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Five cool things coming soon from Triban, Mavic, Catlike, Castelli and BTR Sports

Some more of the best stuff we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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

Some of our top stories from another busy week on two wheels...

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Look launch unique Aergo handlebars for time trial and triathlon

The lengthy arm rests on these barmy-looking new bars are designed for optimal ergonomics, and they've been through extensive wind tunnel and CFD testing to save you some watts

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BrightLoc, a lock and a light combined, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Described as "the ultimate cycling accessory", Brightloc can be used as a front or rear light when not on security duties

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Wahoo launch the Elemnt Roam GPS computer, their first with a colour screen

The new GPS from Wahoo sees improved navigation compared to their existing units, with a colour screen

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Garmin launch Forerunner 945, 245 and 45 GPS watches

The GPS giants have updated their entire Forerunner range, with battery life increases on all watches and offline music playback added to the 945 and 245 Music models

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Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Cervelo, Abbey Bike Tools, Castelli and Gore

Some of the best stuff we've been sent to test recently, with full reviews coming soon.

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Just In: Triban RC 520 Gravel

Triban has tweaked the spec of one of its most popular bikes to give it an adventure twist

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Campagnolo Chorus 12 speed groupset launched, with lower price points and smaller chainring and cassette options

Campag are trying to bring 12 speed to the masses by trickling it down to Chorus level, and they now appear to have embraced gravel and adventure riding with a 48/32 chainset and 11-34t cassette option

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Mathieu van der Poel uploads his epic Amstel Gold victory to Strava

The Dutchman has shared his data to Strava, power numbers and all, from one of the best road racing victories in recent memory...

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Garmin launch Edge 530 and 830 GPS units

Garmin have quietly introduced the successors to the Edge 520 and 820 GPS units, with the new devices boasting Garmin's new ClimbPro feature in smaller and lighter packages...

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Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Genetic Bikes, Rapha, Bontrager and Tifosi

The pick of the test pile this week as we round up more of the best stuff we're reviewing at the moment...

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Check out Victor Campenaerts’ hour record setting Ridley Arena TT bike

Take a look at the tech the Belgian rider rode to smash Sir Bradley Wiggins' world hour distance

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Austin Cycles launch the AC ATTO folding bike, with deep carbon rims and 11 speed gearing

Aiming to "revolutionising your urban cycling experience", Austin claim the Atto is fast-folding, light and built to ride like your best road bike...

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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Bontrager, Hiplok, Merida and Deuter

This week's round-up of bikes, kit and tech that are out with our team of testers at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Paris-Roubaix 2019 – the pros on Strava

The average speed was furious, KOMs fell and some of the power peaks were unimaginable to us mortals. Here is some of the data we've spotted so far shared by riders from Paris-Roubaix on the internet's foremost social fitness network...

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Lightweight team up with CeramicSpeed for new special edition wheels and oversized pulley system

They might just be the most expensive wheels we've ever come across, at 5,399 and 6,399 euros respectively for the Meilenstein and Meilenstein Obermayer wheelsets with an OSPW system included...

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Hunt tease trailer of documentary around the new 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels, setting a new Trouée d’Arenberg Strava KOM during testing

The wheel brand have been very busy as of late, and the Limitless Research project has seen them head to the Roubaix cobbles before the race kicks off to test the new hoops to the max...

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Five cool things coming soon from Spengle, Scicon, Abus, Specialized and Supacaz

Another round-up of stuff we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Rapha adds Cargo shorts to Core range

Bib shorts with pockets now hit lower price points

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Stealthy assisted speed: e-bikes that look like road bikes

Want the boost without the bulk? E-bikes are getting lighter and stealthier, with a whole new generation of drop-bar machines being launched recently that are now barely distinguishable from conventional road bikes. Here’s a round-up of some of the best…

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Bianchi launches Sprint road bike

New model replaces the Sempre Pro and comes in both rim brake and disc brake models, prices starting at £1,850

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Bontrager releases new lineup of Aeolus aero saddles

Three models are designed to keep riders comfortable in a tucked aero position

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Enve launch the SES 3.4 AR race wheels for wider tyres

Described as 'one wheel to do it all', the new SES 3.4 AR is aerodynamically optimised for 28-32mm tubeless tyres and built to take on mixed road surfaces

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Look launch their first e-bike, the e-765 Optimum All Road

Developed in association with Bernard Hinault, the e-765 has the detachable Fazua Evation motor system so you can take advantage of the assistance or remove to ride it as a normal push bike...

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MIPS says WaveCel helmet results far below Bontrager’s claims

Lab equipment used in testing could be responsible for overblown safety claims, according to MIPS

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Shimano STEPS e-bike assistance can now be controlled from drop handlebars with new Di2 technology

Rather than having to come out of the drops to alter your e-assistance, Shimano will now allow you to do this from the Di2 shift buttons on e-road and gravel bikes equipped with Shimano STEPS

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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Rondo, Asgard, Rudy Project, and Fumpa

Another round-up of bikes and bits we've been testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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Vitus unveils 2019 road bike range, including some bargains

Zenium gets a new carbon frame, entry-level Razor gets disc brakes, and Mach 3 fitness/city bike gets a makeover

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Koroyd sceptical of Bontrager’s WaveCel helmet claims

Rival brand has its say on new safety technology

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