Tech

Continued weak cycling demand blamed as Mips sales fall by a third

CEO Max Strandwitz insisted the helmet technology company can "remain confident about our long-term growth opportunities in the bike sub-category once the market starts to normalise"

Forget four wheels, Mini has brought out a new electric bike

Not small, mini - classic British car, Mini

Five winter cycling staples we’re testing from Gorewear, Pas Normal Studios and Scott

Winter is (nearly) here now that the clocks have gone back, and we're out in the cold and dark testing all the latest kit

A self-cleaning bike? Invisiframe promises the ultimate in frame protection plus 11 to 12-speed conversion kit, new Campagnolo wheels, new stuff from Ekoi and Selle Italia + more

Check out new saddles, wheels, bags and clothes, and find out what happens when you cross a cargo bike with a track bike

Could this pocket-sized electric pump consign mini pumps and CO2 cartridges to history?

This nifty pump weighs just 178g, inflates an inner tube to 120psi, and comes with a digital display

Children’s bike manufacturer Islabikes to cease production after 18 years

"It has been a turbulent and difficult time for the cycle industry as a whole and neither Tim nor Isla wish to continue"

Yamaha teases latest e-bike tech with two-wheel drive and power steering

Is e-bike pioneer Yamaha really leading the way on e-bike tech?

The colourful edition: 5 cool things coming soon from Giant, Santini, Van Rysel, Fizik and MAAP

If you’re finding autumn dull, check out five of the brightest products that we’re reviewing on road.cc right now

Go for a ride, power your home: check out the indoor bike that turns your exercise into electricity – plus more new stuff from Oakley, Rapha, Brompton, Pinarello, and loads more

Check out loads of new clothing for autumn, just-released glasses and wheels, and find out how to ride the Giro d’Italia without leaving home

Pi-Pop – the e-bike without a battery

An e-bike that uses a supercapacitor rather than a battery to store energy

Merida launches all-new Silex – a world-championship-winning gravel bike

New improvements aim to improve comfort, speed and handling across all terrain types

Why has gravel bike brand Lauf reinvented the road bike? New Úthald model is “aero where it makes sense” with 35mm tyre clearance

The Icelandic bike brand Lauf, known for its funky gravel suspension forks, is bringing off-road tech to road bikes with the launch of the new Úthald (or 'Endurance' in English)

The uh-oh, autumn’s here edition! Five cool things coming soon from Karcher, Trek, Wahoo, Santini, and GripGrab

The weather has got colder all of a sudden and the nights are drawing in, so here are five cool things that we’re reviewing on road.cc to help you enjoy your autumn riding

Pro rider quick to slam Bora-Hansgrohe for “out of order” Specialized TT bikes

"That's not cool, I came here to learn... it would be nice if my bikes were in order"

Check out 10 stunning bikes from Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show

Something for everyone with every type of bike and a variety of materials with our pick of the most eyecatching carbon, steel and titanium bikes from the expo

Free new kit: check out the app that lets you earn rewards by riding your bike – plus more tech news from Rapha, POC, Rouvy, Koo, Apidura…

Find out about new shoes from Sidi and Northwave, clever tech from Polar and Suunto, and a whole range of cycling-inspired jewellery

Innovative Revonte e-bike motor-and-gears IP on sale post bankruptcy

Manufacturer of mid-drive with stepless gearing finally runs out of cash

Class-action lawsuit filed against Shimano for “inadequate” cranksets that put “cyclists nationwide at risk of injury”

The USA lawsuit alleges that Shimano, Specialized and Trek were aware “for years” that the bonded components of certain Shimano cranksets could break, yet the components giant waited until just last month to issue a recall and inspection program

TwoNav unveils Roc bike computer as “the smallest GPS with the most advanced mapping on the market”

New device includes Ordnance Survey topographic maps, along with 200 performance fields and Bluetooth connectivity

Zwift launches new Hub One smart trainer with virtual shifting and single cassette sprocket for max compatibility

Zwift promises “fast, smooth, and quiet virtual shifting”, and swapping bikes with different components is much easier as the ‘Zwift Cog’ works with most 8 to 12-speed bikes

Unreleased Merida Silex raced to victory at Gravel World Champs by Matej Mohoric

Check out the Slovenian rider’s brand-new bike ahead of its official launch next week

Heads up! ChatGPT satnav smart glasses that shoot video too; Plus £120 aero front mech guard (…whoosh! it’s already banned), new Mavic wheels, Squire’s super-secure wearable lock + loads more tech news

Plus, take a look at Jack Wolfskin’s new commuting range and find out why Classified reckons its Powershift is the most efficient internal gear hub ever created

Is BMC’s new Teammachine R really “the ultimate race bike”?

Swiss brand has worked with Red Bull Advanced Technologies on design that’s intended to balance weight, aerodynamics and power transfer – BMC’s entry in the “one bike to rule them all” genre

Porsche e-bikes: Motor factory on the way but Greyp brand no longer part of plans

Porsche acquired motor manufacturer Fazua last year

SRAM’s e-bike motor is out – it’s called the Eagle Powertrain

New drive system was created in partnership with Brose

Five cool cycling products we’re testing from GripGrab, Vulpine, Pirelli, and Muc-Off

In-depth reviews of these gloves, warmers and tyres are coming soon…

Wahoo closes RGT virtual cycling app 18 months after buying it

RGT will cease at the end of this month with paying customers able to claim a 12-month Zwift membership instead

Will these cold weather Adidas cycling shoes be your new winter commuting kicks? Plus more tech news from Bianchi, Genesis, Whoop, Pearson + more

Bianchi has released some very cool retro kit, there are new bikes from Genesis and Pearson is promising "a revolution in frame design". Check out this week's best cycling tech news

Confirmed: AG2R Citroën will ride Decathlon’s Van Rysel bikes in 2024, plus more details + pics of all new road racers

French sports retailer to join forces with French cycling team + more pictures of the new Van Rysel RCR bike from Sea Otter Europe

Bosch accused of abusing e-bike market dominance by ABS rival Blubrake – competition authorities open investigation

Competition and Market Authority in Italy opens investigation into e-bike tech giant