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Cinelli and Omnium launch limited-edition Supercargo bike ahead of Cycle Messenger World Championships

Just 120 of the steel Omnium x Cinelli Supercargo bikes will be made, combining Danish cargo-bike practicality with classic Italian design

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Caffeine and cadence: Zwift teams up with Rocket for the ultimate espresso machine

Cycling’s obsession with coffee runs deep – and now Zwift has teamed up with Rocket Espresso to create a limited-edition machine for riders who take their espresso as seriously as their FTP, priced at £2,350

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‘Like levitating over the surface’: Scott announces prototype aero gravel bike with 32in wheels for defending champion at Unbound Gravel

Cam Jones had some very positive things to say about the new Scott RC Gravel 32" prototype, that is set to be unleashed at Unbound later this week. As of yet, there's no official release date for the bike

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Lumos adds talking to do-it-all helmet + loads more tech

It’s time to find out about all the latest tech news from the world of cycling, including the shoes with big-cat energy and Italian clothing with espresso-bar cred

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“The UCI framed its gear restriction as a safety measure – the science showed it wasn’t”: SRAM hits out at “deeply flawed” gear ratio trial and calls for “reform now”

“This case began as a dispute about our 10-tooth cog. This ruling is much bigger than that,” the components brand said, following an appeal court’s “groundbreaking” ruling to uphold the decision to suspend the UCI’s controversial gearing trial

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Hunt launches lightweight 4AM Limitless aero wheels with carbon and steel spoke options

British brand says its climbing-focused wheelset offers an aero advantage over Enve’s Tour-winning 4.5 Pro while weighing as little as 1,156g, as Hunt also adds a more affordable steel-spoke option to its 5AM Limitless range

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Is this the end for the UCI’s gear restriction plans? SRAM wins landmark appeal over controversial gearing trial as court rules governing body failed to show how new rules would improve safety

The Brussels Market Court has upheld the suspension of the UCI’s proposed maximum gearing trial, arguing that the test failed to meet transparency and non-discrimination standards

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Look adds more vision to Geo City Vision LED pedals and slashes price by 40%

French brand says its revamped Geo City Vision urban pedals now offer 360° visibility, and they’re much cheaper than previously

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“Power is not about excess, but about possibility”: Avinox hits back at big-power naysayers in new statement

Upon the release of its new drive systems, Avinox's huge power figures have been a huge talking point, so some's dismay. The brand has aimed to clear up the scepticism in a fresh statement

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Estarli launches 250kg-capacity E-cargo Longtail 2.0 with lower-step frame and sub-£3,000 price

Updated e-cargo bike gets a larger load-carrying capacity, lower-step frame, improved practicality and optional 820Wh battery – while retaining the mid-drive motor setup we’ve praised for its “awesome climbing power”

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Brompton’s latest P line folding bike, Skarper’s eBike Drive System, plus more cool things from Rapha, Poc and Pro

Sunnies, helmets, saddles, bikes and e-bike tech are all currently out for testing, here are the previews

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Check out the craziest bike you’ll see this week, alien-themed clothing from Assos, Pogacar’s Colnago that’s up for auction + more

It’s time for our tech round-up, this week featuring all the hottest new stuff from Assos, SunGod, Santini, Vittoria... and Lego

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Brompton unveils P Line Mk II folding bike

London brand refines its lightweight performance folder with carbon fork and new components

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Wilier’s new Rapida road bike comes with 36mm tyre clearance and sub-£3k price

New model blends race-inspired aerodynamics with a more forgiving geometry and space for wider tyres, with prices starting at £2,999

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Zwift announces “strategic acquisition” of rival indoor cycling app Rouvy

The company added that Rouvy would be made immediately available on Zwift-compatible trainers, whilst both businesses would be run independently for now

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Campagnolo goes 13 again: new Record 13 groupset aims to bring top-tier performance at a lower price

Sharing tech with Super Record 13, Campagnolo’s new Record 13 range adds a slightly heavier but more affordable entry point to its 13-speed platform for road and gravel

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Tadej Pogačar’s Scicon sunglasses, a self-cleaning water bottle from Sans plus more cool things from Castelli, Le Col and Halfords

Summer-ready cycling kit, pro-level eyewear, and a bottle that cleans itself - here's what's currently in for review

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Can this “revolutionary” solid graphite block really lube your chain better? Plus Genesis updates popular models, bike racks with parking sensors + more

It's time for our tech round-up, this week featuring all the hottest new stuff from Elite, Thule, Genesis, Ineos Grenadiers and more

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Felt’s all-new Breed gravel bike weighs just 7kg

Updated Breed platform targets outright speed with a 950g frame and aero tweaks along with clearance for tyres up to 54mm

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Zipp unveils its lightest wheelset ever: 202 NSW returns

SRAM-owned Zipp revives its 202 NSW climbing wheelset with a claimed weight of just 1,090g

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SRAM hasn’t totally ditched the mech hanger with S-Series drivetrain refresh

SRAM revitalises its hanger-equipped drivetrains for more affordable upgrades

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No more gears: meet the new e-bike drive system with no mechanical link between the pedals and rear wheel

Niche Mobility has unveiled a prototype drive unit that uses a fully automatic digital system with regenerative braking and a reverse gear, with a launch targeted for 2027

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Scope’s wheels with “Aeroscales”, Felt’s lightweight aero bike plus more cool things from Vision, Scott and Gloria

The latest wheelsets and bikes have arrived for review - here’s a first look

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Budget boost? Hutchinson says £14.99 GP Explorer tyre sets “a new benchmark for entry-level road performance” – plus Thule’s new bike rack that incorporates parking sensors, and loads more from Castelli, POC, Panaracer, Boyd…

French brand brings a new dual-compound tyre to the bargain end of the market, while this week’s tech round-up also features smart cooling for indoor training, Thule’s bike rack that incorporates parking sensors, deep-section carbon wheels, limited-edition kit drops and loads more

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SRAM calls for cycling industry to have a “seat at the table” as row over “discriminatory” gear restriction trial hits appeals court

The latest chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding the UCI’s plans to implement new rules on gear restrictions took place this week, six months after a trial at the Tour of Guangxi was halted by the Belgian Competition Authority

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Colnago unveils C72 road bike: new Italian-built flagship model blends updated lug design, hidden storage and extra comfort

Handmade in Italy and limited to 3,000 frames a year, Colnago’s latest C Series bike refines its signature lugged construction with a redesigned chassis, integrated cockpit and subtle geometry tweaks – but it doesn’t come cheap

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Shimano expands CUES 11-speed range with lighter cassette and rear derailleur – but how does it fit with the new Tiagra groupset?

A new CUES rear derailleur arrives alongside the same cassette featured in Shimano's updated Tiagra 11-speed groupset, bringing Hyperglide shifting into the mix

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“The fastest all-round road racing wheel system Hunt has ever made or tested”: UK brand says new wheels are quicker than the ones Pogacar used to win the Tour de France

5AM Limitless wheelset uses a deeper and wider front rim for aero gains and a shallower, narrower rear rim to keep weight down

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“In cycling, the unacceptable is accepted”: Van Rysel aiming to bring airbag skinsuit to WorldTour in 2027 – but tech firm behind innovation admits “some crazy riders” won’t use it

Van Rysel and safety specialists In&motion claim their new fully integrated airbag skinsuit is the “future of cycling”. But will it work in the pro peloton? And will riders want to use it?

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Car brand Škoda excites commuters by unveiling bike bell “designed to cut through noise-cancelling headphones”… but says it is not for sale (yet)

The Czech car manufacturer has also published the science behind their invention "as a public service to make cities safer".

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