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Lumos adds talking to do-it-all helmet + loads more tech

It’s time to find out about all the latest tech news from the world of cycling, including the shoes with big-cat energy and Italian clothing with espresso-bar cred

Sat, May 23, 2026 12:00
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Could this open-source TT rider model transform cycling aerodynamics? Plus Islabikes makes a mini comeback, 4iiii power meters now come fitted on numerous Cube bikes + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including cool stuff from Cube, Islabikes, SKS, Muc-Off and more

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 11:00
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Islabikes launches spare parts website, as founder returns as “100%” owner “motivated by idea of keeping all Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”

"Every time I pack a part and send it out I enjoy the thought that it is keeping a bike in use," returning owner Isla Rowntree commented, nine months on from the much-loved children's bike manufacturer ceasing production

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 11:18
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Children’s bike manufacturer Islabikes to cease production after 18 years

"It has been a turbulent and difficult time for the cycle industry as a whole and neither Tim nor Isla wish to continue"

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 15:27
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Bryton takes on Garmin with new Gardia R300L bike radar + more tech news from Wattbike, Assos, Goodyear, Scott, Pirelli, Van Rysel, Muc-Off, Reilly, and more

Find out about the invention that reunited a rider with their stolen bike, £440 shoes, and a chainring in the shape of the Batman logo. No, really

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 12:00
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A BMC Teammachine on steroids + Tech of the Week from Rapha, MAAP, Bolle, Leopard Lync and Islabikes

Loads of cool kit, a brand new gravel bike that claims to be one of the fastest out there, theft prevention, an eco helmet and an eco report. Oh, and how to make an e-bike

Sat, Sep 10, 2022 10:00
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Best balance bikes 2026 — push-alongs for kids to get them ready to pedal

Get your young 'un started on two wheels the easy way with our pick of the best balance bikes

Tue, Apr 13, 2021 08:45
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E-bikes for boomers? Islabikes launch two new models “designed specifically for baby boomers who want to continue cycling”

The brand famed for their children's bikes have unveiled two new lightweight full-sized bikes, which they claim are perfect for riders of the baby boom generation...

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 14:44
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Islabikes’ new kid’s range is lighter – and radder – than ever before

Longer, lower, slacker isn’t reserved for the big kids

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 11:34
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Islabikes launches new ‘Icons’ range for older riders

Specially designed rides for the over 65s

Sat, Jan 26, 2019 21:19
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