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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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Evans Cycles branch closures fewer than expected at time of Sports Direct takeover

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley had warned half of Evans' stores would have to close when he bought it in October 2018

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Make Evans Great Again: Evans Cycles investigating “re-purposed” Instagram account (plus exclusive Q+A)

Retailer believes lone wolf ex-employee is behind recent posts - but road.cc has been told otherwise by person involved, who gave us more details in an exclusive interview

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Five cool things coming soon from Bryton, Proviz, Lezyne, Muc-Off and Bioracer

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

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Big growth in sales and profits at Brompton during 2018/19

Pre-tax profits jump 25 per cent to £4 million on sales totalling £42.5 million

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Will we all be pairing our glasses with e-bikes soon? Bosch launch smart glasses with integrated display

The tech giants have teased a video showing a cyclist with a heads-up display thanks to their new smart glasses tech

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Jack Wolfskin, Shimano, Topeak and Bioracer

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

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Stocking thriller: The O-Seat is a bike saddle cover with a ‘discreet pocket’ for slipping in a vibrating sex toy

Also recommended for "road racers, mountain bikers, bike tourers, leather lovers and even commuters", the O-Seat houses a Lovesense vibrating sex toy for an extra pleasurable ride...

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Wheels bikeshare e-bikes now come with helmets included

The startup who currently operate in the US and Sweden have integrated helmets onto their hire bikes, and are offering 20% discounts to riders for using the helmet during a booking

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Simon Mottram explains Rapha Cycling Club relaunch as brand aims for big growth in membership

In the final part of our interview, clothing brand’s CEO says it is aiming for greater accessibility

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Rapha boss explains how brand is reducing reliance on discounts

Simon Mottram explains how company became too dependent on selling product cheaply and what it is doing to address issue

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Off-road is the new road says Rapha founder as company identifies knobbly-tyred adventures as key emerging trend

Clothing brand's CEO Simon Mottram highlights "looser, more experiential” style of riding

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#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – Get your entries in

It's time for another brilliant #MyCyclingWeekend

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Cyber Monday Live Blog: £3,000 off Giant TCR Advanced SL 0; Wiggle Cyber Monday Flash Sale; 30% off Stages G3 Ultegra R8000 Power Crank; 34% off Garmin Edge 520+; 49% off InfoCrank Power Meter;

Big savings on bikes, compents, clothing and more

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Five cool things coming soon from Cube, CeramicSpeed, Bontrager, Liv and ETC

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

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Tern reveal how annual GSD giveaway is helping non-profit organisations

The e-cargo bike specialists give away five of their GSD's every year, and have updated us on how the bikes are supporting non-profit businesses

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Five cool things coming soon from Pinarello, Look, Elite, Scribe and Vulpine

Some of the latest and greatest bikes and gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Specialized add more affordable Creo Comp e-road and Creo Comp Evo e-gravel models to their Creo range

If the huge £10,999 price tag of the S-Works Creo launched back in July was beyond your budget, you'll be glad to know these two new models are slightly more affordable at £5,499 each

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Halfords launch ‘UK’s cheapest e-bike’

At just £398, the retail giants claim the new Assist Deluxe with 20" wheels is the most affordable electric bike in the land...

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Cannondale launch the SuperSix EVO Neo e-road bike

Weighing in at just 11.3kg in a size large and with completely concealed cabling in its top spec, Cannondale's new lightweight e-road machine might just be the cleanest and speediest yet...

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