Tech

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

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

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

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…

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

Honda becomes latest automotive manufacturer to debut an electric bike concept

Electric mountain bike concept debuted at Japanese Mobility Show

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"

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

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!

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

Continued weak cycling demand blamed as Mips sales fall by a third

CEO Max Strandwitz insisted the helmet technology company can "remain confident about our long-term growth opportunities in the bike sub-category once the market starts to normalise"

Forget four wheels, Mini has brought out a new electric bike

Not small, mini - classic British car, Mini

Five winter cycling staples we’re testing from Gorewear, Pas Normal Studios and Scott

Winter is (nearly) here now that the clocks have gone back, and we're out in the cold and dark testing all the latest kit

A self-cleaning bike? Invisiframe promises the ultimate in frame protection plus 11 to 12-speed conversion kit, new Campagnolo wheels, new stuff from Ekoi and Selle Italia + more

Check out new saddles, wheels, bags and clothes, and find out what happens when you cross a cargo bike with a track bike

Could this pocket-sized electric pump consign mini pumps and CO2 cartridges to history?

This nifty pump weighs just 178g, inflates an inner tube to 120psi, and comes with a digital display

Children’s bike manufacturer Islabikes to cease production after 18 years

"It has been a turbulent and difficult time for the cycle industry as a whole and neither Tim nor Isla wish to continue"

Yamaha teases latest e-bike tech with two-wheel drive and power steering

Is e-bike pioneer Yamaha really leading the way on e-bike tech?

The colourful edition: 5 cool things coming soon from Giant, Santini, Van Rysel, Fizik and MAAP

If you’re finding autumn dull, check out five of the brightest products that we’re reviewing on road.cc right now

Go for a ride, power your home: check out the indoor bike that turns your exercise into electricity – plus more new stuff from Oakley, Rapha, Brompton, Pinarello, and loads more

Check out loads of new clothing for autumn, just-released glasses and wheels, and find out how to ride the Giro d’Italia without leaving home

Pi-Pop – the e-bike without a battery

An e-bike that uses a supercapacitor rather than a battery to store energy

Merida launches all-new Silex – a world-championship-winning gravel bike

New improvements aim to improve comfort, speed and handling across all terrain types

Why has gravel bike brand Lauf reinvented the road bike? New Úthald model is “aero where it makes sense” with 35mm tyre clearance

The Icelandic bike brand Lauf, known for its funky gravel suspension forks, is bringing off-road tech to road bikes with the launch of the new Úthald (or 'Endurance' in English)

The uh-oh, autumn’s here edition! Five cool things coming soon from Karcher, Trek, Wahoo, Santini, and GripGrab

The weather has got colder all of a sudden and the nights are drawing in, so here are five cool things that we’re reviewing on road.cc to help you enjoy your autumn riding

Pro rider quick to slam Bora-Hansgrohe for “out of order” Specialized TT bikes

"That's not cool, I came here to learn... it would be nice if my bikes were in order"

Check out 10 stunning bikes from Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show

Something for everyone with every type of bike and a variety of materials with our pick of the most eyecatching carbon, steel and titanium bikes from the expo

Free new kit: check out the app that lets you earn rewards by riding your bike – plus more tech news from Rapha, POC, Rouvy, Koo, Apidura…

Find out about new shoes from Sidi and Northwave, clever tech from Polar and Suunto, and a whole range of cycling-inspired jewellery

Innovative Revonte e-bike motor-and-gears IP on sale post bankruptcy

Manufacturer of mid-drive with stepless gearing finally runs out of cash

Class-action lawsuit filed against Shimano for “inadequate” cranksets that put “cyclists nationwide at risk of injury”

The USA lawsuit alleges that Shimano, Specialized and Trek were aware “for years” that the bonded components of certain Shimano cranksets could break, yet the components giant waited until just last month to issue a recall and inspection program

TwoNav unveils Roc bike computer as “the smallest GPS with the most advanced mapping on the market”

New device includes Ordnance Survey topographic maps, along with 200 performance fields and Bluetooth connectivity

Zwift launches new Hub One smart trainer with virtual shifting and single cassette sprocket for max compatibility

Zwift promises “fast, smooth, and quiet virtual shifting”, and swapping bikes with different components is much easier as the ‘Zwift Cog’ works with most 8 to 12-speed bikes