Tech

Bianchi launches Aria aero road bike

New design boasts features that have trickled down from Aquila time trial/ triathlon bike

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First 2018 bikes spotted

Check out new models from Specialized, Trek, BMC, Merida, Lapierre... and what to expect from Giant and Cannondale

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of the coolest new gear we're testing right now from Bont, Shimano, Watteam, Efneo and Ashmei...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Bike-themed election promises, Team Sky uncertainty and security debates in London - here's 11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

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HTech release design for AerOne Concept wooden aero road bike

It might be made of wood, but innovative Aussies HTech are claiming “one of the world’s most aerodynamic bike frames” with their AerOne Concept…

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Shimano launches new Ultegra R8000 groupset

Second level components benefit from Dura-Ace technology

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Unboxed: Ribble R872

Ribble's updated version of their hugely popular R872 carbon road bike

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Trek Emonda gets update for 2018, including disc version

Alberto Contador is racing the rim brake model in the Dauphiné

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All the best bits from Sea Otter Europe + Sir Bradley Wiggins socks

Loads of niche (and very interesting) gravel bikes plus chi-chi parts and – see them to believe them – Wiggo socks

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5 cool products coming soon to road.cc

A sneak peak at some of the coolest new gear we're reviewing right now from Edco, Powertap, PRO, Stebles and HideMyBell...

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Dumoulin's a champ, a change of colours for Team Sky and dreaming of a team of Cavs...

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Shimano Quick Links now available to buy

The Quick link SM-CN900 for Shimano 11 speed chains is available now

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Elite launch limited edition bright pink Drivo trainer

Really want to show off your love for all things Giro? This outlandish pink Elite Drivo trainer could be for you...

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Cycling App of the Week: Relive

Create a quality visual map of your rides with Relive, our Cycling App of the Week

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5 cool products coming soon to road.cc

Have a quick look at some of the tastiest products we're reviewing right now from Specialized, Santini, Lezyne, Gaerne and Bont

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off-road.cc: Pivot launch the Mach 5.5 carbon trail bike

Full carbon frame, seriously fat rubber and a whole lotta bling

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Cycling App of the Week: Bike Gear Calculator

A quick and easy way to compare different gear options

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Premature celebrations, road rage a-plenty and a high-speed bear chase: we round up the week on two wheels...

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Updated: First ride – Campagnolo relaunches Centaur 11-speed groupset

11-speed aluminium groupset designed to compete with Shimano 105, and it's a little lighter. Now with UK prices

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Unboxing: microSHIFT Centos 11 Groupset

microSHIFT have been on the fringes of the big three groupset brands for a number of years, and are back with their latest 11-speed effort...

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Cycling App of the Week: NeverAlone

NeverAlone provides live tracking and sends SMS messages to selected contacts if it detects you may have ran into trouble mid-ride

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Froome’s descending position isn’t as aero as Sagan’s

How to get super-aero on the descents while staying safe

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NeatCleats cycling shoe holders hit Kickstarter funding target

Complete neat freak when it comes to your cycling shoes? Rejoice, as NeatCleats have just hit their Kickstarter target...

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First Ride: Campagnolo FINALLY announces disc brake lineup

Hydraulic disc brakes will be available for Super-Record, Record, Chorus and Potenza groupsets

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Campagnolo launches new Bora, Shamal and Scirocco wheels

Italian brand extends range with two new disc brake wheelsets and an updated rim brake model

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Hammerhead to release new Karoo GPS unit

A cycling-specific Android operating system, instant Strava mapping and 10 hour battery life in full navigation mode: is the new Hammerhead Karoo a Garmin rival or better?

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Fizik release special Giro edition R1B Climb shoe

The high-end cycle accessory brand has made a special edition R1B shoe to honour the 100th Giro d’Italia, which will be rocked by Team Sky pink jersey contender Geraint Thomas amongst others

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Zipp unveil tubeless versions of the Tangente Speed tyre

More renowned for their high-end wheels, Zipp have committed further into the tyre market with 25mm and 28mm tubeless versions of the Tangente Speed

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Pro Bike: Vincenzo Nibali’s limited edition Merida Scultura for the 100th Giro d’Italia

Merida have revealed the one-off Scultura bike that two-time champion Vincenzo Nibali will ride in his attempt to land his third title at the 100th Corsa Rosa

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Specialized studying road.cc reader’s disc brake injury video

Brand's head office in California contacted Peter Curtis-Brown after our story yesterday

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