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Muc-Off reveals ‘world’s first plastic-free bike cleaner’ with 75% plant-based formula

Punk Powder uses 92% less packaging than the equivalent two litres of regular bike cleaner, claims the brand

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Pro launches £600 Vibe Evo integrated handlebar, along with new Stealth Curved saddle

The new bar is claimed to be grippy without bar tape for full aero gains

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Velocio partners with London bikepacking brand Apidura for UK clothing repairs

Regional repair hubs chosen to reduce the environmental impact of shipping

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The new LoreOne is definitely the most expensive bike shoe you’ve ever seen

3D custom printed open frame carbon shoes claimed to be “the most powerful cycling shoe ever created”, but you’ll never guess how high the price…

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Elite unveils Rizer indoor gradient simulator with micro movement steering

Rizer simulates climbs up to 20% and descents as low as -10%, and can be set up for automatic or manual changes

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Zipp, Pirelli, Van Rysel and Selle San Marco

Another fantastic selection of wheels, shoes and saddles that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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‘Respect the riders’: Primal releases Allez Opi-Omi Jersey inspired by infamous Tour de France crash caused by spectator

The jersey, inspired by the huge crash on stage 1 of this year's Tour, features a message about rider safety

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Le Col by Wiggins releases three new collections – if you like polka dots, you’re in luck

The Arc, Planche and Pursuit collections get jazzy new designs located on the rear pockets

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Welsh rugby icon Shane Williams launches new cycling and leisure clothing brand

The former international rugby union star has put his name to a new black and gold cyclewear range, with male and female jerseys, bib shorts and gilets available

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Favero launches Assioma DUO-Shi to convert Shimano SPD-SL pedals into a power meter

Previously Favero’s Assioma could only be used with Look Keo style cleats, but the new DUO-Shi is a spindle designed to fit into your existing Shimano pedal bodies

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Five cool things coming soon from Prime, Le Col, Smith, Elite and Galibier

Some more of the best gear and kit on test with road.cc’s team of reviewers at the moment...

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AbsoluteBlack launches £519 HollowCage derailleur pulley cage, promising “the new era of silent pulleys”

The HollowCage is "the only cage that can dynamically adapt to the variable chainline, minimising friction at the lower pulley” claims the brand behind the innovative GrapheneLube

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Hunt launches limited edition Qhubeka wheelset

You can buy the wheels used by Qhubeka NextHash on the final stage of the Tour de France… once they come off the team bikes

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FFWD introduces RYOT77 deep-section wheels

New rim depth is designed for aerodynamics and optimised for use with 25mm and 28mm tyres

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Science in Sport launches Beta Fuel Gels and Chew Bars with 40g carbohydrate each

SIS Beta Fuel’s gets a new 1:0.8 maltodextrin to fructose ratio and is now available in bar and gel form

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Five cool things coming soon from Sensa, Triban, Whoop, PRO and Vredestein

Yet another stunning selection of bike-related stuff we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon

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Specialized adds laces to the S-Works Recon gravel shoes

These S-Works shoes are knot just for looks

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Assos launches Mille GT Summer Bib Shorts GTO C2 for a ‘radically different level of comfort’

The new shorts get a supportive front panel that is better ventilated along with a new chamois

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Lotus reveals new bike range is in the pipeline as partnership with Jenson Button’s Léger brand announced

The new clothing collection and the Hope/Lotus British Cycling Olympic track bike are on show at this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed

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SCOTT launch Addict Gravel – legendary road bike goes off-road + First ride impressions

New bike takes integration to the next level say Scott

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Tour de France sneak peek: Qhubeka NextHash rider spotted on new Hunt wheels

On a very rainy stage 8, Sergio Henao was riding what looks to be a new set of wheels from Hunt. We spool up the rumour mill and take a closer look at the juicy tech details

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DT Swiss unveils new ARC rim brake wheels

New wheels shave 0.5 watts from old hoops through use of new spokes

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New Vision Metron 45 and 60 SL Disc aero wheels with ‘greater stability and faster engagement’ debut at the Tour de France

EF Education-Nippo and Team Bahrain-Victorious riders are rolling on the new aero-optimised wheels for 28mm tyres

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Carbon fibre coffee cup (or baguette) holder launched on Kickstarter

The carbon fibre construction is said to dampen road vibrations to lessen the force on your cup and its contents. You can even match it with a carbon coaster!

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Rapha launches Imperial Works Collection that references the brand’s origins

New collection includes jerseys, shorts, and a very cool track jacket – all in a retro look

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Five cool things coming soon from Cannondale, Endura, Schwalbe, Pro and Spektrum

Another fantastic selection of bikes, sunglasses and tyres that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Here’s why the Specialized Aethos non-race bike is being raced in the Tour de France

The superbike they said would never race in the pro peloton makes its debut in the pro peloton

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Shimano expands its indoor cycling shoes range with new IC1 and IC2 models

There are options that are compatible with SPD-SL and SPD pedals, and both

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Loop Mount Twist smashes its second Kickstarter goal for discreet phone mount with new twist mechanism

Smart phones can now be mounted in either portrait or landscape mode

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road.cc Recommends updated with 13 exceptional new products from Shimano, Rapha, Met, Bontrager, Schwalbe + more

We update our selection of the best bikes and kit monthly, and have now added products covering June 2021. Find out which items have made the cut!

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