New products

Nextscape launches new AlterLock lightweight anti-theft solution

Alarm and GPS tracking device is hidden underneath a bottle cage and claims not to affect aerodynamics or aesthetics

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6 highlights from Rapha’s new spring collection

Updated colours as well as revised technical feature across new season jerseys, jackets and base layers

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Custom bike specialist WyndyMilla unveils one-off tribute to guitar legend Eddie Van Halen

Made for a Van Halen superfan, the paint job mimics the famous Frankenstrat guitar used by the late guitarist

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Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Bontrager, 100%, Farr and Hill & Ellis

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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Specialized patents full suspension system for road bikes

Design relies on flex of an extended seat post and a damper hidden in the top tube

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Bontrager’s new AW3 road tyre line-up promises fewer flats

Updated sub-tread layer offers 78% better defence against punctures, according to US brand

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POC launches helmet with self-charging rear light

There are no on/off switches, charging ports or cables to be found on this new helmet, born out of a collaboration between POC and sustainable energy experts Exeger

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Garmin launches Enduro ultra-distance performance watch with huge battery life

The new Enduro GPS multisport watch has a solar charging lens, customisable power management modes and up to 70 hours of battery life in GPS mode

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Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Rapha, SKS, Topeak and DeFeet

Some of the latest and greatest gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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The world’s lightest e-bike? HPS claims its new Domestique 1-21 is just 8.5kg

Developed in collaboration with Formula 1 engineers, the Domestique 1-21 promises a ride that is identical to an unassisted road bike and up to three hours of battery life

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Goodyear updates Ultra-High Performance Road and All-Terrain tyres, adds tan sidewall options

Expanded on and off road collections feature new tan sidewalls

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New Granite Design Aux Cage – an extra strap on bottle cage

No mounts? No problem.....

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SRAM unveils Red eTAP AXS rear derailleur compatible with 36-tooth sprocket

Top level groupset gets new rear derailleur for lower gear options

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Maxxis updates all-purpose High Road tyre with improved puncture resistance

The all-purpose road race tyre has been refreshed with brand new casing, puncture protection and tread pattern.

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Nex-Gen Sports unites the bike industry’s best with new factory-to-consumer model

Wheel aerodynamics expert Paul Lew, as well as the Principal design consultant for Team Ineos, Dimitris Katsanis, are part of Nex-Gen Sports

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Hiplok expands storage and security range with new Jaw bike rack and Ankr Mini

British brand offers new bike storage and security options

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FSA’s new hub motor for e-road and e-gravel bikes is now available

FSA’s first e-bike drive system was revealed at Eurobike last year and is now available for bike frame producers

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Crow Bicycles tease new gravel e-bikes in pre-launch campaign

The first offering of this upcoming line of performance gravel e-bikes will be available to fans backing the Indiegogo campaign

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Dessus new zipless aero jersey: is this really the “fastest” jersey out there?

British brand says its aero jersey has been tested out on the road with Body Rocket’s on-board drag technology

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Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with updated functionality and finish treatments

New multitools have been launched across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V and Super SV collections

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New and approved: Cannondale SuperSix Cyclocross, Merida Scultura 5, Cervelo Cyclocross bike coming soon?

The UCI’s list of approved frames points to some interesting new bikes on the way from some of the bike industry's big hitters

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First look: Cannondale Adventure Neo

New city-friendly low-step e-bike available in a range of builds

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Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Santini, Pearl Izumi, 45NRTH and Oxford Products

It is Monday which means it's Five Cool Things time - our roundup of the hottest new products, with full reviews coming soon...

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Shimano adds IC1 shoes to its growing indoor cycling range

The shoes feature drilling for 2-bolt or 3-bolt cleats and a breathable upper

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Shimano gains wireless application approval, maybe for new Dura-Ace

It’s looking increasingly likely that 2021 Dura-Ace will be wireless – at least in part

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Expert trolling of UCI rules as Rapha and EF Education-Nippo unveil new kit

The duck has gone ... but look more closely at this year's kit and you'll see it keeps within the guidelines

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Bike at bedtime: Fara Cycling F/AR with an innovative integrated bag system

Norway's Fara Cycling claims to be the first bike company to develop both frame and bag designs simultaneously

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Enve expands Foundation collection with AG25 and AG28 carbon gravel wheels

The 700c and 650b Adventure Gravel (AG) wheelsets come loaded with Enve’s anti-pinch flat and moulded spoke hole technologies

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Cowboy updates urban navigation app with air quality routing algorithm

The updated urban app gives you the option to choose the cleanest route to your destination

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Continental launches GP5000 Transparent for fans of tan sidewalls

New Transparent model comes with a whole load of aesthetic gains

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