Tech

Trek launch the Madone SLR 6 Disc Speed with integrated aerobars

The aerobar system makes this new version of the Madone ideal for part-time triathletes and time trial enthusiasts, say Trek, and the aerobars also detach in less than 30 seconds to ride it as a regular road bike

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Koo launch the Billy, a stem-mounted storage solution for your sunglasses

Short of space in your jersey pockets, weather took a turn for the worse? The Billy from Koo is the thing for you...

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Cycling App of the Week: Refill

A super handy app that allows users to find locations where they can refill water bottles for free, now with over 20,000 locations nationwide and growing...

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The Trenux, a bike trailer that folds up in ten seconds when not in use, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Trenux claim their trailer can fold up onto your bike in ten seconds when not in use, and when you need to transport stuff your bike is quickly and easily transformed into a fully-fledged load-carrying cargo machine...

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Bosch 10th Anniversary launch: new motors, new batteries and more…

Performance CX motor radically updated, new Cargo Line motor, bigger internal battery and Kiox and Cobi updates

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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Vittoria, Scribe, Rapha and Giro

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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First look: Tifosi x Campagnolo Mons with Super Record

This special edition Mons frame with Campagnolo livery was built to show off the best of the Italian brand's components, with stock versions of the Mons frames available to customise with various Campag builds...

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Cyclo, a foldable helmet made out of recycled ocean plastic, is crowdfunding on Indiegogo

The Cyclo is the first helmet to be made out of recycled ocean plastic, and earlybird prices start from just £25 on their recently-launched Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign

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Pinarello launch 2020 bike collection – including the X-Light, costing £6,200 for the frameset

Pinarello have unveiled lighter versions of the recently launched F12 and F12 disc framesets, and have also unveiled a gravel version of the Nytro e-road bike, a Prince FX with disc brakes and a new affordable Razha model

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Five cool things coming soon from Topeak, Hunt, Trakke, Catlike and Sportful

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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Mason’s updated Bokeh2 is ready for adventure

Drop bar adventure machine gets room for fatter rubber and more

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Belgian e-bike rider fined for speeding on S-pedelec

The cyclist was caught riding an S-pedelec at 41km/h in a 30km/h limit, and subsequently fined by the local police

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Olympia unveils the Leader disc brake race bike with an 850g frame

The Leader's frameset is super light for a disc brake model, and uses three different carbon fibres for optimum power transfer, stiffness and efficiency...

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Giro d’Italia 2019: Richard Carapaz’s Canyon Ultimate CF SLX

Check out the bike ridden to victory in the first Grand Tour of 2019

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Five cool things coming soon from Wilier Triestina, Topeak, Zilfer, Effetto and Sportful

Another selection of the best bikes and gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Trek reveals two new Madone SL models

Disc brake bikes feature tech that has trickled down from its top level Madone SLR

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MIPS buy Fluid Inside tech adding more brain cushioning options to their portfolio

MIPS buy Fluid Inside tech

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Wilier announces new carbon wheel range

Three model lineup, developed with Miche, is for disc brake road bikes

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First look: Scribe Aero Wide 50-D wheels

New brand offers carbon and alloy range with a ratchet drive rear hub

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, SKS, Smith, Kali and Wearwell

Another selection of the best bits we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

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Top 10 cycling stories you might have missed this week

The pick of the bunch from another action-packed week on two wheels in our road.cc recap…

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MIPS acquires tech company Fluid Inside, who claim their system protects agains rotational and linear forces

Developed in Canada, the Fluid Inside system has already appeared on cycling and ski helmets, and MIPS have just acquired the brand and all their patent rights.

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Cannondale launch the Treadwell, with built-in phone mount and sensor

The new 'Intellimount' allows riders to mount their phone to the Treadwell, and in conjunction with a built-in speed sensor and the Cannondale app, you have a full live dashboard at your disposal...

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Five cool things coming soon from Sigma, Knog, Schmolke, Look and Rapha

Some more picks of the test pile before our reviewers give their full verdicts...

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First Look: Look 785 Huez RS Disc

The disc brake version of Look's top-end lightweight road bike comes with their intriguing Zed 2 cranks with adjustable lengths...

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DJI’s new Osmo Action camera looks like GoPro kryptonite

Cheaper unit gets image stabilisation, two colour screens

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First Look: Kinesis Tripster AT complete bike

Adventure classic now with updated fork, fully built

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Bike Bins launch on Kickstarter, offering lockable, weather-resistant containers to replace pannier bags

Bike Bins claim their British-made creation offers more weather protection and capacity than standard textile panniers

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Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Repente, Tubolito, Bell and Northwave

Some more picks of the road.cc test pile before the full verdicts are revealed...

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First Look: Wahoo Elemnt Roam

Wahoo's latest GPS now comes with a colour screen and far more extensive mapping capabilities than their other devices. We take a quick look at one that has just arrived in for testing...

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