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Five cool things coming soon from Sensa, Triban, Whoop, PRO and Vredestein

Yet another stunning selection of bike-related stuff we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon

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Specialized adds laces to the S-Works Recon gravel shoes

These S-Works shoes are knot just for looks

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Assos launches Mille GT Summer Bib Shorts GTO C2 for a ‘radically different level of comfort’

The new shorts get a supportive front panel that is better ventilated along with a new chamois

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Lotus reveals new bike range is in the pipeline as partnership with Jenson Button’s Léger brand announced

The new clothing collection and the Hope/Lotus British Cycling Olympic track bike are on show at this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Tour de France sneak peek: Qhubeka NextHash rider spotted on new Hunt wheels

On a very rainy stage 8, Sergio Henao was riding what looks to be a new set of wheels from Hunt. We spool up the rumour mill and take a closer look at the juicy tech details

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DT Swiss unveils new ARC rim brake wheels

New wheels shave 0.5 watts from old hoops through use of new spokes

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New Vision Metron 45 and 60 SL Disc aero wheels with ‘greater stability and faster engagement’ debut at the Tour de France

EF Education-Nippo and Team Bahrain-Victorious riders are rolling on the new aero-optimised wheels for 28mm tyres

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Carbon fibre coffee cup (or baguette) holder launched on Kickstarter

The carbon fibre construction is said to dampen road vibrations to lessen the force on your cup and its contents. You can even match it with a carbon coaster!

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Rapha launches Imperial Works Collection that references the brand’s origins

New collection includes jerseys, shorts, and a very cool track jacket – all in a retro look

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Five cool things coming soon from Cannondale, Endura, Schwalbe, Pro and Spektrum

Another fantastic selection of bikes, sunglasses and tyres that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Here’s why the Specialized Aethos non-race bike is being raced in the Tour de France

The superbike they said would never race in the pro peloton makes its debut in the pro peloton

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Shimano expands its indoor cycling shoes range with new IC1 and IC2 models

There are options that are compatible with SPD-SL and SPD pedals, and both

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Loop Mount Twist smashes its second Kickstarter goal for discreet phone mount with new twist mechanism

Smart phones can now be mounted in either portrait or landscape mode

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road.cc Recommends updated with 13 exceptional new products from Shimano, Rapha, Met, Bontrager, Schwalbe + more

We update our selection of the best bikes and kit monthly, and have now added products covering June 2021. Find out which items have made the cut!

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Canyon reveals playing-card themed special-edition Ultimate CF SLX TDF

The design celebrates Canyon’s Tour de France wildcard race entrants Alpecin-Fenix and Arkéa-Samsic

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Rapha launches third Legion of Los Angeles collection with men’s and women’s cuts

The new collection includes jerseys and bibs used by the US team

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CHPT3 launches lockable urban helmet with Thousand

A hidden channel that can be accessed behind the logo allows you to pull a lock through so you can secure your helmet and your bike at the same time

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Five cool things coming soon from Reynolds, Giro, Pro, Maxxis and Koo

Another exciting selection of wheels, sunglasses and tyres that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Specialized launches fifth Sagan Collection with Disruption theme

Framesets and clothing come in muted colours to let your riding do the talking, according to Specialized

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Pinarello launches Dogma F in time for Tour de France

Ineos Grenadiers’ race bike drops weight and the disc brake version offers lower drag than the rim brake model for the first time

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The road.cc Podcast launches! Have a listen to the pilot episode for a different kind of cycling podcast

The road.cc Podcast is live on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music, bringing everything you like about road.cc to life in podcast form

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Ribble expands its electric bike range with two fully integrated e-bikes for city and trail riding

New models have low step-over frames for ease of use; prices start at £2,499

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Rapha launches special edition Nomad collection for female adventurers

The psychedelic pattern is unique on each to reduce waste materials…

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Zipp says updated 454 NSW, 404 Firecrest, and 858 NSW wheels are faster than ever

US brand claims increased speed with wider rims and lower weights – and lower prices in some cases too

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Shimano’s Pro launches Stealth Curved saddle for riders who tend to shift left-to-right

Pro says the new profile helps riders maintain a more fixed position

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Hutchinson launches sustainable Gridskin puncture protection on limited edition road and gravel tyres

Reptile-like sidewalls with knitted mesh construction on the Fusion 5 Performance road and Touareg gravel tyres are designed to offer superior puncture protection

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Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Pro, Spatzwear, Scribe and BZ Optics

Another exciting selection of wheels, sunglasses and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Van Rysel releases Flanders lifestyle range with donations going towards cobble renovations

The collection will only be sold in countries within 1083km of Roubaix for environmental reasons…

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La Passione launches gravel-dedicated Adventure Cargo Jersey

You get mesh side pockets and there are special inserts across the shoulders and back for avoiding wear and tear on off-road adventures…

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Shimano uses bikefitting.com pressure mapping to create seatpad that ‘perfectly matches’ Pro saddle

There’s also a new customised bib short selector for advice for riders on the best shorts to choose from Shimano’s range

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