Tech

At last! Shimano unveils 12-speed mechanical 105 R7100 groupset to sit alongside existing Di2

New mid-level 105 R7100 mechanical groupset costs under £1,000 and plugs a gap in Shimano’s range – but there are still no rim brakes

Ridley accuses Lotto Dstny of “disloyalty” and “reputational damage” as Belgian team looks to break contract with bike sponsor

Lotto Dstny CEO Stéphane Heulot confirmed that the squad will be switching to a new brand, rumoured to be Orbea, despite Ridley’s existing contract running until the end of 2025

Five cool bikes for road and gravel from Canyon, Enigma, Orro, Basso and Lapierre

We've had a flurry of lovely bikes in for review! Here are the best ones we're riding at the moment with full reviews coming soon

Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

Giant warns bike buyers of scam website and is working to get it removed

The bike brand said it "can't be sure that no consumer has been affected" by the scam

Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model

New models use the same IsoFlow technology as the Madone SLR introduced last year – designed to reduce drag and improve comfort – but prices start from 'just' £5,652

Five cool bikepacking things from Cafe du Cycliste, Vaude, Blackburn, Carradice and Zefal

These are five of the most intriguing bikepacking and commuting accessories we're testing right now

The anti-theft bike light that’s “more secure than most relationships”, a sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build, lush Leadville bikes, watt-saving chainrings + more of the week’s top tech news

A dazzling light that acts as your bike's own security guard? A sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build? Aldi telling us to measure our cassettes with digital calipers? It's all in our weekly tech round-up

Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market

MyWhoosh to host UCI Cycling Esports World Championships, taking over from Zwift for next three years

The three-year partnership shifts the hosting duties to the Abu Dhabi-based virtual cycling platform for the first time

Canyon launches all-new Endurace CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”: First look + video

There’s a new Endurace CF SLX too; updated models offer improved aerodynamics, increased tyre clearance, storage inside the frame, and adjustable handlebar width

Five cool tools to keep your bike in fine fettle from Birzman, Zefal, Knipex and Sinter

In this week's edition of Five Cool Things, we delve into the realm of maintenance with a focus on innovative tools

Could this tiny sensor help you ride faster? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from Specialized, Vision, Gorewear + the World Championships

Check out all of the week’s top tech news, including the most out-there tech from the World Champs, Vision’s latest handlebar, and “a wondrous tale about murder, vengeance, and bicycling”

Bianchi introduces new Oltre Race and Sprint road bikes… and suggests 12-speed Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is coming soon

Italian brand inadvertently suggests a 12-speed Shimano 105 mechanical groupset is just around the corner

road.cc recommends updated with 16 great products including bikes from Specialized and Orro, bling from Campagnolo and Black Inc + much more

The top-scoring cycling product reviews handpicked by us for July 2023, featuring bikes, components, accessories, and more to elevate your riding experience

Specialized officially launches the Tarmac SL8 — faster than the Venge, stiffer and lighter than the SL7, and all-new ‘speed sniffer’ head tube

After much speculation it's finally here, and we've already taken the all-new SL8 for a spin. It's faster, stiffer, lighter and more compliant than the SL7 according to Specialized, and even a bit less expensive

Check out the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 that Demi Vollering rode to Tour de France Femmes victory

Dutch rider took the race away from her rivals with a powerful display on the Tourmalet

Specialized Tarmac SL8: leaked details of “the world’s fastest race bike” appear online

Documents say new model features a ‘Speed Sniffer’ nose cone for aero gains with the S-Works frame weighing just 685g frame and complete bikes starting at 6.62kg

Why is Strava telling me how much CO2 I’ve saved by cycling? Plus more tech news from Specialized, Cadex, Kickstarter & loads more

Check out all of the week's tech news, including spy shots of Specialized's unreleased Tarmac SL8, a mini battery-powered pump, new lighweight saddles, and the camper you can tow behind your bike

Lotus and Hope reveal new British Olympic track bike: what’s going on with that seatpost?

Updated model – with a fork said to be inspired by fighter jets – will make its competitive track debut at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow next month

3D-printed Superstrata bike manufacturing halts amid customer complaints

The firm behind Superstrata has reportedly terminated all operations in Vietnam

“Hey Siri, give me another gear”: is SRAM’s voice-activated shifting the Next Big Thing in cycling? Plus more tech news from Canyon, Rapha, Assos, Hunt, Raleigh & more

Find out about new clothing from Assos and Rapha, super-cool wheels from Hunt and Syncros, and your last chance to buy an iconic Raleigh Chopper

Orbea unveils updated Orca lightweight climbing bike that weighs just 6.7kg

The seventh generation Orca is available in two frame options and 13 different builds "offering the best climbing performance possible" claims Orca, and the top-end OMX version has a 750g frame

Mason updates Bokeh gravel bike: it’s not new, it’s enhanced

We take a detailed look at the Bokeh 3.0, chat with its designer Dom Mason about the updates, and sneak a first ride

Are podium shades a thing now? Plus new Mapei X Santini kit, Hunt’s “premier performance” gravel wheels, Ribble, Reynolds, new Lumos lids + more

Find out about Ekoi's limited edition shades worn by Michael Woods on the Tour de France podium this week, plus a new Ribble Endurance SL R colourway and plenty of new kit

New Specialized road bike leaked with unique oversized head tube — is this the new Tarmac SL8 or a revamped Roubaix?

Are Soudal Quick-Step training on a new Specialized? Here's everything we know (and don't know) so far about this mysterious bike

Check out the quirky and innovative Gary Fisher Cronus

Tonight a model that didn't last long although it certainly left its mark on road bike design... and may well have stopped road bikes leaving a mark on you

Parcours Paniagua first ride review: carbon wheels that pack in plenty of performance for the price

Parcours brings carbon-fibre performance to a more accessible price point with its new Paniagua wheelset

Factor launches new O2 VAM as “the world’s fastest climbing bike”

Updated model boasts a 700g frame that’s designed to combine its light weight with aero efficiency and will be raced by Israel-Premier Tech in the Tour de France

Is this the barmiest bike set-up ever? Plus Cavendish’s special Call of Duty bike, new Rapha x Shrimps women’s kit collab, Campagnolo hub motor + plenty of Tour de France tech

Check out the interesting designs making debut at TdF, new tech from Campag, kit from Rapha and much more