Tech

The modular cycling trailer that can convert almost any bike into an electric cargo bike — plus ‘the future of saddle bags’, new Adidas shades, Chris King’s colourful disc brake lockrings + more

All the hottest new tech from Park Tool, Chris King, Adidas, the weird and wonderful world of crowdfunding and loads more

Scribe does it again, more terrific titanium and a top pro-level lid: 13 superb cycling products bag road.cc Recommends badges

Our March round-up is a big one, with everything from wheels, clothing, lights, lids, cameras and tools making the grade

Bike theft? That stinks! Meet the lock that releases “an ultra-nauseating gas” if it’s cut to deter thieves

Available to pre-order for €179.99, the CactUs lock is said to release a "corpse-like" stench that can also cause eye irritation and shortness of breath if a thief dares to cut it by more than 1cm

Bikes, more bikes, carbon wheels and race tyres! Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Boardman, Hutchinson, Farsports and Temple Cycles

Climbing bikes, budget-friendly aero bikes, touring bikes, plus Chinese wheels and race tyres in this week's round-up of cool products currently in for review

Is this £600 carbon balance bike a glimpse into the future of your full-sized one? Plus another new AI rear-view for cyclists, Vittoria launches new tyre pressure calculator, radical Ekoi pedals now available + more

All the hottest new tech from Giant, Ekoi, Garmin, Vittoria, Quad Lock, Berk Composites and more

Check out these handcrafted mother-of-pearl concept wheels — but will anyone ever be able to ride them?

Aviiav shows off special edition carbon wheelset finished with the traditional Korean decorative technique, the brand now testing if the concept product can be used and sold

Ponomarets Eidolon: a custom urban e-bike that weighs less than 10kg

Billed as “the world’s lightest bespoke e-bike” – but is it?

Giro quietly launches two new premium cycling shoes, revamping the Imperial and Empire SLX and promising “superior performance”

The BOA-equipped Imperial II and lace-up Empire SLX II have appeared on Giro’s US website, priced at $424.95 and $374.95 respectively

New 3D-printed cycling helmet could be ‘safer, lighter and more comfortable’, but researchers admit design still needs more comprehensive testing

University of Gothenburg researchers believe design "has the potential to enhance energy absorption and reduce the risk of head injuries" thanks to its geometrical patterns

Has Tadej Pogačar been spotted riding Colnago’s new V5Rs?

Images appear online of world champion riding (what looks like a) mystery bike, sparking rumours of a successor to the V4Rs coming soon

Brand that released “the world’s lightest titanium bike” unveils an even lighter one a fortnight later

Litespeed is reviving its superlight Ghisallo in a very, very limited edition

Tern GSD gets an overhaul – “pretty much every aspect of the bike has been redesigned to work better”

Bosch Smart System, anti-lock braking and increased load capacity headline the list of updates

Oh look, another hubless e-bike – and this one’s a folder!

Kosmos manufacturer claims “see-through design” makes bike lighter, helps with “sudden stops” and offers “a reduced centre of gravity” – mmm, okay…

Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo

This week we’re showcasing a helmet that inflates via an electric pump, a rear light claiming to improve visibility by 5.5x, a bike camera from Akeeyo, plus more cool products from Ekoi and Prestacyle

A 70g power meter with tool-free installation for £115? What’s the catch?

BikeOn says its CycleClick power meter provides accuracy comparable to that of high-end rivals

How Pedibal’s throttle-controlled e-bikes can legally be ridden without a licence and insurance

They need registering with the DVSA but can be ridden just like an e-bike (or bike)

Aldi unleashes latest batch of cycling bargains… but are they any good? Plus a “game changer” green initiative for tyre and tube recycling

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Cannondale, Bianchi, Q36.5, NGB Clean, Ere, EF Pro Cycling and, of course, the middle aisles at Aldi

“Totally blindsided”: Cuts and job losses expected at Komoot after route planning app bought by Italian tech firm infamous for mass layoffs

Komoot employees say they have been “blindsided” by Bending Spoons’ purchase, which comes after the brand introduced a new premium subscription for users to send routes to bike computers

This week’s geared, hub motor, Tenways e-bike is even more affordable than last week’s

Step-over framed CGO600 Plus follows hot on the heels of step-through CGO800 Plus

Colnago’s new luxury cycling holiday costs £38-per-mile

Colnago wants to "immerse you in Italian craftsmanship and hospitality", riding a custom-fitted C68 with 1999 Paris-Roubaix winner Andrea Tafi and staying at "world-class" Michelin-awarded hotels — if you've got £7,600 to spend on a cycling holiday

Rapha unveils “lightest ever” foul weather rain jacket featuring new, more environmentally-friendly Gore-Tex tech

The new Pro Team Lightweight Gore-Tex Jacket is PFAS-free, costs £295 and weighs less than its Gore-Tex Shakedry predecessor, says Rapha

Merida posts £180m loss — but insists eye-watering figure a “one-time” hit and sales are up 48% in 2025

Despite sales also rising in 2024, Taiwanese bike manufacturer's investment in Specialized, deferred tax losses, expansion of retail premises, and inventory woes blamed for "one-time impact" that it says would not be repeated

Giant profits plummet by 60% as inventory woes and heavy discounting bite, but bike brand confident of “recovery” in 2025

Sales dropped 7.4 per cent in 2024 but remained above pre-pandemic levels, Giant noting "reduction in demand" and inventory provision losses of £44.4 million hit business

UK e-bike motor repair centre to begin servicing Bafang systems

eMBC and eBike Motor Centre expand warranty and repair services

Clipped in performance from flat pedals? Powercage thinks it has the answer… plus new Canyon suspension gravel bike spotted, Ltd edition Van Nicholas + more

This week we've got products from Powercage, Canyon, MyWhoosh, Van Nicholas & more...

Ever thought of combining your bike pump and rear light in one? Us neither, but this ‘world first’ will soon be crowdfunding on Indiegogo

Named 'Tiny Bike Pump ACS', this gadget builds on Flextail's other electric pumps and adds in a unique rear light feature

Tenways CGO800 Plus gears up for change

Back to a rear hub motor for Dutch brand’s new model – but this time with gears

Specialized’s new 2025 range includes its “fastest, lightest, and most durable road tyres yet”

RapidAir TLR is the lightest production tubeless road tyre in the world, according to Specialized, while its gravel tyres are more cut-resistant than previously

Litespeed releases “the world’s lightest titanium road bike”

Coll dels Reis comes with a claimed frame weight of 948g in a size medium

New Komoot users now must buy £4.99 monthly subscription to send routes to cycling computers

Users who have already purchased or unlocked specific Komoot map products, such as single regions or region bundles, will still be able to plot routes and sync them to devices as before — new users now needing to subscribe for the functionality