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Brompton updates electric range with bespoke drive system and lightest ever e-bike, dubbed its “biggest launch in 50 years”

Brompton's new electric T-Line weighs 11.2kg and uses proprietary e-Motiq drive system

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Unreleased Dare gravel bike spotted at UCI Gravel Worlds

The new bike can take 50mm tyres and looks ready for adventure rides

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With a lighter, more comfortable frame and new downtube storage, Ari’s Shafer 3.0 is built for speed and adventure

Ari's updated gravel bike leans into MTB inspirations as it's built to go fast, and for big weekends out in the hills

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Lore is back with its latest 3D-printed, custom cycling shoes (and they’ll cost you £1,230)… plus new Look Keo Blade pedal options, a Ti beauty from Eddy Merckx Cycles, new £3,800 Mavic wheels + more

It's a loadsamoney special for this edition of Tech of the Week, plus a few other things that are more attainable, more traditional, or just entirely made up

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“The only self-balancing bike” is here to give your child the earliest possible start on two wheels

Kids bike specialist woom says the woom Wow can be used from as early as 9 months to "help your child safely develop their motor skills and build confidence", on its own to start with and combined with a balance bike later

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Pashley’s new Skyline mini velo aims to put a smile on your face (and fit in your hallway)

Built in the UK from Reynolds steel, the new Skyline rolls on 20-inch wheels and promises “smile-inducing” versatility for commuting, café hopping and light gravel adventures

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Shimano launches special edition CUES 1×10-speed groupset with polished silver finish

Good news for traditionalists and retro-grouches alike... Shimano's versatile CUES groupset has been given the shiny silver treatment

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Scribe’s latest 50mm race wheels and the Canyon Endurace AllRoad deliver outstanding value for money: road.cc Recommends updated with 10 superb cycling products

Our September round-up includes everything from wheels, clothing, bikes, locks, books and bottle cages making the grade

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Castelli has launched the “ultimate winter jacket”, so it claims (and it’ll cost you £360) — plus SRM’s new aero cranks with adjustable lengths, new Canyon gravel wheels, new TUBULAR wheels (yes, really!) + more

Nope, you haven't woken up in 2005... FFWD has launched fresh tubular wheels to serve a "small niche" of tubular evangelists, most of them cyclocross riders nowadays. We've also got news from Rouvy, Q36.5 and Dynamic

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“The first truly bespoke monocoque carbon frame”: the Gregario Vera AR can be customised to your exact size thanks to patented tech

Italian brand uses a patented variable mould system to build an aero road bike that’s sized just for you

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Roval unveils brand new 1,131g Alpinist CLX III wheels and integrated cockpit… does this lightweight launch mean a fresh Specialized road bike is coming?

Roval has ironed out some issues with the Alpinist II one-piece cockpit by flattening the top section and increasing size range, while the third iteration of the Alpinist wheels are 134g lighter per pair

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New Surly Straggler gravel bike gets updated geometry and three new sizes: “almost an unfair advantage”, boasts US steel specialist

The Straggler has been updated for the first time in a decade, and looks like it has finally been brought bang up to date

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Rapha launches PFAS-free Pro Team Shadow range for rough weather conditions, claiming that it hits “the sweetspot between protection and breathability”

British brand promises its new Pro Team Shadow collection offers high levels of windproofing, water resistance and breathability, plus plenty of stretch, that will suit riders regularly putting in the hard yards this winter

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RockShox unveils new Rudy XL gravel fork, offering 60mm travel and 2.25in tyre clearance

RockShox's new Rudy XL gravel fork is here, but it'll cost you £900 for just 60mm of travel

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Trek’s all new CheckOUT proves that full suspension gravel is now officially a thing

Featuring 55mm of rear squish and an all-new RockShox fork, Trek has joined the full-sus gravel party big time. There's also a crazy amount of flare going on with the handlebars, adjustable mounting points, and a dropper post

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“We believe it’s the future of cycling gear”: Modular carbon storage system hopes to replace “clunky saddlebags” with £150 “aerodynamic capsule” featuring 300-lumen brake-sensing rear light

Have we really become stuck with outdated saddlebags? The makers of this "revolutionary" new mounting and storage system think they've got a better idea

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Could this new helmet impact protection system be better than Mips? Canyon backs RLS tech that claims to “reduce the risk of concussion by 4x” versus conventional helmets

Canyon’s Deflectr Trail is the first RLS-equipped helmet available, and it’s already rated number one by independent tests conducted by researchers at Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab. RLS claims its tech will be appearing in other brands' helmets very soon

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Look Keo Vision road pedal lights. Safety starts with being seen.

Look Keo Vision - Now that's bright idea!

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Lezyne’s Radar React light system warns you of traffic approaching without the need for an app or bike computer

Radar system alerts you to traffic without the need for a phone app or GPS bike computer

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This mad-looking moving bike saddle has raised £130,000 on Kickstarter and claims to reduce pressure by 80%, plus Met’s new helmets aren’t white, they’re “absolute white”

It's a bumper edition of Tech of the Week, including the "world's first moving split seat-saddle" as well as new stuff from EF Pro Cycling, Knog, Frog Bikes, Assos, MAAP, Met, Gobik and more

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Has Amflow leaked its next gen PL e-MTB?

A leaked spy shot shows what could an upcoming bike from the brand

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Trek’s Checkpoint gravel bike goes electric with TQ’s HPR-60 motor

Prices start at £4,500 for the SL5, with three build options to choose from. And yes, one of them comes with a suspension fork.

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“A cheat code for gravel”: Specialized boasts its new Diverge 4 is “the ultimate getaway vehicle”, with revamped Future Shock suspension, 50mm tyre clearance, and bags of internal storage

Leaked just before Unbound 2025, Specialized pulls the covers off its new gravel bike

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Garmin launches new Edge 850 and 550 bike computers, as well as updated rechargeable power meter pedals starting at £550

Host of upgrades as Garmin updates its mid-range bike computers and adds two new power meter pedal options claiming accuracy "within 1 per cent"

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“Re-writing the gold standard of what high-performance cycling gear can do”: Castelli unveils first clothing made with Polartec’s “revolutionary” AirCore fabric

Italian brand says its new Perfetto RoS 3 jacket “revolutionises breathable protection”, promising windproofing, water resistance and next-level breathability

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Rudy Project releases new “single-material” helmet to boost sustainability, with an accessible £59 price tag

The Sinergy helmet offers comfort, low weight, and recyclable materials at what looks to be a very reasonable price

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Colnago’s new £15,000 bike “is not a bike”, apparently… plus wheels with “best in class aerodynamics” for £1,698, + Campagnolo bags a design award

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Campagnolo, Colnago, Pas Normal Studios, Scope, Dynamic Bike Care and more

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“The lightest road bike on the market”: Cervélo finally unveils new R5, weighing just 5.97kg

Sub-6kg and already ridden to Tour de France Femmes victory — Cervélo is very confident about its new climbing bike

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Schwalbe Click Valve hits the mark and Hunt wheels offer great value – road.cc Recommends updated with 14 more excellent products

A bumper 14 products have earned Recommends badges for August, spanning wheels, bikes, helmets, and more

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How on earth has Scott worked out its brand-new Addict is now “50% more comfortable”?

Revamped Addict endurance range features six new bikes, ranging from £2,249 to £6,499, all with space for 38mm tyres and "long ride ready" geometry

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