New products

Trek updates Madone SL for 2022 with T47 threaded bottom bracket

A small change, but the threaded bottom bracket will be appreciated by many home mechanics

Tailfin reveals 5L and 10L Mini Pannier Bags with minimal profile for serious off-road bikepacking

The T Hook compression straps can be used across the front of the bag to attach further luggage or to provide extra load compression

Rapha book “celebrates the stories of black cyclists”

New volume by Dr Marlon Moncrieffe covers the history of black athletes in competitive cycling

Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Silca, Liv, Brooks and BZ Optics

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

Sneak peek: new Orbea aero road bike spotted at Vuelta a España

We're intrigued by the numbers printed on the frameset. What do they mean?

Has a Taiwanese bike shop leaked Shimano’s new 12 speed Dura-Ace groupset?

Facebook gallery of 2022 Giant range suggests 12-speed rear cassette is on the way

Adidas unveils the Gravel Shoe with laces and internal sock-like construction

Snug integrated cuffs are designed to hug the ankle to seal out dust and dirt

Ribble adds SRAM XPLR drivetrain options to Gravel bike range

British brand offers new Force and Rival builds for its carbon, titanium and aluminium models

SRAM, Zipp & RockShox launch new XPLR gravel components

Range includes a gravel-specific suspension fork and dropper seatpost as well as rear derailleurs, cassettes, and wheels

Jenko.cc launches aero jersey for those with larger arms & shoulders

Generous cuts around the arms and shoulders are designed to provide a tailored aero fit that actually fits ‘real people’

Hope unveils prototype for road-going version of Team GB’s Lotus track bike

The Olympic bike is being overhauled for the road; drawing on its in-house expertise of making brakes, specially designed dropouts have been made to integrate the disc brake calipers

Cube reveals 2022 disc-brake only road bike range with updated Agree frame, plus new gravel and cross bikes

New Agree frame saves 10 watts and an additional watt can be saved by adding Cube’s special storage pouch

Vittoria releases collectible handmade cotton tubular tyre for L’Eroica vintage cycling events

Each handmade tyre will be numbered and personalised with the buyer’s initials for the ultimate Eroica bike upgrade

Five cool things coming soon from Boardman, Bryton, Megmeister, Hindsight and Sigr

Another exciting selection of shoes, sunnies and bib shorts that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Shimano unveils ‘lightest ever’ XC902 mountain bike and cyclocross shoe with rider-tunable spikes

There's a new outsole design and you can have a white pair if you really love cleaning

Muc-Off reveals ‘world’s first plastic-free bike cleaner’ with 75% plant-based formula

Punk Powder uses 92% less packaging than the equivalent two litres of regular bike cleaner, claims the brand

Pro launches £600 Vibe Evo integrated handlebar, along with new Stealth Curved saddle

The new bar is claimed to be grippy without bar tape for full aero gains

Velocio partners with London bikepacking brand Apidura for UK clothing repairs

Regional repair hubs chosen to reduce the environmental impact of shipping

The new LoreOne is definitely the most expensive bike shoe you’ve ever seen

3D custom printed open frame carbon shoes claimed to be “the most powerful cycling shoe ever created”, but you’ll never guess how high the price…

Elite unveils Rizer indoor gradient simulator with micro movement steering

Rizer simulates climbs up to 20% and descents as low as -10%, and can be set up for automatic or manual changes

Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Zipp, Pirelli, Van Rysel and Selle San Marco

Another fantastic selection of wheels, shoes and saddles that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

‘Respect the riders’: Primal releases Allez Opi-Omi Jersey inspired by infamous Tour de France crash caused by spectator

The jersey, inspired by the huge crash on stage 1 of this year's Tour, features a message about rider safety

Le Col by Wiggins releases three new collections – if you like polka dots, you’re in luck

The Arc, Planche and Pursuit collections get jazzy new designs located on the rear pockets

Welsh rugby icon Shane Williams launches new cycling and leisure clothing brand

The former international rugby union star has put his name to a new black and gold cyclewear range, with male and female jerseys, bib shorts and gilets available

Favero launches Assioma DUO-Shi to convert Shimano SPD-SL pedals into a power meter

Previously Favero’s Assioma could only be used with Look Keo style cleats, but the new DUO-Shi is a spindle designed to fit into your existing Shimano pedal bodies

Five cool things coming soon from Prime, Le Col, Smith, Elite and Galibier

Some more of the best gear and kit on test with road.cc’s team of reviewers at the moment...

AbsoluteBlack launches £519 HollowCage derailleur pulley cage, promising “the new era of silent pulleys”

The HollowCage is "the only cage that can dynamically adapt to the variable chainline, minimising friction at the lower pulley” claims the brand behind the innovative GrapheneLube

Hunt launches limited edition Qhubeka wheelset

You can buy the wheels used by Qhubeka NextHash on the final stage of the Tour de France… once they come off the team bikes

FFWD introduces RYOT77 deep-section wheels

New rim depth is designed for aerodynamics and optimised for use with 25mm and 28mm tyres

Science in Sport launches Beta Fuel Gels and Chew Bars with 40g carbohydrate each

SIS Beta Fuel’s gets a new 1:0.8 maltodextrin to fructose ratio and is now available in bar and gel form