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Chrome Industries launches new urban SPD compatible shoes with grippy Panaracer rubber soles

New collection of stylish clipless and flat pedal shoes promise “ride-tested grip”

Will this mount make Apple’s AirTag popular with cyclists? Kapz launches 3D-printed mount to hide security device under your saddle

The new 3D-printed under-the-seat-mount for round rails allows you to add a layer of security to your bike at a relatively affordable price point

Yamaha’s new PW-X3 mid-motor is smaller and lighter and generates more torque

Major changes bring firm’s offering in line with Bosch Performance Line CX and Shimano EP8

Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, dhb, Le Col, Vulpine and Monton Sports

Another fantastic selection of shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Grangers survey reveals only 66% of us reproof our waterproof jackets

Jacket life expectancy can rise to 6.05 years for those that wash and reproof garments, useful to know for cyclists who have invested in pricey waterproof jackets

Shimano doesn’t rule out 12-speed mechanical road groupsets

With new versions of Dura-Ace and Ultegra being Di2 only, how will Shimano plug the price gap to mechanical 105?

Trek makes Boone cyclocross bike lighter and more aero

Brand ditches front IsoSpeed, adds aero tube profiles, and hides cables

Redshift smashes funding target for LED smart pedals

Arclight pedals, designed to attract attention through your cycling motion, have already achieved over 500% of their Indiegogo goal

Shimano expert talks new Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets: find out everything you need to know

Liam interviews Tim Gerrits of Shimano for a deep dive into the new 12-speed groupsets

road.cc Recommends episode 7 is live! Featuring 12 fantastic new products, Coffee Stop of the Month, our Recommended Route + more

We’ve refreshed our selection of the best bikes and kit to cover August 2021. Find out which items have made the cut this month and watch our fantastic monthly YouTube show to see them in all their glory

Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Gore Wear, dhb, Wolf Tooth and PRO

Another fantastic selection of bikes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Schaeffler’s Free Drive is a chainless electric drive system for e-bikes

“Bike-by-wire” technology removes the need for a chain and so allows far greater design flexibility

Chris Froome to play product development role for Factor

We spoke to Factor about what the four-time Tour de France winner will be doing now he’s on its board of directors, and about new bikes that are on the way

J.Laverack updates J.ACK titanium four-season bike with upgradable parts for concealing cables

Dynamo routing for front and rear lights can all now be hidden by carbon components

Ribble Ultra bar: Shimano doesn’t recommend use with its STI levers

SRAM also says that its levers should be attached to a handlebar with the usual clamp bands rather than via Ribble’s direct mount system

Strava makes Beacon live location sharing feature free to all users… on mobile

Beacon auto-sharing from connected devices like Garmin bike computers or Apple Watch will remain a paid feature though

Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Altura, Tifosi, Lusso and Naenka

Another preview selection of sunnies, tyres and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Merida unveils lighter, more aero Scultura road bike

2022 Scultura Team borrows features from Reacto aero road bike and comes with fully internal cables, space for 30mm tyres, and Shimano's new Dura-Ace 9200 groupset

Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting”

New 12-speed groupset features wireless shifting, a new power meter, plus a new line-up of tubeless and tubular wheels

Shimano launches 12-speed Ultegra R8100 groupset that’s Di2 only

Semi-wireless second tier groupset shares technology with new Dura-Ace; it’s a little heavier but more affordable

Why Covid-19 lockdowns in Asia continue to affect your chances of buying a bike

Factories in Vietnam have had to close again, having a knock-on effect on the supply of bikes to Europe

WTF? 3T celebrates 60th anniversary with €20,000 gift box

Dreambox contains a Campagnolo-equipped 3T Exploro Racemax gravel bike, along equipment from other Italian brands including Fizik, Castelli, Kask, Carbon-Ti, and Elite, and a remote control slides it silently open

Quoc launches lightweight Mono II Road Shoes with updated closure system

New dual-dial closure shoes are the successor to Quoc’s strap-closure Mono

When will Britain’s bike shortage end?

“God only knows,” say industry insiders – plus the reasons why those looking for lower-priced models are getting hit worst

Cannondale unveils cyclocross and gravel versions of SuperSix EVO aero road bike

New SuperSix EVO CX and SE models cater for riders looking for speed in cyclocross and gravel races

Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Scott, Assos, CHPT3 and SIS

Another preview selection of wheels, bags and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Is this the yet-to-be-released Cannondale SuperSix CX bike?

Cannondale SuperSix CX and SE models appeared on the UCI’s list of approved framesets earlier in the year, but have yet to be unveiled officially…

Ritchey welcomes the Ascent back into the line-up

The Ascent is built to be a do-it-all adventure machine

Tailfin reveals 5L and 10L Mini Pannier Bags with minimal profile for serious off-road bikepacking

The T Hook compression straps can be used across the front of the bag to attach further luggage or to provide extra load compression

Strava’s new Edit Map Visibility provides greater privacy control

Taking over from the Privacy Zones feature users can hide the map completely for all, or selected activities