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Schwalbe’s new G-One RX gravel tyre ushers in new technologies and tread

New tyre is primed for mud and welcomes a new carcass design.

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Coming soon! Van Rysel RCR-F “setting a new standard for aero bikes”… says Van Rysel

New RCR-F has been developed with aero wheel outfit Swiss Side and will hit the peloton next season; will Decathlon offer it at a bargain price?

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The most expensive bib tights we’ll have ever reviewed! Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Hunt, Muc-Off, Coros and Madison

As well as Assos' £420 bib longs, we're also currently trying out the "absolute fastest" road race wheelset, wet weather accessories, winter cycling kit and a GPS smartwatch, with full reviews coming soon

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Race bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes and more: road.cc Recommends updated with 10 top products

Here’s our November roundup of top cycling products that earned the Recommends seal of approval

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Wahoo officially unveils supersized, £550 Elemnt Ace bike computer with built-in wind sensor… but how big is too big?

The feature-packed future of bike computers, or an overstuffed, bulbous brick for your bars? Our head of video and connoisseur of all things cycling tech got his hands on Wahoo's new flagship device ahead of time to offer some initial impressions

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Scott unveils new 5.9kg Addict RC road bike… the same weight as the 2008 version

The updated model is available with frame weights as low as 640g, says Scott, and complete bikes weigh as little as 5.9kg... which just so happens to be the weight of the first Scott Addict released 16 years ago

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How can shoes cost nearly as much as a bike? Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Vision, Santini, Gorewear and Carrera

Top-of-the-range cycling shoes, a sub-£500 road bike, 60mm carbon wheels and winter gear, check out the latest products we're testing right now

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Are Nimbl’s new Urano shoes the most premium gravel kicks yet?

Italian boutique shoe brand Nimbl, has finally revealed a product specifically designed for gravel riders.

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The Arid is Mondraker’s first non-assisted gravel bike

The Spanish brand commits to gravel with a bike designed to balance stiffness and compliance for all kinds of gravel.

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Pinarello launches F1, the least expensive model in the F Series road bike range at £3,000

F1 comes with a Shimano 105 (mechanical) groupset and a £3,000 price tag

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First ride: The new (old) roads in Zwift’s latest map update

It’s 10 years since we were chasing the blue ghosts round Jarvis Island, and now you can do that again. Kind of.

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Cool things for chilly temperatures – five wintery items currently in for review from Scribe, TrainingPeaks, Abbey Bike Tools, Moon and JetBlack

Dark days and darker nights are here, so check out five cycling products designed for just that!

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Mason and Magicshine do it again and David Millar’s smart new shoes get our seal of approval: road.cc Recommends updated with eight top products

It's time for our October selection of excellent cycling products that got the Recommends nod

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Is Ridley set to launch a radical new aero bike? Pro riders spotted undergoing bike fits on mystery frameset

Uno-X riders have been spotted on what appears to be a new and unconventional Ridley Noah Fast road bike

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Five winter essentials coming soon from Gorewear, Velocio, Jack Wolfskin, Oxford and Ciovita

To help you carry on cycling outdoors this winter, we’re reviewing some of the latest and greatest gear as always to inform your buying choices

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Airbag cycling bib shorts designed to reduce injuries could become a reality in 2025

Team behind the aerObag project has developed a working prototype and report positive interest from the UCI

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We review a 48kg bike*! Five cool things coming soon from Wattbike, Look, Standert, Gloria and Strider

Ranging from 5.8kg to 48kg, we have indoor bikes to titanium builds, and race machines to balance bikes in our latest haul of cool things in for review

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Is this the more environmentally-friendly cycling waterproof we’ve been waiting for? A first ride in the new Santini Magic rain jacket

One of the new breed of PFAS-free waterproofs as cycling moves away from products such as Gore's Shakedry, the Magic uses Polartec's recycled polyester membrane tech

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New Wahoo bike computer leaked that appears to have a built-in wind sensor

A new device called the Wahoo Elmnt Ace, if leaked photos are to be believed, will also feature a 3.8” touchscreen, claimed 30+ hours of battery life and an audio speaker

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Is Muc-Off’s Hey Dipstick! the most useful tool going for tubeless tyre users? Plus PEdALED’s performance sunglasses (that don’t fold), terrific titanium from Ribble + more

More of the best wheels, bags, bikes and accessories we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

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Orbea launches new Avant alloy-framed endurance bike with refined geometry and “Service Box” to stash your stuff

Comfort and practicality is key with the Spanish brand's latest road bike launch, featuring 35mm tyre clearance, mudguard mounting points and a box under the downtube to store a puncture repair kit

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Sick of duck-walking around in cycling shoes? The barefoot-style sock/shoes said to be ideal for bikepacking adventures, plus cool stuff from Uvex, Lezyne, Topeak + Coospo

In our latest round-up of cool things we're currently testing, we have an AI-powered rear brake light, sock shoes, and lots more cycling accessories

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Pashley launches new Pathfinder collection featuring 3D-printed lugs and frame parts

Designed and made in the UK, four new models aim to appeal to a broader audience, with prices starting at £1,995. There are also e-bikes added to the range, a first for Britain's oldest remaining bike manufacturer

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Wheels featuring self-inflating/deflating tyre system used by Marianne Vos to win Gravel World Championships now available to pre-order priced from £3,200

Gravaa's adaptable tyre pressure system allows you to adjust and monitor tyre pressure while riding, with wheelsets featuring this tech starting at around £3,200

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Bright lights, tough tyres and the “sublimely smooth” new Roubaix: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven new products

It was a small but perfectly formed selection that made the cut in September, with gongs for Specialized, Michelin, Orro*, Galibier, Magicshine, Udog and MiRiDER

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The Elja is Lauf’s first MTB and runs 2.8in tyres

There's hardly a leaf spring in sight and it runs two bottom brackets.

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Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from Muc-Off, Zefal, Moon, Tooo Cycling and H2O Audio

As it's Commuting Week on road.cc, it's only right that we preview commuter-friendly gear in this edition of FCT! We've a front camera/light combo, a carbon fibre mini pump, a 450 LUMEN rear light and plenty more interesting bits of tech

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Schwalbe introduces tubeless version of the ONE 365 all-season tyre

Brand's all-year-round tyre gets tubeless upgrade in 28 and 32mm widths

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“The premium sector is the fastest-growing part of the cycling market”: Halfords to double the amount of bikes in its range priced over £1,000

The new bigger Halfords bike range will feature models from Carrera, Boardman and Voodoo, with prices up to £3,800

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Ribble’s “redefining road” range expands with launch of Allroad Ti featuring 3D-printed titanium tube junctions and 35mm tyres

A new titanium model has been added to Ribble's Allroad range, with prices starting at £3,499 for a full bike. We managed to get a sneak peek ahead of the launch

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