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Video First Look: Roval’s new CLX 32 650b carbon fibre wheels + 42mm Sawtooth tyres

David Arthur gets his hands on the new Roval 650b carbon wheels in his latest video

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Cannondale’s Topstone gravel range released + video

Full details of three bike, aluminium framed lineup

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Hyper gravel you say? We ride the Bombtrack Hook ADV

Apparently 'hyper gravel' is now a thing - we give it a go

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Enve unveil new SES 5.6 rim brake carbon wheelset with tubeless compatibility

First seen at the Tour de France, Enve’s latest rim brake wheelset are now available

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The Pix backpack with animated turn signals is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Proclaimed as 'the first smart animative backpack', you can customise the animations on the Pix; and when it comes to going for a ride, it shows turn signals that are controlled through a wireless remote

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No more worn out chains and chainrings? Engineers develop self lubing, super hardwearing metal alloy that’s as hard as diamond

Everlasting drivetrain becomes a theoretical possibility (no, that's not it in the pic) – and if we ever get them they're not going to be cheap

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Trek reveal updated 520 Touring Bike

The new 520 steel touring bike has a new lighter alloy fork, wide gearing and more stable geometry to make it ideal for multi-day trips, so say Trek

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You have to see this 10th anniversary All-City Mr Pink road bike!

Splatter paint finish for 10th anniversary Mr Pink road bike from All-City

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Five cool things coming soon from Cannondale, Time, Samvær, Ritchey and Topeak

Yet more new bikes, gear and accessories we're putting to the test at the moment...

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Unboxing 12 speed Campagnolo Record on a Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 9.0 Movistar: video

We've just got our hands on a Canyon Ultimate dripping with Campagnolo's new 12 speed Record disc groupset. Jack checks out the finer details in this video...

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New 2019 Giant Revolt Advanced gets gravel specific geometry

Plus improved frame compliance and it can take 650B wheels too

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Shiny new products from Praxis, Shimano and Specialized – Video

Shimano's new Ultegra RX rear derailleur plus a carbon bling from Specialized and Praxis

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Specialized’s Allez Sprint gets disc brake treatment + plus new rim brake paint jobs

Flagship Allez Sprint now available with disc brakes for the first time

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First look at the new Cervelo R5 Disc – Video

This week I'm testing the new Cervelo R5 Disc

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Nalini, Garmin, Smith and Xplova

Some more cool kit, components and gadgets that have found their way into our test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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Marin’s new Gestalt X11 is a genre bending, dropper equipped gravel bike

Big (drop) bars, low slung frame, a dropper post and rad paint

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New UK brand ÆRA launches range of carbon wheels and forks

New carbon wheels and forks from British company ÆRA

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Raleigh revive Aero Pro Burner in chrome for 35th anniversary, and launch two limited edition balance bikes

The classic BMX in its Aero Pro guise was first released in 1983, and to celebrate its 35th birthday Raleigh have recreated it with the classic chrome frame...

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James Hayden wins Transcontinental Race for second year running + Fairlight Strael bike check

James Hayden has just won the Transcontinental Race. Again. Here's a look at his Fairlight Cycles Strael

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, 76 Projects, Redshift, Shokbox and Palomar

Some more new stuff we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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First look video: Mason Resolution2

We catch up with Dom Mason to talk through the new Resolution2, their classy steel 'go anywhere' frame that's been subtly tweaked to bring it bang up to date...

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First Look: Forme Calver SLC

Forme's new CX race rig has just been released.

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Just In: Litespeed Cherohala SE – titanium allroad bike with 40mm tyre clearance

US-made titanium allroad/gravel bike arrives for testing

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New Stoemper Vincent titanium disc-equipped road bike – First Ride

First titanium bike from US bike brand - David Arthur rode it to find out what it's all about

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Mio launch the Cyclo 210 GPS

Mio's new computer promises ease of use and a no nonsense operating system, with turn-by-turn instructions and full European mapping included, for £189.99

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Strava Summit replaces Premium with choice of three packs to suit your cycling needs

Unlocking extra Strava features is now cheaper with new Summit Training, Safety and Analysis Packs

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Hunt’s new 991g carbon tubular wheels are aimed at hill climbing specialists

991g carbon fibre wheels launched by British wheel company Hunt

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First ride: new Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

The Defy is Giant's best selling road bike built for endurance, so what better way to test it out than to haul ourselves up the Gavia Pass in the Italian Alps atop of it... twice?

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UPDATED: The bike ridden to Tour de France victory: Geraint Thomas’s Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light

Bike check with Geraint Thomas's Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light

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Five cool things coming soon from Cervélo, F3 Cycling, Gore, Brooks and dhb

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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