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Neymar riding custom Scott Foil Disc in race to be fit for World Cup

The Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain ace is cycling himself back to full fitness, with a big helping hand from a top-of-the-range Scott Foil Disc in custom colours

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First look: Road Grand Tours, a new virtual training simulator

Thought the only computer game-style virtual cycling simulator began with a Z? That's set to change, with Road Grand Tours promising a realistic experience that's currently free in its Beta phase of development...

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Miche, Cateye, Vel and Northwave

Some more gear we're testing out to the max at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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

Some highlights from across the site after another week on two wheels

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Douchebags launch the Savage bike bag with internal protective cage

This Savage Douchebag is inspired by roll cages in racing cars, and compresses to a third of its size

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Ekoi release Perso Evo 9 shades, “the world’s first four in one sunglasses”

The ever-evolving French brand have launched shades that are fully customisable, with the upper and lower parts of the frames removable and lenses courtesy of Zeiss

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Five cool things coming soon from Hövding, Rapha, Topeak, Bragi and Litelok

Another selection of the latest gear and accessories currently getting the road.cc ridearound...

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Ribble launch limited edition Giro D’Italia R872

The online bike brand have infused some Maglia Rosa into their R872 sportive bike, with the Ribble Valley pattern on the forks sprayed Giro pink

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Flectr launch Flectr Vortex, the world’s first crank reflector

Flectr have already smashed their crowdfunding target on Kickstarter for their latest innovation, which they claim is more visible than pedal reflectors

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dhb launch Aeron LAB premium collection

Promising their "best kit to date", dhb's Aeron LAB collection has been two years in the making, and no compromises have been made to create faster, lighter and more aero gear

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Famed Yorkshire frame-maker Ellis Briggs enters liquidation

Company’s frames were ridden to victory by likes of Brian Robinson and Beryl Burton

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US guns and ammunition firm to sell its cycling accessories businesses

Vista Outdoor to offload brands including Giro, Bell and Blackburn, targets of boycott after February’s mass school shooting in Florida

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Lumos helmet with indicators gets fresh updates and is now available to buy in Apple stores

The Lumos helmet has 48 LED lights and was successfully crowdfunded in 2015. It now supports hand-activated turn signals when used with an Apple Watch, and becomes the first bike helmet to be sold in Apple Stores

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Five cool things coming soon from Tifosi, Primal, Rapha, Kask and BBB

More cool kit we're trying out at the moment, whatever the weather...

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Black Mountain launch ‘world’s most advanced kids’ bikes’

On a mission to make kids' bike better and more versatile, Black Mountain's bikes are lightweight and also transform from a balance bike to a full pedal-assisted version thanks to numerous patented technologies

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Endura launch two new road helmets

The Pro SL has a Koroyd core to increase impact absorption, while the super light FS260-Pro weighs a shade over 200g

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New Hoy kids’ bikes now available at Evans Cycles

The new Bonaly and Meadowmill kids' bikes, developed with and named after Sir Chris Hoy, are now some of the lightest and capable on the market

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Zipp release new tubular wheelsets, handlebars and clincher tyres

To meet the needs of pro riders, Zipp have gone tubular for their 454 NSW and 303 Firecrest wheelsets. They've also launched updated alloy handlebars and Tangente 25mm clincher tyres

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Five cool things coming soon from Bianchi, Santini, Cycology, SDG and Bontrager

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Wiggle-CRC rejects insider’s claim of crisis at Chain Reaction Cycles

Whistleblower told BikeBiz that Northern Ireland-based online retailer is being deliberately run down

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Sidi release Giro edition Shot shoes

Thanks to Sidi you can now get Giro-themed cycling shoes to match your Maglia Rosa, and they're available to buy now from selected retailers

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Garmin launch Edge 130 and Edge 520 Plus

The new 130 is super compact and inherits screen graphics from Garmin's higher-end units, while the updated 520 Plus now comes with Garmin Cycle Maps and connected features

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Five cool things coming soon from Evoc, Boardman, Castelli, Lusso and Topeak

More kit, bikes and gear that we're testing at the moment before the verdicts are delivered...

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road.cc recap: our favourite stories this week

Our pick of the bunch from another busy week on two wheels...

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New stem cap phone mount from F3 Cycling launches on Kickstarter

"The phone mount to end all phone mounts" attaches to your stem cap and has a square dock with powerful magnets to attach your phone. The Kickstarter will launch on 17th April

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Campagnolo launch Bora WTO race wheels

Claimed to be the most aerodynamically efficient ever made, the new WTO (wind tunnel optimised) wheels have seen Campagnolo ditch tubular and offer them as tubeless-ready clinchers only

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First ride: Campagnolo 12 spd Super Record disc + Record rim brake groupsets

As Campagnolo becomes the first to go 12 speed for road, here's our first ride report of the new groupsets from the launch in Gran Canaria a fortnight ago...

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Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Fat Lad at the Back, HJC, Selle Italia and Bike Box Alan

More of the top tech that's come through road.cc Towers recently for testing...

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Campagnolo first to launch 12 speed road groupsets

The Italian brand have unveiled the first ever 12 speed groupsets for road. Rim and disc options are available, and initially only Campagnolo's Record and Super Record groupsets will be 12 speed.

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Knight launch new TLA wheels, claimed to be the world’s ‘easiest and fastest’

The new 'tubeless aero' wheels are available in 35mm and 50mm depths, can be inflated with a standard floor pump and are optimised for 25mm tubeless tyres with a brand new rim profile

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