Tech

Is this Canyon’s new Aeroad aero road bike?

Long-awaited update looks to be imminent after new model is approved by UCI

Five cool things coming soon from Lezyne, Fizik, Naked Bikes, Cosmo Connected and Michelin

Some of the top gear and tech we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Lazer launches it’s lightest ever road helmet – new Genesis weighs 189g in a small

Watch out for Van der Poel wearing it during Sunday's World Champs

First look: Bkool Smart Air Lite trainer

New direct drive smart trainer is £750 while prices for other options in the range have been reduced

Orro unveils updated Gold STC and new Venturi Tri bikes

Top-level gran fondo bike gets a major redesign while aero model gets a triathlon treatment

Rapha unveils Mechanics off-the-bike clothing

New collection includes a jacket, trousers, jeans and shirts suitable for the workshop and for casual use

Hunt release 1295g carbon wheels with UD carbon spokes

The carbon spokes apparently offer a 31% increase in stiffness

Five cool things coming soon from Merlin, DMT, Shimano, ETC and Triban

Another fine selection of bikes, kit and equipment that road.cc's reviewers are testing at the moment...

UK safety camera specialists launch “world’s first dual lens helmet camera”, that records front and rear

Techalogic say their double-sided action camera is a world first. Is this the future of helmet cams?

Black Mountain launch two new convertible kids’ bikes

Incorporating their UP:SCALE tech which allows the frame to be extended as your child grows, Black Mountain say the new Kapel and Hütto models "fit better and lasts longer" than their existing bikes

Five cool things coming soon from Profile Design, Austin Cycles, Genesis, Pro Bike Tool and SKS

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

The Hövding “airbag for cyclists” is back: this time with a BOA dial, and its own app…

The Hövding V3 now comes equipped with a BOA adjustment dial, and can call your nearest and dearest in the event of an emergency...

Showstoppers from Colnago, Specialized, Cinelli, Condor, Look, Pinarello + more from The Cycle Show

We've had a browse for some of the coolest bikes on display at this year's Cycle Show. There are certainly some crackers...

Hottest new wheels from Princeton, Fulcrum, Scope, XeNTiS, VelTec and more

We take a look at the best carbon and alloy wheels from some lesser-known brands.

Bling Tech from Chris King, Tune, Ritchey, Aivee, Vaaru – high end saddles, hubs, handlebars, headsets and more

The latest ride pimping kit from the luxury end of the cycling world

Rapha introduces Outskirts collection for adventure riding

New range includes a lot of tie dye and... wait for it... a hip flask

Bike tech big ideas: They’re clever, some are even cool but will they make it on to your bike …or even be your bike?

They're crazy, but they might just work… maybe! Super magnesium, clever cable integration, and an on bike ‘wind tunnel’, and the bike industry has plenty more up its sleeve...

Five cool things at Eurobike from Niner, Leg & Go, Tannus, Asfalt and Xcadey

We round up some of the most interesting tech we saw this year at Europe's biggest bike show, and will be enquiring shortly to get them all in to try out for real...

E-bikes that look like road bikes – from Bianchi, De Rosa, Wilier and more

We've spied a whole load of stealthy new e-road bikes at Eurobike this week. Here are some of our faves...

Sustainable cycles: cutting edge waste-reducing frames from Coh&Co and Vaast Bikes

Vaast frames are produced using 100% recyclable Magnesium Alloy, while Coh and Co of Denmark use a unique blend of stone and carbon fibres to produce more sustainable bikes. We take a closer look at their innovations

Seatylock launches SeatyGo detachable saddle

New innovation aims to keep your saddle safe and dry when your bike is locked up

Hottest high-end race bikes from Ridley, Basso, Bianchi, Cervelo, Simplon, De Rosa, Specialized and more

Here are some of the blingiest bikes we spotted at Eurobike 2019...

Aero Road Bikes – Swift, Bianchi, Look, Ridley, Merckx

The fastest road bikes at EuroBike 2019

Terrific W Mids Police vid on filtering; DfT cycling infra photo fail; Anti-fracking protesters to target Team Ineos at Tour of Britain; Are e-bike riders nicking all the Strava KOMs? And much more on the live blog this evening

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Orbea unveils updated Orca road bike

New disc brake-only OMX model is “the most customisable racing bike in the industry”, says Spanish brand

New Smart Trainers from Stages, Tacx, VirtuPro, TrueKinetix, 4iiii, Saris, Wahoo and Elite

The latest tech from Wahoo, Elite, Tacx, 4iiii, Stages, and more!

5 cool new bikes we’ve spotted this week from: Merckx, Brompton, Argon 18 + more

Brand new models from Marin, Argon 18, Brompton, Eddy Merckx and Pashley

The Notio, that measures your CdA in real-time, is launching in the UK very soon

Developed by Canadian bike brand Argon18 back in 2017, the Notio is finally a finished product and ready to hit the shelves. It's already being used by numerous pro teams and aerodynamicists...

Fizik unveils new woven shoe technology

Vento Powerstrap R2 Aeroweave race shoe features net-like upper

Coming soon to a bike near you? 3D-printed Ti Carbon beam bikes, airbags for cyclists, waterproof onesies, custom alu, custom wood + more

The ceaseless search for the ‘next big thing’ in bike tech often throws up some weird, wonderful and wacky ideas - here’s some of our faves from Eurobike 2019