Tech

Giant warns bike buyers of scam website and is working to get it removed

The bike brand said it "can't be sure that no consumer has been affected" by the scam

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Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model

New models use the same IsoFlow technology as the Madone SLR introduced last year – designed to reduce drag and improve comfort – but prices start from 'just' £5,652

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Driven seeks crowdfunding for fully-enclosed Orbit Drive e-bike system

Innovative design that’s completely hidden away from the elements grew out of CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept

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Five cool bikepacking things from Cafe du Cycliste, Vaude, Blackburn, Carradice and Zefal

These are five of the most intriguing bikepacking and commuting accessories we're testing right now

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The anti-theft bike light that’s “more secure than most relationships”, a sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build, lush Leadville bikes, watt-saving chainrings + more of the week’s top tech news

A dazzling light that acts as your bike's own security guard? A sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build? Aldi telling us to measure our cassettes with digital calipers? It's all in our weekly tech round-up

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Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market

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MyWhoosh to host UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, taking over from Zwift for next three years

The three-year partnership shifts the hosting duties to the Abu Dhabi-based virtual cycling platform for the first time

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Canyon launches all-new Endurace CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”: First look + video

There’s a new Endurace CF SLX too; updated models offer improved aerodynamics, increased tyre clearance, storage inside the frame, and adjustable handlebar width

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Five cool tools to keep your bike in fine fettle from Birzman, Zefal, Knipex and Sinter

In this week's edition of Five Cool Things, we delve into the realm of maintenance with a focus on innovative tools

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Could this tiny sensor help you ride faster? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from Specialized, Vision, Gorewear + the World Championships

Check out all of the week’s top tech news, including the most out-there tech from the World Champs, Vision’s latest handlebar, and “a wondrous tale about murder, vengeance, and bicycling”

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Bianchi introduces new Oltre Race and Sprint road bikes… and suggests 12-speed Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is coming soon

Italian brand inadvertently suggests a 12-speed Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is just around the corner

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World Bicycle Relief gives fans opportunity to win World Championship pro bikes

Fans have a chance to secure one of four pro bikes

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Boost testing prototype Brompton kit for autumn launch

Rear hub motor specialist looking to break the mould of Brompton front hub motors

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road.cc recommends updated with 16 great products including bikes from Specialized and Orro, bling from Campagnolo and Black Inc + much more

The top-scoring cycling product reviews handpicked by us for July 2023, featuring bikes, components, accessories, and more to elevate your riding experience

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Specialized officially launches the Tarmac SL8 — faster than the Venge, stiffer and lighter than the SL7, and all-new ‘speed sniffer’ head tube

After much speculation it's finally here, and we've already taken the all-new SL8 for a spin. It's faster, stiffer, lighter and more compliant than the SL7 according to Specialized, and even a bit less expensive

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Check out the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 that Demi Vollering rode to Tour de France Femmes victory

Dutch rider took the race away from her rivals with a powerful display on the Tourmalet

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Specialized Tarmac SL8: leaked details of “the world’s fastest race bike” appear online

Documents say new model features a ‘Speed Sniffer’ nose cone for aero gains with the S-Works frame weighing just 685g frame and complete bikes starting at 6.62kg

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Why is Strava telling me how much CO2 I’ve saved by cycling? Plus more tech news from Specialized, Cadex, Kickstarter & loads more

Check out all of the week's tech news, including spy shots of Specialized's unreleased Tarmac SL8, a mini battery-powered pump, new lighweight saddles, and the camper you can tow behind your bike

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Lotus and Hope reveal new British Olympic track bike: what’s going on with that seatpost?

Updated model – with a fork said to be inspired by fighter jets – will make its competitive track debut at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow next month

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3D-printed Superstrata bike manufacturing halts amid customer complaints

The firm behind Superstrata has reportedly terminated all operations in Vietnam

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Mivice’s two new e-bike motors should reinforce firm’s growing reputation for quality and value

Far Eastern motor manufacturer looks to further distinguish itself from the hub motor crowd

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“Hey Siri, give me another gear”: is SRAM’s voice-activated shifting the Next Big Thing in cycling? Plus more tech news from Canyon, Rapha, Assos, Hunt, Raleigh & more

Find out about new clothing from Assos and Rapha, super-cool wheels from Hunt and Syncros, and your last chance to buy an iconic Raleigh Chopper

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Orbea unveils updated Orca lightweight climbing bike that weighs just 6.7kg

The seventh generation Orca is available in two frame options and 13 different builds "offering the best climbing performance possible" claims Orca, and the top-end OMX version has a 750g frame

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Lemmo launches e-bike with clutch to switch between electric and manual

The new design claims to remove any motor resistance by switching between E and M modes

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Mason updates Bokeh gravel bike: it’s not new, it’s enhanced

We take a detailed look at the Bokeh 3.0, chat with its designer Dom Mason about the updates, and sneak a first ride

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Are podium shades a thing now? Plus new Mapei X Santini kit, Hunt’s “premier performance” gravel wheels, Ribble, Reynolds, new Lumos lids + more

Find out about Ekoi's limited edition shades worn by Michael Woods on the Tour de France podium this week, plus a new Ribble Endurance SL R colourway and plenty of new kit

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New Specialized road bike leaked with unique oversized head tube — is this the new Tarmac SL8 or a revamped Roubaix?

Are Soudal Quick-Step training on a new Specialized? Here's everything we know (and don't know) so far about this mysterious bike

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Check out the quirky and innovative Gary Fisher Cronus

Tonight a model that didn't last long although it certainly left its mark on road bike design... and may well have stopped road bikes leaving a mark on you

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Parcours Paniagua first ride review: carbon wheels that pack in plenty of performance for the price

Parcours brings carbon-fibre performance to a more accessible price point with its new Paniagua wheelset

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Scott’s modern interpretation of the Endorphin looks incredible

What would the Endorphin look like today? Scott has the answer

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