Tech

Will you be saving up for “the world’s fastest cycling shoes”? Plus more tech news from Pinarello, Rapha, POC, Selle Italia, Gore, Stolen Goat and more

Find out about all of the week's top tech news, including the wind tunnel that Halfords sold for a quid

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Specialized launches revamped Diverge STR gravel bike with all new radical rear suspension system

What on (bumpy) earth is going on here!? Specialized claims "smoother is faster" and that the latest Diverge offers "compliance without compromise". Prices start from £7,500

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Bianchi unveils radical new Oltre road bike with ‘Air Deflector’ aero tech

Italian brand says that new range represents the first overall frame/component platform designed entirely in-house. In terms of looks, it’s the most un-Bianchi Bianchi ever

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Shimano introduces “rowdy” RX8 and RX8R gravel shoes

Race-performance meets rugged gravel riding with lightweight, breathable construction and enhanced fit, claims Shimano

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Check out the bike that you can row + more tech news from Canyon, Rapha, Orbea, Le Col, Sigma, Brooks & more

Check out all of the week’s top tech news from some of cycling’s biggest brands

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Bespoked bike show 2022: return of the rim brake, incredible paint jobs, Mike Burrows treasure trove + much more

The UK's premier handmade bike show has kicked off, and we've been browsing the halls for the coolest custom loveliness

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Trek releases lightweight Domane+ SLR and Domane+ AL electric road bikes

Updated e-bikes are designed for endurance and will take gravel tyres for extra versatility

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Fizik launches Terra and Tempo Artica GTX wind and waterproof Gore-Tex winter shoes – and they look pretty cool

Road and mountain bike versions are available with fleece linings and non-clunky looks. Are these your next winter riding essentials?

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Zwift introduces holographic replays so you can race yourself + the rest of the week’s tech news from Canyon, Oakley, Rapha, Met, Parcours & more

Who would win in a race between you and you? Here’s how to find out courtesy of Zwift

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Rim brakes aren’t dead! Prime launches new top-of-the-range Primavera disc and rim brake wheels

Brand new ratchet hubs, stealthy aesthetics and kevlar in some of the tubeless rims. Check out the new deep, shallow, disc and rim options here...

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Wahoo launches refreshed Elemnt Roam with more powerful colour screen: first ride impressions

We've had a prelaunch play with the new Wahoo Elemnt Roam that boasts eight times more storage and colours compared to the old unit...

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Check out the Pinarello Bolide F HR 3D that Filippo Ganna rode to smash the UCI Hour Record

Filippo Ganna didn’t just beat the UCI Hour Record on Saturday, he absolutely annihilated it, and this is the bike he rode

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Want the “fastest socks on the planet”? They’re yours for €1,000 + more tech news from Campagnolo, Rapha, Van Nicholas…

Check out all the week’s top bike and product news from some of the biggest brands in cycling

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New Litelok X locks “offer unparalleled resistance to angle grinders”

Is this really the world’s most angle grinder-resistant and pick-proof bike lock?

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Canyon revamps Inflite cyclocross range for 2023

Quarq and 4iiii power meters feature on more models than ever before

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New Hunt 48 and 60 Limitless Carbon Spoke Disc wheels are lighter and race ready

Carbon spokes, new hubs, new prices and new wind tunnel data. Check out all the details here...

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Mark Beaumont’s North Coast 500 record-breaking bike and equipment

Never mind the legs... what gear does it take to ride 515 miles around Scotland in under 29 hours? Check out Mark Beaumont's record-smashing rig

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Brompton and Barbour team up for new bike and urban clothing/bags collection

Anyone for a wax bike jacket? British brands launch collaboration aimed at urban cyclists, including clothing that’s designed for use on and off the bike

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Mason celebrates new SLR and Exposure steel framesets with Launch Edition specials

Take an exclusive look at Mason's new premium steel grand-tourer and gravel bike in limited Launch Edition colours

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Are you tempted by this app that links video and 3D mapping of your rides? Plus new stuff from Shimano, Pirelli, Endura & loads more

Find our about all of the week’s top tech news, including JetBlack’s Bluetooth device for smooth steering on Zwift

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Strava ‘docking station’ tool makes it easier to locate bikeshare and scooter schemes

More than 71,000 docking stations from 601 providers have been added to Strava maps...

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Specialized revamps S-Works Turbo tyre range with tubeless and clincher options

There are four new S-Works Turbo tyres in total with a new compound that Specialized claims are its fastest, best handling and most durable performance tyres yet

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World Tour speed for all? Roval launches cheaper Rapide CL II race wheels

£1,500 wheelset uses proven tubeless carbon rims paired with DT Swiss 350 hubs

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Cervélo recalls R5 and Caledonia-5 bikes and framesets

The Canadian manufacturer has issued a stop-riding notice on the 2022 models due to stem issue

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Remco Evenepoel’s 2022 Vuelta winning bike: a closer look at the Specialized Tarmac SL7 that he propelled to victory

It was Evenepoel's first Grand Tour Victory but the second for the Specialized Tarmac SL7 just this year! Check out this rather special paint scheme

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Wahoo launches new Kickr trainer and Kickr Bike to level up your indoor winter training

New features include WiFi Connectivity, ERG Easy Ramp mode and Odometers. Check out all the details here...

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Cervelo resurrects the Soloist as lovechild of the R5 and S5, balancing aerodynamics and lightweight

The Soloist is back, designed for amateur racers who require one bike that is both light and fast. There's also now clearance for 34mm rubber

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Trek launches new, lighter Domane endurance road bike and ditches front IsoSpeed system

Trek claims the fourth generation Domane is faster and more capable than ever before, and the frameset is 300g lighter than the previous version

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The all new Canyon Ultimate is here and it could save you 10 watts

The fifth generation Ultimate all-round race bike from Canyon wasn't exactly a secret, but now we have all the facts and figures

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Would you ride a 134kg concrete bike? Plus Kask x Paul Smith helmet, ‘Zwift and Mario combined’ + more

Have you ever dreamed of riding a bike made out of solid concrete? Probably not, but these folks have built one anyway

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