New products

Rapha joins Outdoor Voices to create a new all-women’s collection

The collection focuses on recreational riding with a “pioneering new patterning for a contoured fit”

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Surly Long Haul Trucker Disc touring bike gets refreshed, though a 26” option is still available

The new frame has a tweaked geometry, with thru-axles, flat-mount discs and increased luggage mounts

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WattBike’s updated Atom includes new electromagnetic resistance unit to fix Zwift issues

WattBike claims that a switch to a electromagnetic resistance unit improves the Atom’s reaction time on Zwift

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New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit launches

The people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack brand Velotton have developed a three-part e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices starting from 535 euros

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Graphene is back…this time in a £230 jersey from Ale

The graphene fabric “allows an active interaction between the body and the fabric.”

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Factor launches LS gravel race bike, with “optimised stiffness for gravel”

Factor’s first go at a gravel bike features a claimed frame weight of 950g

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All-new Émonda gets aero to become “Trek’s fastest climbing bike ever” – and it’s disc brake-only

Émonda SLR boasts a new material, aero tubing, and a sub-700g frame, while the more affordable Émonda SL features exactly the same tube profiles

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First Ride Review: Trek Émonda SL6 Pro 2021 + video

Stu gives his initial thoughts on the brand new Trek Émonda lightweight – and now aero – road bike

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Gore expands women’s range with C7 Long Distance Bib Shorts

“Unmatched muscle support and comfort for those who ride the most”

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Lumos adds another indicator helmet range with new Ultra that features a lighter design and lower price

The Kickstarter is still running and has raised over £1m so far.

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AbsoluteBlack launches GrapheneLube, claiming “sub five watts of frictional loss over 900kms” …it’s not cheap though

The “world’s first hydrocarbon-based chain lubricant containing graphene” costs £114.99 for 140ml

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Assos launch race-focused Dyora RS women’s kit using “lightest, fastest fabrics to date.”

The new clothing features a female-specific aero cut and a brand new chamois

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Garmin adds ‘Plus’ models to the Edge 130 and Edge 1030 GPS cycling computers

Incremental updates announced for Garmin's Edge 130 and 1030 GPS cycling computers

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Canyon’s double World Championship winning Inflite cyclocross bike gets a 2020 refresh

Canyon is sticking to what they reckon is a winning design

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The air pollution solution for cyclists – app claims to help London cyclists avoid the most polluted routes

Unfortunately, the app is only for Londoners

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Le Col release refreshed 2020 Wiggins collection

The premium cycle clothing is “the best performance cycling kit on the market” according to Wiggo.

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Is this the worst cycling jersey ever? The Hairy Nude kit “will get motorists looking twice”, say its creators

"Nudity grabs attention, cyclists need attention" claim Bicycle Booth, who have unleashed the horrific 'Hairy Nude' collection on the world in the form of cycling jerseys, shorts and gilets

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Halfords launches 26 Carrera bikes with 28mm tyres and disc brakes for all road models

Road, urban and leisure bikes focus on saddle comfort and puncture protection

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WattShop release “aero optimised” Anemoi Aero TT Handlebar Extension System

“Aerodynamically optimised to provide a clean flow transition from the extension to your forearm”

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Video: a look at HJC’s road helmet range

The lids gracing the heads of the Lotto-Soudal WorldTour team

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Veloflex launch 2020 tyres with new 350TPI tubeless Corsa

The new tyres are “lightweight, offer greater flexibility and ensure low rolling resistance.”

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Specialized launch Roval Rapide CLX with “fastest all-around road wheels in the world” claim

The disc brake-only wheels from Specialized's sub-brand forgo a tubeless rim to save weight

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Specialized unveils S-Works Power With Mirror Tech 3D-printed saddle

High tech saddle is a lattice structure with 14,000 struts, and it's mega-comfy

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Specialized launches S-Works Vent road shoes with a focus on airflow

"Cooler is faster" says Specialized

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3T launch ‘faster and more aero’ Exploro RaceMax gravel bike

Faster, more capable and comes with bigger clearance thanks to double dropped chainstays

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Cycliq launches update to popular Fly6 camera with ‘black box’ incident detection technology

Auto incident detection gets added to this HD commuter camera

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SR Suntour launch new GVX gravel suspension fork

Adjustable 40-60mm of squish for your gravel bike

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Zipp launches ‘lighter and faster’ 303 Firecrest wheelset

US brand says new version is also more capable over varied terrain

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Decathlon launch a new entry-level gravel bike, the Triban RC 120

Disc brakes, 38mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts for £499.99

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Gaerne updates G.Tornado and G.Hurricane shoes with new uppers and anti-slip heel lining

New upper designs and anti-slip heel cups for Gaerne's mid-range road and MTB shoes

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