Tech

$6 power meter? Tech firm claim they can make a power meter for just $6

It's only a strain gauge… Copenhagen-based Sensitivus say falling prices mean the parts to turn a crank into a working power meter now cost them just $6

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Vitus goes big on electronic shifting in 2020 road bike range

Expanded line-up includes SRAM AXS wireless shifting options for the first time

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5 Cool things coming soon from Triban, Prime, Oxford Products, Indik8a and Bioracer

Some more of the best bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Sir Dave Brailsford reveals his personal diet and training regime on Strava

Those following the Team Ineos head honcho on Strava couldn't quite believe their luck a few months back, when Brailsford gave an incredibly detailed and useful account of his own current diet and training plan

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Spengle launch limited edition Gold £10,000 wheelset, “creating the ultimate expression of Kinetic Art”

Hand-crafted with 24 carat Gold, the one-off three-spokers are described as "absolute luxury"

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How coronavirus is taking its toll on the bike industry and what it means for you

Shortages and delays to new bikes and components in China could have worldwide effects

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What’s on the way from Shimano, Lazer, Pearl Izumi, Park Tool & more

We take a shufty at the standout stuff from the IceBike trade show

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5 cool things coming soon from Fizik, Decathlon, Ashmei, Chrome Industries and Techalogic

A round-up of our most interesting things in for testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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“Ditch the saddlebag”: Dib Sports launch 2-in-1 hydration and storage bottle

Designed and made in the USA, the Dib Bottle is available in regular and large sizes and is designed to house both fluid and repair kit

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Bontrager unveils Elite road pedals

Trek-owned brand offers new Look Kéo-compatible model

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Litelok launch new Flexi-U Silver, ‘the world’s first insurance-rated flexible U-lock’

“What we’ve done is turn a very tired, and traditionally heavy, product category on its head”, says Litelok founder Professor Neil Barron...

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Five cool things coming soon from Muc-Off, Pro, Dawes, MET and Soma

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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Bontrager unveils GR2 gravel-specific shoe

New model comes with laces and is designed with durability in mind

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Shellback backpack offers crease-free commuting

New bag is designed specifically to keep suits and shirts neat and tidy while riding to work

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Five cool things coming soon from Orro, Madison, Cadex, Redshift and Vredestein

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

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New AR is Felt’s “most aero road bike ever”

Disc brake-only model is more comfortable and practical too, says US brand

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Ride in road.cc kit on Zwift!

Online virtual riding system allows you to wear road.cc colours

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Cycling App of the Week: Haynes Bike Repair Guide

Haynes' car and motorcycle manuals and their Bike Book are pretty much ubiquitous for anyone who needs to fix their vehicle, and now there's an app version of the Bike Book for cyclists...

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More Core! Kinesis’ new road bike and wheels from Reynolds and Sector

Another helping of new stuff from the Corebike show

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Specialized launch all new Sirrus X ‘grammuter’ bike for 2020, with wider tyres, new geometry and 1x gearing

The new off-road friendly version of this classic commuter from the big S is shorter and taller, and is designed 'to take the Sirrus platform to places it has never been before'

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Tyres made of dandelion + loads more new stuff for spring from the Corebike Show

Stacks of new stuff from Cane Creek, Fizik, Northwave, Brooks, Pirelli...

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Five cool things coming soon from Merida, Mavic, 100%, Ritchey and Xplova

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

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Parcours launch the Strade ‘next generation’ aero wheelset, with different rim profiles for front and rear wheels

The British brand are encouraging racers to 'think wider' with the launch of their new £999 tubeless-ready aero wheelset, optimised for 28mm tyres and with different depths and profiles for the front and rear wheels

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Coming this week: road.cc Best Clothing, Components & Accessories 2019/20 awards

Our awards season continues with the best products we've tested over the past year – everything from socks to smart trainers, from handlebars to helmets...

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Wahoo partner with Specialized to include ANGi crash detection sensor support for all Elemnt GPS units

Wahoo Elemnt, Elemnt Bolt and Elelmnt Roam owners will now be able to pair Specialized helmets with ANGi sensors to their GPS thanks to a new firmware update

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Urwahn & Schmolke team up for striking 3D printed steel bike

Copper-plated road bike is available in a limited edition

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Specialized launch new Tour Down Under Collection and donate $100,000 to Australia’s Wildlife Rescue Organisation

A new Specialized Allez Disc will be ridden by Bora Hansgrohe and Deceuninck–Quick-Step riders, with the designs inspired by "the speed and colour of the Australian Budgie"

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Five cool things coming soon from Zipp, Endura, Muc-Off, Lomo and Infini

Our pick of the test pile that our roving team of reviewers are testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

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8 cycling gadgets from the CES tech show 2020

Some of these products look really cool, others are just waaaay out there.

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Hunt launches Carbon Aerodynamicist rim brake wheel range

British brand offers aero carbon hoops in three different rim depths

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