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Hottest cycling tech news from Streiv, Fizik, Supersapiens, Classified, Castelli, Factor and more

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Bianchi defends handlebar safety despite Arkéa-Samsic pro breaking two during cobbled race

Italian brand says safety of its integrated aero handlebar isn't in question, it's just what can happen when you crash hard

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Yes, Pinarello’s new Nytro really is electric. Road and gravel range includes “the lightest pedal-assisted, mid-drive bike on the market”

Stealthy new range uses TQ’s HPR50 motor to provide up to 300 watts of silent power. Would you be tempted to make the switch?

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Campagnolo launches “Formula 1 version” of its road wheelsets – the 1,240g Hyperon Ultra

They might not excel in one category alone, but the brand says they are the perfect balance of lightness, handling and reactivity

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Check out the Colnago V4Rs Tadej Pogacar rode to Paris-Nice victory

Take a look at the bike that has been in the headlines, first because of claims it wasn’t fast, then for being ridden to a major win

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Specialized launches new Recon gravel shoes – with a wide fit option

The new gravel shoes boast performance gains and walkability

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Exclusive! Campagnolo is definitely going wireless and ditching thumb levers… and these pictures prove it

Italian brand set to launch updated Super Record with wireless shifting. Check out the new levers here

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Liv and Giant expand their e-mtb ranges with new Embolden E+ and Stance E+ models

The new full-suspension electric mountain bikes come with more travel and more powerful motors

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Canyon Grizl goes retro

Canyon pays homage to the 90s with the Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback

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Endura designs “world’s most graphic cycle helmets” featuring CAT scans of cyclists’ brain injuries to encourage helmet wearing

Coinciding with Brain Awareness Week, Endura will auction the four helmets for The Brain Charity, with the cyclewear brand hoping to "encourage the entire cycling community" to wear helmets

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Five cool things for time off the bike: a bike bag that claims to pass as a suitcase, books, headphones + fresh socks

This week's five cool things cover your time off the bike in the form of books, travel and music! And a pair of socks...

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road.cc Recommends Spring Special: 27 great new products added from Specialized, Scott, Ribble, Mason + more

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that has really, really impressed our reviewers over the past few weeks

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Have you ever seen a crazier time trial helmet than this?

Uno-X Pro Cycling Team rode the Paris-Nice team time trial in Star Wars-esque Sweet Protection Redeemer 2Vi Mips helmet. Is it really “a new benchmark in aerodynamics”?

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Five smart cycling glasses — offering you rear-view mirrors, live performance data and more

Who knew a pair of cycling glasses can do so much?! This week’s five cool things are all specs, from HindSight, TriEye, POC, Koo and Engo

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Have bike tech wars turned cycling into Formula 1? Some pros think so, plus more tech news from Shimano, Zwift, Le Col, Dahon, Fairlight + more

We have champagne-coloured shoes, some very cool shades, new commuting clobber, and an update to one of our favourite all-rounders

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Continental unveils the “strongest” and “fastest” ever Grand Prix 5000 tyre models

There is a new GP5000 for all-season riding and some serious, fast racing

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Will Shimano CUES ease future bike industry supply chain dilemmas? Unified groupsets will “reduce inventory needs and simplifies the servicing process” says components giant

As the world's largest bike component manufacturer announces a wide-ranging simplification of its product range, it's been suggested that this could be beneficial if another pandemic-style rush for all things bike happens again

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Colnago introduces C68 Allroad for the “light off-road” market

New model based on the C68 Road comes with endurance geometry and space for 35mm tyres

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SRAM lightens Force AXS groupset, speeds up shifting and adds new power meter options

Second-tier groupset gets a complete update: new hood shape, redesigned front derailleur, integrated chainrings and a funky new finish

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Cannondale launches new aero-optimised SuperSix Evo 4 with threaded bottom bracket — all the details + first ride review

Aaron travelled to Spain to put the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 through its paces in the hills and mountains of Girona... but did it impress him?

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Is Shimano abandoning cup and cone hubs in favour of sealed cartridge bearings?

The newly released Shimano hubs launched at the same time as the new CUES groupsets feature sealed bearings and modular design

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Mondraker Dusty – the mountain biker’s gravel bike

The e-gravel bike is a new milestone for the MTB brand

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Mondraker Dusty XR – First ride review

Mondraker has stepped into the world of gravel, and we've had a go on the new bike

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Shimano unveils new cross-compatible CUES groupsets for city, touring and mountain bikes, consolidating Claris, Sora and Tiagra

The new 9,10 and 11-speed, disc-brake-only drivetrain ecosystem means everything below mechanical 105 will be slowly phased out on flat bar bikes, and it's highly likely these changes will be coming to drop bar bikes too

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Gear up for bikepacking adventures — five cool bags and accessories from Specialized, Lomo, Zefal and Morsa

If you've got plenty of bike adventures lined up for the year, these bags and accessories might come in handy...

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POC unveils the Omne Lite and Omne Ultra

The new helmets are designed for exploration beyond paved roads

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Do we need suspension on gravel bikes? Giant unveils the Revolt X

Revolt X gets a suspension fork, dropper post and can accommodate 53mm-wide tyres

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ENVE’s MOG is a modern gravel slayer

The MOG promises all-terrain versatility with large tyre clearance and in-frame storage

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Pinarello introduces two new road bikes to performance and endurance ranges… and they’re (slightly) more affordable

The new Pinarello F and X models offer a blend of comfort and performance for a bit less than the flagship Dogma F, with prices ranging between £4,500-£9,500

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Hutchinson’s tyre range now available in 50mm width

Brand's gravel tyre range gets fat

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