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Your complete guide to Specialized’s road shoe range

Specialized offers footwear to suit every budget. Find out which is the best choice for you and the riding you do

Tue, Oct 05, 2021 10:00

First ride review: CHPT3 spec Vielo V+1 Strato

Here’s what we thought of this 1x optimised racer in David Millar’s chosen Campagnolo Ekar build

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 12:45

road.cc Recommends episode 8 is live! Check out our new monthly YouTube show

Becca and Liam are back with another monthly round-up of the best reviewed products to have come through road.cc towers. It was a bumper month for bikes with Ribble, Cube, Fairlight and Vitus all making the cut. PLUS the usual buying advice, cafe, and rou

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 12:06

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The bikes that won Paris-Roubaix – Tubeless, disc and aero for Colbrelli and Deignan

After the cobbles had been tamed and the mud washed out of eyes, the Trek Domane SLR 9 and Merida Reacto Team-E stood as the winning steeds of Paris-Roubaix 2021

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 09:50

Bike at bedtime: take a look at this beautiful Basso x Faema Diamante

Marking Basso’s new partnership with the Italian coffee machine company, all the proceeds of this special edition bike will be donated to World Bicycle Relief

Sun, Oct 03, 2021 20:30

Baggies, gravel and laissez-faire route planning: my unconventional morning with David Millar in Girona

Why baggies, where his brand CHPT3 is heading and more

Sat, Oct 02, 2021 11:00

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Peter Sagan’s Specialized S-Works Roubaix – But will he ride mechanical?

Sagan has been spotted riding both his Shimano Di2 bike and a mechanical Dura-Ace setup in his Paris-Roubaix recon rides

Fri, Oct 01, 2021 11:46

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Joss Lowden’s Hour Record-breaking Argon 18 bike and Le Col kit

She's done it! And a serious amount of attention was paid to Lowden's setup to ensure she smashed the record. Get the tech details here...

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 19:19

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First ride review: Wahoo’s new SYSTM indoor training platform

Here’s what you can expect from Wahoo’s brand-new ‘A Week With’, ‘Inspiration’ and ‘On Location’ channels on its training app

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 13:00

How to decide on the best Specialized saddle for your type of riding

Don’t let saddle pain spoil your ride. Here’s what the experts at Specialized say you need to be aware of to find your saddle soulmate...

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 11:00

Your perfect commute! Making the most of the working day

What's the best way to get maximum enjoyment out of your commuting time? Our Liam thinks it's with an e-bike!

Mon, Sep 27, 2021 11:00

Wahoo Elemnt Bolt vs Garmin Edge 530 – which is best?

Two of the most popular cycling computers go head-to-head... which one is the best computer you can buy at the £250 price point in 2021?

Fri, Sep 24, 2021 09:17

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Does the bike industry really want to force you on to disc brakes?

With Ineos Grenadiers switching to disc brakes, we fact-check a theory that just won't go away

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 14:48

The road.cc team’s favourite routes on komoot: Jack’s ‘slightly longer than an hour’ South Staffs lunch loop

This month Jack shares his afternoon loop that extends slightly beyond lunch hour, with a few lumps and bumps along the way

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 13:46

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Find out how you can get better at racing on Zwift

You need to be fit to do well on the online cycling platform. You can also learn some simple tricks and techniques to improve your performance…

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 11:00

Bike at bedtime: take a look at the Vitus Zenium

For commutes, crits, club rides or sportives, this is the brand's all-rounder

Sun, Sep 19, 2021 20:30

The evolution of gravel bikes: what’s changed in the past decade?

How have gravel bikes evolved? Dave digs out his Kinesis Tripster ATR from 2013 and compares it to the latest v3 model

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 11:30

Bike at Bedtime: take a look at the Rapha x Baum titanium collab bike

Hand assembled in Australia, every Orbis all-rounder special edition bike will be a one-of-a-kind, rolling on 28mm tyres and with Shimano's new 12 speed groupset an option

Tue, Sep 14, 2021 20:30

Bike at bedtime: take a look at Ridley’s Kanzo Fast

Featuring Ridley’s deep F-Tubing tube shapes, fully integrated cable routing and aero gravel flared bars, this should be one fast off-roader…

Sun, Sep 12, 2021 20:30

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How to make the most of Strava’s exploring features for your next adventure

Heatmaps, personalised segment and route suggestions, and Strava’s live location sharing feature can all help you take on bigger and exciting rides - here’s what you need to know

Wed, Sep 08, 2021 10:30

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Bike at bedtime: take a look at Officine Mattio’s new OM1 S

100% made in Italy’s Cuneo region, this road racing bike can be fully customised with Italian components

Tue, Sep 07, 2021 20:30

Bike at bedtime: take a look at BMC’s Roadmachine 01 ONE with new shiny Dura-Ace Di2

All-rounder with top tube bag compatibility now equipped with Shimano’s brand-new top-end groupset

Sun, Sep 05, 2021 20:30

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How to use Strava to make you fitter

Loads of us use online app Strava to record our rides. Here's how you can make the most of its features to improve your cycling fitness

Sun, Sep 05, 2021 11:00

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Bike at Bedtime: Fairlight Strael 3.0 with new Shimano 12-speed groupset

Steel endurance bike now comes in new Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 and Ultegra R8100 builds

Tue, Aug 31, 2021 20:45

22 bikes equipped with new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets Sept 2021

34 bikes equipped with new Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets, from BMC, Trek, Merida, Canyon and more

Check out the first complete bikes fitted with the brand new Di2-only groupsets, starting from £3,949

Tue, Aug 31, 2021 16:00