Tech

Fizik introduces Argo short saddle range

Tempo model is designed for endurance road riding while Vento is for racing

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Elite launches Direto X and Tuo indoor trainers

Direto X direct drive interactive trainer offers increased power measurement accuracy, says Italian brand

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Pro announces loads of new components and accessories

Shimano brand unveils new handlebar, seatposts, stems, pumps, bags...

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Marin reveals 2020 bike range highlights

New models include carbon-fibre Headlands adventure/gravel bike and multi-surface Nicasio+ priced at £795

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Basso launches 2020 Astra road bike

Italian-made disc brake bike has a complete redesign

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Altor SAF Lock is ‘the most secure bike lock in the world’

US brand says it has created the first angle grinder-proof bike lock

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Saris unveils H3 smart trainer & MP1 moving platform for indoor riding

New direct drive trainer is super-quiet, says US brand; it is also phasing out the CycleOps name

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First Look: Ribble CGR 725 SRAM Apex 1x 650b

Bonkers value steel framed do-it-all gravel machine

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Five cool things coming soon from Ribble, Hexr, Lusso, Oakley and Salsa

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

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Bontrager unveils Ballista Knit road shoe

Performance shoe now offers extra breathability and comfort, says Bontrager

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Just In: Genesis Croix de Fer Ti

Check out the titanium version of the classic all-rounder, now equipped with Shimano's GRX groupset

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Top 10 cycling stories you might have missed this week

The pick of the bunch from another action-packed week on two wheels in our road.cc recap…

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Harley Davidson reveal e-bike prototypes

At a recent dealer meeting, the motorcycle brand Harley Davidson unveiled prototypes of some new pedal assist bikes in the pipeline...

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Schwalbe launch new Pro One and Pro One TT ‘Tubeless Easy’ tyres, and revamp entire road range for 2020

Schwalbe promise much easier mounting and the full lower rolling resistance, better durability and lower weight shebang on their new Pro One Tubeless Easy

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Cyclik introduces gravel bike made from bamboo

French brand also offers made-to-measure bikes for other types of riding

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Sneak peek: Poc unveils new glasses, plus new helmet tech

2020 range includes helmets that communicate your medical profile and glasses that change tint instantly

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Bontrager releases new top-level XXX road shoe

Updated design features a wrap-around construction and better toe box ventilation

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Five cool things coming soon from Hunt, Shutt Velo Rapide, Forme, Enervit and Altuvita

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

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Orro announces Venturi Evo & Shimano GRX-equipped Terra C

British brand unveils cheaper version of flagship race bike plus Shimano GRX-equipped Terra C gravel bike

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First Look: Mason Aspect

We take an exclusive first look at Mason Cycles' latest titanium four-season speed machine

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Merida introduces Mission Road endurance bike

Tarmac-friendly version of existing cyclocross model is "a road bike without limits", says Merida

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Five cool things coming soon from Lezyne, Muc-Off, Galibier, Primal and BTR

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

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Fiona Kolbinger’s Transcontinental Race kit list

The medical student who won the seventh edition of the Transcontinental overall at the first time of asking subtly shared a photo of a kit list on Strava before she set off. Here's what she was carrying...

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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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Felt and Time 2020 ranges: New colours, new kicks and more discs

We went to see what Felt and Time have in store for us in 2020, and saw plenty of cool new colours while getting to see Time's luxurious new road racing shoes up close...

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Vitus reveals upgraded Energie range – new bikes are all 1x and they’re all SRAM too

Carbon-fibre cyclocross bikes come with improved specs for 2020, and there's a new SRAM Force AXS build

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Specialities TA, PRO, Oakley and Shimano

Some more of the best tech, components and clothing we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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5 stars of Genesis’ 2020 range

The models we're most looking forward to riding – and Shimano's new GRX gravel groupset makes its first appearance

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Brompton launch their first commuter clothing range, with no lycra in sight

Showing us that you don't need to subscribe to the 'all the gear and no idea' look to cycle around town, Brompton have launched six urban-inspired pieces in collaboration with Endura...

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The ultimate dream build? Basso Diamante SV with Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 speed

We needed a vessel to test Campagnolo's new electronic version of their 12 speed groupset, and ended up getting a bit carried away...

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