Tech

“It’s a bullshit rule”: Victor Campenaerts slams UCI’s ban on “extreme” angled brake levers

“The rules are very unclear, it makes no sense at all,” says the Lotto Dstny veteran, who believes the use of gravel-style flared drop bars could soon become commonplace in the peloton by loophole-seeking riders

Get fit with these new Zwift-compatible indoor trainers from Decathlon (and the prices look very reasonable) – plus tech news from Giant, Rapha, Wilier, Komoot + more

Check out the pros’ coolest new paint jobs, Insta360’s Garmin integration, and “one of the safest urban helmets available”

The road.cc Recommends awards 2023/24 are coming soon: All the very best bikes, gear + components plus our overall Bike of the Year will be revealed

Starting next week, we’re revealing a year's worth of the best cycling products. From outstanding bikes to game-changing components and accessories, and stylish clothing, join us as we unveil the cream of the crop…

The Dolas Defender 250 e-bike has three wheels, three motors and a colossal battery

Want a new way to travel in tandem? This triple-wheeled beast could be the answer

Will we finally see a new Trek Emonda and updated SRAM Red groupset in 2024? Pro riders spotted on potential new climbing bike, plus unidentified SRAM callipers

What appears to be an unreleased Trek Emonda has been leaked as well as images that strongly suggest the imminent launch of SRAM Red

The upcoming Volt Lite electric folding bike has a mid-drive motor, hub gears and a belt drive

Will cost under £3,000 and comes with a powerful Bafang mid-motor

Check out “the most advanced dynamo light ever created”

Igaro says its new C1 offers more light than any other dynamo hub system, is hugely configurable, and allows you to charge USB devices too

Frustration at “non-existent” customer service as Cycle Pal website disappears and no sign of orders arriving

Amid numerous reports of buyers' items not arriving, the cycling tools brand's website has closed, with customers left in the dark

This springy suspension saddle provides “unparalleled comfort for your rear end”, claims its inventor… plus tech news from Zwift, Colnago, Factor, Mavic, Basso + more

Check out the most unusual cycling shoes you’ve ever seen, the CBD supplement designed to make you faster, Mavic’s old-school clothing, and the world’s funkiest Brompton…

Check out the most bizarre auto-shift drivetrain you’ll ever see, plus more tech news from Zwift, Cube, Le Col, Hiplok, Muc-Off, MAAP and more

Find out about cool updates from Zwift, new weatherproof clothing from Le Col, a tiny rechargeable bike pump, and how to get hold of Hiplok’s anti-angle grinder locks

Does Garmin’s new Tacx Neo 3M trainer really offer “the most realistic indoor ride yet”?

New direct-drive trainer, priced at £1,749.99, offers multi-directional movement courtesy of integrated motion plates – taking on the Wahoo Kickr Move

Enve bikes join pro peloton with Team TotalEnergies riding the Melee in 2024

Serving not only as a supplier of wheels and finishing kits, Enve's race-focused frame replaces Specialized for the French team

Cervélo’s first e-bike switches between road and gravel modes… and doesn’t look much like an e-bike

New Cervélo Rouvida comes with a Fazua Ride 60 motor and has interchangeable dropouts that alter the geometry

Traffic Distribution expands into UK market

The new distributor introduces Bombtrack and Seido brand to the British markets amidst industry turmoil

Strava introduces messaging – you can now communicate with your friends on the app

The fitness app users can now send messages to their friends and create group chats – and you don't need a Strava subscription (and you can turn it off)

Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

Take a look at Van Rysel’s cool new shoes, the super-waterproof jacket that ‘does everything’, stylish clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, and the rear light that lets you design your own emojis

Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition ‘golden’ tyres to celebrate the “winningest tyre of 2023″… priced at 299 euros a pair

These gold(ish)-walled tyres are limited in number and attainable for even fewer, with Vittoria deciding the special edition version of a tyre used in 59 Grand Tour victories this year deserved a special price tag to match

Would you pay £3K for an aluminium Specialized Allez?

New Allez Sprint is equipped with Shimano’s 105 Di2 12-speed groupset, and is priced at £3,100

Bosch and Wisper to add e-bike theft reporting and tracking to their products

New updates mean you can send a theft report directly to the police via the eBike Flow app on Bosch e-bikes

Best Cyber Monday cycling deals live blog: Vitus ZX-1 with SRAM Rival just £1999.99, Orro carbon road bike for under £1k, LifeLine turbo trainer just 15 QUID, Proviz jackets from £40, 71% off Universal Colours, 30-piece Draper Allen set for £12.49 + more

It's that time of the year again! Come check out all the best cycling bargains to be had (we may earn affiliate commission if you make purchases by clicking links to retailers on this page)

How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more…

Is this inflatable helmet “four times safer than testing standards”? Are chainless bikes a genius or terrible idea? And is this really the smartest ever action camera? All will be revealed in our round-up of the week’s top bike tech…

Boardman bolsters range with new road and adventure bikes that look excellent value

SLR 8.9 Disc Di2 road bike comes with carbon frame and electronic version of Shimano’s 105 groupset for £2,800

Light up those dark evenings on your ride (with up to a whopping 2,600 lumens) — five bike lights we’re testing from Lezyne, Trek, Moon, Magicshine + Gaciron

We're testing these 5 bike lights featuring smart sensors and powerful beams

UCI rules? Forget ’em! Is this the most unusual road bike of the year? Plus more tech news from POC, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Santini, Cinelli and more…

Check out Princeton’s ultra-aero wheels, POC’s new helmet for bike and snow, Cinelli’s latest road bike, and “the lightest 3D-printed titanium bottle cage in the world”

Strava introduces Flyover 3D video maps – years after withdrawing support for similar Relive system

New feature is designed to give you a bird’s eye video recap of your Strava activities

Rotwild’s R.R275 – the slickest e-gravel bike ever?

A carbon-framed e-gravel offering with lightweight TQ mid-drive

Cool kit for cold days coming soon to road.cc from: Pas Normal Studios, dhb, Rapha and more

No such thing as the wrong weather if you've got the right kit… here's a selection what 'might' be right for winter 2023 currently being put through its paces by our reviewers

Angle grinders? Pah! Has Hiplok invented the ultimate bike lock system? Plus tech news from Zwift, Trek, Shimano, Northwave, Ass Savers and more

Check out shoes designed to increase your power, a beautiful new steel road bike, the action camera that’s set to challenge Insta360, and “the biggest cycling esports competition ever”

Bluetooth could help police spot e-bikes hacked for higher speeds

German expert says a Bluetooth accessible speed history on pedelecs would be an important safety feature

Look familiar? What is this mystery bike? Clue: it’s not a Trek Madone

We know the cutout in the seat tube is designed to add damping, but whose prototype frame is this?