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Five cool things coming soon from Fuji, Shimano, Silca, Vulpine and Veloforte

Some more of the best bikes and bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Swiss Side releases Hadron2​ Classic 500 disc brake wheelset

New model uses the same aero rim as the brand’s flagship Hadron2​ Ultimate wheels, but at a lower price point

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Canyon quietly launches new RING bar end bell

Canyon's new dinger doesn't require tools to fit, can be mounted on any drop handlebar and promises over 85 decibels of ringing to alert others of your presence

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Enve heads into new territory with Custom Road bike

Wheel and component brand now offers a high-end carbon bike with customisable geometry, components and finish

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Parcours launches “new benchmark” Ronde all-road wheelset

Disc-specific wheels are designed to be lightweight, stable and aero-optimised for use with 28mm tyres

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Lezyne releases new ‘gravel-specific’ floor pump range

The Gravel Floor Drive series promises fast, accurate inflation for mid-volume tyres. Also works on non-gravel bikes too...

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Vielo releases second generation V+1 performance gravel bike

The new V+1 Gen2 is 1x optimised and available in a very stylish selection of pastel shades…

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Freitag releases backpack that twists onto Brompton’s folding bikes

The collaboration between the two urban market brands brings extra functionality to the everyday backpack made of recycled materials

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Germany’s Titanum launches MyTi 3D-printed titanium pedals weighing just 100g a pair

New pedals promise quick clipping in and an ultra-low stack height

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Endura enters gravel market with new GV500 clothing range

Scottish brand offers shorts and jerseys that borrow tech and materials from well-proven road and mountain bike line-ups

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Garmin introduces new Rally power meter pedals

Range offers compatibility with Look Kéo, Shimano SPD-SL and Shimano SPD cleats for both road and off-road, and you can swap pedal bodies to suit the riding you're doing

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GT adds a Power to their Grade gravel bike range with three new eGrade e-bikes

Three new eGrade e-bikes launched, one with a flat bar

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, MAAP, Bontrager, Brooks and Rivelo

Here's a round up of the neatest gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Take a look at Sidi’s limited edition 90s inspired versions of its anniversary Sixty shoe

Is this the bold and colourful look you have been waiting for from the classic Italian brand?

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Restrap releases new Bar Pack for 10 litre holding capacity on your handlebars

With its 10 litre capacity, the new Bar Pack fits in the range between Restrap’s 14 litre Bar Bag and 1.5 litre Canister Bag

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Rapha refreshes Classic collection with new recycled materials

The Classic Jersey II and Classic Bib Shorts feature a new version of the Rapha Performance Merino fabric that uses recycled polyester

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Specialized unveils Rime Flat shoe for walking as well as biking

New Rime Flat design promises all-day comfort on and off the bike

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Lauf announces the updated Lauf True Grit – Updated gravel bike gets e*thirteen wheels for 2021

The True Grit now comes kitted with e*thirteen wheels offering fresh weight savings

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MAAP releases all-new Team Bib Evo men’s and women’s shorts

All fabrics in the fourth generation version of Italian made shorts are Bluesign or OEKO-TEX approved, in line with MAAP’s redefined approach to sustainability

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Brompton partner with Protected Species for stylish female-specific waterproof jackets

The women’s Parka and City Rider jackets boast technical features for cycling that can be tucked away when off the bike…

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Check out Speedplay’s updated pedals + new power meter model

Refreshed design offers steel-edged pedal body for increased durability; brand also confirms that pedal-based power meter, Powrlink Zero, will launch this summer

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New Rapha x One More City Collection raises funds for cancer research

Limited line of men’s and women’s jerseys, bags and caps raises money for breast cancer research and awareness of the disease

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Litelok launches ‘toughest, flexible lock for bikes’ in wearable and mounted options

If you want to protect your bike from thieves, this lightweight lock has been awarded Sold Secure’s highest Diamond Bicycle rating…

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Tailfin bolsters its bikepacking range with increased compatibility and capacity

The British brand has updated its alloy rack systems with triple bosses to carry cargo cages, and there's a universal thru-axle design too

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Five cool things coming soon from BMC, Shimano, Brooks, Sealskinz and Rivelo

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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Pirelli introduces all-new P Zero Road and P Zero Race clincher tyres

Italian company says it is delivering the “best performing all-round bicycle race tyre ever conceived”

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‘The RSF Archive vol. 2: Further Adventures in Rough Stuff’ launches on Kickstarter

The Rough-Stuff Fellowship are back with more classic cycling adventures off the beaten track, and the new book has already smashed its crowdfunding target

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Shoe-based power meter could be on the way

Patent application from US company Icon Health & Fitness suggests idea for measuring power at the shoe is being readdressed

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Specialized’s new S-Works Prevail II Vent promises better convective heat transfer

Specialized has removed seven foam bridges which it claims creates a 20% increase in the vented areas, allowing more efficient airflow.

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Rapha releases Explore Powerweave gravel/adventure shoe

New model uses 3D-woven fabric for the upper and a sole that's suitable for walking

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