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Five cool things coming soon from Kask, Santini, Chrome Industries, Green Oil and Renpho

Here's a selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews are on the way...

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NeatCleats launches Align+ carabiner cycling shoe carry system with new cleat alignment tool

A calibration ruler is included to to measure the lateral and vertical positioning of the cleat and also for adjusting your heel in and heel out position

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Hornit launches the Clug Pro, making the ‘world’s smallest bike rack’ even lighter and more secure

New Fidlock magnetic winch handle and ratchet system helps ensure your bike is always secure, and it weighs just 26g

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The Blincc Hex 360 degree reflector tape for bikes has smashed its Kickstarter goal in just two days

Raising over 200% of the £2,157 target in less than 48 hours, what’s all the fuss about? Isn’t it just some tape?

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Five cool things coming soon from Wilier, Camelbak, Topeak, Effetto and Pactimo

Here's a selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews are on the way, but here are some previews for the time being...

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ZENsystem Slip wedge claims to “improve your cycling performance by 5%”

Kickstarter campaign launched for design that’s claimed to increase your cadence and power immediately

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Zwift unveils new clubs functionality, new home screen and Makuri Islands expansion

The Esports World Championship will also be back, and anyone can qualify

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Five cool things coming soon from absoluteBlack, Shimano, Topeak, Hornit and Muc-Off

Well look at that, it's another selection of cool stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews coming soon of course, here are some previews

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CamelBak introduces bike commuting bags

MULE Commute 22 and HAWG Commute 30 packs are designed for urban use… but there’s still compatibility with hydration reservoirs

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Bespoked 2021: huge gallery of stunning bikes as UK’s handbuilt bike show celebrates 10th anniversary

Bespoked is back after a 2020 hiatus, this time in Harrogate. We were there to drool over all the lovely handbuilt bikes as usual

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Mobvoi launches TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS smartwatch

New model is said to be tougher, faster, and smoother than previously, with improved connectivity

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Wilier unveils high-end Rave SLR in both road and gravel builds

New lightweight bike is designed for everything from all-road riding to gravel racing, and takes tyres up to 42mm wide

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Rapha switches updated Logo collection to organic cotton fibres

Refreshed today, the off-the-bike clothing range is the latest to “transition to environmentally preferred materials”

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Café du Cycliste and 66°North team up for new clothing collection

French cycling brand collaborates with Icelandic outdoor clothing specialist for winter range

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Castelli unveils Idro 3 Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

Updated jacket still features Gore-Tex’s light and breathable ShakeDry fabric, but a stretch panel at the back is designed to ensure a close fit

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Five cool things coming soon from Giro, Assos, Altura, FR3ND and Portland Design Works

Some more of the best gear on test with road.cc's team of reviewers at the moment…

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Continental unveils limited edition Open gravel bike

Collaboration with German retailer bike-components.de is based around an Open New UP frameset and marks the tyre brand’s 150th anniversary

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Specialized redesigns the Crux as the “world’s lightest gravel bike”

The frame design borrows heavily from the Aethos road bike, giving a claimed frame weight of 725g. There is space for 47mm tyres too

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Radical derailleur design revealed in new patent from Ford

System reduces the number of parts required in an electric system, potentially reducing complexity, weight, and cost

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Alchemy Bicycles launches new Rogue carbon gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic

New “do-anything, go-further” bike from the US boutique brand has clearance up to 48mm tyres, hydraulic and wireless dropper post compatibility and numerous mounts

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Five cool things coming soon from Look, Altura, HJC, Knog and BiSaddle

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon...

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Continental offers hookless compatibility with new Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres

Tubeless ready option is said to offer greater speed and sidewall protection than the existing Grand Prix 5000 TL, with easier mounting and hookless compatibility

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Bespoked – The UK Handmade Bicycle Show is back this month with a change of venue

Showcasing the best of framebuilding from the UK and beyond, event switches from Bristol to Harrogate

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Is this tool-free front bike rack the versatile carrying solution you need for your bike?

New JACK rack is rated for loads up to 5kg and is claimed to be the “least skill/bike-‘discriminatory’ bike rack on the market”

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Trek overhauls Checkpoint gravel range with updated geometry & new top-level platform

There’s a new top-level SLR platform and mounts for all kinds of bike-packing

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Hiplok reveals ‘world’s first truly portable bike lock to resist angle-grinder attacks’

Hiplok claims its new 1.8kg lock can withstand attacks from the weapon of choice for professional bike thieves

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Wahoo releases new SYSTM training app with diverse workout categories and swallows up The Sufferfest

New workout and training plan app promises “engaging content” and “useful training tips delivered in plain language”, and existing Sufferfest users have been moved over

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Five cool things coming soon from Apple, Tacx, Topeak, Van Rysel and Renpho

Here's another fantastic selection of indoor trainers and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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11 tech highlights at Sea Otter Europe from BMC, CHPT3, 3T, Vielo, Sportful + more

All the stuff you need to know about from the Spanish bike show, and a race-winning bike to ogle too...

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BMC updates URS gravel bike line-up with front suspension

URS LT comes with 20mm of travel courtesy of a coil-sprung design produced in collaboration with HiRide

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