New products

Wilier introduces cheaper versions of Filante aero road bike

Filante SL comes out of the same mould as the top-level Filante SLR but is made from less expensive materials to bring the cost down... although the price tag is still pretty hefty

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New Liv Avail Advanced endurance bike has 38mm tyre clearance, goes more aero and sheds some weight

Priced from £2,299 up to £5,999, the 2024 Avail Advanced range now also has full internal cable routing and updated D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost

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All new Roubaix SL8 is the “smoothest” and fastest endurance road bike ever, claims Specialized

The updated flagship endurance bike from Specialized boasts new Future Shock 3.0 suspension technology, mudguard compatibility and 40mm tyre clearance. Prices range from £2,500-£12,000

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Is this the ultimate bike-packing machine… or a very cool 1990s mountain bike? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Trek, Bianchi, Orbea, Muc-Off, Fizik and loads more

Check out the top-secret Bianchi race bike, Rapha’s surplus fabric clothing collection, Trek’s wheels made with “100% recyclable” fibre, and just-released models fitted with Shimano’s new 105 12-speed mechanical groupset…

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Trek lightens entry-level Domane AL road bikes

Endurance range now has internal cable routing and space for 38mm tyres – and there's a model with Shimano's new 105 R7100 12-speed/mechanical groupset

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Ridley combines light weight and aerodynamics on new Falcn RS road bike

Belgian brand is the latest to offer an all-round high-performance bike aimed at all kinds of road rides – you can even fit tyres up to 34mm wide

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Here’s how to build a 3.6kg road bike + Santini’s non-denim Denim jacket, the freakiest shifter position ever and new stuff from Cadex, Festka, Rouvy + more

Check out the week’s hottest tech news, including how to get discount on a “game-changer” bike case, new bags from Restrap and Chrome, and tons more cool kit…

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Wilier’s new Adlar gravel bike is built for adventure

Mountain bike derived geometry and tonnes of mounting points

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At last! Shimano unveils 12-speed mechanical 105 R7100 groupset to sit alongside existing Di2

New mid-level 105 R7100 mechanical groupset costs under £1,000 and plugs a gap in Shimano’s range – but there are still no rim brakes

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Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

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Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model

New models use the same IsoFlow technology as the Madone SLR introduced last year – designed to reduce drag and improve comfort – but prices start from 'just' £5,652

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Driven seeks crowdfunding for fully-enclosed Orbit Drive e-bike system

Innovative design that’s completely hidden away from the elements grew out of CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept

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Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market

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Canyon launches all-new Endurace CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”: First look + video

There’s a new Endurace CF SLX too; updated models offer improved aerodynamics, increased tyre clearance, storage inside the frame, and adjustable handlebar width

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Decathlon launches B’Twin LD 920 its most advanced e-bike yet with mid-drive and auto-transmission in one

New bike only available to Decathlon customers in continental Europe for time being

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Could this tiny sensor help you ride faster? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from Specialized, Vision, Gorewear + the World Championships

Check out all of the week’s top tech news, including the most out-there tech from the World Champs, Vision’s latest handlebar, and “a wondrous tale about murder, vengeance, and bicycling”

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Bianchi introduces new Oltre Race and Sprint road bikes… and suggests 12-speed Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is coming soon

Italian brand inadvertently suggests a 12-speed Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is just around the corner

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Is this the most bizarre drop handlebar you’ve ever seen? Plus more tech news from Strava, Trek, Canyon, DJI, Campagnolo, Lezyne, 3T + loads more

Check out new bikes, wheels, lights and clothing, plus a new action camera from DJI that looks set to take on GoPro...

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Check out the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 that Demi Vollering rode to Tour de France Femmes victory

Dutch rider took the race away from her rivals with a powerful display on the Tourmalet

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Specialized Tarmac SL8: leaked details of “the world’s fastest race bike” appear online

Documents say new model features a ‘Speed Sniffer’ nose cone for aero gains with the S-Works frame weighing just 685g frame and complete bikes starting at 6.62kg

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4iiii creates world’s first power meter featuring Apple’s Find My technology

Will this collaboration help to keep your bike safe? 4iiii launches Precision 3+ power meter with Find My technology built-in plus an app for Apple Watch

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Fuel up — five nutrition products for your rides from Torq, Skratch Labs and BACX

Here are five fuelling products we're currently reviewing, with full reviews coming soon

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Why is Strava telling me how much CO2 I’ve saved by cycling? Plus more tech news from Specialized, Cadex, Kickstarter & loads more

Check out all of the week's tech news, including spy shots of Specialized's unreleased Tarmac SL8, a mini battery-powered pump, new lighweight saddles, and the camper you can tow behind your bike

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Lotus and Hope reveal new British Olympic track bike: what’s going on with that seatpost?

Updated model – with a fork said to be inspired by fighter jets – will make its competitive track debut at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow next month

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Can Microshift’s new Sword gravel groupset threaten Shimano and SRAM?

Mechanical-only groupset is available in both 1x and 2x configurations… and it’s quite inexpensive

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The wheels and tyres edition! Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Princeton, Goodyear, Reserve and Teravail

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

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Ortlieb releases limited edition bikepacking set

The colour of this limited edition set is featured in Pantone's 2023 colour of the year

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“Hey Siri, give me another gear”: is SRAM’s voice-activated shifting the Next Big Thing in cycling? Plus more tech news from Canyon, Rapha, Assos, Hunt, Raleigh & more

Find out about new clothing from Assos and Rapha, super-cool wheels from Hunt and Syncros, and your last chance to buy an iconic Raleigh Chopper

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Bags and sunnies for cycling from Rapha, Apidura, Chrome Industries, Tifosi and Jack Wolfskin

We've got four cool bags and a pair of neat shades on test right now, so here's what you need to know about them before the full reviews land

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New Specialized S-Works Torch Lace road shoes “will increase average TT power by seven watts”

There are some very boastful claims behind these new £300 lace-up kicks from Specialized, including a 28-second saving on your next 10km time trial compared to using "traditional cycling shoes". So, what's new?

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