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First Look: Rapha Brevet Flyweight Jacket weighs just 68g

Light as a feather windproof jacket with reflective stripes, we take a first look at Rapha's lightest ever jacket

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Ekoi unveil new winter clothing, with passing distance logo and emergency button included

Ekoi have struck again, this time including an emergency contact buzzer and distress alarm that they're including with all of their new winter kit options...

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Kickstarter: Quickguard clip-on full-length* mudguard fits in seconds

Looking for a simple clip-on mudguard for the winter? The Quickguard looks interesting

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Five cool things coming soon from Dahon, Thule, dhb, Smith and Pirelli

A sneak peak at some of the latest and greatest gear we've got our hands on at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Exclusive first ride – Cannondale Synapse 2018

Cannondale has replaced its venerable Synapse with a new model, David takes it for a first UK ride to see what's what

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New Kitnetik magnetic kit hanger funding on Kickstarter

The design aims to take the headache out of drying and storing your kit day-to-day, with strong magnets to attach it to a radiator

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Here are 11 things we've learned this week on two wheels...

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British-designed Cotic Roadrat gets updated with new carbon fork

Versatile steel flat bar road bike gets updated with carbon fork and tapered head tube

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Cycling app of the week: Better Bike Light

This Android-only app turns your phone in to either an emergency front or rear light, useful if you're caught out with flat batteries

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Six of the best cycling shoes – Knitted, fitted and kitted out tech

Looking for new cycling shoes? Be sure to check out these 6 new shoes from Giro, Bont, Pearl Izumi and more (3 more to be precise)

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Mavic release new Autumn/Winter collection, with high-viz shoes and more women’s lines added

The French brand have released a whole host of new kit for cooler climes, available to buy now

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World’s first helmet with laser projection launches

The Beacon Helmet beams laser-projected images, has indicators and even has built-in speakers: is this the ultimate urban lid?

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Sufferfest creates more detailed power profiles with ‘four dimensional power’

Sufferfest's Complete Training System will now come with 4DP, for a more detailed analysis of a cyclists' power profile

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Five cool things coming soon from Endura, Deuter, Polaris, Nicnacpac and Specialized

A selection of products out for test via road.cc HQ this week, with full reviews coming soon...

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Video: Unboxing the Elite Direto smart trainer

This new smart trainer from Elite promises accurate metrics and smooth operation without the hug price tag. We take a peak before it goes off for testing...

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See.Sense raises more than twice its latest £30,000 Kickstarter goal – in three days (+ video)

Award-winning Northern Irish brand says new ACE lights will be "more intelligent" but at cheaper price point

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Unboxing Video: Canyon Inflite CF SLX 8.0 Pro Race cyclocross bike

Top level engineering for all-out performance cyclocross race bike from the German direct-sales brand

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Pregnant woman flees California wildfires on bike towing kids on trailer

Others to lose homes to firestorm include Levi Leipheimer and Cannondale-Drapac team bus driver

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Ekoi release updated version of their Corsa Light Evo helmet

Ekoi claim their latest lid can be adjusted to perfectly fit almost anyone, even those with "unusually formed heads"...

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Over 50 of 2017s top bike lights tested in the big road.cc beam engine + autumn bargains on 2016 lights too

We test beam strength, shape, and penetration to help you find the right light for the riding you do + an illuminating list of bargain light deals (sorry)

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Trek collaborate with software company to research using AI for improved cycle safety

Trek are working with a Detroit-based Tome to develop technology that will alert drivers of a cyclists' presence and vice versa

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New Zealand’s Manta5 set to launch advanced hydrofoil e-bike

Motorised aquatic bike capable of 20km/h, there's a manual version too

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Zipp 858 NSW wheels launched with disc and rim brake versions

Zipp expands humpback whale inspired rim tech with new 858 NSW

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Schwalbe expands tyre range for 2018 with new G-One Bite gravel and adventure tyre

New adventure tyre in 650b and 700c designed for off-road cycling

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Five cool things coming soon from Wattbike, Giant, Sigma, Zipp and Karcher

A selection of products in for testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

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New Watteam Powerbeat Single power meter costs just $259

New single- and dual-sided power meters might just be the most affordable we've yet seen

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BikeLIVE 2018, our popular demo day series returns with the announcement of these first four dates and venues

Test ride the latest bikes from the top manufacturers at venues including Cannock Chase, Forest of Dean, Bath and London

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Video: the new Merida Silex adventure bike

We take a look at the brand new Merida Silex and delve into the 1x debate once more with Merida's product manager Patrick Laprell...

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Cycling app of the week: BikeRoll mapping and route planning

A mapping website that works a treat on your phone and allows you to save routes and download the GPX files for future reference...

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First Ride: Colnago V2-r

We put Colnago’s updated V2-r through its paces

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