Tech

Does Garmin’s new Tacx Neo 3M trainer really offer “the most realistic indoor ride yet”?

New direct-drive trainer, priced at £1,749.99, offers multi-directional movement courtesy of integrated motion plates – taking on the Wahoo Kickr Move

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Enve bikes join pro peloton with Team TotalEnergies riding the Melee in 2024

Serving not only as a supplier of wheels and finishing kits, Enve's race-focused frame replaces Specialized for the French team

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Cervélo’s first e-bike switches between road and gravel modes… and doesn’t look much like an e-bike

New Cervélo Rouvida comes with a Fazua Ride 60 motor and has interchangeable dropouts that alter the geometry

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Traffic Distribution expands into UK market

The new distributor introduces Bombtrack and Seido brand to the British markets amidst industry turmoil

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Strava introduces messaging – you can now communicate with your friends on the app

The fitness app users can now send messages to their friends and create group chats – and you don't need a Strava subscription (and you can turn it off)

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Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

Take a look at Van Rysel’s cool new shoes, the super-waterproof jacket that ‘does everything’, stylish clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, and the rear light that lets you design your own emojis

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Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition ‘golden’ tyres to celebrate the “winningest tyre of 2023″… priced at 299 euros a pair

These gold(ish)-walled tyres are limited in number and attainable for even fewer, with Vittoria deciding the special edition version of a tyre used in 59 Grand Tour victories this year deserved a special price tag to match

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Would you pay £3K for an aluminium Specialized Allez?

New Allez Sprint is equipped with Shimano’s 105 Di2 12-speed groupset, and is priced at £3,100

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Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

New updates mean you can send a theft report directly to the police via the eBike Flow app on Bosch e-bikes

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Best Cyber Monday cycling deals live blog: Vitus ZX-1 with SRAM Rival just £1999.99, Orro carbon road bike for under £1k, LifeLine turbo trainer just 15 QUID, Proviz jackets from £40, 71% off Universal Colours, 30-piece Draper Allen set for £12.49 + more

It's that time of the year again! Come check out all the best cycling bargains to be had (we may earn affiliate commission if you make purchases by clicking links to retailers on this page)

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How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more…

Is this inflatable helmet “four times safer than testing standards”? Are chainless bikes a genius or terrible idea? And is this really the smartest ever action camera? All will be revealed in our round-up of the week’s top bike tech…

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Boardman bolsters range with new road and adventure bikes that look excellent value

SLR 8.9 Disc Di2 road bike comes with carbon frame and electronic version of Shimano’s 105 groupset for £2,800

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Light up those dark evenings on your ride (with up to a whopping 2,600 lumens) — five bike lights we’re testing from Lezyne, Trek, Moon, Magicshine + Gaciron

We're testing these 5 bike lights featuring smart sensors and powerful beams

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UCI rules? Forget ’em! Is this the most unusual road bike of the year? Plus more tech news from POC, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Santini, Cinelli and more…

Check out Princeton’s ultra-aero wheels, POC’s new helmet for bike and snow, Cinelli’s latest road bike, and “the lightest 3D-printed titanium bottle cage in the world”

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Strava introduces Flyover 3D video maps – years after withdrawing support for similar Relive system

New feature is designed to give you a bird’s eye video recap of your Strava activities

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Rotwild’s R.R275 – the slickest e-gravel bike ever?

A carbon-framed e-gravel offering with lightweight TQ mid-drive

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Cool kit for cold days coming soon to road.cc from: Pas Normal Studios, dhb, Rapha and more

No such thing as the wrong weather if you've got the right kit… here's a selection what 'might' be right for winter 2023 currently being put through its paces by our reviewers

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Angle grinders? Pah! Has Hiplok invented the ultimate bike lock system? Plus tech news from Zwift, Trek, Shimano, Northwave, Ass Savers and more

Check out shoes designed to increase your power, a beautiful new steel road bike, the action camera that’s set to challenge Insta360, and “the biggest cycling esports competition ever”

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Bluetooth could help police spot e-bikes hacked for higher speeds

German expert says a Bluetooth accessible speed history on pedelecs would be an important safety feature

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Look familiar? What is this mystery bike? Clue: it’s not a Trek Madone

We know the cutout in the seat tube is designed to add damping, but whose prototype frame is this?

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Could time trialists “looking like the Michelin Man” using body fairings in search of aero gains soon be banned?

Time trialling governing body Cycling Time Trials will vote on a body fairing ban next month, the man behind the proposal keen to avoid "anything that's a potential barrier" to more people participating

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The SaddleSpur with a patented backrest redefines cycling comfort, performance and efficiency, claims its creators

It’s claimed the ‘spur’ at the rear of this intriguing saddle should support the pelvis to improve pedalling efficiency, and it could soon be yours for £125 if you pre-order

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Here are this month’s 10 road.cc Recommends additions from Canyon, Giant, Smith, DJI and more

Find out all about the latest additions to our best-performing products list – out of all the bikes, components, clothing and accessories that we review, only the very best make it through

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Check out 10 highlights from Rouleur Live: Bianchi, Lotus, Pinarello, Cannondale, Fizik and more

Take a quick look at some of the most eye-catching bikes and equipment that we spotted over the weekend…

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The most bizarre e-bike ever, and the coolest gravel bike ever? The sliding Pop-Cycle hits Indiegogo, Reilly launches Reflex titanium beauty + more tech news from Rapha, Factor, Wahoo + more

We're sliding into the weekend with the electrified version of the peculiar Pop-Cycle, plus loads more tech news and shiny new products

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Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept

Electric mountain bike concept debuted at Japanese Mobility Show

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Lotus launches £20,000 performance road e-bike inspired by Olympic gold medal-winning track bikes

Featuring "striking aero design", V-shaped handlebars, wing-shaped forks and vaulted chain stays, Lotus says the 9.8kg Type 136 "harnesses design and engineering excellence from more than 30 years of road and track cycling success"

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Bosch, Shimano and Gazelle want your e-bike to be able to talk to cars – but will this really make e-biking safer?

Trek, BMC and Audi are also founding members of the Coalition for Cyclist Safety which is based around V2X tech

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Aston Martin teams up with J.Laverack for “the world’s first ‘boltless’ bicycle”, the Aston Martin .1R

Luxury car brand has joined forces with titanium bike maker to craft "the world’s most bespoke, advanced and meticulously engineered road bicycle"... those are some seriously big claims!

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SRAM to recall aftermarket 12-speed shift-brake levers that could ‘move on the handlebar’ due to excess threadlock

US component brand is set to announce a safety recall on 12-speed eTap AXS Red, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers produced before July

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