Tech

Colnago to use blockchain tech on 2022 bikes

New digital passports are designed to ensure the validity and proof of ownership of new Colnago frames, starting with the bike that Tadej Pogačar will ride at the World Championships this weekend

BMC brings out carbon frame versions of all-road Roadmachine X

32mm WTB Expanse tubeless ready tyres and Fizik’s gravel-specific Terra Argo X3 saddle feature on the updated carbon mixed terrain bike

Here’s how to (virtually) ride the same Flandrian roads the pros will compete on at the Worlds for free at home

RGT Cycling has added a new 15km road called Leuven City, Flanders so you can experience the course virtually on your turbo

Rapha partners with Poc for special edition helmets with SPIN safety technology

Omne Air Spin (£140) and Ventral Air Spin £220) now available in Rapha colourways to complement its apparel collections

CHPT3 and Vielo join forces to launch V+1 Gen 2 gravel bike with 1x Campagnolo groupset and unique paintjob

Millar’s personal bike painter lightly removes thin layers of paint to give the playful, disruptive finish

Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Tacx, Van Rysel, Pearson x Lake and Sundried

Another preview selection of indoor trainers, shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Ineos Grenadiers are racing on disc brakes… finally

Disc brake version of Pinarello’s Dogma F will be making its WorldTour debut at tomorrow’s GP de Denain…

Military bikes make comeback in e-bike form, featuring handlebar-mounted gun holders

At the world's largest arms trade show in London, a number of exhibitors were showing off e-bikes optimised for use by special forces

Strava expands ‘My Gear’ mileage tracker for bikes so you’ll know when to repair and replace components

Riders can now track how much distance they have racked up on each component

Genesis launches e-bike versions of Smithfield and Columbia Road urban bikes

Urban bikes with front and rear lights now have up to 150km range of pedal assistance in Eco mode

Chrome Industries launches new urban SPD compatible shoes with grippy Panaracer rubber soles

New collection of stylish clipless and flat pedal shoes promise “ride-tested grip”

Will this mount make Apple’s AirTag popular with cyclists? Kapz launches 3D-printed mount to hide security device under your saddle

The new 3D-printed under-the-seat-mount for round rails allows you to add a layer of security to your bike at a relatively affordable price point

Yamaha’s new PW-X3 mid-motor is smaller and lighter and generates more torque

Major changes bring firm’s offering in line with Bosch Performance Line CX and Shimano EP8

Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, dhb, Le Col, Vulpine and Monton Sports

Another fantastic selection of shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Grangers survey reveals only 66% of us reproof our waterproof jackets

Jacket life expectancy can rise to 6.05 years for those that wash and reproof garments, useful to know for cyclists who have invested in pricey waterproof jackets

Shimano doesn’t rule out 12-speed mechanical road groupsets

With new versions of Dura-Ace and Ultegra being Di2 only, how will Shimano plug the price gap to mechanical 105?

Trek makes Boone cyclocross bike lighter and more aero

Brand ditches front IsoSpeed, adds aero tube profiles, and hides cables

Redshift smashes funding target for LED smart pedals

Arclight pedals, designed to attract attention through your cycling motion, have already achieved over 500% of their Indiegogo goal

Shimano expert talks new Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets: find out everything you need to know

Liam interviews Tim Gerrits of Shimano for a deep dive into the new 12-speed groupsets

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We’ve refreshed our selection of the best bikes and kit to cover August 2021. Find out which items have made the cut this month and watch our fantastic monthly YouTube show to see them in all their glory

Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Gore Wear, dhb, Wolf Tooth and PRO

Another fantastic selection of bikes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Schaeffler’s Free Drive is a chainless electric drive system for e-bikes

“Bike-by-wire” technology removes the need for a chain and so allows far greater design flexibility

Chris Froome to play product development role for Factor

We spoke to Factor about what the four-time Tour de France winner will be doing now he’s on its board of directors, and about new bikes that are on the way

J.Laverack updates J.ACK titanium four-season bike with upgradable parts for concealing cables

Dynamo routing for front and rear lights can all now be hidden by carbon components

Ribble Ultra bar: Shimano doesn’t recommend use with its STI levers

SRAM also says that its levers should be attached to a handlebar with the usual clamp bands rather than via Ribble’s direct mount system

Strava makes Beacon live location sharing feature free to all users… on mobile

Beacon auto-sharing from connected devices like Garmin bike computers or Apple Watch will remain a paid feature though

Five cool things coming soon from Pirelli, Altura, Tifosi, Lusso and Naenka

Another preview selection of sunnies, tyres and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Merida unveils lighter, more aero Scultura road bike

2022 Scultura Team borrows features from Reacto aero road bike and comes with fully internal cables, space for 30mm tyres, and Shimano's new Dura-Ace 9200 groupset

Shimano unveils Di2-only Dura-Ace groupset with “fastest-ever shifting”

New 12-speed groupset features wireless shifting, a new power meter, plus a new line-up of tubeless and tubular wheels

Shimano launches 12-speed Ultegra R8100 groupset that’s Di2 only

Semi-wireless second tier groupset shares technology with new Dura-Ace; it’s a little heavier but more affordable