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DJI’s new Osmo Action camera looks like GoPro kryptonite

Cheaper unit gets image stabilisation, two colour screens

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Specialized prototype tubeless tyres for the (pro) win!

Specialized tubeless tyres “feel much faster” says Specialized sponsored Deceuninck – Quick-Step team rider following Tour of California stage win

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The world’s lightest inner tubes? First look at Tubolito’s lightweight inner tubes + video

First look at Tubolito's very lightweight inner tubes

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Lazer MIPS beats new Bontrager WaveCel helmet in helmet safety test by US university

New helmet test reveals interesting results in battle between competing helmet safety innovations

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Bike Bins launch on Kickstarter, offering lockable, weather-resistant containers to replace pannier bags

Bike Bins claim their British-made creation offers more weather protection and capacity than standard textile panniers

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Santa Cruz updates Stigmata and releases new women’s Quincy gravel bike

Room for fatter rubber and better suited for gravel adventure

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Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Repente, Tubolito, Bell and Northwave

Some more picks of the road.cc test pile before the full verdicts are revealed...

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Argon 18 reveals new time trial bike with disc brakes at Giro d’Italia

New Argon 18 E-118 Pro gets disc brakes and big aero improvement

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Fizik launches reflective shoes to celebrate Giro d’Italia history

“Reflect and respect” is key aim of Fizik’s special shoes

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Muc-Off makes a splash with first bike-specific pressure washer

Offers low pressure option for sensitive cleaning

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Rapha launches new Aero range to be raced in Giro d’Italia

Rapha's Aero range gets more aero for men and women

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Officina Battaglin celebrates Giro d’Italia with new lugged steel frame

Limited edition steel frame celebrating company's Giro victory unveiled

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Just in: Van Nicholas Yukon Disc, titanium tourer with all the bells and whistles

A touring and fast commuting bike with a titanium frame and classy looks

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First Look: Wahoo Elemnt Roam

Wahoo's latest GPS now comes with a colour screen and far more extensive mapping capabilities than their other devices. We take a quick look at one that has just arrived in for testing...

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Aldi’s cycling sale is tomorrow – £25 bike stand and £80 smart helmet among the highlights

Smart helmets, bike stand, kids trailer and lots of clothing in latest Aldi Specialbuy

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Silca launches comfort-focused bar tape without the bulk

Silca launches two bar tapes focused on comfort and grip, Nastro Fiore and Nastro Piloti

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Shimano Tiagra groupset gets improved shifters and brakes, new 48-34t chainset option

Shimano's 10-speed groupset gets improved brake levers, better shifting and new chainset options

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Five cool things coming soon from Triban, Mavic, Catlike, Castelli and BTR Sports

Some more of the best stuff we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Zwift expands with Giro d’Italia 8.2km prologue course this weekend

Pro teams will ride new course ahead of actual Giro race

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Shimano GRX gravel/adventure groupset launched – all the key details you need to know

Loads of options with three new gravel groupsets

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Bespoked road.cc Choice Awards: Prova, Kimik and Cicli Barco get the gongs plus special mentions for Angel, Rodford Built Transport, and Hilite

Every year the cycling media are asked to pick three standout pieces of work at the Bespoked Handbuilt Bike Show, here's our selection…

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Look launch unique Aergo handlebars for time trial and triathlon

The lengthy arm rests on these barmy-looking new bars are designed for optimal ergonomics, and they've been through extensive wind tunnel and CFD testing to save you some watts

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Bespoked 2019 highlights: Prova, Quirk, Gilles Berthoud, Cicli Barco, Kimik, Ted James, Condor Cycles and much more + MASSIVE gallery

Some first day highlights from the UK’s only celebration of handbuilt bicycles

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Pro Bike: Chris Froome’s Pinarello Dogma F12 in new Team Ineos red livery

Our first look at Chris Froome's new race bike for the 2019 season

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BrightLoc, a lock and a light combined, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Described as "the ultimate cycling accessory", Brightloc can be used as a front or rear light when not on security duties

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Wahoo launch the Elemnt Roam GPS computer, their first with a colour screen

The new GPS from Wahoo sees improved navigation compared to their existing units, with a colour screen

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New Pinarello Dogma F12 and F12 Disk launched – more aero with new integrated handlebar

Dogma F12 is faster, stiffer and comes with disc brake option

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Garmin launch Forerunner 945, 245 and 45 GPS watches

The GPS giants have updated their entire Forerunner range, with battery life increases on all watches and offline music playback added to the 945 and 245 Music models

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First Look: Tresca TCA-1 is a brand new UK designed aluminium road bike

New £1,600 aluminium road bike arrives for review

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Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Cervelo, Abbey Bike Tools, Castelli and Gore

Some of the best stuff we've been sent to test recently, with full reviews coming soon.

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