Tech

Butyl v latex v TPU inner tubes: which should you choose?

Vittoria explains how it believes you should decide between different types of inner tube in a new white paper

Zwift set to release a host of new features including the ability to race yourself

New roads, new workouts and new racing opportunities are promised by online riding app. Check them out here...

“Game changing” device allows cyclists to control traffic lights so children stay safe

“We still want safe segregated infrastructure but until then this will help so much,” says Shawlands Bike Bus, the system’s first users

Silca hits peak gravel with world’s first ‘gravel-specific’ mini pump + news from Garmin, Roval, Rapha, BMC & more

Does the world need a gravel specific mini pump? Well, it's got one now. Plus loads more clothing, bikes and accessories in this week’s tech news

Trek issues safety recall notice covering bikes and handlebars

US company tells users of 2022 Trek Speed Concept SLR, 2021-2022 Emonda SLR, and Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stem to stop riding because of the risk of carbon cracking

Cube launches Litening AIR C:68X Series road bikes with a claimed frame weight of 799g

The new bike is the lightest in Cube's history and will be used at the upcoming Vuelta a Espana

Giant launches “fastest ever” Propel aero road bike range

Available at three different frameset levels, the new design is said to be significantly more aerodynamically efficient than before while also being lighter and stiffer

Is a 13-speed Campagnolo road groupset on the way?

Plus a power meter, or an electronic version of Ekar? Here’s what we think is coming next from the Italian component maestros

“Most inclusive” virtual cycling platform CADEsport looks for Kickstarter funding ahead of release

Online cycling fitness game – which could be an alternative to Zwift – offers physical equalisation system that allows players of different strengths to play together; now looking for Kickstarter funding

Zipp introduces “lighter and faster” 808 Firecrest and 858 NSW wheels

Deep section wheels now come with hookless rims designed for running wider tyres at lower pressures to decrease rolling resistance

road.cc Recommends gets refreshed with 14 brilliant products

Santini, Mason, Assos, Altura, Restrap and Ortlieb are just some of the brands included.

You can be the first to own the new Colnago Prototipo… but it’ll cost you – plus more tech news from SRAM, Pirelli, Brompton, Apidura and more

Unique version of model Tadej Pogacar rode in the Tour de France is up for auction, plus all of the rest of the week's bike tech news

Check out Knaap’s e-bike designed for larger riders… or even two people

With most UK adults obese or overweight, Knaap reckons its e-bike – with a 180kg rider capacity and space for two people – has the potential to cause a boom in the bike industry

Is Aerosensor the best system for reducing drag without a wind tunnel?

Check out the new British system that uses F1 tech to give your aero drag in real-time as you ride

komoot launches Trail View for improved route planning

New feature “brings maps to life” with user-contributed photographs of paths and trails

Orro updates road and gravel lineup, introduces Shimano 105 Di2, and teases new titanium model

Orro is among the first brands with bikes equipped with Shimano 105 Di2 electronic groupsets available to buy

Shimano 105 Di2 review is on the way, + more tech news from Ritchey, Ribble, Moots, Stolen Goat & more

We've got our hands on Shimano's brand new electronic groupset, plus the rest of the week's bike tech

Cervelo launches new S5, Vingegaard’s Tour de France-winning aero road bike

Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France weapon of choice is lighter and more aero than previously, says Cervelo

Would you ride with a selfie stick fixed on your bike? Plus loads more of the week’s tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Vittoria, Kask & Factor

Can you see yourself filming your road rides with a camera on a pole? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from some of the biggest brands

Enve introduces Melee, its first non-custom race bike

Although race-focused, the new design takes tyres up to 35mm wide

Squire’s Bluetooth-controlled inigma Diamond BL1 D-lock comes with top Sold Secure rating

New lock that you open via your smartphone is looking for funding on Kickstarter

Return of the dropper post! Mohoric spotted using his favourite marginal gain at Tour de France

The battle everyone wants to see! Are we going to get a Stage 16 Mohoric vs Pidcock descending battle?

Evoc’s airbag-deploying backpack promises greater safety for commuters

World-first design that automatically inflates if you crash goes on sale this autumn

Is bigger better? 180mm disc brake rotor spotted on Tour de France bike

Do Bahrain Victorious know something we (and the rest of the peloton) don't?

Did disc brakes get Pogacar dropped?

We do the maths to see if the very vocal rim brake army has a point about Pogacar cracking on the Col du Granon yesterday

FSA updates K-Force electronic groupset to be 12-speed and disc brake-only

Semi-wireless system gets an upgrade, but rim brakes are out

Knog’s new Scout offers 85 decibel alarm and Apple AirTag tracking

Lightweight device is designed to discourage theft and help you find your bike if it is taken

Check out the Bianchi Infinito CV that Lars Boom rode across the cobbles to a stage win in the 2014 Tour de France

Tonight our trawl through the road.cc archive hits the pave, don't worry it won't be a bumpy ride… well, okay it'll be less bumpy than usual

Specialized launches new S-Works Evade 3, Prevail 3 and TT 5 helmets just in time for the Tour de France

Not one, not two but three new helmets have just dropped from the big S, with improved aero and ventilation claims on all of them

Trek releases radical Madone SLR, its “fastest road race bike ever”

New model features IsoFlow technology – with a huge hole in the seat tube – designed to improve the aerodynamics, and a 300g weight loss