Tech

Lezyne recalls Pressure Over Drive pumps after report of canister “forcefully” ejecting from its base, causing “serious injuries” to the face of a user

Pumps should blow up, but not like this... the scary-sounding recall concerns Pressure Over Drive and Digital Pressure Over Drive floor pumps manufactured between 2016 - 2021, and affected customers can register for a free replacement

Scott unveils stealthy Fastlane – an e-road bike that hides its watts in plain sight

New Fastlane hides its electric assist so well you’d barely know it’s packing a motor. With a featherweight 865g frame and discreet TQ HPR40 drive unit, it promises classic road bike feel with a subtle boost

Cycling apparel pioneer Gore to close Gorewear clothing division after 40 years

Gore-Tex maker will shut down its Gorewear clothing line next year, citing economic pressures after “careful consideration and in-depth analysis of long-term prospects”

“The most direct and efficient power transfer on the market”: Q36.5 and SRM to launch pedal and shoe combo with ultra-low stack height

Italian clothing brand teams up with German power meter pioneer to create a pedal/shoe setup that offers “an evolutionary leap in pedalling performance and race feel”

Newlane releases ‘world’s first’ folding helmet with Mips protection system

Newlane's innovative folding helmet now has the addition of the Mips AirNode system, as used by many major cycling helmet brands and said to provide additional protection against rotational impacts

Tailfin scores a perfect 10 and Favero’s lightweight power pedals impress: road.cc Recommends updated with 8 great cycling products

A fantastic eight products have earned road.cc Recommends badges this month, with a perfect Tailfin setup, more clever on-bike storage solutions, pro-level pedals and more

Is a new Canyon Aeroad or Ultimate coming soon? Mathieu van der Poel spotted riding mystery new bike with redesigned handlebars and increased tyre clearance

The Dutch rider has been seen riding what appears to be a new Canyon bike, with some features that are a clear departure from any road bike in the German brand's current road bike range

Colnago returns to the track with its “most aerodynamic bike ever”, plus Storck’s fancy new gravel bike, a winter cleaning solution + more

Will we see this bike winning medals at the 2028 Olympics? Check it out alongside all the best new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Storck, Tredz, Chris King, NOBL and Dynamic Bike Care

Specialized sued by mountain biker after serious e-bike crash was allegedly caused by known motor defect

The cyclist is suing for damages after his rear wheel “spun out due to a manufacturing flaw”, causing him to lose control and crash

Hunt release four* new wheelsets for extreme adventurers, including “the first carbon wheelset for adverse weather riding”

*Depending on who you ask it might be three, because two of the four are the same except for an additional hub option! Even so, even so, Hunt says the new road and gravel wheelsets will "help riders go further, faster, and with greater confidence"

Garmin celebrates record revenue as wearable fitness tech continues to boom

Revenue up 14 per cent on last year as CEO hails "strong" financial results "reflecting the strength of our unique, diversified business model"

Campagnolo expands Super Record 13 lineup with gravel-specific Super Record X

Building on its 2x13-speed road groupset, the Italian brand has unveiled its first wireless 1x13 range designed for gravel riding – plus a road 1x configuration, an all-road version, satellite shifters, and new wheels

Pashley expands e-bike range with two Classic Collection additions

The new Briton E and Britannia E bikes are among the first to use the G3ARED gearbox system outside of MiRiDER

A helmet with a crash detection system from Lumos, plus more cool things for urban riding from Shimano, Rapha, Merida + Michelin

From smart helmets and reflective gear to tyres, bikes, and drivetrains, here's some of the latest and greatest kit to land at road.cc HQ

“The craziest bike build you’ve never seen”: A 4.8kg hill-climbing dream, plus Met launches Pogačar’s Tour-winning lid, new stuff from Silca and Oakley + more

Loads to get through in our weekly tech round-up, including the defending British hill climb champ's incredible 4.8kg build and plenty of new stuff from Silca, Oakley, Meta, Vittoria, Rouvy and Met

Van Rysel recalls two RCR Pro road bike models, in response to Swiss Side and DT Swiss issues

Riders of these bike models are warned that there is a risk of “serious falls and injuries” due to wheel delamination

Wilier ups the aero with Filante SLR ID2: “It’s a new benchmark”

Italian brand says updated model has a far lower drag than its predecessor thanks to tweaks all round, including a new bottle and mount system that “functions as a veritable spoiler”

Swiss Side launches new HADRON³ Ultimate 650 wheelset to work around UCI’s new rim depth regulations

3mm might not sound much, but in this case it's made all the difference to making Swiss Side's new deep race wheels compliant with new UCI rules on rim depths

Strava drops lawsuit against Garmin over alleged patent infringement

Strava alleged Garmin had committed patent infringement over its use of segments and heatmaps, but an employee's Reddit post suggested other motives

Dynamic claims its new electric pump can inflate 10 tyres on a single charge — plus more cool things from Ribble, Velocio, Hutchinson + Udog

The latest kit has landed, featuring a gravel bike, all-season tyre, merino top, performance shoe, and an electric pump

UCI tells riders to avoid ketones as “no compelling evidence” they enhance performance or recovery

Governing body confirms ketone supplements remain legal but "does not recommend the inclusion of such supplements in riders' nutritional plans"

“Being rejected for chasing your dreams hurts”: Jan-Willem van Schip responds to mad aero bike disqualification due to upside down seatpost, calling himself an “outcast”

Dutch breakaway specialist promises "to be even better prepared next time" and suggests cycling world could be more "curious about getting faster, using less energy, trying new things"

Will this 5.4kg disc brake bike win the National Hill Climb Championships? Lezyne pumps with “revolutionary” Click Valve, new winter kit + more

Featherweight hill-climbing set-ups and some all-out aero tech banned by the UCI — what more could you possibly want from Tech of the Week?

Flit takes salty swipe at Brompton with e-bike and caviar bundle

British electric bike brand pokes fun at the cost of Brompton’s new Electric T Line by offering its M2 folding e-bike for the same price… with half a kilo of Fortnum & Mason caviar thrown in

If Super Record 13 isn’t posh enough for you… Campagnolo has introduced a £900 Ultra upgrade

Carbon chainrings, titanium sprockets, and ceramic bearings are designed to improve the performance of Campagnolo’s top-level groupset, but they’ll cost you… a lot

Decathlon’s Van Rysel range gets Zwift-ready with new smart trainers

Van Rysel’s new RCR and D500 home trainers come pre-fitted with Zwift’s Cog and Click system, giving you in-game control from your handlebars — and they look like serious value for money

Unreleased Dare gravel bike spotted at UCI Gravel Worlds

The new bike can take 50mm tyres and looks ready for adventure rides

This £13k electric gravel beast is the wildest-looking bike you’ll see this week

Pard Design calls its Impervia gravel e-bike “a moving sculpture” – it’s guaranteed to turn heads

Matej Mohorič rides unreleased Merida Mission gravel bike to Gravel World Champs podium

Here’s what we can spot on the Slovenian rider’s brand-new gravel bike ahead of its official November launch (shame there's no dropper post)

Muov’s £4,995 smart bike arrives for review — plus more cool things from Wahoo, Galibier, Bivo and Prungo

Get ready for the indoor cycling season with the latest smartbikes, recovery tech, clothing and hydration - all on test right now