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Cube unveils 2027 range with lighter Litening Aero C:68X leading the charge

Flagship race bike gets more aero too, while new range also brings fresh Attain, Nuroad, and electric options at tempting prices

Giro’s new Montaro Pro is set to “write the new definition of MTB protection”… but it’ll cost you £270

With Aura Ring technology, Mips Spherical and a whole bunch of features, Giro's aiming for nothing but utmost protection

This derailleur cage has almost zero friction (but will cost you at least £630) – plus, SpongeBob goes aero, new shoes from Sidi and Giant, and loads more from Bianchi, 3T, Silca…

Kogel claims its latest oversized pulley system is its fastest ever, while elsewhere there’s a new way to battle your mates for cycling territory, Silca upgrades its lube game, Bianchi gets colourful and SpongeBob lands in the pro peloton

“One of the best aero race machines” from Merida, special tyres from Specialized and a glorious Gloria gravel bike: road.cc Recommends updated with 11 top products

Five bikes from Cube, Merida, Gloria, Spa Cycles and Moustache, top-tier tech from Specialized and some seriously impressive riding gear from Castelli and Gobik have all earned our coveted road.cc Recommends badge in July

“Drag-reducing” cycling backpack actually makes you slower, says AeroCoach wind tunnel test

The air-filled Ram Air Fairing RAF1 claimed it would “significantly reduce air drag”, but independent wind tunnel testing found it did the opposite

Shimano 13-speed leak on retail website suggests a possible new freehub standard

The listing for a set of DT Swiss wheels on the Bike Discount website, originally spotted by a Reddit user, had a Shimano 13-speed option before being removed yesterday evening

Salsa jumps on the 32″ hype-train with all new Fargo, and there are size options for smaller riders

Drop-bar MTB geometry and comfortable frame materials are the order of the day for Salsa's 32-inch gravel bike

The latest Mondraker Dusty e-gravel bike ditches Mahle in favour of the more powerful TQ HPR60 mid-drive motor

Mondraker's first ever gravel bike takes a different stance in its second iteration with a change of motor and an 'everyday' ride

This is what we’d get if the DHF and DHR had a baby: Maxxis unveils heavily-teased DHX tyre and introduces new ‘progressive’ DH casing

After months of teasing, the DHX is finally here, and here's everything you need to know

Shimano launches lighter, more aero Dura-Ace wheels

New flagship road wheel range is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic thanks to carbon spokes, wider rims and redesigned hubs – and fuels expectations that a next-generation Dura-Ace groupset is on the way

New LAP Project 001 clothing promises integrated crash protection without sacrificing speed

LAP has unveiled cycle clothing that integrates D3O impact protection while aiming to retain low weight, aerodynamics and freedom of movement. The company says the launch addresses one of cycling’s last remaining trade-offs: choosing between speed and protection

What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

This wild new German gravel bike could “redefine gravel racing and everyday adventure riding”, claims its creator

The SilverRider is the latest bike from Silverback incorporating the brand's patent-pending 'S-Shape Skeletal Structure', said to strike a fine balance of power transfer and comfort... all while looking extremely distinctive, of course

Specialized unveils Ultralight version of its genre-bending Turbo Levo R Ultralight e-MTB, shedding weight down to just 18.8kg

The Ultralight takes the lightweight full suspension electric mountain bike concept a step further, shedding significantly more grams than the other Levo R models. It will also cost you a cool £11,999, but at least that's a fair bit less than the range-topping Levo 4 Ltd (yours for £16,999)

Bizarre-looking barefoot bike pedals are “the world’s best”, claim creators (and cost £248) — plus record-breaking kit from Kostüme, a ‘dual can holder’ for bikes + more

Ever wondered why no one had invented something that would allow you to carry two cans of cola while cycling? Neither had we, but now you can while "unleashing you bare strength on the bike" thanks to your new Toe Go barefoot pedals

New Ride app promises real-time power with no power meter required

Australian developers say their smartphone app can give your power and cadence as you ride – and even broadcast the data to Garmin and Wahoo head units via Bluetooth – but how close is it to the real thing?

Genesis adds e-bike model to its classic Croix de Fer gravel range

The Croix de Fer 60 costs £4,499 and features Mahle's 2.6kg XS motor system - this is the first time Genesis has added e-assistance to its classic steel do-anything bike

Tern unveils new HSD electric cargo bike with updated geometry, automatic shifting and new drive options

Top of the range bike gets the new 3x3 NINE hub gear with automatic shifting

Volkswagen launches “next generation” high-tech e-bikes… while planning to cut 100,000 jobs

Corporate greenwashing, a distraction technique, or just terrible timing? The German car giant Volkswagon's surprise entry into the e-bike market comes with plenty of technology, and some very weird optics…

Canyon releases all new lighter and slacker Lux Trail with major front travel boost — will this one live up to its name?

Prices range from £2,849 to £5,699 for the redesigned short-travel machine, that also comes with a downtube storage hatch with a sleeve and a 3D-forged rocker link

“Race-ready performance without the pro price tag”: Cervélo unveils new Soloist

Cervélo says its redesigned Soloist is faster and lighter than the bike it replaces, claiming improved drag and a 267g weight saving, with prices starting at £5,500

Ultra-light Roval gravel wheels offering “faultless” performance and featherweight Castelli bib shorts: road.cc Recommends updated with nine great products

Gravel upgrades, lightweight components and summer kit headline our latest round-up of standout cycling products

“The ultimate all-rounder”: Pinarello unveils updated Dogma X with complete bikes starting at a lofty £12,500

Pinarello has revamped its all-road performance bike with more comfort, Dogma F-derived carbon construction and revised aerodynamics

Obed’s TTR is a drop bar MTB built for ‘gravel riders living on the edge’

It's not just Canyon bringing a drop bar mountain bike to the market, as Obed crashes the party with the TTR

Drop bar MTBs hit the mainstream as Canyon unveils revamped Exceed cross-country bike

Canyon has updated its cross-country hardtail, shaping it for the demands of marathon and long distances races... and yes... there's a drop bar version

POC’s new Barocon helmet “defies conventional thinking” to appease modern downhill riders… but it’s the most expensive full facer we’ve ever seen

New helmet claims to bring 'new ideas' for safety, weight, ventilation and materials, but is it worth its £730 price tag?

The Reserve 48/53 GR gravel wheelset is built to blend Tour de France aerodynamics with World Cup XC capability

New aero hoops from Reserve get super wide widths, deep profiles and interesting Hollow Hook design

Castelli’s new prototype crash protection system weighs the same as two energy gels, and could soon be used on the WorldTour

This new lightweight take on crash protection, developed with Soudal Quick-Step and Ragaz, is designed to protect riders’ spines, and we're told it will be tested in races imminently - although there's no suggestion riders are using it at this year's Tour de France

Bikes that talk, roads that listen: is this new tech the future of cycle safety? Plus a VERY expensive watch and new bikes (and more) from Specialized, Canyon, Bianchi, Campagnolo, Prologo, MAAP…

This week’s tech roundup includes Campagnolo’s latest do-it-all wheels, a limited-edition road bike from Bianchi, a sub-5kg Specialized special build and a watch that’s priced at just, um, £750k

“The fastest and most efficient bike-rider system”: Orbea unveils new Orca Aero

Orbea says its redesigned aero road bike saves 21 watts over the previous model at 50km/h thanks to a new “Total System Approach” that optimises both bike and rider, with aero refinements, increased tyre clearance and a claimed 900g frame