Tech

Oakley expands custom programme to give all riders a ‘one-of-a-kind piece’

Over 40 million different combinations allow you to get a unique finish

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Moots unveils Vamoots RCS titanium road bike for 40th anniversary

A new carbon fork and redesigned 3D printed dropouts feature on this new road offering from the American titanium specialists

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Zwift is launching year-long Black Celebration Series

The series of events is designed to celebrate the achievements of black athletes

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Wahoo launch Kickr Direct Connect accessory for wired connections to protect against dropouts

The new Kickr Direct Connect can be plugged into the Kickr and an ethernet cable to create a hardwired connection

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Adidas Outdoor and Megmeister unite to launch new wool eco base layers with technical Drynamo technology

The new base layer reduces the amount the waste created in the knitting process and is 96% biodegradable

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Five cool things coming soon from Prime, Shimano, Le Col, BTWIN and Magicshine

Some more of the best gear, components and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon.....

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Latest Zwift update includes improvements to large events, and steering now extended to Wahoo Kickr bikes

New black hairstyles for game avatars have also been included in the virtual cycling platform’s update

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Bike at bedtime: Festka Doppler

Take a look at this moving work of art with an unusual construction of titanium tubes and carbon joins

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Brexit and the bike industry: how the situation is evolving

As the effects of Brexit on the bike industry continues to play out, one EU brand has explained how customs charges being based on volume has significantly impacted the price of its lower end bikes for customers

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Decathlon to stock new Santini UCI World Champs collection

Santini has made a new UCI collection for Decathlon, available from March 2021... can you see yourself rocking rainbow stripes?

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First ride review: Specialized S-Works Ares shoes

Ultimate power transfer levels don’t only need a stiff sole, delicate feet also call for ultra-comfy shoes…

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Wattbike users now able to ride on Rouvy’s mixed reality roads

The new partnership enables riders to sync their Wattbike smart trainer with the Rouvy app for immersive indoor workouts

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Bike at Bedtime: take a look at the Wilier Filante SLR

The latest addition to Wilier's range is an aero road bike that's lightweight and also a bit of a stunner

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Eurosport presents… a new skincare range for the active

The new Active Skin range consists of 12 products including chamois cream and a no hands muscle release treatment. Hands up who was expecting that!

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Cinelli updates Hobootleg travel bikes for 2021 adventures

Revised geometries and new features have been unveiled on Cinelli's range of double-butted Columbus steel bikes

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Five cool things coming soon from Assos, BTWIN, Quintana Roo, Cadex and Iris

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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BMC partner with real-time aero data tech developers Body Rocket

Body Rocket is the start up behind a device which gives real-time wind tunnel data to riders out on the road

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LeMond’s new Prolog e-bike has a March expected landing date for the UK

The new elegant e-bike from LeMond with integrated, clean lines throughout is not far away from UK customers

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Here are the spring 2021 highlights from Chrome Industries

Check out the best new clothing and bags from the urban riding specialists

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OTTO Bike Light with automatic smart lighting launched on Kickstarter

The OTTO bike light is claimed to work "auto-magically" with sensors that detect movement and light levels.

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6 cycling gadgets from CES 2021

The Consumer Electronics Show has gone online this year; some of the products look incredibly helpful, others look weird and wacky

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Five cool things coming soon from Kona, Wahoo, Chapeau, Galibier and Ruzer

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Muscles zapped for performance gains in new AI shorts by Inpulse

The British start-up has designed shorts with hidden wires that use electrical impulses to stimulate cyclists’ muscles while riding.

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Bike at bedtime: Cotic Escapade

The do-it-all bike handbuilt in Taiwan, but designed, developed, engineered and tested by Sheffield-based Cotic. Is it British, and why does it matter?

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Starting Monday: road.cc Bike of the Year 2020/21 awards

Our annual bike awards start next week and here’s what you can expect

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Five cool things coming soon from Santa Cruz, Giant, Lezyne, Spatzwear and Miss Grape

We're back with a bang in 2021, featuring an exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment with full reviews coming soon...

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Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Santini, Spatzwear, Avrox and Baggicase

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

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road.cc’s top 10 tech stories of 2020

Check out the most-read road.cc stories of the past 12 months, including the biggest bike launches and some unexpected entries

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Canyon refines Commuter range for 2021 with seven new models

The updated design of Canyon’s urban bike has smoother aesthetics and greater compatibility for commuting needs

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Five cool things coming soon from Giro, Ratio Technology, Megmeister, author Simon Warren and Sealskinz

Check out the latest gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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