New products

Rose reveal updated Backroad gravel bike

There's a re-designed geometry, front-end integration and more mounting options.

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Giant launch 2021 TCR Advanced – the “fastest TCR ever”

New bikes are lighter, stiffer, and more aero than key rivals, according to Giant – range also includes new wheels and saddles too

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First Ride Review: Giant TCR Advanced SL 0 Disc

A lightweight and stiff race bike that's now been given the aero treatment

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Canyon offer free shipping on all bikes and new 0% finance option

The German direct sales giant have now added a slightly different spin on the 0% finance option allowing you to choose how long you want to spread the cost over between two and six months

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Just in: Vredestein Fortezza Flower Power tyres

Limited edition tyres use rubber derived from fast-growing and sustainable dandelion

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SRAM’s new eTAP MultiClics offer extra shift options

Supplementary shifters are designed for both drop handlebars and aero base bars

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Ribble releases Endurance Ti Disc road bike

UK brand adds new titanium model, and you can opt for either a standard build or choose your own spec

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Salsa reveals 2020 Warroad all-round road bike range

Endurance road bike gets spec and colour changes

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Factor updates O2 road bike

New model is said to be lighter and stronger than previously, with increased tyre clearance

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Suplest launches limited edition Fabian Cancellara shoe

Only 250 pairs are available worldwide

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Check out highlights of Le Col’s summer clothing range

...and we have a discount code for you!

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New Wattbike Icon indoor training bike available at discount

Gym-quality bike offers workouts, plans, and fitness tests for those unable to leave home

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Hunt Bike wheels launches 44/55 UD Carbon Spoke Disc wheelsets

New wheels feature carbon spoke tech and sub-1400g weight for the 44m rim

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SRAM launches AXS Web ride analysis tool

Portal allows you to analyse ride files specific to shifting, gear use, power zones, and tyre pressure

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Strava launch new Routes premium feature

As part of a wave of updates in 2020 for their Summit subscribers, Strava now provide personalised route recommendations using OpenStreetMap technology

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Rapha releases new Pro Team lightweight backpack

British brand promises an anatomical fit and an aero advantage

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Shiny Stuff Episode 2 – Velotoze, Shimano, Merida, Thorn and Repente

The guys are back for another round of shiny stuff

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Hot pants! Huub launches £400 heated trousers for record-breaking velodrome performance

Cool kit, or hot air? Huub say these specially designed £400 trousers helped break records at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup recently

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Salsa unveils Stormchaser gravel frameset

New aluminium model comes with big tyre clearance and can be run singlespeed or 1x

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Five cool things coming soon from Cube, MET, Bontrager, Hiplok and Showers Pass

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Video: Specialized S-Works Turbo Creo SL – the most expensive bike we’ve ever reviewed

Not a lot of change from eleven grand... but how does it ride?

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Strava has brought back chronological ordering, and allows you to ‘favourite’ athletes

As part of a wave of new updates, Strava have responded to what they say is "one of the most frequently requested ever" changes, and will let us see the newest activities first again...

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Tresca launch on Crowdcube investment platform to fund London-based production line

Tresca say they want to "bring high-end bikes to the mass market at a competitive price-point by optimising its supply chain", and aim to open an assembly plant in London

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5 Cool Things coming soon from Specialized, Cube, BIKND, Cycles Berthoud and Vel

Some of our favourite bikes and bits that are getting the road.cc review treatment at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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$6 power meter? Tech firm claim they can make a power meter for just $6

It's only a strain gauge… Copenhagen-based Sensitivus say falling prices mean the parts to turn a crank into a working power meter now cost them just $6

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Fizik’s 3D printed saddle is now available for £370

If you've been waiting for this wonder saddle, it's now available

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Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 coming soon? Wireless? 12-speed? New freehub standard?

Is this the year when we finally see 12-speed Dura-Ace? And what about wireless

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UPDATED: Rose Reveal endurance bike revealed – with 900g frame and 1.5in non-tapered head tube

New Reveal endurance bike packs in the tech details and comes with rim or disc brakes

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Canyon Ultimate CF Evo 2020 – still silly light but now much cheaper

Weight weenies rejoice! Canyon's feathery light Ultimate EF Evo bikes are back for 2020

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5 Cool things coming soon from Triban, Prime, Oxford Products, Indik8a and Bioracer

Some more of the best bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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