New products

Wahoo launches Speedplay Powrlink Zero, the first dual-sided entry power meter pedals for the road

Based on the updated Speedplay Zero pedals, the Powrlink Zero comes with a claimed +/- 1% accuracy

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Wahoo releases Kickr Rollr combining the ride feel of rollers with resistance and wireless connectivity

New device secures the front wheel so it's easier to ride than standard rollers

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Five cool things coming soon from Enve, Garmin, Shimano, Oxford and Torque

Lots of cool wheels, jackets, shoes, smartwatches and tools have recently arrived at the road.cc HQ. Here are the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

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Surly unveils the Ghost Grappler – A drop bar trail bike

Drop bar bike gets a trail-ready geo and plenty of mounts

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Restrap releases 14L and 17L Bar Bags with dry bag and holster included

Designed as a hassle-free luggage solution for road and gravel use, no tools are needed to take advantage of the practical carrying capacity

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Met brings out aero Trenta 3K helmet with lightweight Mips Air brain protection system

Met’s £280 top-end performance lid still has a low weight of 225g, and 10 to 15mm of relative movement has now been integrated into it

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Would you wear Scicon’s new Aeroshade Kunken glasses with logos across the lens?

Pattern covering the lens follows trend from the fashion eyewear market

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Fizik reveals even lighter Vento Argo 00 short-nosed saddle for racers, at just 139g

Designed for improved stability in aggressive positions, the Vento Argo 00 features a full carbon fibre shell and one-piece mobius loop rail to keep the weight low

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Check out these cool pro team T-shirts from Prendas

Abstract designs are inspired by the colours of cycling's biggest pro teams, and we like them a lot

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Could smart contact lenses soon deliver your cycling data?

Mojo Vision has created what it describes as an invisible wearable solution, and is currently looking into the stats cyclists desire

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Ratio now allows you to turn your 2×11 SRAM mechanical drivetrain into a 12-speed system

New 2x12 upgrade kit allows you to add extra cog to mechanical SRAM DoubleTap 11-speed systems

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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Rapha, Shimano, Stolen Goat and Brompton

Smartwatches, shoes, winter gear... find out about the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Are these the world’s most expensive mudguards? No. 22’s titanium mudguards are being sold for over £800

Raw, one-colour anodised, fade anodised or polished? You can choose the finish of these mudguards that are made from a single sheet of titanium... and for that price it's just as well

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Sonder updates Camino gravel bike with slacker head tube angle and internal routing for dropper post

Every size of the new aluminum or titanium framed bike has been tuned for a 50mm stem so every rider gets direct and responsive steering

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Sherlock Plus GPS anti-theft bike tracker now upgraded with 4G capability

Tucked away into the bar end, the device has a claimed battery life of eight weeks and provides real time tracking across the world

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SRAM releases new wireless eTap AXS Blips for shifting anywhere on your bars

New thumb-sized shifting buttons are compatible with 12-speed eTap AXS and can be installed in multiple positions thanks to the wireless design

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Five cool things coming soon from Cube, Brompton, Proviz, Polaris and Nothing Tech.

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

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Rapha teases this year’s upcoming kit releases and events – check out the highlights

Here’s a sneak peak at Rapha’s on-the-way 2022 kit releases across its Pro Team, Explore, Brevet and Special Edition ranges

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Pinarello launches new Dogma F MyWay customisation portal with up to 5,000 possible finishes

A mono, faded or cut graphic layout can be chosen, and there’s 27 different colour options too

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Cotic unveils Cascade adventure bike designed for versatility

New Reynolds 853 steel-framed model is intended for everything from gravel blasts to multi-day bikepacking expeditions

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Deda, Chapeau, Mojawa and Shapeheart

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

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Rapha launches Seeing Sound clothing collection plus matching special edition Cannondale SuperSix EVO SE with Lachlan Morton

On his alternative calendar of long-distance events, EF Education-EasyPost’s Morton turns to music for motivation, with this collection inspired by "visual representations of sound"

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Meta – formerly Facebook – teams up with Ray-Ban for Stories sunglasses

The casual sunnies feature dual 5MP cameras which can capture photos and 30s videos

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Here’s how to make a DIY VO2 max tester for use with Zwift and Strava for only £130

If you’re into DIY, Instructables has designed a device you can build to use for continuous VO2 readings instead of your heart rate on Zwift

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Bryton launches new Rider S500 performance cycle computer

New Rider S500 from Bryton sits around the £250 mark: can it rival the Wahoo Elment Bolt or Garmin’s Edge 530?

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Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Tyre Glider, Sealskinz, Lezyne and Lusso

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

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Swiss Side says new Gravon aero gravel wheels offer “up to 5W aero drag savings”

Wheel brand also offers insight into the importance of aerodynamics in gravel riding and reveals the tyre widths and treads that'll reduce drag

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Canyon launches all-new Endurace CF and updates AL model

Starting at £1,399 for the aluminium model and £1,949 for the carbon version, Canyon’s endurance road bike comes with a new “stiffer, more precise fork” while staying affordable

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Could these be the new Specialized S-Works 8 shoes?

Team TotalEnergies riders spotted in blacked out shoes while at a team training camp

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Brompton drops its ‘lightest bike ever’: new 7.45kg titanium version of iconic folding bike revealed

A new steel-armoured carbon seatpost is specced for its low weight and ability to withstand daily use on a folding bike

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