Tech

An end to the global bike component shortage? Shimano invests £216 million in expanding production

With cycling booming around the world, Japanese brand opens new factory and updates others in bid to satisfy demand and reduce waiting times for components

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

Blubrake improves its ABS for e-bikes while also halving its size

Blubrake ABS G2 has single control unit

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

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!

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

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...

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

What’s the deal with the Canyon Aeroad right now?

New cockpit is undergoing ‘final testing’ in the Tour de France, fuelling hopes that solution to technical issue is close

Bianchi invests millions in bringing production back to Italy

Brand has €40 million plan to bring home more manufacturing, including carbon frame construction

Strava adds 3D Terrain View to its Global Heatmap

New mode is designed to help with previewing and planning adventures

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

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

Shimano launches Connect Lab training platform

New system for analysing and managing your ride data takes over from the Pioneer Cyclo-Sphere

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!

Canyon reveals playing-card themed special-edition Ultimate CF SLX TDF

The design celebrates Canyon’s Tour de France wildcard race entrants Alpecin-Fenix and Arkéa-Samsic

Rapha launches third Legion of Los Angeles collection with men’s and women’s cuts

The new collection includes jerseys and bibs used by the US team

Maxon Bikedrive Air is an ‘invisible’ lightweight e-bike mid-motor

Swiss firm says its 3.5kg system can fit in a wide variety of frames and makes sub-11kg e-bikes possible

CHPT3 launches lockable urban helmet with Thousand

A hidden channel that can be accessed behind the logo allows you to pull a lock through so you can secure your helmet and your bike at the same time

Five cool things coming soon from Reynolds, Giro, Pro, Maxxis and Koo

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

Specialized launches fifth Sagan Collection with Disruption theme

Framesets and clothing come in muted colours to let your riding do the talking, according to Specialized

Qhubeka NextHash reveals partnership with Burberry and new Tour de France kit

British luxury fashion brand gets on board ahead of the Grand Départ in Brittany this weekend

Why the hell are Jumbo-Visma using blue front tyres in the Tour de France?

The idea is to promote bike service Swapfiets and cycling in everyday life

Canyon appears to have fixed the 2021 Aeroad just in time for the Tour de France

Well, it looks like Mathieu van der Poel’s bike has been sorted anyway. Does that mean it's good news for new Aeroad owners?

Pinarello launches Dogma F in time for Tour de France

Ineos Grenadiers’ race bike drops weight and the disc brake version offers lower drag than the rim brake model for the first time

Ribble expands its electric bike range with two fully integrated e-bikes for city and trail riding

New models have low step-over frames for ease of use; prices start at £2,499

Rapha launches special edition Nomad collection for female adventurers

The psychedelic pattern is unique on each to reduce waste materials…

Zipp says updated 454 NSW, 404 Firecrest, and 858 NSW wheels are faster than ever

US brand claims increased speed with wider rims and lower weights – and lower prices in some cases too

Hutchinson launches sustainable Gridskin puncture protection on limited edition road and gravel tyres

Reptile-like sidewalls with knitted mesh construction on the Fusion 5 Performance road and Touareg gravel tyres are designed to offer superior puncture protection

Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Pro, Spatzwear, Scribe and BZ Optics

Another exciting selection of wheels, sunglasses and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...