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How to clean your bicycle chain

Everything you need to know about chain cleaning.

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 13:25

How to bleed Shimano hydraulic disc brakes – 14 – bleed tubing attached to the bleed nipple with syringe of mineral oil.jpg

How to bleed Shimano hydraulic disc brakes — restore the braking on your bike with this simple step-by-step guide

Keeping your hydraulic disc brakes working perfectly is straightforward enough...with a little know-how

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 11:00

How to change a bike inner tube — get back on the road quickly and efficiently, even with stubborn tyre and rim combos

Don't get stranded! Learn the most important bit of maintenance so you're all set when you really need to deploy your skills

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 17:00

“The brake pad is the smallest part that a rider can change on their bike, but it can make a huge difference”: Sinter explain how they manufacture world-beating brake pads in Europe Sponsored

We speak to the folk at Slovenian brake pad specialists Sinter about how they make the world’s best brake pads – right here in Europe – and why their unique smart brake pad bedding machine sets Sinter pads apart

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 14:48

Check out the super-versatile Fairlight Secan

The last two road.cc writers who reviewed the steel Secan each ended up buying one, so what’s new with the latest version?

Sun, Feb 16, 2025 21:45

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: £1,000 Off Van Rysel and Cannondale bikes, carbon wheels for £590, big Contintenal GP5000 tyre discounts, up to 88% off Universal Colours cycling kit + more

In our latest deals round-up we've spotted discounts on bikes, wheels, tyres, apparel and loads more

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 11:00

First ride: The Skarper e-bike conversion kit that’s backed by Sir Chris Hoy

We also spoke to Uri Meirovich, co-founder and COO of Skarper about the brand and where it's headed in 2025

Tue, Feb 11, 2025 11:40

Aero bike vs aero position — why spending thousands on a new bike might be slower than sticking with your old one

We pit the latest Factor Ostro VAM aero bike against a decade-old climbing bike. The results might surprise you

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 10:50

Why the Genesis Datum was such a groundbreaking bike

Introduced in 2016, the Genesis Datum blended speed, comfort, and versatility in a carbon fibre package. Blurring the lines between bike genres, it was an absolute zinger to ride

Sun, Feb 09, 2025 21:45

Industry Insider – MTB career highlights with Dom Mason of Mason Cycles

https://road.cc/offroad/content/feature/industry-insider-mtb-career-highlights-with-dom-mason-of-mason-cycles-16273

Fri, Feb 07, 2025 09:30

“A bike race is complete madness”: David Millar on why cycling is “inherently dangerous”, the demise of CHPT3, and his new Factor role + Is TNT set to destroy cycling in the UK?

On episode 97 of the road.cc Podcast, we dissect the upcoming closure of Eurosport in the UK and how price hikes will impact cycling’s popularity, while David Millar chats about his new job and how pro racing can be made safer

Thu, Feb 06, 2025 18:03

Which action camera is best for cycling? GoPro 13 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 vs Insta360 Ace Pro II mega test

Can the new kids finally knock GoPro off its perch? We've been testing to find out...

Tue, Feb 04, 2025 17:00

2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships – how the races were won

Full race recap of how the weekend unfolded.

Mon, Feb 03, 2025 08:47

Is the Rotwild R.R275 X really “the slickest e-gravel bike ever”?

With a stem that blends into the top tube, integrated lights, and five-spoke wheels, this electric off-roader is unmistakeable

Sun, Feb 02, 2025 21:45

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: half price Shimano Ultegra Di2, 50% off Roval Alpinist wheels, big CeramicSpeed OSPW discounts, up to 70% off Le Col cycling kit + more

Chosen by members of the road.cc team, this week's selection includes discounts on a wide range of products, from electronic groupsets, wheels, accessories, apparel and more

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 12:09

CI MTB World Championships 2021 Alan Hatherly of South Africa and Samuel Gaze of New Zealand

Has the UCI Mountain Bike World Series just outpriced itself with a new pay-to-view option?

Expect to splash out £30.99 per month on a TNT Sports sub for the privilege of watching the 2025 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series.

Fri, Jan 31, 2025 09:21

Video: Can a £1,500 e-cargo bike replace a car?

The Engwe LE20 is about a third of the price of the Tern GSD – is it anywhere near as good?

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 16:31

We’re fed up of subscribing to be a cyclist — how much does cycling really cost in 2025?

After the announcement that pro cycling coverage will be moving to TNT next month (who charge £30.99 a month for a subscription) we thought we'd see how much we could save off our cycling-related subscriptions

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 16:05

“Lance Armstrong didn’t invent doping. We all did the best we could”: Levi Leipheimer on coming to terms with cycling’s “grey” past, “making amends”, and why road racing in the US has to “adapt or die”

The former Tour de France podium finisher chats to the podcast about his grand plans for Levi’s Gran Fondo, how he hopes to breathe new life into the US domestic scene by “believing in the road bike”, and why cycling struggles to deal with its history

Tue, Jan 28, 2025 21:24

The seat tube-less Baldiso One aero bike laughs in the face of UCI rules, and it’s now available to buy

1,500 of these 3D-printed aero frames will be produced, and if you want one then complete bikes are available from €12,430. Builds can come in as light as 6.4kg

Sun, Jan 26, 2025 21:44

2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships preview

Next weekend the 2025 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships take place in Northern France. Here’s everything you need to know.

Fri, Jan 24, 2025 12:07

The rise of Chinese cycling brands: a guide to the bike and component manufacturers challenging the big Western marques

There are plenty of high-quality products available from China at decent prices, as long as you do some research ahead of time

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 12:39

roadcc recommends awards 2024-25 – Bike of the Year

We reveal the road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2024/25

After 12 months of riding and reviewing, covering everything from road bikes to gravel bikes and every type of electric bike imaginable, we’re ready to unveil our top-10 Bikes of the Year, and crown the ultimate winner

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 12:00

road.cc Recommends 2024/2025 awards round-up — all the very best bikes and cycling equipment we reviewed last year

Our awards are done for another year, so here's a comprehensive round-up of the big winners and a bonus video to boot!

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:31

Five reasons why we hope this isn’t the future of race bikes (and five reasons we like it)

The recently released Ridley Noah Fast stands out from other pro bikes with its radical front end...but is that a good thing? Jamie offers his take on the pros and cons

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 10:30