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Five cool things coming soon from Cube, MET, Bontrager, Hiplok and Showers Pass

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

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Strava has brought back chronological ordering, and allows you to ‘favourite’ athletes

As part of a wave of new updates, Strava have responded to what they say is "one of the most frequently requested ever" changes, and will let us see the newest activities first again...

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Tresca launch on Crowdcube investment platform to fund London-based production line

Tresca say they want to "bring high-end bikes to the mass market at a competitive price-point by optimising its supply chain", and aim to open an assembly plant in London

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The Leaos Pressed e-bike made of two halves now has gears, and is crowdfunding on Indiegogo soon

With a frame consisting of two aluminium halves pressed together and spot welded, the unique Pressed E-bike weighs in at just 15kg and is 100% made in Italy

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5 Cool Things coming soon from Specialized, Cube, BIKND, Cycles Berthoud and Vel

Some of our favourite bikes and bits that are getting the road.cc review treatment at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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$6 power meter? Tech firm claim they can make a power meter for just $6

It's only a strain gauge… Copenhagen-based Sensitivus say falling prices mean the parts to turn a crank into a working power meter now cost them just $6

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Garmin introduces repair option following complaints from Tacx Neo smart trainer owners

Customer was only offered discount on a new product after software download broke his

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5 Cool things coming soon from Triban, Prime, Oxford Products, Indik8a and Bioracer

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

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Garmin Edge 520 owner adds to criticism of firm’s out of warranty support

Firm invited him to pay £95 for a refurbed unit with a 30-day warranty or £150 for a new unit with a 24-month warranty

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Spengle launch limited edition Gold £10,000 wheelset, “creating the ultimate expression of Kinetic Art”

Hand-crafted with 24 carat Gold, the one-off three-spokers are described as "absolute luxury"

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5 cool things coming soon from Fizik, Decathlon, Ashmei, Chrome Industries and Techalogic

A round-up of our most interesting things in for testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Tacx Neo smart trainer owner left with “very expensive paperweight” as owners complain Garmin won’t provide support once warranty has expired

Garmin says it is “exploring ways to resolve similar inquiries going forward”

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“Ditch the saddlebag”: Dib Sports launch 2-in-1 hydration and storage bottle

Designed and made in the USA, the Dib Bottle is available in regular and large sizes and is designed to house both fluid and repair kit

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Litelok launch new Flexi-U Silver, ‘the world’s first insurance-rated flexible U-lock’

“What we’ve done is turn a very tired, and traditionally heavy, product category on its head”, says Litelok founder Professor Neil Barron...

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Five cool things coming soon from Muc-Off, Pro, Dawes, MET and Soma

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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Peloton shares plummet again after firm reports mounting losses

Firm’s shares trading just below initial public offering price

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Trek launch the super powerful (and EU-illegal) Domane+ HP e-road bike, boasting a 28mph top speed and huge range

With a top assisted speed of 28mph and 500Wh Bosch battery, the supercharged version of Trek's Domane+ is only available in the US and will set you back at least $7k

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The world’s first ‘Tesla Cyberbike’: Casey Neistat rides e-bike that draws inspiration from the Tesla Cybertruck

The YouTube star decided to get creative when he got to try out a yet-to-be-released Super73 e-bike... by hiding the bike's chassis with a cover that looks like the infamous Tesla Truck!

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Five cool things coming soon from Orro, Madison, Cadex, Redshift and Vredestein

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

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Evans Cycles opens new shop at Leeds railway station

Retailer has also taken full control of the secure cycling facility there

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Specialized launch all new Sirrus X ‘grammuter’ bike for 2020, with wider tyres, new geometry and 1x gearing

The new off-road friendly version of this classic commuter from the big S is shorter and taller, and is designed 'to take the Sirrus platform to places it has never been before'

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Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Mavic, 100%, Ritchey and Xplova

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

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Rapha chief confirms move into mountain bike clothing – with range launching next year

Founder and CEO Simon Mottram outlines brand's plans for 2020 and beyond

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Parcours launch the Strade ‘next generation’ aero wheelset, with different rim profiles for front and rear wheels

The British brand are encouraging racers to 'think wider' with the launch of their new £999 tubeless-ready aero wheelset, optimised for 28mm tyres and with different depths and profiles for the front and rear wheels

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Warning to retailers after two bike shops targeted by turbo trainer thieves this week (+ video)

Retailers in Leicester and Milton Keynes hit over past two days

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The solar-powered e-bike with unlimited range

This homemade e-bike can go forever and ever as long as the sun is shining, and it has plenty of room to carry everything its inventor needs to live a completely nomadic lifestyle!

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Wahoo partner with Specialized to include ANGi crash detection sensor support for all Elemnt GPS units

Wahoo Elemnt, Elemnt Bolt and Elelmnt Roam owners will now be able to pair Specialized helmets with ANGi sensors to their GPS thanks to a new firmware update

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Specialized launch new Tour Down Under Collection and donate $100,000 to Australia’s Wildlife Rescue Organisation

A new Specialized Allez Disc will be ridden by Bora Hansgrohe and Deceuninck–Quick-Step riders, with the designs inspired by "the speed and colour of the Australian Budgie"

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Five cool things coming soon from Zipp, Endura, Muc-Off, Lomo and Infini

Our pick of the test pile that our roving team of reviewers are testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

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Rapha to close two ‘archive stores’ as firm reverts to direct to consumer model

Outlet stores in Kilver Court and Bicester Village will close this year

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