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Scribe introduces new SL lightweight wheel range with lofty aero claims

New wheels outperform Roval’s (admittedly superseded) CLX I in the wind tunnel, says UK brand, and the prices look good

Stages has ceased operations and laid off all its staff, say reports, while UK consumers reassured that warranty claims will be covered

US power meter and indoor bike brand appears to be the latest victim in the cycling industry’s economic crisis

New SRAM Red AXS leaked again? Best look yet at (what we think is) SRAM’s new 2024 top-end road groupset

More photos of what we think is the new SRAM Red chainring and front mech complete the previously-leaked pics of SRAM's top-of-the-range road groupset

Could the “world’s strongest folding lock” be the answer to your bike security woes? Plus more bike tech news from Zipp, Vision, Fizik, POC, and Bob Marley. Yes, that Bob Marley

Check out loads of cool new wheels, Kona’s rowdy gravel bike, clothing from Jack Wolfskin, and a couple of collabs you never saw coming…

Trek sets sights on Garmin with CarBack bike radar

New device warns of vehicles approaching from up to 240m behind and provides a daytime-visible rear light – and it’s an identical price to Garmin’s Varia RTL515

Time releases “lightest road pedals” yet and revamps range with new looks

The XPRO pedals now have three spindle lengths and new aesthetics

Shimano patents hint at fully wireless groupsets

Newly published patents suggest both derailleurs will get their own batteries and they’ll interact wirelessly – possibly in a gravel-focused groupset first

Remember that mono-strapped Canyon helmet? We’ve tried out a prototype, and it’s unlike any other bike helmet we’ve used before

New strap system aims to reduce brain injuries with new tech designed to make helmets easy to adjust and wear correctly, says HighBar the brand that created it

Insta360 launches latest flagship action camera with 8k lens upgrade, bigger touchscreen and bigger battery life

Priced at £499.99, the new Insta360 X4 has some impressive features including removable lens guards, voice or gesture commands and up to 135 minutes of recording in 5.7k. Could it set a new cycling action camera standard?

BMC unveils revamped Roadmachine endurance bike with integrated frame storage, 40mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts

The Swiss bike brand's third generation mile-munching road bike has got its mudguard mounts back, and integration is amped up with space for tools and/or snacks inside the downtube

Synapse Neo goes Allroad for adventure and commuter e-biking

Cannondale has developed an all-terrain version of its Synapse Neo, targeting riders who value the potential of a dropbar e-bike for gravel touring and commuting.

Fair Cycle’s Drop Best boosts saddle adjustment and looks rather odd

The Drop Best adds positive and negative offset to any seatpost.

Say hello to ‘HelloFresh for bikes’… plus, Hunt revamps carbon wheel range, new Canyon, gravel kicks from Quoc and Specialized, Hope offers FREE files to 3D print tools, and that’s just a taster of this week’s top tech news

We’ve also got “air conditioning for your head” from Specialized (yes, it’s a helmet), “the perfect rain cover” for inclement commutes (claim creators), cool watches from Bravur, limited edition Kask/MAAP collab lid + more

Israel-Premier Tech to race gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix

Factor’s Ostro Gravel gets the nod over the brand’s road bikes for the Hell of the North thanks to increased comfort and greater tyre clearance

Real-world aero, outstanding alloy and mechanical shifting FTW: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Orro, Mason, Shimano + more

Four bikes made the road.cc Recommends cut in March, along with Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical, a handy workstand from Topeak and plenty of clothing

Castelli calls new Gabba R “the ultimate foul-weather jacket”

Italian brand claims revamped Gabba provides the protection of a rain jacket and the aerodynamics of a speedsuit

Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor

No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?

Shimano launches new ESSA entry-level, 8-speed drivetrain for commuter, touring and mountain bikes

Following the launch of the interchangeable Shimano CUES product line-up last year, there's another acronym to get familiar with if you're in need of a simple 8-speed drivetrain for your flat bar bike

Rapha kicks off 20th birthday celebrations with limited edition Flanders-inspired collection

London brand has also created a one-off switch out kit for EF Pro Cycling men and women ahead of Sunday’s Monument

S-Works Phenom stretches Mirror for more comfort

New saddle gets Mirror tech for less sit bone pressure

Pinarello’s new Bolide F HR 3D track bike is “the fastest bike on earth” and has a £25,000 price tag (for the frame)

...and if that's too expensive, Italy's female Olympic team will be riding the new Bolide HR C at the Olympics in Paris, which costs less than half the 3D version at a mere €12,500 for the frameset

“Same performance as SRAM AXS at half the price”: the new budget electronic groupsets aiming to take on the big brands + an e-bike caravan, OTT off-the-bike shoes + loads more tech news

We're also bringing you news of Rapha’s latest glasses, the wheels with scales to make you faster, and more new tech from SRAM, Attaquer and Madison

Are four-piston brakes finally coming to gravel?

A patent submitted by SRAM suggests that might be the case...

Onguza proves Namibian steel is real

Namibian brand is trying to alter the perception of African handbuilt all-terrain bicycle frames.

Basso’s new Venta R “is set to revolutionise the cycling landscape” (says Basso)

Getting max bang for min buck has never been more important and Basso could be on to something with new all-rounder bike promising premium performance for under £3K

Fancy a bargain this weekend? Star bikes, team bikes and a lot more

Whether you’re looking for components, clothing, or a complete new bike, here’s how to get yourself a great deal… you'll need to get a wiggle on though

Giant unveils the “lightest, most efficient TCR ever” – but is it enough for it to remain the brand’s flagship road race bike?

Less weight, hidden cables, lower drag. It's make or break for the TCR and here's everything you need to know...

Grizl:ON is Canyon’s new carbon e-gravel adventure bike

Canyon has created a new all-terrain e-bike for riders who yearn for self-supported gravel adventures, without sacrificing that aero riding position.

Look’s new Keo Blade Power is “the lightest power meter pedal on the market”

New system “instals in just 30 seconds”, comes in single- and dual-sided options, and is priced from £600

Rapha unveils “fastest jersey” it’s ever produced as part of latest Pro Team collection

Refreshed Pro Team collection focuses on performance, sustainability and light weight – with new range topper said to deliver a 7.8 watt saving over other jerseys