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“About time”: Cyclists react to Shimano crank recall after more than 4,500 incidents

The possible bonding separation issue has prompted Shimano to put out a voluntary inspection and replacement recall notice for 760,000 Dura-Ace and Ultegra bonded 11-Speed road cranksets

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Is this the mysterious new Decathlon race bike? Plus DT Swiss’ new alloy wheels set to bring aero to the masses, Moots’ carbon gravel e-bike, Elves’ hill climb wheels and loads more tech news

We've spotted the new Van Rysel RCR bikes + news about new Sidi shoes, DT Swiss wheels, Hutchinson tyres and more

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Dogma at the front, party at the back: Pinarello unveils Dogma X endurance bike with funky new seat stay technology

The new endurance bike is very much a party-at-the-back affair with the new X-STAYS and 35mm tyre clearance

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Check your cranks! Shimano finally recalls 11-speed road cranksets after more than 4,500 incidents

Shimano announces a voluntary inspection and replacement recall notice for 760,000 Dura-Ace and Ultegra bonded 11-Speed road cranksets in North America, and a "safety inspection" in Europe

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Five cool things for autumn cycling from Vulpine, Muc-Off, Altura and Swrve

These are some of the autumn's must have cycling things we're reviewing at the moment

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Never puncture again! NASA-derived tyres that use shape-memory alloy instead of air hit Kickstarter + £70 titanium mech hangers and loads more tech news

Check out updated bikes from Pinarello, Trek and 3T, cool new stuff from Sidi, Rudy Project and Pirelli, Silca’s €85 titanium derailleur hanger & loads more…

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Intra Drive seeks crowdfunding for new e-bike mid-drive with 8-speed gearbox

The new drive unit claims 470% gear range and 600W peak power

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Bianchi combines light weight and aero credentials with updated Specialissima road bike

Italian brand offers the new design in three different frameset levels, claiming that the high-end Specialissima Reparto Corse weighs just 6.6kg

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Giant launches “lighter, smoother and more efficient” Defy endurance road bike: first ride

Three-tier range features a geometry that’s less relaxed than previously and a top-level Defy Advanced SL with a 785g frame; check out our first ride impressions

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Wilier introduces cheaper versions of Filante aero road bike

Filante SL comes out of the same mould as the top-level Filante SLR but is made from less expensive materials to bring the cost down... although the price tag is still pretty hefty

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UK legal CYC Photon mid-drive e-bike conversion kit now available

Light, powerful mid-drive kit now on sale in the UK

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Fulcrum releases “versatile and comfortable” Wind 42 and 57 carbon wheels for “road and light off-road riding”

Unsurprisingly, the Italian brand says these new £1,250 hoops offer a superior ride feel compared to the outgoing Wind 40 and 55 wheels

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Watopia gets even bigger, Climb Portal now has difficulty scaling and Tour of Watopia is back in Zwift’s latest update

There are also new themed rides, a women's training club, a new 'Zwift Racing Score' to measure your Zwift racing performance against others and quite a lot more in this extensive update to the Zwift app

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All new Roubaix SL8 is the “smoothest” and fastest endurance road bike ever, claims Specialized

The updated flagship endurance bike from Specialized boasts new Future Shock 3.0 suspension technology, mudguard compatibility and 40mm tyre clearance. Prices range from £2,500-£12,000

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Pashley’s Multi-trike looks to pioneer chainless tech

Chain-free drives are ideal for e-trikes and Pashley will have one on sale next year

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Wahoo introduces £1,400 Kickr Move indoor trainer with “the closest real-world ride-feel”

New design moves forward and back as you ride to mimic outdoor riding; there’s a new Kickr Bike Shift smart bike too – and at £2,700 it costs much less than Wahoo’s existing smart bike

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Five cool tech things from Garmin, Suunto, DJI, Tozo and more

This week we're diving into the techy stuff we're currently reviewing

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Is this the ultimate bike-packing machine… or a very cool 1990s mountain bike? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Trek, Bianchi, Orbea, Muc-Off, Fizik and loads more

Check out the top-secret Bianchi race bike, Rapha’s surplus fabric clothing collection, Trek’s wheels made with “100% recyclable” fibre, and just-released models fitted with Shimano’s new 105 12-speed mechanical groupset…

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Trek lightens entry-level Domane AL road bikes

Endurance range now has internal cable routing and space for 38mm tyres – and there's a model with Shimano's new 105 R7100 12-speed/mechanical groupset

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Ridley combines light weight and aerodynamics on new Falcn RS road bike

Belgian brand is the latest to offer an all-round high-performance bike aimed at all kinds of road rides – you can even fit tyres up to 34mm wide

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Trek reveals plan to accept used bikes and sell second-hand as part of sustainability drive, even if it “means making and selling less”

Trek's Sustainability Report outlines the brand's commitment to a more sustainable future, calls for "scepticism" about companies' net-zero pledges, and commits to ending use of carbon offsets to calculate its carbon footprint

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A titanium treat! road.cc Recommends updated with 10 great products from products from Van Nicholas, Spa Cycles, Landrace, Liv, Merida + more

The best of the best for August have been awarded the road.cc Recommends badge. Here are the 10 newest additions....

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Part-fixie, part-towel rail: Revisiting the curious Commencal Acid urban bike with its intriguing asymmetric frame

We've delved into the archives to look back at a simple steed with a literal twist for this edition of Bike at Bedtime

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Here’s how to build a 3.6kg road bike + Santini’s non-denim Denim jacket, the freakiest shifter position ever and new stuff from Cadex, Festka, Rouvy + more

Check out the week’s hottest tech news, including how to get discount on a “game-changer” bike case, new bags from Restrap and Chrome, and tons more cool kit…

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You can now buy Rapha’s Core range at Evans Cycles

A selection of kit and accessories from the premium cycling clothing brand is now available online and in-store at the (arguably less premium) Evans Cycles

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At last! Shimano unveils 12-speed mechanical 105 R7100 groupset to sit alongside existing Di2

New mid-level 105 R7100 mechanical groupset costs under £1,000 and plugs a gap in Shimano’s range – but there are still no rim brakes

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Ridley accuses Lotto Dstny of “disloyalty” and “reputational damage” as Belgian team looks to break contract with bike sponsor

Lotto Dstny CEO Stéphane Heulot confirmed that the squad will be switching to a new brand, rumoured to be Orbea, despite Ridley’s existing contract running until the end of 2025

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Five cool bikes for road and gravel from Canyon, Enigma, Orro, Basso and Lapierre

We've had a flurry of lovely bikes in for review! Here are the best ones we're riding at the moment with full reviews coming soon

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New prototype 750d wheel size spotted at SBT GRVL

Is this the next big thing for gravel bikes?

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Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

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