Tech

Specialized patents full suspension system for road bikes

Design relies on flex of an extended seat post and a damper hidden in the top tube

Bontrager’s new AW3 road tyre line-up promises fewer flats

Updated sub-tread layer offers 78% better defence against punctures, according to US brand

Canyon says solution to Aeroad seat post issue is expected sooner rather than later

A number of Aeroad owners have found the movement in the seat post is causing excessive wear

POC launches helmet with self-charging rear light

There are no on/off switches, charging ports or cables to be found on this new helmet, born out of a collaboration between POC and sustainable energy experts Exeger

Strava adds location details in users’ activity feeds

The new feature means users don’t have to click on an activity and zoom out the map to work out the location

Garmin launches Enduro ultra-distance performance watch with huge battery life

The new Enduro GPS multisport watch has a solar charging lens, customisable power management modes and up to 70 hours of battery life in GPS mode

Five cool things coming soon from Lazer, Rapha, SKS, Topeak and DeFeet

Some of the latest and greatest gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

SRAM discontinues PowerTap’s pedal and hub-based power meter systems

The PowerTap P2 pedal power meter and G3 hub power meter will no longer be produced

“Clear, quantifiable and undeniable”: Swiss Side data shows UCI ban on super tuck and TT position “will increase aerodynamic drag”

Swiss Side says its aero engineers "are not amused" by the UCI's latest rule changes, claiming wind tunnel results show riders can save considerable time by top tube descending and riding in the TT position

The world’s lightest e-bike? HPS claims its new Domestique 1-21 is just 8.5kg

Developed in collaboration with Formula 1 engineers, the Domestique 1-21 promises a ride that is identical to an unassisted road bike and up to three hours of battery life

New nutrition from NGX is personalised for your genetics

Sports supplements are said to be tailored to your individual DNA

Goodyear updates Ultra-High Performance Road and All-Terrain tyres, adds tan sidewall options

Expanded on and off road collections feature new tan sidewalls

DT Swiss reveal behind-the-scenes footage of aero ARC wheelset in development

New documentary sheds light on how the ARC wheels were re-engineered – and offers you a chance to win a pair

Five cool things coming soon from Princeton, Alba Optics, Castelli, Bici and ETC

Some more of the best wheels, gear and clothing we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon...

SRAM unveils Red eTAP AXS rear derailleur compatible with 36-tooth sprocket

Top level groupset gets new rear derailleur for lower gear options

Maxxis updates all-purpose High Road tyre with improved puncture resistance

The all-purpose road race tyre has been refreshed with brand new casing, puncture protection and tread pattern.

Bike at bedtime: Scott Addict RC Ultimate Bike

Integration is at the heart of this hollow ride

Nex-Gen Sports unites the bike industry’s best with new factory-to-consumer model

Wheel aerodynamics expert Paul Lew, as well as the Principal design consultant for Team Ineos, Dimitris Katsanis, are part of Nex-Gen Sports

Alpkit’s sustainability drive: “We put people and planet before profit”

British brand says that it sent 98% of orders in plastic-free packaging last year, and made over 2000 product repairs to drive sustainability

Hiplok expands storage and security range with new Jaw bike rack and Ankr Mini

British brand offers new bike storage and security options

FSA’s new hub motor for e-road and e-gravel bikes is now available

FSA’s first e-bike drive system was revealed at Eurobike last year and is now available for bike frame producers

Crow Bicycles tease new gravel e-bikes in pre-launch campaign

The first offering of this upcoming line of performance gravel e-bikes will be available to fans backing the Indiegogo campaign

Dessus new zipless aero jersey: is this really the “fastest” jersey out there?

British brand says its aero jersey has been tested out on the road with Body Rocket’s on-board drag technology

Lezyne releases redesigned multitools with updated functionality and finish treatments

New multitools have been launched across the RAP II, V Pro, SV PRO, Super V and Super SV collections

Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Santini, Pearl Izumi, 45NRTH and Oxford Products

It is Monday which means it's Five Cool Things time - our roundup of the hottest new products, with full reviews coming soon...

Shimano gains wireless application approval, maybe for new Dura-Ace

It’s looking increasingly likely that 2021 Dura-Ace will be wireless – at least in part

MIPS renames its entire product line

Helmet safety systems are now divided into five new classes to make understanding the range easier

Bike at bedtime: Fara Cycling F/AR with an innovative integrated bag system

Norway's Fara Cycling claims to be the first bike company to develop both frame and bag designs simultaneously

Enve expands Foundation collection with AG25 and AG28 carbon gravel wheels

The 700c and 650b Adventure Gravel (AG) wheelsets come loaded with Enve’s anti-pinch flat and moulded spoke hole technologies

Cowboy updates urban navigation app with air quality routing algorithm

The updated urban app gives you the option to choose the cleanest route to your destination