Tech

Parcours shows off superlight wheels

Bling wheelset comes in at just 900g

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The Pix backpack with animated turn signals is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Proclaimed as 'the first smart animative backpack', you can customise the animations on the Pix; and when it comes to going for a ride, it shows turn signals that are controlled through a wireless remote

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Reinventing the wheel: the Revolve folds down when not in use

Space-saving design is intended to make for easier portability and storage

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Trek reveal updated 520 Touring Bike

The new 520 steel touring bike has a new lighter alloy fork, wide gearing and more stable geometry to make it ideal for multi-day trips, so say Trek

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Trek reveals Bontrager-specific Garmin Edge 1030 GPS computer

Top-of-the-range Garmin gets some tweaks and a new look

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Five cool things coming soon from Cannondale, Time, Samvær, Ritchey and Topeak

Yet more new bikes, gear and accessories we're putting to the test at the moment...

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Brompton releases Nine Streets special edition folding bike

Two-tone fade finish is available in a limited run

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Unboxing 12 speed Campagnolo Record on a Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Disc 9.0 Movistar: video

We've just got our hands on a Canyon Ultimate dripping with Campagnolo's new 12 speed Record disc groupset. Jack checks out the finer details in this video...

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, Nalini, Garmin, Smith and Xplova

Some more cool kit, components and gadgets that have found their way into our test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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Marin’s new Gestalt X11 is a genre bending, dropper equipped gravel bike

Big (drop) bars, low slung frame, a dropper post and rad paint

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Raleigh revive Aero Pro Burner in chrome for 35th anniversary, and launch two limited edition balance bikes

The classic BMX in its Aero Pro guise was first released in 1983, and to celebrate its 35th birthday Raleigh have recreated it with the classic chrome frame...

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Specialized Venge Pro Disc launched – latest aero bike gets Ultegra treatment

Venge aero bike now available with Shimano Ultegra for £6,250

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, 76 Projects, Redshift, Shokbox and Palomar

Some more new stuff we're testing at the moment before the road.cc verdicts are delivered...

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First look video: Mason Resolution2

We catch up with Dom Mason to talk through the new Resolution2, their classy steel 'go anywhere' frame that's been subtly tweaked to bring it bang up to date...

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Mio launch the Cyclo 210 GPS

Mio's new computer promises ease of use and a no nonsense operating system, with turn-by-turn instructions and full European mapping included, for £189.99

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Sneak peek: Decathlon’s 2019 Triban RC 520

The B’Twin Triban is dead. Long live the Triban!

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First ride: new Giant Defy Advanced Pro 0

The Defy is Giant's best selling road bike built for endurance, so what better way to test it out than to haul ourselves up the Gavia Pass in the Italian Alps atop of it... twice?

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Five cool things coming soon from Cervélo, F3 Cycling, Gore, Brooks and dhb

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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All new Giant Defy launches, featuring D-Fuse handlebar and Giant’s new power meter included on the top model

The latest version of Giant’s hugely popular endurance road bike has wider tyre clearance, tubeless tyres off the peg and now has D-Fuse handlebars for extra compliance. The Defy Advanced Pro 0 also comes with Giant’s new Power Pro dual-sided power meter.

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Trek releases new Emonda ALR road bikes

Aluminium road bike now available with either rim brakes or disc brakes, prices starting at £1,100

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Tour de France Tech 2018: Katusha Alpecin’s Canyon Ultimate CF SLX & Aeroad CF SLX

Take a look at the bikes being raced by the German team

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Tour de France Tech 2018: Mitchelton-Scott’s Scott Addict RC and Foil RC Disc + video

Check out our video of the bikes being ridden by Adam Yates and the rest of his team

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Tour de France Tech 2018: Handlebars & stems of the pros

Check out what's being used by Team Sky, Valverde, Sagan, Roglic and more

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Tour de France Tech 2018: Wheels of the peloton

Check out the wheels the pros are using – Sagan, Nibali, Team Sky and loads more

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Team Dimension Data switch to BMC bikes for 2019

Today's announcement follows last weeks news that current BMC Racing Team will be sponsored by CCC next year

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Tour Tech 2018: Trek-Segafredo’s Trek Madone SLR Disc + video

Check out the brand new road bike with an IsoSpeed system to smooth the ride

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Merida launch the Mission CX, an ‘all-in-one’ racing, training and commuting bike

The all new cyclocross bike from Merida has the latest disc brake standards and the frame has plenty of tyre clearance for CX racing and fast commuting alike

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Pashley collaborates with Morgan Motor Company on new bikes

British brands work together on two new models made in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Chpt3 launches Girona everyday performance clothing range

New lineup includes the most affordable options from David Millar's brand

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