Tech

Colnago launch the eGRV e-gravel bike

An e-gravel bike from Italian maestros Colnago has quietly appeared on their website, complete with an eBikeMotion motor system and Shimano Ultegra Di2 or GRX groupsets...

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DPD take delivery of ten EAV e-cargo bikes, with five already on UK roads

Ten of the specially designed e-cargo bikes made by Oxfordshire-based EAV are now being used by DPD, with five being trialled in the UK and five out at DPD's UK business units abroad

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Free Saris Indoor Training event: come and join Saris and road.cc in Bath to try out the new MP1 smart training platform tonight from 6pm!

The folks at Saris are going to be in our neck of the woods on Thursday 7th November, and from 6pm to 9pm you can try put their innovative MP1 trainer platform and H3 smart trainer, with pizza and beer for afters!

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New study says hydrogel energy products found to have ‘no additional cycling performance benefit’ versus standard carbohydrate drinks

In response to the findings, hydrogel nutrition mix brand Maurten say the test participants were put through wasn't 'tough enough' to invoke serious GI distress

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Sneak peek: Vulpine prepares new clothing designs

First new styles since brand changed ownership are on the way

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Five cool things coming soon from Mason, Giant, Giro, 100% and Wattsocks

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

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Repete introduces two new steel bikes

Custom framebuilder now offers off-the-peg models: the Reason road bike and the Verne gravel bike

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Mudguards are MORE aero: study shows that optimum drag reduction is achieved with mudguards on

A study has has shown that an 'optimum decrease in drag' was shown when bikes were fitted with mudguards as opposed to without... is it time to start keeping your on year-round?

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Limited edition Vintage Electric e-bike launched in tribute to upcoming Ford v Ferrari film

The high-powered limited edition e-bike is modelled on the paint scheme of Carroll Shelby's 289 Cobra, with Vintage Electric enlisting the help of the auto-building legend's grandson to design it...

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First Ride: Look 765 Gravel RS Force 1 Mavic All Road

We take a high-end French all-road machine for a spin

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Is Shimano ABS coming to a bike near you soon?

With Bosch and Blubrake having already developed anti-lock braking for bikes, now Shimano look to be in on the act with a patent filed for an ABS system aimed predominantly at e-bikes

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Specialized make limited edition Deceuninck–Quick-Step Tarmac Disc frameset

To celebrate a stellar year for the team including a whole two weeks in yellow for Julian Alaphilippe, Specialized have produced just 200 Quick-Step edition Tarmac framesets, with 199 of them available to buy globally

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Genesis, Time, Swiss Side and Northwave

Some of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're trying out at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Salsa launch new Cutthroat ‘ultra endurance’ bike for 2020, with more accessory mounts and a redesigned fork

The Tour Divide-conquering Cutthroat has been given an overhaul, with a more compliant fork plus a new range of direct mount frame packs for carrying loads of luggage...

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First Ride: Zwift’s new steering segment

Hitting virtual dirt with the freshly steering-equipped smart trainer software

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Rapha introduces three Gore-Tex jackets

Check out the new waterproof, breathable and packable designs

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Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Lazer, Orro, Tune and Lezyne

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

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10 Top cycling stories you might have missed this week

Some of the highlights from another action-packed week on two wheels in our road.cc recap...

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Just in: Orro Pyro Evo

Check out the updated gran fondo bike with disc brakes and a Shimano 105 groupset

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Canyon unveil 2020 Grail gravel bike models

The 'hoverbar' is here to stay, as Canyon unveil their 2020 Grail CF SL and SLX range...

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Rapha launches Transfer off-the-bike clothing

Hoodie and sweatpants are designed for post-ride use... or just lounging around the house!

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Is this Canyon’s new Aeroad aero road bike?

Long-awaited update looks to be imminent after new model is approved by UCI

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Five cool things coming soon from Lezyne, Fizik, Naked Bikes, Cosmo Connected and Michelin

Some of the top gear and tech we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Lazer launches it’s lightest ever road helmet – new Genesis weighs 189g in a small

Watch out for Van der Poel wearing it during Sunday's World Champs

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First look: Bkool Smart Air Lite trainer

New direct drive smart trainer is £750 while prices for other options in the range have been reduced

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Orro unveils updated Gold STC and new Venturi Tri bikes

Top-level gran fondo bike gets a major redesign while aero model gets a triathlon treatment

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Shimano’s electric GRX Di2 RX800 11-speed gravel groupset: full weights, prices and specs

Plus how it stacks up against mechanical GRX

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Rapha unveils Mechanics off-the-bike clothing

New collection includes a jacket, trousers, jeans and shirts suitable for the workshop and for casual use

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Hunt release 1295g carbon wheels with UD carbon spokes

The carbon spokes apparently offer a 31% increase in stiffness

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Five cool things coming soon from Merlin, DMT, Shimano, ETC and Triban

Another fine selection of bikes, kit and equipment that road.cc's reviewers are testing at the moment...

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