oltre with disc brakes? Your wait is now over

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Michelin returns to pro cycle racing with Cofidis

French tyre company returns to the professional peloton

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Five cool things coming soon from Gore, Pearl Izumi, MET, Pedal ED and Ribble

More cool kit we're trying out at the moment come rain, shine or snow...

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POC Ventral aero helmet launched – “fastest and most aerodynamic, ventilated, lightweight and safest helmet ever developed”

Air goes through rather than around the helmet

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New Cervelo T5GB Team GB track bikes with Hope components

New and improved Cervelo T5GB in use at world champs with some new equipment

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Sven Cycles introduce the Rohloff Explorer

Dorset bike builders create hub geared gravel bike

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Trek launches Checkpoint gravel bike: Isospeed, adjustable geometry and up to 45mm tyres

Trek finally has a proper gravel bike, and it's not just a Domane with big tyres

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