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Just in: Boardman Bikes Elite Air 9.2 aero road bike

Latest generation aero road bike from with Dura Ace and £2,799.99 price tag slips into the office

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2016 Pro Bike: Richie Porte shows of his new BMC TeamMachine SLR01 bike

Former Team Sky rider shows of his new BMC race bike for the 2016 season

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Bolton-based company creates “most advanced” chamois – and it’s on Kickstarter now

Could these be the most comfortable cycling shorts ever?

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Intel and Oakley unveil Radar Pace smart glasses that provide real-time performance feedback

Is there a future for cycling-specific smart glasses?

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2016 Pro Bike: Michael Rogers’ Tinkoff Specialized S-Works Tarmac

Tinkoff rolls out a new bike livery for the 2016 season. Yes, the fluorescent yellow remains

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Rim brakes are still king right now, but disc brakes are the future declares Zipp

“Rim brakes are still king for road bikes,” says Zipp product manager

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Nikon launches KeyMission 360-degree wearable action camera

Camera manufacturer takes aim at GoPro market with launch of new compact action camera

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Tinkoff unveil Peter Sagan’s 2016 Specialized Venge with custom world champs paint job

New season, new custom painted bike for Peter Sagan

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Garmin’s new Varia Vision provides heads-up performance and navigation data

New Varia Vision offers 8-hour battery and Edge connectivity and fits any sunglasses

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6 disc road race bikes we expect to see in 2016 from Cannondale, Giant, Canyon, Scott, BMC and Trek

Can we expect to see a rush of new race-ready disc road bikes this season?

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Topeak launch new 2016 tools and accessories

Pumps, tools, cages, phone holders and more from the bike accessories giant

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Just in: Enigma Ezona ST, steel road bike with Shimano 105

Enigma's brand new £799 steel frameset comes in for testing

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Bike lights explode, almost burn down cyclist’s house

The cheap bike lights, made in China, caught fire while charging, destroying half of the cyclist's home

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Stages carbon fibre power meter cranks launched, costing £599

Stages soon available in carbon fibre for SRAM/FSA groupsets

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Team Sky to continue using Stages power meters in 2016

Stages to continue supplying Team Sky with crank-based power meters

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Just in: Kinesis 4S Disc frameset, built up with new Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes

We build up the new 4S Disc aluminium frameset with new Shimano 105 hydro disc brakes

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Striking team kit and bikes revealed for new Canyon//SRAM women’s race team + photo gallery

Boldly designed Canyon race bikes with matching Rapha team kit for new women’s team in 2016

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New Canyon//SRAM women’s team to ride SRAM eTap wireless groupset in 2016

SRAM regains lost ground in pro peloton with new wireless groupset

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Gore Bike Wear’s new One Gore-Tex Active jacket now available to buy

New jacket weighs just 130g and costs £220, and uses new 2-layer permanent beading surface fabric

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Cervélo C5 and C3 unveiled, disc-equipped endurance bike + video

Cervélo unveils new endurance bike with discs and 32mm tyres

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Star Wars compression T-shirt: Use the Force

Under Armour offers film related base layers

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London-based Svelte Apparel launches Heritage Long Sleeve Jersey

British made merino wool long sleeve winter jersey now available

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Are disc brakes necessary on professional race bikes? The road.cc readership has its say

We asked road.cc readers if the pros need disc brakes or not

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Could the UCI scrap the 6.8kg weight limit in 2016?

UCI technical manager says weight limit being analysed

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Just in: The Light Blue Wolfson Ultegra

Reynolds 853 and Shimano Ultegra combine in this sportive road bike

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Specialized Edition Allez Sprint X1 coming to the UK

New aero aluminium frame designed for crit racing with 1x11 drivetrain now available in the UK

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Futuristic Factor Bikes to enter pro peloton with ONE Pro Cycling team

Factor Bikes launch three new models and confirms sponsorship of ONE Pro Cycling team

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First ride review: Mango Point AR

Like the Mango Point R but more All Round with disc brakes and space for fatter tyres

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Now you can let them hear you’re awesome with the Cyclists Stay Awesome bell…Ting! Ting!

New Cyclists Stay Awesome bicycle bell is also an awesome stocking filler

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Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show 2016: 100 exhibitors revealed for sixth show

100 of the finest framebuilders and designer to assemble in Bristol on 15-17th April 2016

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