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Pro announces new saddles, handlebars and bike bags for road and gravel bikes

The range includes alloy versions of some of Pro’s carbon parts

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NoPinz unveils indoor training specific SubZero kit with active core temperature-cooling technology

Getting too hot while smashing the indoor miles? NoPinz claims to have the answer

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Water-to-Go launch a new bottle – The Active Bottle

The Active Bottle may be the first cycling specific filtered bottle

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Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Pirelli, Giant, Craft and HolyHigh

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

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Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso launch Aurum Magma carbon disc-brake road bike

Designed as an all-around road racer, the Magma is “the ultimate racing road bike”

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Are these the best-looking city bikes yet? Lemond Bikes return with sleek Daily and Dutch carbon fibre e-bike models

Featuring the Mahle ebikemotion X35 motor system and colourful carbon frames, Lemond has launched two striking, lightweight carbon city bikes that are sure to turn heads

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Orbea launch revamped Gain e-road bike for 2021, with fully internal cables and integrated lighting

The Spanish bike brand have completely revamped their e-road racer, featuring the new eBikeMotion X35 Plus motor system and plenty of impressive components

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Campagnolo turns it up to 13 with Ekar gravel groupset also featuring tiny 9T cog

Campag says that its new 1x13 groupset is the world’s lightest for gravel

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First ride review: Campagnolo Ekar 1×13 Gravel Groupset

Does Campagnolo's new gravel groupset impress Matt Page?

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Are a truck tyre company stopping Specialized from launching a new bike? Trademark application refused due to naming similarities

A trademark application from Specialized for a possible new product named 'Aethos' has surfaced amid rumours of a new bike model, with the application currently refused due to "potential confusion" with an existing mark named Athos

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Amazon denies “Prime Bike” launch and distances itself from connected fitness brand Echelon

It appears Echelon put a bit too much spin on its description of the product

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Amazon launches Peloton rival Prime Bike – at fraction of the cost

Online giant enters connected fitness market with $499 bike in collaboration with Echelon – but you’ll need your own iPad or laptop to take part in workouts

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Boardman, Sigma Sport, Birzman and Crankbrothers

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

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Sidi targets mid-level market with £167 Fast carbon road shoes

A size 42 has a claimed weight of 305g

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First Look: Fairlight Faran 2.0 with a revised geometry for better handling

The frameset uses Reynolds 631 tubing and includes many neat touches

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Is this hubless e-bike the future? Reevo has storage inside its wheels and ‘impenetrable’ theft protection

The Reevo's radical design has autonomous lighting, a one-sided fork, retractable kickstand and touchscreen activation, with full production just around the corner...

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Genesis add two new gravel bikes to the line up and give the Fugio a fresh lick of paint

New bikes, new colours and flat bar options from Genesis

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Genesis launches new flagship Croix de Fer 50 alongside brand new Broadway utility bike

There is also a second flat-bar Croix de Fer as well as new colours and specs for the Fugio and CDA models

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Five cool things coming soon from Merlin, Rapha, Shadow Stand, Muc-Off and Topeak

Another selection of the finest and most fascinating things we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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Roval adds ultra lightweight seatpost and integrated handlebar to Alpinist range

A 42cm/110mm bar has a claimed weight of just 247g while the 20mm offset seatpost is 136g (27.2mm x 300mm)

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Bikeshare start-up offering free 20 minute rides secure £1.8 million funding to grow fleet to 2,000 e-bikes

HumanForest offer the first 20 minutes riding for free on their fleet of e-bikes, that use renewable energy and are currently located in the London Borough of Islington

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New Vitus Vitesse Evo gets complete redesign to go lighter, stiffer, faster

Road bike gets a major revamp for 2021, including increased stiffness and tweaked geometry

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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Lake, Pro, IRC and Silca

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

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Factor unleashes Ostro lightweight and aero race bike

New all-rounder is being raced in the Tour de France – plus new wheels from Black Inc

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Mavic unveils Cosmic SLR 45 Disc tubeless wheelset

New all-rounder design drops weight over previous designs by eliminating the need for tape

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Are Bianchi about to launch a revamped Specialissima? 2021 version of legendary race bike leaked on retail sites

It looks like after five long years, Bianchi are about to unveil a fully reworked Specialissima with completely hidden cables. Will we see it in action during the 2020 Tour de France?

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First Look: 2021 Cairn Cycles E-Adventure V2

Neat frame and spec updates boosting value further

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Basso launches redesigned Diamante SV with a cleaner front end, disc-only frameset and bigger gaps for a claimed aero improvement

The Diamante SV has been redesigned with compliance in mind. Basso’s race bike now comes with a slight more relaxed geometry too.

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Shimano launches 2021 S-Phyre RC902 road shoes with function-specific areas and Boa’s new Li2 dials

The new carbon road shoes feature “function-specific zones, power transfer optimisation and an engineered fit”

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2021 Canyon Aeroad spotted at the Tour de France. Surely Canyon has to release it soon?

Warren Barguil of Arkea Samsic is riding the bike that features deeper tubes and a fully integrated front end

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