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Parcours launches the newest iteration Alta Gravel wheelset

New wheels use #thinkwider aero profiling and IMPACT+ tech

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Pinarello announces Bolide F as its “fastest bike ever”

Ineos Grenadiers will race the disc brake time trial bike in the Tour de France on Friday… And those custom 3D-printed titanium bar extensions are now available to buy, if you have the cash

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Rapha + Palace returns: EF Pro Cycling teams unveil wild new switch-out kit for Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes

Hot or not? Rapha and Palace Skateboards are at it again with a wacky design that you’ll either love or hate…

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ENVE brings out a new G-Series gravel-specific dropper post

The new seat post offers a 40mm drop, weighs less than 400g and can be cut to desired length

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Scott Foil gets lighter, comfier and faster with release of third generation road bike

The 2023 Foil ‘pushes the UCI rules to the limits’ and is claimed to be 20% faster, 9% lighter and 10% more comfortable

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Rapha, Assos, Pas Normal Studios and Vielo

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Crikey! Cannondale mixes the streams. Plus loads more new stuff from 100%, Brooks, Ravemen, Miss Grape & La Passione

Does Cannondale’s new mashup do it for you? Plus all the other new products that we've heard about over the past week

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Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Muc-Off, Reilly, Knog and Pas Normal Studios

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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CeramicSpeed OSPW Aero officially launches with a €739 price tag

The Aero version of CeramicSpeed's oversized pulley wheel system was developed with Simon Smart and can save you 2.5 seconds over a 25km time trial according to CeramicSpeed

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Is Campagnolo planning a wireless groupset?

Check out the drawing from a patent application that appears to show an Ekar rear derailleur fitted with a battery

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Is this the new Giant Propel?

Former world time trial champion Tony Martin has set tongues wagging after posting photos of himself on a mysterious new bike…

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How many miles do you get from your tyres? Plus new stuff from Hutchinson, Santini, Le Col, HUUB, and loads more

Check out all the new products that we've heard about over the past seven days, including a shedload of clothing

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Shimano 105 R7100 Di2 groupset breaks cover

Despite Shimano's repeated denials that 105 would go electric, newly released documents confirm electronic shifting is coming to the super-popular mid-range groupset

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Geraint Thomas rides unreleased disc brake Pinarello Bolide TT bike to victory ahead of Tour de France

The Tour de Suisse is a key warm-up race for the Tour de France

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Fulcrum unveils Speed 25 wheelset weighing just 1,285g

Full carbon climbing wheels have a 26mm deep profile and use Fulcrum’s USB ceramic bearings

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Restrap brings out the Bumper Bar – a new way of mounting things on your bike

The new accessory will give you extra bar space and clearance

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New KTM road bike emerges at Dauphine – but was it hiding in plain sight at Paris-Roubaix?

The Tour de France warm-up race has been a hotbed for new bikes this year, and we couldn't help thinking this one from KTM looked a bit familiar...

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Five cool things coming soon from Vielo, Lezyne, Swiss Side, Altura and Wolf Tooth

Check out the most interesting products that we’re currently reviewing on road.cc

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New Canyon Ultimate finally breaks cover at Criterium du Dauphine

Spotted at Movistar Team's bus, the new Ultimate has fully internal cable routing and what looks to be the same adjustable cockpit used on the Canyon Aeroad

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Flax appeal: check out “the world’s lightest sustainable folding bike” from Hummingbird made from flax fibres

Brand says flax model matches weight and strength of carbon fibre predecessor, with complete single speed bike coming in at claimed 6.9kg

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Pogacar’s mystery Tour de France recon bike revealed to be Colnago Prototipo

The Prototipo is still in development phase, but Pogacar’s UAE team will have the bike available for in-race final testing… and yes, the name does mean prototype

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Hunt launches two new gravel race wheelsets

The hookless carbon wheels shave off grams - weighing only 1,380g a pair

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Garmin’s new flagship Edge 1040 brings solar power to bike computers, promises greater accuracy and new training metrics

The 3.5” touchscreen device boasts new training metrics and greater GPS accuracy according to Garmin, while the solar version is capable of up to 100 hours of use

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Fairlight launches Holt, a new steel cross-country frame

The frame is designed to be fast and lively with modern XC geometry

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Beeline launches Velo 2 cycle computer with improved route planning

Updated GPS device has a larger screen than previously but is still simple to use

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New 2023 Cube Litening spotted with a lighter frame design

The new road race bike looks to combine low weight with aero tube shapes

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Brand new Trek Madone breaks cover: exclusive look at radical aero road bike for 2023

What's going on with that seat tube? And what the hell is IsoFlow? Watch the video and read all about the 2023 Trek Madone, being raced for the first time at the Criterium du Dauphine

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Pinarello improves aerodynamics on new Grevil F gravel bike

Updated platform gets fully internal cable routing, a new geometry and increased tyre clearance

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Check out the new road.cc look! Get your brand new Stolen Goat custom road.cc kit

With a fresh new look and subtle nod to our heritage, we've partnered with Stolen Goat to bring you a whole new road.cc clothing collection that will look great on the bike and show your support for the site too

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The most environmentally friendly bike ever made? New igus:bike is made from 100% recycled plastic

It’s not just the frame that is plastic, with everything from the bearings to the drivetrain constructed from recycled plastics

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