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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best road bikes

From sportive bikes to full-on race bikes, it’s time to find out which are the best road-focused bikes we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 12:00
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How the Elite Square Smart Frame is reinventing indoor cycling at home Sponsored

We speak to Mattia Gomiero from Elite about the brand's new smart indoor training frame – the Square – and find out how something with four right angles has the potential to revolutionise home training

Tue, Jan 21, 2025 08:00
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“I’m positive there could and should be a happy ending”: Hans Rey on the future of troubled GT Bicycles, and the history behind this iconic MTB brand

We dive into GT's history and chat with Hans Rey about his experience with the brand.

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 13:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best money-no-object superbikes

If you’re after cutting-edge performance and you’re willing and able to pay for it – or you’d just like to gawp at the highest-priced bikes we reviewed in 2024 – this superbike category is for you

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 12:00
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Would you spend £6k on a bike from a brand no one’s ever heard of?

The Quick Pro AR:One carbon road bike frame weighs just 782g, and the complete bike you see here is 6.3kg

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 21:45
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The best road bikes NOT in the 2025 World Tour peloton — bikes missing from cycling’s top tier featuring Scott, BMC, Orbea, Ridley, Basso + more

Not every race bike gets the chance to prove itself on cycling's biggest stage. Here are some that we think deserve some extra attention anyway

Sun, Jan 19, 2025 11:00
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best gravel and adventure bikes

Whether you’re looking for something fast and lively or a model that’s capable of being loaded up for a multi-day epic adventure, check out the top-performing gravel and adventure bikes that we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 12:00
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Winter bicycle maintenance: Essential tips for every cyclist

Winter riding poses its own set of maintenance challenges - here's how to battle them

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 14:57
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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best electric bikes

Whether you're after an e-bike for leisure, commuting, or even shifting heavy loads, find out which is best choice for you

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 12:00
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Winter cycling clothing – everything you need to stay warm

We list the best winter riding wardrobe essentials.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 14:54
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The bikes of the men’s WorldTour 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year

With Campagnolo’s return, Colnago’s new aero bike and a debut from XDS Carbon-Tech, take a look at all the bikes and components being ridden at the top level of pro road racing this year

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 12:01
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The best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2024/25

Save money with the best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2024/25

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 12:00
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Are shorter MTB cranks really better?

We've been testing all the options to find out whether shorter cranks provide any benefits.

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 09:20
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Winter mountain biking 2025 – your guide to riding in the cold

Everything you need to know about winter mountain biking including tips on what to wear to get you through the grim months.

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 13:39
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Let’s reveal the road.cc Recommends Wheels of the Year 2024/25

It’s time to unveil the road and gravel wheels that have most impressed our team of reviewers over the past 12 months, from Enve, Roval, Fulcrum, Scribe, and more…

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:00
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Grip shift vs trigger shift – which is best for you?

In mountain biking, when you need to gear, it’s either twist-and-shift, or you hit the trigger. But which of these gear-shifting mechanisms are best for your riding style?

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 14:08
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Wake up Western bike wheel brands! Have Chinese carbon wheels now overtaken established brands factoring in performance and price?

Chinese carbon wheels have long been cheaper, but do they now offer as good (or even better) performance as well!? By digging into the details, we aimed to find out

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 13:08
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We unveil the road.cc Recommends Tyres of the Year 2024/25

Whether you’re after tyres for the road or gravel, check out the best we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months – from Vittoria, Michelin, Panaracer and more

Mon, Jan 13, 2025 12:00
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Check out the Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra Disc – our 2014/15 Bike of the Year was a taste of things to come

With disc brakes, 28mm tyres, and a big focus on comfort, the Synapse was a glimpse into the future – and it offered a superb ride

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 21:45
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Is the cycling industry storm finally over? Why there may be fewer “disaster stories” in 2025 + Where did Adrian Chiles’ e-bike doc go wrong?

“It’s more tidal changes rather than a storm,” bike industry stalwart Rory Hitchens tells the road.cc Podcast, as we predict what lies ahead this year (and it’s more optimistic than you’d expect). Plus we dissect THAT Panorama special

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 19:02
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Why am I putting out more power on the hills than on flat roads? We speak to a bike fit expert and hit the indoor trainer to find out Sponsored

If you train with power, do you find it easier to put out higher numbers grinding up an incline while struggling on flat roads, even on a virtual trainer? We needed some answers!

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 17:00
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road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2024/25: The best groupsets, grips, saddles and more from the last 12 months

Each month we add the best components we've reviewed to road.cc Recommends, and now it’s time to reveal the best of the best from Shimano, SRAM, and more

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 12:00
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Has the cycling industry killed the cheap road bike? Where have all the cheap bikes gone?

Yes, there are plenty second-hand... but when it comes to new bikes, some prices have seemingly risen far greater than inflation and few brands now offer models below £1,000. Are the days of the brand new £500 road bike well and truly over?

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 10:18
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road.cc Recommends Cycle Clothing of the Year 2024/25: the best jackets, jerseys, tights, shorts, shoes & more

Check out the most impressive clothing that we’ve reviewed over the past year, from the likes of Castelli, Van Rysel, Gorewear, Bioracer…

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 12:00
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Are single-speeds sportier than you think? Tenways’ CGO600 Pro takes a tour of the Yorkshire WoldsAre single-speeds sportier than you think? Tenways’ CGO600 Pro takes a tour of the Yorkshire Wolds

Innovative belt drive technology e-bike is aimed at city use but can clearly do more

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 19:15
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