Tech

Shimano’s electric GRX Di2 RX800 11-speed gravel groupset: full weights, prices and specs

Plus how it stacks up against mechanical GRX

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Rapha unveils Mechanics off-the-bike clothing

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

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Hunt release 1295g carbon wheels with UD carbon spokes

The carbon spokes apparently offer a 31% increase in stiffness

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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...

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An diverse assortment of gravel bikes from the Jeroboam Italian gravel race – 3T, Wilier, Specialized, Salsa, Canyon and more

Weird and funky bike setups for 300km of Italian gravel

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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?

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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ShockStop unveils gravel dropper suspension seat post and vibration damping handlebars for gravel bikes

It drops and it bounces with 60mm and 100mm options

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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

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Rapha introduces Outskirts collection for adventure riding

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

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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...

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Bianchi launch the e-SUV range as part of their Life-E project, with built-in headlights

After launching a whole new e-bike range just a month ago, Bianchi's latest creation is described as an "electric sports utility vehicle"...

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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...

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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...

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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

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Seatylock launches SeatyGo detachable saddle

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

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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...

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

The fastest road bikes at EuroBike 2019

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Marin’s new Headlands carbon gravel bike offers a whole load of versatility for not a lot of cash

Full carbon frame, loads of mounts and Apex for just over two grand

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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...

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Orbea unveils updated Orca road bike

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

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

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

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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

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Giant launches affordable alloy framed Revolt gravel range

Priced from a grand up with comfort post and bars

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FSA launch their own e-bike motor system

The Italians have launched a hub-based design primarily for e-road, gravel and commuter bikes, with a button on the top tube controlling the five levels of assist...

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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...

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