Tech

Kask updates Protone Icon aero helmet promising reduced drag and improved ventilation

Technical features including the internal frame structure and the adjustment system have been overhauled, and the aesthetics received an update too

Fizik releases short-nosed 3D-printed Argo Adaptive saddle range starting from £259

New saddle features “zonal cushioning” for improved comfort and stability, and is available in 140mm and 150mm widths

3T’s Exploro Ultra is “the most extreme aero gravel bike yet”

New performance off-road bike fits from 35 to 61mm tyres but is optimised for the upper end, and 3T also gives you the flexibility to choose a standard, dropper or suspension seatpost

Time says its new ADHX Gravel/Allroad bike uses the ‘world’s strongest fibre’

New ADHX performance bike uses bio-based Dyneema fibres and has 40mm tyre clearance, a top tube mounting point as well as forged carbon dropouts

Five cool things coming soon from Trek, Giro, Galibier, Pas Normal Studios and Craft Cadence

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Would you put these reflectors for aero spokes on your performance wheels? Plus personalised mini cyclist models, new MAAP, Santini + La Passione clothing, + more

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

MIPS killer? Lazer launches ‘world’s first fully integrated rotational-impact technology’ for bike helmets

Promising no weight or cooling compromises, the new KinetiCore safety technology is built into the core of six Lazer helmets, with 'controlled crumple zones' for protection

Chris Froome STILL has disc brake problems

…but this time he does have a solution. Kind of.

Strava launches new section for Tour de France with pro rider uploads all in one place

New section of the Strava app will make it easier to check out the top performances from the day’s racing in France across the men’s and women’s events

Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Shokz, Scicon, Oxford Aqua and UDOG

Find out about the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Find past Strava activities on a single map with new Find That Ride website

New website lets you easily browse previous activities to find rides in a specific area

Is the TiltBike the future of indoor cycling? Plus Tubolito’s unpuncturable gravel tubes; clothing from Santini, Velobici & La Passione; Brooks England’s new saddle; and gravel-specific handlebar grips!

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

It wasn’t just the dropper post: Matej Mohorič used “secret” wheel bearings and bigger disc rotors for Milan–San Remo win

Mohorič also told the road.cc Podcast that he would have crashed on his death-defying descent of the Poggio if it wasn't for the modifications made to his Merida Scultura, that was prepped weeks in advance

Hammerhead now shows upcoming climb elevation without a pre-loaded route

New Predictive Path Technology builds on Hammerhead’s Climber overlay feature for helping you pace climbs

Want “your most realistic” indoor ride yet? The Tacx Neo Motion Plates bring multidirectional movement to the Neo smart trainer

Snap these onto the base of the Neo 2T, Neo 2 or Neo smart trainer for forward and backward movement that’s claimed to mimic the feeling of riding outdoors

Bike industry vows to slash plastic waste — Shimano introduces new eco-friendly packaging

Around 70 bike companies have pledged to reduce plastic packaging and eliminate unnecessary packaging from the supply chain

Bentley launches a £450 balance bike with diamond-quilted handlebars

This balance bike has a 650g magnesium alloy frame, rear disc brake and "will redefine your child’s first biking experience" according to the luxury car brand

Vitus ZX-1 Evo CRS gets Shimano’s new Ultegra R8100 groupset

Excellent road bikes gets an upgrade to 12-speed; SRAM builds are available too

The new Allez Sprint is the ‘world’s first alloy superbike’, claims Specialized

The aero gains on the new Specialized Allez Sprint are claimed to come from the updated tube shaping, Tarmac SL7 fork and seatpost and integrated cable routing

The best camera for cycling? Insta360’s new ONE RS now has built-in stabilisation

More than just an action camera, the ONE RS also doubles up as a 360-degree live streaming camera

Five cool things coming soon from Zipp, Pro, Fizik, Panaracer and Ryder Innovation

Find out about the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

What do you think of Shimano’s unique new handlebar design? Plus eco wood bikes now on Cycle to Work scheme, new Paris-Roubaix and ‘Hell Yeah’ themed kit + more

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Garmin patents rear-view bike camera triggered by approaching dangers

System could automatically collect video evidence of close passes and collisions

Silca says new Ultimate Tubeless Sealant has race sealing performance and lasts up to year

Very lightweight carbon fibres combined with foaming technology is claimed to guarantee even dispersion throughout the sealant for faster sealing

Swiss Side launches versatile Hadron2 All-Road wheelset that can take up to 65mm tyres

45mm deep aero rims still appear on these wheels that are designed to take on poor quality roads

Five cool things coming soon from Scribe, Garmin, Wizard Works, Altura and Cafe du Cycliste

More of the best wheels, bags and clothing we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

How to make sure you get a Vitus 2022 bike, new Rapha & Orbea clothing, Map My Track app for clubs, Pirelli tyres now made in Italy, Alba sunnies + more

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SRAM acquires cycling apparel brand Velocio

American bicycle component manufacturer keeps on adding to its portfolio, with the cycle apparel brand coming on board just after the recent Hammerhead acquisition

Michelin launches ‘fastest ever road tyre’, the Power Cup

Independent testing for grip and puncture protection also found the Power Cup is competitive in the road race category, but not class-leading

Canyon’s Ultimate is about to be updated and here’s what you can expect

Will Canyon trickle over features from the Aeroad? Will rim brakes remain an option? How about a non-slammed geometry option for those who simply want to ease their way up the climbs?