New products

First Ride Review: Trek Émonda SL6 Pro 2021 + video

Stu gives his initial thoughts on the brand new Trek Émonda lightweight – and now aero – road bike

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Gore expands women’s range with C7 Long Distance Bib Shorts

“Unmatched muscle support and comfort for those who ride the most”

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Lumos adds another indicator helmet range with new Ultra that features a lighter design and lower price

The Kickstarter is still running and has raised over £1m so far.

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AbsoluteBlack launches GrapheneLube, claiming “sub five watts of frictional loss over 900kms” …it’s not cheap though

The “world’s first hydrocarbon-based chain lubricant containing graphene” costs £114.99 for 140ml

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Assos launch race-focused Dyora RS women’s kit using “lightest, fastest fabrics to date.”

The new clothing features a female-specific aero cut and a brand new chamois

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Garmin adds ‘Plus’ models to the Edge 130 and Edge 1030 GPS cycling computers

Incremental updates announced for Garmin's Edge 130 and 1030 GPS cycling computers

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Canyon’s double World Championship winning Inflite cyclocross bike gets a 2020 refresh

Canyon is sticking to what they reckon is a winning design

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The air pollution solution for cyclists – app claims to help London cyclists avoid the most polluted routes

Unfortunately, the app is only for Londoners

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Le Col release refreshed 2020 Wiggins collection

The premium cycle clothing is “the best performance cycling kit on the market” according to Wiggo.

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Is this the worst cycling jersey ever? The Hairy Nude kit “will get motorists looking twice”, say its creators

"Nudity grabs attention, cyclists need attention" claim Bicycle Booth, who have unleashed the horrific 'Hairy Nude' collection on the world in the form of cycling jerseys, shorts and gilets

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Halfords launches 26 Carrera bikes with 28mm tyres and disc brakes for all road models

Road, urban and leisure bikes focus on saddle comfort and puncture protection

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WattShop release “aero optimised” Anemoi Aero TT Handlebar Extension System

“Aerodynamically optimised to provide a clean flow transition from the extension to your forearm”

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Video: a look at HJC’s road helmet range

The lids gracing the heads of the Lotto-Soudal WorldTour team

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Veloflex launch 2020 tyres with new 350TPI tubeless Corsa

The new tyres are “lightweight, offer greater flexibility and ensure low rolling resistance.”

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Specialized launch Roval Rapide CLX with “fastest all-around road wheels in the world” claim

The disc brake-only wheels from Specialized's sub-brand forgo a tubeless rim to save weight

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Specialized unveils S-Works Power With Mirror Tech 3D-printed saddle

High tech saddle is a lattice structure with 14,000 struts, and it's mega-comfy

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Specialized launches S-Works Vent road shoes with a focus on airflow

"Cooler is faster" says Specialized

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3T launch ‘faster and more aero’ Exploro RaceMax gravel bike

Faster, more capable and comes with bigger clearance thanks to double dropped chainstays

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Cycliq launches update to popular Fly6 camera with ‘black box’ incident detection technology

Auto incident detection gets added to this HD commuter camera

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Zipp launches ‘lighter and faster’ 303 Firecrest wheelset

US brand says new version is also more capable over varied terrain

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Decathlon launch a new entry-level gravel bike, the Triban RC 120

Disc brakes, 38mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts for £499.99

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Gaerne updates G.Tornado and G.Hurricane shoes with new uppers and anti-slip heel lining

New upper designs and anti-slip heel cups for Gaerne's mid-range road and MTB shoes

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Open steps into the road bike market with new MIN.D

The carbon frameset features an integrated seatpost design with a focus on comfort

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Rose announce an updated 2020 Pro SL with a cleverly integrated front end

This entry level road bike gets the clean front end of an expensive racer

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Bontrager expands WaveCel helmet range with Rally and Starvos models

There's now a sub-£100 lid featuring the recently introduced tech, and a children's option too

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Is Garmin about to release a Vector power meter that can tell if you’re clipped in?

This US patent suggests that Garmin is working on Vector power pedals for cyclocross and mountain bike riders

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Brompton add to luggage range with commuting as the focus

Each new bag is designed to work with Brompton's front rack system

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Corima launches G30.5 wheels, calling them “the new benchmark for gravel wheels”

The £2,010 hookless carbon wheels are 30.5mm deep, 22mm wide and feature "Torsion Box Technology"

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Garmin updates Varia Radar system with new dedicated smartphone app

New app, improved third-party app integration and new peloton mode are amongst updates.

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SRAM introduces wide-range gearing for Force eTap AXS groupset

Wireless groupset gets new components designed for gravel and adventure

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