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Merida’s 2021 Reacto gets aero refinements to save you 4 watts

Merida’s fourth version of the Reacto gets a refined front end

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2021 Merida Reacto Disc Team-E first ride review

Liam has pinched Cavendish's Tour de France bike for a bit. Here's what he thinks after a few rides.

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Elite’s new Direto XR claims power accuracy of 1.5% with a slope replication of 24%

They’ve even included a Shimano 105 11-speed cassette in the £824.99 price

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First Ride Review: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2

Stu shares his initial thoughts on what it is like to ride Specialized's new aero and lightweight Tarmac SL7

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Campagnolo to launch Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset

New range will include a super-wide cassette, including a 9-tooth sprocket

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Open, Parcours, FLR and Veloflex

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Pirelli expands P Zero road tyre range with two tubeless-ready options.

Both tyres feature 120tpi casings and Pirelli’s new SmartEVO compound.

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Is this Specialized’s new Tarmac SL7? Specialized’s Ride app has a mystery bike preview

We've got no specifics, but it looks like a Venge that's been put on a crash diet… so think aero

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Loop Mount, a nifty phone mount for bikes has smashed its Kickstarter funding target

The CNC machined aluminium mount folds away when not needed

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Cervélo launches Caledonia all-road bike range

Two entirely new platforms are aimed at endurance riding over multiple surface-types

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Chater-Lea release first chainsets since the early 1960s with new sub-compact Grand Tour model

“We hope you will find them worth waiting for”

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Canyon launch the Grail:ON e-gravel bike, with double-decking cockpit and Bosch drive system

Canyon's groundbreaking Grail gravel bike has been electrified, featuring those unique double-decking handlebars, 50mm tyres and all the benefits of a sleek Bosch motor system to turbo-charge your ride

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Temple Cycles unveils two new steel bikes

Adventure Disc 1 is a do-it-all multi-surface bike, while the Adventure Disc 3 is a budget-friendly tourer

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LeMond confirms new bike line is on the way

Greg LeMond's brand says it will reveal plans in the next fortnight

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First Ride Review: Merida Scultura Endurance 7000-E

Stu gives his early thoughts on Merida's brand new long distance road bike

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Merida launches comfort-focused Scultura Endurance road bike

New lineup fills the gap between Merida's road race models and its gravel bikes

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Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Rose, Topeak, Apidura and Bookman

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Campagnolo launches Shamal Disc wheels with 21mm inner width and hints at a gravel gearing

The new freehub standard could be a sign of a new gravel groupset

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The bike formally known as Prince gets a 2021 redesign with aero trickle-down tech from the Dogma F12

Sorry, we couldn't resist.

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Giant lightens TCX Advanced Pro cyclocross bike

New frameset is 17% lighter than before and smoother too, according to Giant

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2021 Trek Madone SLR switches to OCLV 800 carbon, saving a claimed 80g

Madone SLR borrows carbon layup developed for the Emonda

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Maxxis claims new High Road SL is their “fastest and lightest road tyre ever”

Faster and lighter design is for race days only

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Lauf slashes prices by around 25% across range with Direct To You sales

Unique leaf sprung gravel race machines now much lighter on your wallet

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Bollé and Le Coq Sportif collaborate on special edition helmet and sunglasses

The Furo Mips helmet and Shifter sunnies get distinctly French styling

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Is this the loudest kit you’ve ever seen? Pirate Juice doesn’t do subtle

Designs include ‘Acid Lips’ and ‘The Dogs Pollocks’

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Megmeister claims its Ultrafris Pro kit uses a rider’s sweat to cool them down

The kit claims to turn the “negative side-effect of heat into a performance-enhancing cooling agent”

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Five cool things coming soon from AbsoluteBlack, Roval, Apidura, Bontrager and Zipp

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

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Continental relaunches GP5000 Special Edition tyres with tan sidewalls for the Tour de France

This popular tyre is back for the Tour de France

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Trek gives new Domane AL Disc an all-road edge

Updated aluminium endurance bike gets generous tyre clearance and mounts galore!

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Rapha launches Pro Team Crit range with dedicated race number pockets

The new range focuses on “all-out hour-long efforts”

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