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First Look: Salsa Journeyman Apex 1

We check out the 1x build of a new gravel bike

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Quirk Cycles embrace 3D printed stainless steel tech with new frame showcasing at Bespoked this weekend

London-based bespoke frame builder to show new frame with 3D printed dropouts and seat lug

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Wittson’s new titanium gravel bike was designed with Colnago – will launch at Bespoked next week

Wittson Custom Ti Cycles to launch new gravel bike at Bespoked

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Campagnolo Chorus 12 speed groupset launched, with lower price points and smaller chainring and cassette options

Campag are trying to bring 12 speed to the masses by trickling it down to Chorus level, and they now appear to have embraced gravel and adventure riding with a 48/32 chainset and 11-34t cassette option

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Garmin launch Edge 530 and 830 GPS units

Garmin have quietly introduced the successors to the Edge 520 and 820 GPS units, with the new devices boasting Garmin's new ClimbPro feature in smaller and lighter packages...

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Walmart launches upscale Viathon road, gravel and mountain bike brand – coming to an Asda near you soon?

US retail giant says it wants to create a new industry segment - targeting its own customers, not existing cyclists

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Bespoked 2019: What to expect from the UK handbuilt bicycle show this weekend

More than 100 of the finest framebuilders from around the world to gather in Bristol

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Marin add Nicasio + to their drop bar ‘Beyond Road’ gravel range

There is a now Nicasio bike for any occasion

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Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Genetic Bikes, Rapha, Bontrager and Tifosi

The pick of the test pile this week as we round up more of the best stuff we're reviewing at the moment...

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Zwift expands into the desert with Fuego Flats

Four new routes added with addition of Fuego Flats expansion

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Are the benefits of 1x outweighed by the disadvantages? We asked, you answered

There's a lot of talk about 1x but do you want it on your bike?

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First ride: Specialized S-Works Roubaix with Shimano Dura Ace Di2 + in-depth with the tech video

The Future Shock 2.0 suspension system is the standout upgrade on the latest Roubaix but does a road bike need suspension? David Arthur ponders as he pounds the pavé…

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Parlee introduces RZ7 aero disc road bike and it’s a looker

New aero road bike doesn't compromise ride quality claims US firm

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12 SRAM Force eTap AXS bikes you can buy soon from Canyon, BMC, Specialized, Orbea, Giant and more

Want to get your hands on SRAM's new Force eTap groupset on a brand new bike?

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Austin Cycles launch the AC ATTO folding bike, with deep carbon rims and 11 speed gearing

Aiming to "revolutionising your urban cycling experience", Austin claim the Atto is fast-folding, light and built to ride like your best road bike...

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You might be able to buy a full suspension gravel bike soon….

The Niner MCR 9 RDO is on their website now....

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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Bontrager, Hiplok, Merida and Deuter

This week's round-up of bikes, kit and tech that are out with our team of testers at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Philippe Gilbert’s Paris-Roubaix winning Specialized Roubaix

Gilbert wins Paris-Roubaix on the new Specialized Roubaix

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road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

It's been another packed week on two wheels, here are some of our biggest stories from the last few days...

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Pro Bike: Peter Sagan’s Specialized Roubaix ready for Paris-Roubaix

New Future Shock 2.0 and special paint job for Sagan

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Vielo launch R+1 dedicated 1x aero road bike designed for 30mm tyres

New road bike is 1x only and designed around 30mm tyres

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Ritchey celebrates 25th year of Swiss Cross with modern bike

Limited edition bike with discs and room for 40mm tyres

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SRAM buys PowerTap – P2 pedal and G3 hub power meter acquired by SRAM

PowerTap bought by SRAM

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e*thirteen XCX drivetrain launched for gravel and XC bikes

With claimed lightest production cranks

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Pinarello Dogma FS offers electronic full suspension to “absorb 42% of vibrations”

Pinarello launches electronic full suspension road bike for Paris-Roubaix

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Brompton launch the affordable B75, with a £30 a month finance option available

Named after the year they launched, the B75 has a simple spec and is more affordable than other models at just £745. It can also be bought on a £30 a month finance deal

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Specialized Roubaix 2020 First Look: Everything you need to know about the new endurance bike

Smoother is faster is the motto for the latest version of Specialized’s iconic endurance bike launched this week on the even more iconic cobbles of Roubaix

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Lightweight team up with CeramicSpeed for new special edition wheels and oversized pulley system

They might just be the most expensive wheels we've ever come across, at 5,399 and 6,399 euros respectively for the Meilenstein and Meilenstein Obermayer wheelsets with an OSPW system included...

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Saracen’s new Levarg gravel bike range looks like a lot of fun for your money

Alloy framed bikes start at just over a grand, plus there's one with bounce

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Hunt tease trailer of documentary around the new 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels, setting a new Trouée d’Arenberg Strava KOM during testing

The wheel brand have been very busy as of late, and the Limitless Research project has seen them head to the Roubaix cobbles before the race kicks off to test the new hoops to the max...

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