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Are expensive carbon road bike wheels worth the money?

Does more expensive necessarily mean faster? We real-world test eight wheelsets to find out whether money can buy speed...

Wed, Nov 23, 2022 13:11
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Whoa! What do you think of the head tube on Adam Blythe’s gold Genesis?

New bike for the racer-turned-pundit has one of the craziest front ends you'll ever see – sculpted by a former world champ

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 21:45
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Footballers who cycle XI — the Premier League stars who love life on two wheels

From Shearer to Salah via a Premier League-winning manager, Champions League winners, record goalscorers and of course... Neil Warnock in the dugout

Mon, Nov 21, 2022 12:43
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Behold this custom-painted Factor OSTRO VAM made in collaboration with Duke Agyapong

The Factor x Duke OSTRO VAM frame gets a custom paint job with "layers of meaning"

Sun, Nov 20, 2022 21:45
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Christmas gifts for cyclists — 15 top picks from Specialized, Sportful, Stolen Goat, Vitus, Lezyne and many more

Stuck on what to get your cyclist friend or family member for Christmas? Here's a great mix of products from £20 up to a grand, for that really special cyclist in your life

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 17:11
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The evolution of the great British bike shop: how one LBS with a proud history is moving with the times

From oily old emporiums to pristine studios, bike shops and cycling in general have changed a lot over the years. Here’s the story of one old school bike shop that has adapted to changing times

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 17:00
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Gravel bikes — do we actually need them?

Jamie takes Liam on a ride to see if a mere mortal can emulate Van der Poel by riding a road bike on the gravel

Fri, Nov 18, 2022 12:43
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How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines

Bavarian brand Cube is one of the youngest and most dynamic global cycling companies to make bikes for all. We take a closer look at how it's done

Thu, Nov 17, 2022 12:16
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How to balance indoor and outdoor riding for maximum fitness gains

With the help of Garmin and Tacx, we take a look at how you can try to maximise your fitness by mixing indoor sessions with outdoor rides

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 12:02
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Bike at Bedtime: Check out the “fastest ever” Giant Propel aero road bike

Giant says its 2023 aero road bike is significantly lighter than before as well as being much more aero...

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 21:45
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The indoor cycling arms race: are virtual training platforms getting better and better?

With multiple virtual cycling platforms now competing and pushing each other to be better, those of us who crank out the 'miles' indoors have never had it so good. Here's the state of play right now

Mon, Nov 14, 2022 17:41
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What a rear end! Take a look at this custom Weis Manufacturing Hammer Gravel SL

An integrated seat mast, custom geometry and custom components - check out this money-no-object dirt road weapon

Fri, Nov 11, 2022 15:29
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3T unveils Strada ICR: “the world’s most comfortable aero bike” now comes with integrated cable routing

New head tube is as narrow as before but deeper for an aero gain; both 1x and 2x builds are available

Tue, Nov 08, 2022 21:45
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8 bygone bike technologies we’re now well rid of

Think old-school bikes were cool? They weren't if they featured these components!

Tue, Nov 08, 2022 14:54
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road.cc Recommends updated with the addition of 17 brilliant products

A fresh drop of products has been added to road.cc Recommends. Find out what made the cut here

Mon, Nov 07, 2022 12:02
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Coffee & Ride with komoot: Ryan’s daunting yet delightful day in the Dromara Hills

This month’s route features lots of stunning steep and quiet climbs, ferociously fast descents, delicious bakes, and the odd Marian apparition – what more could you possibly want?

Sun, Nov 06, 2022 21:55
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Take a look at the limited edition Motoki Yoshio Colnago C68

This week's bike at bedtime is the perfect excuse to look at a very nice paint job!

Sun, Nov 06, 2022 21:45
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Andrew Feather’s 5.39kg Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi Mod Hill Climb Bike

Check out the bike of the new National Hill Climb Champion. This bike has some amazing tech details

Fri, Nov 04, 2022 12:05
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Ribble unveils three limited edition bikes including unreleased prototype to celebrate 125th anniversary

If you're a bike company turning 125 years old then this is the kind of thing to buy yourself! Check out these eye-catching new bikes from one of the world's oldest bike brands

Thu, Nov 03, 2022 17:00
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YT Szepter first-ride – a drop-bar trail slayer

YT’s Szepter is a gravel bike with gravity-orientated tendencies

Thu, Nov 03, 2022 15:15
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The future of composites? New BioFiber bike wheels with “far lower CO2 footprint” are here

Biofiber > carbon fibre? Dart promises its new wheels use "F1 grade" high-end technology, with the price starting at £3,500 a pair

Wed, Nov 02, 2022 15:35
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Weird and wonderful bikes from the National Hill Climb Championships

If you want to see some seriously lightweight tech, check out the bikes ridden at the National Hill Climb Championships

Tue, Nov 01, 2022 21:45
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Essential winter clothing with Castelli

With the clocks going back, winter is definitely here, which means your cycle clothing decisions have never been more crucial. So, with the help of Castelli, here’s how to make the perfect kit choices for the months ahead

Tue, Nov 01, 2022 12:05
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Tubeless inserts for less than £10 – a cheap way to upgrade your gravel bike

Tubless insert kits are quite expensive, so we made some for less than a tenner

Fri, Oct 28, 2022 13:25
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Tour de France finally returns to legendary – and brutally steep – Puy de Dôme after 35-year absence

The Massif Central volcano, the scene of Raymond Poulidor and Jacques Anquetil’s iconic battle in 1964, has lain dormant at the Tour since 1988

Thu, Oct 27, 2022 15:30
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