Tech

Factor launches new O2 VAM as “the world’s fastest climbing bike”

Updated model boasts a 700g frame that’s designed to combine its light weight with aero efficiency and will be raced by Israel-Premier Tech in the Tour de France

Is this the barmiest bike set-up ever? Plus Cavendish’s special Call of Duty bike, new Rapha x Shrimps women’s kit collab, Campagnolo hub motor + plenty of Tour de France tech

Check out the interesting designs making debut at TdF, new tech from Campag, kit from Rapha and much more

Tenways launches the Ago T – a seemingly bargainous mid-drive city e-bike

Bafang mid motor and Enviolo hub gears among the features

Unreleased Factor O2 VAM breaks cover at Tour de France

How skinny is that top tube?!? Israel – Premier Tech riders are racing an updated lightweight bike and we’re expecting a launch on Monday

road.cc Recommends June update: 9 high-scoring products from Pinarello, Colnago, Giant and more added

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that really impressed our reviewers in June '23

First ride: FLIT M2 e-folder now smaller and lighter thanks to weld-free technology

We take a look at new, quick-folding, 14kg, torque-sensing e-bike

Jonas Vingegaard uses 1x gearing for Tour de France opening stages

Team Jumbo-Visma teammate Wout van Aert has switched to a single chainring system too, so what's going on?

Is Shimano planning automatic shifting for the masses? Plus the ChatGPT e-bike (yep, really), Trek, Rapha, Cube + loads more

Check out the world’s first ChatGPT-integrated e-bike, the shiniest bikes in the Tour de France, and the most subtle phone mount you’ve ever seen… or not seen

Garmin’s ClimbPro post-climb notification is driving cyclists “nuts”… so will the GPS giant change its tune?

Far from finding it flattering, some cyclists aren't happy with the merry jingle that plays on their Garmin computers whenever they reach the top of an ascent. Will Garmin answer their prayers and tone it down?

Urtopia introduces e-bike with ChatGPT voice interaction – “the bicycle with a mind”

Um… what?

Running 1x? Wolf Tooth introduces LoneWolf Aero chainguide to avoid a dropped chain

New component has been developed with Team Jumbo-Visma to prevent unshipped chains in road, gravel and cyclocross riding

Brose Drive³ Peak marks shift to 48V e-bike motors for 2024 and beyond

Cheaper? More efficient? More powerful? Brose's 48V redesign poses more questions than answers

5 more cool things from Eurobike 2023: £3k carbon monocoque gravel wheels, Shimano’s Q’AUTO shifting concept, new Thule gear + more

Here’s a quintet of intriguing things we happened across browsing around the humid halls of Eurobike

10 tech highlights from Eurobike 2023

From Campagnolo to Continental, from kids’ bikes to dog trailers, the biggest cycling trade show in Europe had it all…

Is this £14,500 3D-printed titanium superbike a glimpse of the future? Plus more tech news from Oakley, Rapha, POC, Ere Research & loads more

Check out new clothes, wheels, glasses, shoes, and saddles with a button for adjusting flexibility on the fly

15 standout e-bikes and bits of tech from Eurobike 2023

We trawled the vast halls of Eurobike so you don’t have to

Pinion’s mid-drive and gearbox combo a hit with e-bike brands

Nine premium brands offer 2024 e-bikes with super low-maintenance Pinion MGU tech

Are these new li:on kids bikes from Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin the safest ever?

German bikes feature oversized lighting system integrated into the frame and glowing paint

Merida introduces speed-focused Scultura Endurance GR gravel bike

New model – available in both carbon and aluminium – is based on the existing Scultura Endurance road bike and sits alongside the adventure-minded Silex in Merida’s range

Look unveils lightened 795 Blade RS road bike and disc brake-equipped 796 Monoblade RS time trial bike

French brand gives road bike a complete redesign aimed at balancing aerodynamics, stiffness and low weight, and adds disc brakes to its time trial/triathlon bike

Orbea’s Oquo brand launches its first road and gravel wheel range using ‘mini hook’ system

‘Mini hook’ design is intended to keep tyres securely in place while improving aerodynamics

Rotor launches “the lightest dual-sided power meter on the market”

2INpower SL Road crank-based power meter weighs just 530g, according to Rotor

Five cool bikes from Specialized, Trek, Marin and Merida

These bikes, including Specialized's Sirrusly different hybrid and Trek's alloy Emonda, are currently being tested to the max with full reviews coming soon

Are you tempted by a Lamborghini road or gravel bike? Plus loads more tech news from Pirelli, H&M, Reynolds, Kickstarter, Sigma Sport, Classified, Selle Italia…

Find out about Reynolds’ “everywhere wheel”, Sigma Sport’s Garmin-rivalling GPS computer, tyres from Pirelli, a new 3D-printed saddle, and even a cycling board game

Bianchi introduces Tour de France Oltre RC road bike

Aero road bike comes in a special edition ahead of the start of the Tour... but it ain't cheap!

SRAM Apex XPLR AXS first ride review – premium groupset at a pleasing price point

SRAM brings electronic shifting to the people with no compromise on performance, quality and pricing

Check out the new Zwift Play controller that offers fingertip control of virtual rides from your handlebar

New accessory is designed to give you fingertip control of your Zwift rides

Updated: Strava Heatmap could allow identification of user addresses, say researchers

University researchers claim users’ home addresses can be identified in some circumstances, raising privacy concerns for active users in remote areas; Strava responds

Velocio’s “compostable” cycling socks, plus more cool socks + mitts from Castelli, GripGrab, Maap and Galibier

Summer socks and mitts are now hot commodities, and we’re testing out these five to see if they're any good

Could these “intelligent beads” really revolutionise bike design? Plus more tech news from Michelin, Wahoo, Cannondale, Cafe du Cycliste and loads more

We have loads of new products to tell you about, including tyres, helmets and clothing, and the shiniest cycling shoes you’ll ever see