Tech

New Wahoo bike computer leaked that appears to have a built-in wind sensor

A new device called the Wahoo Elmnt Ace, if leaked photos are to be believed, will also feature a 3.8” touchscreen, claimed 30+ hours of battery life and an audio speaker

Orbea launches new Avant alloy-framed endurance bike with refined geometry and “Service Box” to stash your stuff

Comfort and practicality is key with the Spanish brand's latest road bike launch, featuring 35mm tyre clearance, mudguard mounting points and a box under the downtube to store a puncture repair kit

“Perfect” handlebar will be cycling’s “biggest aero advancement” in 2025, claim creators… plus the £200 Ineos-approved recovery socks, a new social media app for cyclists + more

All the hottest new tech that has caught our eye this week, including new wheels, a bicycle pump "revolution", "game-changing" socks used by Ineos Grenadiers and GB Olympians + loads more

“Banned” bike shop claims Shimano won’t let it inspect Hollowtech cranksets as part of “inspection and replacement” programme due to failing 100% of them

Concerns once again emerge from Shimano's handling of the situation, with confusion among bike shops about how best to deal with customer crank inspections

Strava no longer allows you to add links to uploads and deletes all old ones: frustrated users hit out at social fitness giant that claims “ongoing situation” of URL removal “necessary to protect the community”

Strava blames "sustained campaign of inauthentic content posted to the platform" — but users have questioned the knock-on effect, particularly for those raising money for charity who now can't share fundraising links

Wheels featuring self-inflating/deflating tyre system used by Marianne Vos to win Gravel World Championships now available to pre-order priced from £3,200

Gravaa's adaptable tyre pressure system allows you to adjust and monitor tyre pressure while riding, with wheelsets featuring this tech starting at around £3,200

Can these Kickstarter cycling shorts really reduce lactic acid by 35%? Sidi and Eroica’s “iconic” reimagined shoe pays homage to the 70s, Rapha’s latest Palace collab + loads more new tech

All the biggest and best tech news we've spotted this week, starring hot stuff from Rapha, Palace, Sidi, Eroica, Strava, Ritchey and more

Bright lights, tough tyres and the “sublimely smooth” new Roubaix: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven new products

It was a small but perfectly formed selection that made the cut in September, with gongs for Specialized, Michelin, Orro*, Galibier, Magicshine, Udog and MiRiDER

Shimano’s Q’Auto automatic shifting technology touted to launch in 2025, as cycling components giant admits it “can’t break Bosch’s hold on e-bikes”

Will changing gear manually become a thing of the past? Shimano reckons its Q'Auto auto shifting will provide a simple and keenly priced alternative to e-bikes for the mass consumer market

Will this new online vintage bike store help you build your dream retro machine? Plus Muc-Off launches new electric mini pump, Pogačar’s custom Colnago V4Rs for the worlds, new Quad Lock mounts + more

From limited edition bikes to a new place to buy retro bike parts, we've got all bases covered in this week's Tech of the Week

Strava adds ‘Quick Edit’ option to make it easier to edit and customise key details for your ride uploads

If you want to change the title of your Strava upload, or quickly hide the start and end point of your ride (or your pace and amount of calories burned if your stats aren't something to brag about) Quick Edits now makes it much easier to do those things

Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake

Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS

“Why do millions of cyclists have to walk like ducks?”: Could this “walkable cleat” revolutionise cycling shoe design?

One road.cc reader is on a mission to make shoe brands consider making a "third type" of cycling sole, but would it work and what do the shoe companies think?

How the other half inflate their tyres… check out Lezyne’s 18k gold-plated pump, Van Rysel releases loads of new kit at attractive prices, Training tools to optimise your riding + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Van Rysel, Cervélo, Garmin, FSA, Rouvy and more

Rubbee X is another ‘plug and play’ friction drive e-bike conversion kit

Lithuanian brand reckons drive unit can be installed and removed “within seconds”

“The premium sector is the fastest-growing part of the cycling market”: Halfords to double the amount of bikes in its range priced over £1,000

The new bigger Halfords bike range will feature models from Carrera, Boardman and Voodoo, with prices up to £3,800

Ribble’s “redefining road” range expands with launch of Allroad Ti featuring 3D-printed titanium tube junctions and 35mm tyres

A new titanium model has been added to Ribble's Allroad range, with prices starting at £3,499 for a full bike. We managed to get a sneak peek ahead of the launch

Are cheaper cycling helmets better than expensive ones? New test and rating system from Imperial College London ranks £45 Specialized lid as safest

Cycling helmet safety is a constantly disputed topic, but researchers from Imperial College London have designed their own testing and safety ratings which show some pretty interesting findings, if the results are to be believed

“For the city and beyond” – Brompton Electric G Line rolls in on 20-inch wheels

Folding brand’s latest electric model promises greater versatility than its smaller-wheeled siblings

AbsoluteBlack will only let you buy its “extraordinary” titanium oversized pulley cage if your bike is good enough

Priced at £839, the Hollowcage Titanium is for Shimano Dura-Ace 9250 groupsets and "the finest bicycles" only

An air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag and “enhance safety” is about to hit Kickstarter

The “next level of cycling safety and performance” weighs under 300g and even has an integrated airbag, claim its ambitious creators

Bike lock weighing you down? Try this folding one that stashes inside your seatpost… plus “the world’s greatest bike light”, a bike computer with bonus mobile data + more

It's time for Tech of the Week again, and we have news from Le Col, Storck, Uplock and plenty more!

Is this the new Cannondale Synapse? After Lachlan Morton’s most astonishing ‘Lap of Australia’ effort yet, here’s what we know about his new bike so far

Spoiler alert: very little... but with the Australian most recently ticking off 583km/362 miles of the Outback at a ridiculous 36.6km/h/22.7mph as part of his 'Lap of Australia' record, the mysterious bike certainly seems built for endurance

New unreleased Scott Addict RC breaks cover — take a closer look at this refreshed climbing bike ahead of its official release

The Swiss brand's updated climbing bike finally appears to be on the way after being on the UCI list for some time

PikaBoost 2: Easy to fit e-bike conversion kit offers more power than its predecessor

App is said to ensure “global compatibility” by automatically adjusting settings to comply with local regulations

Aldi drops loads of new cycling stuff at cheap prices, Wahoo slashes turbo prices, Winter kit announcements, 50% off refurbished Hunt wheels + more

Tech of the Week time! With hot new stuff from Van Rysel, Pinarello, Hunt, Cube, Shimano, Wahoo and of course... Aldi!

The Gouach Infinite Battery claims to be fireproof, compatible with 90% of e-bikes and you can repair it yourself

“We have made this battery available to the public so that those who want to assemble or maintain their own batteries can do that”

Shimano hints new Cues entry-level drop bar groupset coming in “early 2025” after tech leaked in Cube gravel bike launch

A glimpse at the future of Shimano Cues? Components giant teases "more information will be shared in early 2025"

Are No.22’s titanium mudguards the most expensive in the world? Fancy fenders that “last a lifetime” start at over £750

These mudguards are designed for both road and gravel bikes, with a range of finishes available... and for that price it's just as well

Cube’s lightweight Bosch SX-powered Nulane Hybrid e-bike is a flat handlebar cousin of its Nuroad gravel bikes

2025 Cube range also features updated Kathmandu, Reaction and Supreme