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five different rain jackets from Rapha, Lusso, Gobik, Spatz and Universal Colours

A new jacket from Spatz with an integrated storage pack, “storm-level” protection from Lusso plus more cool jackets from Rapha, Gobik and Universal Colours

The latest and greatest cycling jackets we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

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“It’s a proportion thing”: Genesis unveils prototype 32″ gravel bike alongside two other unreleased gravel and allroad models

British steel specialist Genesis has been very busy, wowing the IceBike show with a triple-whammy of prototypes including what looks like a brand new Vagabond with 32" wheels - but its chief engineer has warned against riders of all sizes jumping on the 32" bandwagon

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Giro reckons new Eclipse Pro is “most advanced aero road” lid, plus Pas Normal Studios’ new off-bike range includes £60 bucket hat and £190 “tech skirt”

Our regular tech round-up, this week featuring new stuff from Giro, Pas Normal Studios, Canyon, Chris King, L'Étape du Tour and more

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Man riding silver Rose Shave FF aero bike

Rose Bikes launches Shave aero platform promising “high-end performance for everyone” with a super light 740g frameset and prices starting from €3,600

The flagship FFX is said to be 4.7% faster than its predecessor, has space for tyres up to 35mm and a complete bike weighs 6.7kg... but if you're in the UK, you'll have to wait a while before you can buy one

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Velo De Ville Revo-C with DJI Avinox M1 motor

Torque of the town: Velo de Ville’s Revo-C becomes first urban e-bike with supercharged DJI Avinox M1 motor

The German brand's Revo-C e-bike includes the hugely popular DJI Avinox M1 MTB motor, capable of up to 120Nm torque. This means the weight is also brought down to an impressive 19.9kg

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OneUp Components joins forces with Jackson Goldstone to unveil signature grips

OneUp and Goldstone have gone Deathgrip, producing a set of grips designed for the pinnacle of downhill racing

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Garmin releases the new RearVue 820, its “most powerful radar tail light”: Is it still the gold standard?

The RearVue 820 costs more than its predecessor, but brings advanced vehicle tracking, improved battery life, and a brighter rear light

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Trek’s latest 3D-printed saddle, bargain eyewear, and 10/10 bib tights: road.cc Recommends updated with six outstanding cycling products

Our first picks of 2026 are in, and only six products have made the cut. From top-tier bib tights to a high-performance saddle and standout eyewear, these are the items that impressed us most this month – and earned our seal of approval

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Kinesis reckons it has launched the “ultimate endurance aluminium road bike frameset”, rivalling the performance of carbon

The Kinesis RTD has updated endurance-focused geometry, 34mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing and a £950 price point. And some big claims behind it all

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Orange serves up a triple tango delight with updated steel hardtails

Orange updates its popular P7 hardtail range with a new mixed wheel option, plus geometry updates to 27.5 and 29er versions.

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Protective cycling skinsuit inspired by MotoGP armour hits Kickstarter to “transform the future of cycling safety”, plus new BMC and Cannondale TT bikes spotted

All the new bike tech that got our attention this week, including stuff from BMC, Cannondale, Komoot, Kickstarter, JetBlack, Strava and more

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Has Challenge created an all-round road tyre that “other tyres can’t match”? Plus more from Scope, Vittoria, Oquo + Fulcrum

Five wheel and tyre upgrades from aero race wheels to gravel tyres for mud, here are the previews with full reviews coming soon

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Is this AI cycling camera really “the future of two-wheel safety”? Plus £780 recovery boots, an award-winning e-bike and more

We've got new stuff from Ridley, Look, Luna, Restrap and more in our weekly tech round-up

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“Real tangible advantages”: Schwalbe reckons 32in tyres offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering

Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tyres and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tyre range

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Shimano’s classic two-in-one SPD/flat pedal is now wider, lighter, spikier, and less slippy

The components giant has made some subtle but important changes to its popular hybrid pedal

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Pinarello’s all new suspension-clad Grevil MX gravel bike is as close to a drop-bar MTB as it gets… and if you’re UK-based, you can’t have it

Pinarello's dip-of-the toe into MTB is clearly influencing its gravel bike design, as this eye-catching new Grevil spin-off launches. If you live in one of the 28 countries it's launching into, it'll set you back €8,500

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Eddy Merckx Bikes expands Corsa range with two new titanium bikes

The Corsa lineup moves beyond steel as Eddy Merckx launches bikes built around Italy-made titanium framesets, blending classic Merckx geometry with UDH compatibility, wide tyre clearances and versatility

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Hunt’s recyclable gravel wheelset, a Huawei smartwatch with cycling power plus more cool things from Assos, Milo and FixPlus

The latest cycling tech, clothing and accessories have arrived at road.cc HQ. Here’s a sneak peek before full reviews land soon

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Cannondale’s new SuperX gravel bike is built for speed

Stripped-back SuperX takes over from the SuperSix EVO SE and CX as Cannondale’s off-road race bike

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Shimano officially launches entry-level CUES groupsets for drop bar road and gravel bikes, including 9, 10 and 11-speed options “at a reasonable price point”

We've had teasers already, but it's now official that Shimano has expanded the CUES ecosystem with a disc-brake-only drop bar drivetrain – offering both mechanical and hydraulic options. The 8-speed ESSA groupset is also joining CUES on drop bars

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British bike component manufacturer accuses Hong Kong brand behind viral aero front mech cover of “blatant copy”

"It does make me feel a little bit bitter because they haven't seen the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into the product"

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Just when you though Remco couldn’t get more aero — Specialized reckons its new kit can save 25w (but there’s a catch), plus MyWhoosh wants to give riders Bitcoin rewards

Aero claims, new kits and a whole load of tech news to kick off 2026

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Segway’s impressive-looking new e-bikes, huge range boosts and a questionable self-charging battery: our CES 2026 highlights

Here are some of the weird, wonderful and/or useful electric bike-related highlights that we spotted from this year's CES show

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Leaked pics suggest Cannondale CAAD 14 is coming – and it looks like a return to classic CAAD roots

Images show an unreleased Cannondale CAAD 14 alloy race bike, hinting at a more traditional frame silhouette paired with fully internal cable routing. It could mark a stylistic shift away from the CAAD 13 – but it all comes with an asterisk

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BBB Cycling reckons its new CoreCap valve that works ‘with almost any pump’ will become the new standard in bike tyre inflation

After Schwalbe's Clik Valve made a big impression last year, BBB Cycling is next to release its new take on the humble valve, claiming the CoreCap could boost airflow by up to 300%, improve durability, and work with almost any pump

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Sir Chris Hoy’s All That Matters is a must-read, new Merida and Vielo gravel bikes impress: road.cc Recommends updated with 9 great cycling products

High-performance gravel bikes, standout winter kit, and cycling accessories - here are the nine products that made our final Recommends list of 2025

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The ‘fastest bike in the world’, plus an aero condom, a radical new pedal system, the latest inflatable helmet + more

All the wildest bike tech that's caught our eye in 2025

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Ribble will now throw in ‘Custom Club Colours’ on all bikes over £3,000 — plus Brooks x Paul Smith limited edition saddle, Zwift introduces long-awaited drafting feature + more

It's the last Tech of the Week before Christmas, feature new stuff from Colnago, Storck, Santini and Ribble, plus news from Zwift and some cool new cycling oil paintings for a good cause

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“A natural fit for how our community rides” – Alpkit adds Skarper e-assist to Sonder bikes

Skarper’s “click-on” e-bike tech now available at Alpkit — both with and without bikes

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Could this open-source TT rider model transform cycling aerodynamics? Plus Islabikes makes a mini comeback, 4iiii power meters now come fitted on numerous Cube bikes + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including cool stuff from Cube, Islabikes, SKS, Muc-Off and more

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