Tech

Behind the scenes at Exposure Lights: How these ultra-reliable, British-made bike lights are crafted so you can ride further Sponsored

We head behind the scenes with Exposure Lights to find out how the renowned West Sussex-based brand keeps its focus on cycle light excellence

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 16:06

A climbing masterpiece: A first ride review of the all new Ridley Falcn RS 2.0 lightweight climbing bike

One ride is all it takes to fall in love with how the new Falcn RS 2.0 climbs

Thu, Oct 08, 2026 09:00

Andrew Feather 2026 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 – Sprinting

Do aerodynamics matter for hill climbing? Andrew Feather’s 2026 hill climb bike features huge positional changes in the pursuit of aero

It's all about longer, lower and narrower for the multiple National Hill Climb champion. Could it power him to yet another KOM, with the 'help' of road.cc's Liam Cahill?

Tue, Oct 06, 2026 16:00

Mountain bike hills I WILL die on

Mountain biking is full of opinion, so Liam's weighed in with a few of his own

Mon, Oct 05, 2026 10:16

How you can ride brighter for longer with CatEye’s cutting edge light and power management technology Sponsored

We look at CatEye’s AMPP1300, AMPP1700 and AMPP2200 lights which avoid the temptation to focus purely on full-power illumination and, instead, utilise intelligent output management, carefully engineered optics, and genuinely useful lower-power modes to maximise efficiency

Mon, Oct 05, 2026 09:00

Liam’s Specialized Crux Alps set-up, 2026

3 reasons you shouldn’t use a gravel bike for road cycling… and 6 reasons you should

A week of road riding in the Alps on his gravel bike teaches Liam a few things

Fri, Oct 02, 2026 16:05

2027 Cube Nuroad C_62 SLT Sram Red XPLR-15

The best value gravel bike just got even faster: Cube’s flagship Nuroad C:62 SLT is one of the most exciting gravel bikes in the world right now Sponsored

From a seriously good value £899 entry-level bike to £6.5k aero machines, we take a look at Cube's gravel options for the coming year

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 16:44

Big wheels, new tyres, boutique brands, and a 14-speed groupset: gravel tech is so much more fun than road right now

Our round-up from Sea Otter Girona is packed with road and gravel tech goodness

Mon, Sep 28, 2026 09:27

Are small-travel trail bikes the new meta? Revel’s new Ranger and more from XFusion, Smoove, Joe’s No Flats and Praxis

This week's Five Cool Things and the best stories to hit the site

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 11:00

10 controversial gravel and MTB trends that have stuck around for the long haul

New bike technologies are reliably met with shed loads of scepticism, but here are a few that have managed to establish themselves for better or for worse

Wed, Sep 23, 2026 11:13

Bike at Bedtime – Bickerton Portable Sept 2026

Bickerton Portable: The folding bike built in a stable and heat-treated in an Aga

Before Brompton there was the Bickerton Portable – an aluminium folding bike that was part ingenious engineering, part kitchen creation

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 21:45

I tried Shimano’s new Dura-Ace SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, and they’re mostly great… yet also a bit annoying

The non-compatible cat is out of the bag... but how's the ride with Shimano's all new SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, mounted to some fresh RC910 shoes? We sent Liam to test them out in secret shortly before the official launch

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 08:00

You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work Sept 2026

You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work. Here’s how to commute by bike on the cheap, and when it’s best to invest

It might be tempting to splurge on the latest kit for your cycle commute, but you don't need to remortgage your house for an efficient and comfortable ride

Mon, Sep 14, 2026 10:36

Home workshop tools I simply cannot live without, including some you may not have thought of

Fixing, modifying and tweaking bike stuff requires a pretty extensive tool kit but here a few perhaps more niche tools that Liam can't live without

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 14:00

Ribble Endurace SL – Yoeleo QianKun C50-8

Chinese carbon wheels transformed my cheap bike… but are they really worth it? Sponsored

It probably won't surprise you that a set of decent carbon wheels will make a cheap road bike sing a lot more tunefully than if it were shod with cheap alloy rims. Liam weighs up the pros and cons of investing, while still trying to keep a handle on the cost

Tue, Sep 08, 2026 11:19

9 classic British mountain bike brands lost to time

With the sad recent decline of Raleigh, we take a look at 10 classic British brands popular in the early days of mountain biking that are either no more, or have lost their former glory

Mon, Sep 07, 2026 14:00

The best-looking e-bike conversion kit yet? A first ride on the stealthy new DUO Wheel system

Why spend thousands on another bike when you can get the assistance you need on the bike you already have? The new DUO Wheel System promises just that, without the bulk of other conversion kits

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 17:10

10 mountain bike brands that do things differently: Break from the norm with bikes from these unique MTB makers

Bored of seeing all of the cookie cutter MTB designs? Here are 10 brands that build their bikes in different ways to the norm

Wed, Sep 02, 2026 14:41

Do mountain bikes get more adjustable than this? Rocky Mountain’s Instinct and more from Giant, Tailfin, Insta360 and Cast

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00

Gravel bike vs MTB: The bike genre lines are more blurred than ever, so which one is actually best for cycling on gravel?

"You might as well just get a mountain bike".... really? We put a gravel rig up against a custom MTB to see if a gravel-specific bike is really needed to ride gravel

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 16:00

More anti-squat, less adjustment but Yeti’s MT is a right hoot: Yeti MT XO Factory first ride review

Yeti has brought its Sixfinity platform to a 140mm trail mountain bike and Liam reckons it's a right hoot

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 16:00

Retro nostalgia, modern DH progression and yes, 32-inch wheels: The best bikes of the Malverns Classic 2026

Retro throwbacks, modern downhill and 32-inch wheels were the order of the weekend as we scoured the fields of the Malverns Classic to hunt for the most interesting bikes

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 13:58

Combs for your… uh… bike? Plus more from Bell, Hope, Peaty’s and XFusion

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 11:00

Swiss Side thinks handling matters as much as aero, while Fulcrum says “we will never go hookless”: What do the brands designing the world’s fastest wheels really care about?

We speak to Swiss Side, Princeton Carbon Works, CeramicSpeed, Berd, Fulcrum/Campagnolo and Reserve about the technology, engineering and ideas that could shape the future of performance road wheels

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 16:32

We tested some of the best on-bike communication devices… but a much cheaper solution beat all the expensive tech

What's the ideal solution for talking on a group ride? If you're willing to sacrifice some pocket space for sound quality, that solution may be much more affordable than you might think...

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 17:09

CamelBak is completely overhauling its range for 2027 – here’s why the legendary hydration solution specialist is returning to its performance roots Sponsored

Over the course of almost four decades, CamelBak has become the go-to name for cycling hydration solutions. For 2027, the brand is is refocusing on performance

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 14:03

Velo De Ville has raised the game for urban e-bikers to celebrate 60 years of cycling innovation: Meet the all new HUB-e Sponsored

Velo De Ville’s breakthrough HUB-e – the brand’s first personalised e-bike to use Bosch’s new HUB-Drive motor – is now open for registrations of interest. Here's everything you need to know...

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 15:03

Schwalbe says hookless safety standards need tightening, while Cadex argues tyre beads are the real issue – we speak to the brands shaping the future of wheel and tyre technology

We sat down with the people behind DT Swiss, Enve, Zipp, Cadex, Scope and Schwalbe to discover what's shaping the next generation of road wheels and tyres, and to get their take on cycling's ongoing hookless debate

Sun, Aug 09, 2026 09:00

I tested the worst bike saddle ever, and it was even stranger than I expected

What happens if you fit an office chair to your bike? Time to get testing...

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 11:12

Which RockShox fork is right for you in 2026? Your ultimate guide to all the models, details and specs

What to upgrade your rig with a fork from arguably the biggest player on the market? Get to know the current RockShox range and decide which flavour is best for you

Wed, Aug 05, 2026 10:28