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Video: Inflatable e-bike (okay, moped) intended as affordable last mile transport option

Inventors believe “Poimo” could prove more cost effective than other micro-mobility options

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News Decathlon revive 9.5 Titane road bike for gravel and call it the GRVL Ti 900 has been updated. Decathlon revive 9.5 Titane road bike for gravel and call it th GRVL Ti 900

New Ti gravel bike teased from big brand known for reasonable prices

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Fizik releases new top-end road cycling shoes – Vento Infinito Carbon 2 and Infinito Knit Carbon 2 getting a lighter outsole

The flagship shoes still cost £329.99 and £369.99 respectively

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Newton-Rider claims its foldable semi-soft helmet is world’s thinnest

It’s claimed to be just 16mm thick and folds down for easy storage

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Decathlon’s Van Rysel unveil new £1,700 carbon fibre gravel bike, the EDR CF GRX

New gravel bike gets full carbon frame and fork with Shimano GRX groupset

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Arenberg launches RH-1 road helmet with integrated 4K camera on Kickstarter

Backers can get a helmet for £215 in March 2021

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Rapha updates Classic Winter Jacket with Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabric

Rapha claims that the jacket “will help you enjoy winter rides rather than simply enduring them”

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Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Scott, Liv, Fidlock and Koo

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Le Col Pro Rain Jacket claims to be “the ultimate rain jacket” with total waterproofing and a close fit

Coming in orange or black and costing £240 the new jacket is claimed to be “form fitting, waterproof and breathable”

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Video: Specialized Aethos First Ride Review – How does the world’s lightest disc-brake road bike ride?

We headed to a sunny Solihull for a quick spin on the Specialized Aethos. This hyper-light disc-brake road bike is stunningly quick.

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Specialized releases Aethos: “the lightest disc brake road bike ever”

New model is built around a 588g frame with complete bikes from 5.9kg – but it’s all about the ride quality, says Specialized

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Van Rysel releases £3,799.99 Dura-Ace carbon endurance bike

EDR 940 CF is claimed to be fast, lightweight and comfy too

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Could this be the new Shimano Dura-Ace groupset

Spotted on Remco Evenepoel's Instagram, could Shimano have finally gone wireless for a new Dura-Ace groupset

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Canyon unveils 2021 Aeroad 065 road bike

New aero road bike range developed with Swiss Side features three different disc brake-only framesets and clever innovation

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Video first ride review: Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2

New aero road bike is fast and fun while boasting some innovative features

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Supersapiens app promises easier energy management for athletes via blood glucose tracking

The device claims to help you to fuel without spikes and troughs in energy through blood glucose monitoring. Pro teams like Ineos are already using it.

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Five cool things coming soon from Wilier, Wahoo, Aftershockz, Evoc and FFWD

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Rapha + Palace EF Pro Cycling kit on sale from Friday

Jerseys, bibshorts and helmets plus off-bike collection available in strictly limited quantities with priority given to Rapha Cycling Club members

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Pro announces new saddles, handlebars and bike bags for road and gravel bikes

The range includes alloy versions of some of Pro’s carbon parts

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NoPinz unveils indoor training specific SubZero kit with active core temperature-cooling technology

Getting too hot while smashing the indoor miles? NoPinz claims to have the answer

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Water-to-Go launch a new bottle – The Active Bottle

The Active Bottle may be the first cycling specific filtered bottle

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Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Pirelli, Giant, Craft and HolyHigh

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso launch Aurum Magma carbon disc-brake road bike

Designed as an all-around road racer, the Magma is “the ultimate racing road bike”

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Are these the best-looking city bikes yet? Lemond Bikes return with sleek Daily and Dutch carbon fibre e-bike models

Featuring the Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and colourful carbon frames, Lemond has launched two striking, lightweight carbon city bikes that are sure to turn heads

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Orbea launch revamped Gain e-road bike for 2021, with fully internal cables and integrated lighting

The Spanish bike brand have completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new eBikeMotion X35 Plus motor system and plenty of impressive components

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Campagnolo turns it up to 13 with Ekar gravel groupset also featuring tiny 9T cog

Campag says that its new 1x13 groupset is the world’s lightest for gravel

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First ride review: Campagnolo Ekar 1×13 Gravel Groupset

Does Campagnolo's new gravel groupset impress Matt Page?

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Are a truck tyre company stopping Specialized from launching a new bike? Trademark application refused due to naming similarities

A trademark application from Specialized for a possible new product named 'Aethos' has surfaced amid rumours of a new bike model, with the application currently refused due to "potential confusion" with an existing mark named Athos

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Amazon denies “Prime Bike” launch and distances itself from connected fitness brand Echelon

It appears Echelon put a bit too much spin on its description of the product

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Amazon launches Peloton rival Prime Bike – at fraction of the cost

Online giant enters connected fitness market with $499 bike in collaboration with Echelon – but you’ll need your own iPad or laptop to take part in workouts

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