Tech

Bianchi blames pro cycling team mechanics ignoring “specific instructions” for Paris-Roubaix problems that left Florian Sénéchal’s bike like “cardboard” on the cobbles

Italian bike brand reacted with "surprise and concern" after reports of four bike changes for Arkea B&B Hotels rider amid "carbon noises" and fears his fork or stem was "starting to give out"

How does that work?!? Check out the chainless NuBike

"Faster, simpler and safer", claimed the inventor, so how come NuBike never took off?

BMC unveils revamped Roadmachine endurance bike with integrated frame storage, 40mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts

The Swiss bike brand's third generation mile-munching road bike has got its mudguard mounts back, and integration is amped up with space for tools and/or snacks inside the downtube

Bianchi bike sounded like it was “becoming cardboard” on the cobbles, says Paris-Roubaix pro who changed bikes four times due to “technical problem” and “carbon noises”

Florian Sénéchal thought his fork or stem was "starting to give out" on the cobbles

Will this AI-designed, cheese-inspired ‘sit device’ consign bike saddles to history? Swiss inventors claim wide and weird creation eliminates rear discomfort

The DAIMON 'bike-board' - of which one variation is fittingly dubbed the Emmental - is said to do wonders for your pelvic region, with its creators even boasting that you won't need to use padded shorts any more

Say hello to ‘HelloFresh for bikes’… plus, Hunt revamps carbon wheel range, new Canyon, gravel kicks from Quoc and Specialized, Hope offers FREE files to 3D print tools, and that’s just a taster of this week’s top tech news

We’ve also got “air conditioning for your head” from Specialized (yes, it’s a helmet), “the perfect rain cover” for inclement commutes (claim creators), cool watches from Bravur, limited edition Kask/MAAP collab lid + more

Israel-Premier Tech to race gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix

Factor’s Ostro Gravel gets the nod over the brand’s road bikes for the Hell of the North thanks to increased comfort and greater tyre clearance

Real-world aero, outstanding alloy and mechanical shifting FTW: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Orro, Mason, Shimano + more

Four bikes made the road.cc Recommends cut in March, along with Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical, a handy workstand from Topeak and plenty of clothing

Castelli calls new Gabba R “the ultimate foul-weather jacket”

Italian brand claims revamped Gabba provides the protection of a rain jacket and the aerodynamics of a speedsuit

Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor

No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?

Shimano launches new ESSA entry-level, 8-speed drivetrain for commuter, touring and mountain bikes

Following the launch of the interchangeable Shimano CUES product line-up last year, there's another acronym to get familiar with if you're in need of a simple 8-speed drivetrain for your flat bar bike

Carpeted pedals!? Bike Shaggies promise carpeted comfort for barefoot cyclists + Oakley’s latest aero lid, fresh Wahoo updates, G’s new kicks + loads more tech news

Here's all your latest tech news, from the cozy pedal covers for barefoot riders to Oakley's sleek aero helmet, Wahoo's software updates, and Geraint Thomas's latest shoes

Pinarello’s new Bolide F HR 3D track bike is “the fastest bike on earth” and has a £25,000 price tag (for the frame)

...and if that's too expensive, Italy's female Olympic team will be riding the new Bolide HR C at the Olympics in Paris, which costs less than half the 3D version at a mere €12,500 for the frameset

“Same performance as SRAM AXS at half the price”: the new budget electronic groupsets aiming to take on the big brands + an e-bike caravan, OTT off-the-bike shoes + loads more tech news

We're also bringing you news of Rapha’s latest glasses, the wheels with scales to make you faster, and more new tech from SRAM, Attaquer and Madison

Body Rocket expands its real-time drag measuring system to road bikes and reveals intriguing prototype

The previously TT and tri-focussed start-up has released a prototype road bike ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Zipp “reaffirms” safety of its hookless rims, but now advises teams to use tyres no smaller than 29mm

Zipp’s latest statement continues to claim "unfortunate impact failures" that could happen with any rim/tyre combo were to blame for two separate incidents at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche, where the riders’ tyres completely detached from the rim

Our most expensive Five Cool Things edition ever! £5k Princeton wheels, £11.5k Orbea Orca + more from Enve, Factor and Fara

In among the usual selection of good value and affordable products in for review at road.cc, there are always some extravagant and cutting-edge ones too. It just so happens that a lot of bling has arrived at once for this Five Cool Things instalment

AI light vs bad drivers: meet the new device designed to keep you safe on the road + “the ultimate cockpit” and more tech news from Bianchi, Santini, Fizik, Silca, Vision…

Would you trust the 30g thru-axles that are a “weight weenie's wet dream”? We introduce you to ‘fastpacking’, plus the rest of the week’s top bike tech stories

“Strava’s ‘Weekly Snapshot’ makes me feel bad”: should you be able to turn it off?

New feature tots up how much exercise you've done this week or, if your glass is half empty, the amount you haven't done… As you'd expect, Strava users have something to say about that

The bike industry is “in chaos” says boss: so what do Trek’s plans to ‘right size’ mean for the industry… and you?

US company plans to cut spending by 10% and reduce the number of product options it offers by 40% – find out why this is important for you, even if you don’t ride a Trek

Orbea launches the Diem: an urban e-bike with a Shimano motor and a funky seat tube

Basque brand’s Diem is an all-singing, all-dancing “urban mobility solution”

Five cool kicks in for review from Fizik, Specialized, Trek, and Cafe du Cycliste

Carbon soles, sock-like construction and laces - we'll be putting all the performance and comfort claims of these cycling shoes to the test

“It is almost like having an unexploded bomb in your house”: New figures reveal 11 deaths from e-bike fires in UK last year, as MPs call for tighter regulations

Latest calls come soon after London Fire Brigade urged users to check whether their vehicles have "dangerous" UPP lithium battery that has repeatedly "failed catastrophically and caused devastating fires"

Storck claims Aerfast.5 is the “fastest road bike ever released”, Prologo’s 149g 3D-printed saddle and G’s new Quocs + train with pros on BKOOL, Merida, MAAP and MET

It's another roundup of the fastest, lightest, most comfortable and of course most interesting tech news from this week

Fancy a bargain this weekend? Star bikes, team bikes and a lot more

Whether you’re looking for components, clothing, or a complete new bike, here’s how to get yourself a great deal… you'll need to get a wiggle on though

A blend of time trial, MTB and Moto GP bike – the Ryuger Eidolon BR-RTS e-bike can even carry your lunch

No carbon has been saved in the manufacturing of this e-bike that costs £16k

It’s our Bike of the Year but should you buy the Vitus Venon EVO-RS Force AXS All-Road bike at 30% discount?

The road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year is listed at a knockdown price, but Wiggle/ Chain Reaction Cycles is in well-publicised financial difficulties

Planet X have got some e-bikes and their e-cargo bike in particular looks intriguing

Yorkshire-based brand begins selling own-branded electric bikes across mountain, urban and cargo categories

Giant unveils the “lightest, most efficient TCR ever” – but is it enough for it to remain the brand’s flagship road race bike?

Less weight, hidden cables, lower drag. It's make or break for the TCR and here's everything you need to know...

Babboe recalls City and Mini cargo bikes as thousands of owners enquire about legal action

Law firm Birkway is investigating whether cargo bike owners can receive compensation, with over 8,500 people so far coming forward