Tech

Austin Cycles launch the AC ATTO folding bike, with deep carbon rims and 11 speed gearing

Aiming to "revolutionising your urban cycling experience", Austin claim the Atto is fast-folding, light and built to ride like your best road bike...

Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Bontrager, Hiplok, Merida and Deuter

This week's round-up of bikes, kit and tech that are out with our team of testers at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Paris-Roubaix 2019 – the pros on Strava

The average speed was furious, KOMs fell and some of the power peaks were unimaginable to us mortals. Here is some of the data we've spotted so far shared by riders from Paris-Roubaix on the internet's foremost social fitness network...

Lightweight team up with CeramicSpeed for new special edition wheels and oversized pulley system

They might just be the most expensive wheels we've ever come across, at 5,399 and 6,399 euros respectively for the Meilenstein and Meilenstein Obermayer wheelsets with an OSPW system included...

Hunt tease trailer of documentary around the new 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels, setting a new Trouée d’Arenberg Strava KOM during testing

The wheel brand have been very busy as of late, and the Limitless Research project has seen them head to the Roubaix cobbles before the race kicks off to test the new hoops to the max...

Five cool things coming soon from Spengle, Scicon, Abus, Specialized and Supacaz

Another round-up of stuff we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Rapha adds Cargo shorts to Core range

Bib shorts with pockets now hit lower price points

Bianchi launches Sprint road bike

New model replaces the Sempre Pro and comes in both rim brake and disc brake models, prices starting at £1,850

Bontrager releases new lineup of Aeolus aero saddles

Three models are designed to keep riders comfortable in a tucked aero position

Enve launch the SES 3.4 AR race wheels for wider tyres

Described as 'one wheel to do it all', the new SES 3.4 AR is aerodynamically optimised for 28-32mm tubeless tyres and built to take on mixed road surfaces

Look launch their first e-bike, the e-765 Optimum All Road

Developed in association with Bernard Hinault, the e-765 has the detachable Fazua Evation motor system so you can take advantage of the assistance or remove to ride it as a normal push bike...

MIPS says WaveCel helmet results far below Bontrager’s claims

Lab equipment used in testing could be responsible for overblown safety claims, according to MIPS

Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Rondo, Asgard, Rudy Project, and Fumpa

Another round-up of bikes and bits we've been testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

Vitus unveils 2019 road bike range, including some bargains

Zenium gets a new carbon frame, entry-level Razor gets disc brakes, and Mach 3 fitness/city bike gets a makeover

Koroyd sceptical of Bontrager’s WaveCel helmet claims

Rival brand has its say on new safety technology

Five cool things coming soon from Sweet Protection, Lusso, BTR, Bkool and Look

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

road.cc recap: ten of our top stories this week

Some of road.cc's top stories rom another busy week on two wheels...

Updated: MIPS unable to replicate Bontrager WaveCel helmet safety claims

Bontrager invites consumers to decide for themselves based on the data and information available to them

First look (+ video): Shanren Discovery Pro GPS, with a claimed 96 hours of battery life

The new computer was recently crowdfunded into full production via a very successful Indiegogo campaign, and we've had a play with a test unit before they start shipping out to backers...

No. 22, the 2019 NAHBS Best in Show winners – photos and interview with co-founder Mike Smith

We take a closer look at No. 22's award-winning new Drifter X titanium gravel bike, and their new No. 6 component brand...

Rapha releases two new models of lace-up shoes + video

Classic road shoe and Explore adventure shoe both feature carbon soles and microfibre uppers

Polar launch the OH1+ armband heart rate monitor, with Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity

The new HRM from Polar is an arm-mounted option, and will connect to ANT+ devices...

Bontrager claims WaveCel helmets set new standards in safety

Four model range features "groundbreaking tech" designed to deal with angled impacts

Five cool things coming soon from Loffi, Chrome Industries, Parcours, Giant and Maxxis

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

The most exciting new products… that you can’t quite buy yet

Check out the most interesting bikes, components and accessories that you can't get your hands on just yet

WAYV launch safety harness and helmet headset with LED indicators, and they’re crowdfunding on Kickstarter

Yes they've got indicators, yes there's a companion app, and yes they're crowdfunding on Kickstarter...

Campagnolo launch Super Record EPS 12 Speed groupset

12 months on from the launch of the world's first 12 speed road groupset, it's now officially available in an electronic version and will cost you over £4k in its disc brake guise...

First ride: Campagnolo Super Record EPS 12 Speed groupset

We headed out to Girona to have a go on the electronic version of Campagnolo's 12 speed groupset, and it all looks pretty impressive so far...

Five cool things coming soon from POC, Tacx, Bont, Dynaplug and B’twin

More bikes, gear and tech we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

MIPS questions lack of standards for testing rotational motion in helmets

Some existing systems don't protect your brain sufficiently, says MIPS