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Zipp’s NSW carbon wheels get wider tubeless-ready rim profiles

Zipp's top-end wheels get wider in-line with wide tyre trend

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PEdAL ED launches their first women’s collection

The Women collection from the Japanese cycling apparel brand features jerseys, bibs, jackets and base layers, and is available to buy now.

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Just In: J.Laverack’s new R J.ACK Disc bike with Shimano Dura-Ace and Chris King

First look at British company's all-new disc-equipped titanium race bike

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Look and SRM launch EXAKT power pedals

Look have teamed up with SRM for their new power meter pedals, which run off rechargeable batteries and promise super reliable data in a lightweight package

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First Look: Saikel, a new clothing brand with bold ambitions

With a taste for bold colours and designs, Saikel is a new clothing brand aiming to make a statement

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Hoy, Crankalicious, Le Col and NRC

Another collection of clobber, bikes and accessories that we're testing at the moment...

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Pirelli go tubeless with the Cinturato Velo tubeless-ready clincher: report and first ride

Designed to be used tubeless or with inner tubes, the Cinturato Velo has a new patented Armour Tech construction to guard against anything from rough roads through to gravel, and will be available in four widths from 26mm to 35mm

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Giro, 100%, Wearwell and Ritchey

Another week, and another quintet of kit and gear that our reviewers are testing at the moment...

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Team Zwatt’s €499 Zpider power meter arrives for testing – first look

From Kickstarter to our office, we take delivery of a new €499 power meter

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Neymar riding custom Scott Foil Disc in race to be fit for World Cup

The Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain ace is cycling himself back to full fitness, with a big helping hand from a top-of-the-range Scott Foil Disc in custom colours

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Will the new Cannondale Lefty Ocho suspension fork be any good for gravel bikes?

Single crown fork, standard steerer and lighter too

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Wilier unveil sub-12kg Cento1 Hybrid e-road bike

Carbon endurance bike uses the same motor system as Orbea's Gain

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Tech Rumours: Giant to replace BMC and Dimension Data to lose Deloitte sponsor in 2019?

Could Giant replace BMC and is Mark Cavendish's Dimension Data team future at risk?

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Tech Rumour: Could Team Sunweb switch from Giant to Cervélo next season?

Could Tom Dumoulin's team get a new bike sponsor next season?

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Wisper to launch two new e-road bikes at Eurobike

Alloy and carbon frames featuring the Fazua Evation motor system

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First look: Road Grand Tours, a new virtual training simulator

Thought the only computer game-style virtual cycling simulator began with a Z? That's set to change, with Road Grand Tours promising a realistic experience that's currently free in its Beta phase of development...

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Alpitude launches carbon fibre computer out-front mount

Are you a weight weenie? You need this carbon computer mount in your life

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Bafang enters the e-road market with new 4.4kg M800 motor system

Chinese motor giant unveils what is probably the lightest system on the market right now

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Miche, Cateye, Vel and Northwave

Some more gear we're testing out to the max at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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Pro Bike: Elia Viviani’s Giro d’Italia Specialized Tarmac race bike. With disc brakes

Italian sprinter’s disc-equipped Specialized Tarmac SL6

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Limar launches Air Pro on day Giro d’Italia faces Mount Etna

New Air Pro helmet aims to be aerodynamic and highly ventilated

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Douchebags launch the Savage bike bag with internal protective cage

This Savage Douchebag is inspired by roll cages in racing cars, and compresses to a third of its size

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3T Strada Pro brings 1x disc aero road bike to a lower price

Radical 1x aero disc road bike is now available as a complete bike for £4,850

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Ekoi release Perso Evo 9 shades, “the world’s first four in one sunglasses”

The ever-evolving French brand have launched shades that are fully customisable, with the upper and lower parts of the frames removable and lenses courtesy of Zeiss

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J.Laverack’s R J.ACK now available with disc brakes

J.Laverack’s R J.ACK now available with disc brakes and two geometries

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Five cool things coming soon from Hövding, Rapha, Topeak, Bragi and Litelok

Another selection of the latest gear and accessories currently getting the road.cc ridearound...

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Ribble launch limited edition Giro D’Italia R872

The online bike brand have infused some Maglia Rosa into their R872 sportive bike, with the Ribble Valley pattern on the forks sprayed Giro pink

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Spoon Customs and Cole Coatings produce bespoke ‘galaxy’ road bike

Paint job was inspired by galactic-themed Nike Air Max 90 trainers

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Rapha launches limited edition Gavia Collection to celebrate Andy Hampsten’s 1988 Giro d’Italia victory

Gavia collection includes jersey, bib shorts, base layer, race cape, neoprene gloves, wooly hat and socks

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Flectr launch Flectr Vortex, the world’s first crank reflector

Flectr have already smashed their crowdfunding target on Kickstarter for their latest innovation, which they claim is more visible than pedal reflectors

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