Tech

Tour Tech 2016: Fancy footwear

Interesting shoes from the pro peloton, featuring Froome, Degenkolb, Martin Greipel, Kittel, and more

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Tour Tech 2016: Adam Yates’ Scott Addict

Check out the bike belonging to the Orica-BikeExchange rider who's second overall

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Tour Tech 2016: Cannondale-Drapac’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo

The bikes ridden in the Tour de France by Tom-Jelte Slagter and Pierre Rolland

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11 things we’ve learnt this week

Interesting, strange and downright weird stuff from the past seven days on road.cc

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Tour Tech 2016: Strange setups

Unusual equipment from the Tour de France

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Tour Tech 2016: Andre Greipel’s Ridley Noah SL

Is the German sprinter going to get a stage victory on this bike with Mark Cavendish in such amazing form?

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Video: How to tape your handlebar fast

This AG2R team mechanic does a very neat job in under two minutes

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Tour Tech 2016: 9 aero road bikes

Drag dodging bikes from Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Cervelo, Look, Scott & more

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Tour Tech 2016: Alberto Contador’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac

Tinkoff rider's bike has a chrome finish and some special one-off features

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Just In: Marin Gestalt 3

An aluminium rugged road bike with a SRAM Rival groupset and hydro disc brakes

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Castelli launches super-lightweight Idro waterproof

New jacket said to weigh a crazily light 123g

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First Look: Bianchi Oltre XR4 CV

Take a look at the brand new aero road bike ahead of its official release

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Tour Tech 2016: Giant introduces new Pursuit helmet

Sub 250g lid designed to offer aero efficiency along with light weight and plenty of ventilation

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First ride: Cannondale SuperSix Evo Disc – new disc braked race bike for 2017

Cannondale's range topping race gets an all new disc braked twin, what's it like to ride? Read on

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New Shimano Dura-Ace R9100: 5 key innovations

Your cheat sheet on the latest technology from the flagship groupset

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Shimano reveals new top-end R9100 Dura-Ace groupset

Synchronized Shifting, integrated power meter, hydraulic braking, new wheel profiles and wireless connectivity all feature in the latest update

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People’s Choice: Your favourite songs about bikes and cycling revealed

Top tunes about two-wheelers

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Scott launches Cadence Plus and Centric Plus aero helmets

Superior aerodynamics and ventilation on offer from Scott's two new aero helmets

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BE Headwear offers improved Bluetooth integrated sound system for helmets + video

BE-Link system allows you to hear Strava, navigation instructions or music, as well as the world around you

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Just In: DT Swiss RRC 65 Dicut C

Aero carbon clinchers have just arrived for testing

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First Look: SpeedX Leopard and Leopard Pro smart road bikes

Check out the new carbon bikes with integrated computers and prices that look too good to be true

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Just In: Cipollini NK1K

Super Mario's latest bike arrives for review

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Fulcrum launches Speed 40 clincher

Mid-depth wheels are designed for aero efficiency and versatility

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Trek unveils new Silque and Domane models

Expanded endurance range includes an £1,100 aluminium Domane, several new women's models, & more

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Just In: Lapierre Audacio 200

An aluminium road bike with a Shimano Sora groupset for £799.99

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Edco launches “swaying” 3ax pedals + video

New pedals offer unique movement that's said to improve leg alignment and efficiency

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Just in: Orro Gold STC Disc Ultegra 11-speed

Gran fondo bike features spread tow carbon fibre to reduce frame weight and increase stiffness

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Ekoi offers shorts with weight-specific seatpads

French brand thinks different riders need different densities of gel in their seatpads

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First Ride: Merida Cyclo Cross 6000

Mat takes on the Ritchey Reveller dirt sportive on a performance-driven cyclocross bike

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