Tech

Decathlon launches The Breakaway, ‘the first eCycling Team for prisoners’

You can compete against a new team made up of Belgian prisoners on Zwift’s virtual cycling platform

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Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Sidi, PRO, SunGod and Bontrager

Another exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Vittoria launches run-flat Air-Liner inserts for road bikes

The tubeless road tyre insert is designed so you can roll home no matter what…

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Ribble unveil four new gravel bikes for off-road performance and choice

The new range from the British brand includes titanium, carbon and aluminium frame options…

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Factor reveals issue behind sheared Ostro Vam steerer tube on Israel Start-Up team bike

Canyon is not the only one having technical incidents; Factor's steerer tube failure occurred at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

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Five cool things coming soon from Fuji, Shimano, Silca, Vulpine and Veloforte

Some more of the best bikes and bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Swiss Side releases Hadron2​ Classic 500 disc brake wheelset

New model uses the same aero rim as the brand’s flagship Hadron2​ Ultimate wheels, but at a lower price point

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Canyon quietly launches new RING bar end bell

Canyon's new dinger doesn't require tools to fit, can be mounted on any drop handlebar and promises over 85 decibels of ringing to alert others of your presence

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Enve heads into new territory with Custom Road bike

Wheel and component brand now offers a high-end carbon bike with customisable geometry, components and finish

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Parcours launches “new benchmark” Ronde all-road wheelset

Disc-specific wheels are designed to be lightweight, stable and aero-optimised for use with 28mm tyres

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Lezyne releases new ‘gravel-specific’ floor pump range

The Gravel Floor Drive series promises fast, accurate inflation for mid-volume tyres. Also works on non-gravel bikes too...

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Vielo releases second generation V+1 performance gravel bike

The new V+1 Gen2 is 1x optimised and available in a very stylish selection of pastel shades…

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Hövding’s airbag for cyclists beats all other cycling helmets in independent safety test

The crash-activated airbag for cyclists received independent tester Certimoov’s protection rating of 4.5 stars, while no other cycling helmet received more than 4

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Freitag releases backpack that twists onto Brompton’s folding bikes

The collaboration between the two urban market brands brings extra functionality to the everyday backpack made of recycled materials

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Germany’s Titanum launches MyTi 3D-printed titanium pedals weighing just 100g a pair

New pedals promise quick clipping in and an ultra-low stack height

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Endura enters gravel market with new GV500 clothing range

Scottish brand offers shorts and jerseys that borrow tech and materials from well-proven road and mountain bike line-ups

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Garmin introduces new Rally power meter pedals

Range offers compatibility with Look Kéo, Shimano SPD-SL and Shimano SPD cleats for both road and off-road, and you can swap pedal bodies to suit the riding you're doing

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, MAAP, Bontrager, Brooks and Rivelo

Here's a round up of the neatest gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Take a look at Sidi’s limited edition 90s inspired versions of its anniversary Sixty shoe

Is this the bold and colourful look you have been waiting for from the classic Italian brand?

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SRAM sues Princeton Carbon Works for patent infringement of wavy rim on aero wheels

The patent filed by inventor Dimitris Katsanis and now belonging to SRAM says the design is inspired by a humpback whale flipper…

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Restrap releases new Bar Pack for 10 litre holding capacity on your handlebars

With its 10 litre capacity, the new Bar Pack fits in the range between Restrap’s 14 litre Bar Bag and 1.5 litre Canister Bag

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Specialized unveils Rime Flat shoe for walking as well as biking

New Rime Flat design promises all-day comfort on and off the bike

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Owners of 2021 Canyon Aeroad told “reinforced” handlebar on its way… but don’t ride your bike until July

'Stop ride' notice issued after Mathieu van der Poel broke handlebar in race earlier this month; seatpost fix set to arrive in autumn

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MAAP releases all-new Team Bib Evo men’s and women’s shorts

All fabrics in the fourth generation version of Italian made shorts are Bluesign or OEKO-TEX approved, in line with MAAP’s redefined approach to sustainability

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Brompton partner with Protected Species for stylish female-specific waterproof jackets

The women’s Parka and City Rider jackets boast technical features for cycling that can be tucked away when off the bike…

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Zwift’s Tour of Watopia returns, allowing you to fast-track to rewards

If you’re looking to fast-track your way to an in-game bike and wheels upgrade, new events offer double XP experience points

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Check out Speedplay’s updated pedals + new power meter model

Refreshed design offers steel-edged pedal body for increased durability; brand also confirms that pedal-based power meter, Powrlink Zero, will launch this summer

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New Rapha x One More City Collection raises funds for cancer research

Limited line of men’s and women’s jerseys, bags and caps raises money for breast cancer research and awareness of the disease

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Litelok launches ‘toughest, flexible lock for bikes’ in wearable and mounted options

If you want to protect your bike from thieves, this lightweight lock has been awarded Sold Secure’s highest Diamond Bicycle rating…

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Tailfin bolsters its bikepacking range with increased compatibility and capacity

The British brand has updated its alloy rack systems with triple bosses to carry cargo cages, and there's a universal thru-axle design too

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