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Ribble launch limited edition Giro D’Italia R872

The online bike brand have infused some Maglia Rosa into their R872 sportive bike, with the Ribble Valley pattern on the forks sprayed Giro pink

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Flectr launch Flectr Vortex, the world’s first crank reflector

Flectr have already smashed their crowdfunding target on Kickstarter for their latest innovation, which they claim is more visible than pedal reflectors

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dhb launch Aeron LAB premium collection

Promising their "best kit to date", dhb's Aeron LAB collection has been two years in the making, and no compromises have been made to create faster, lighter and more aero gear

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Lumos helmet with indicators gets fresh updates and is now available to buy in Apple stores

The Lumos helmet has 48 LED lights and was successfully crowdfunded in 2015. It now supports hand-activated turn signals when used with an Apple Watch, and becomes the first bike helmet to be sold in Apple Stores

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First Look: Gore C7 ShakeDry Stretch Jacket

We headed off to the Wiggle Ups and Downs Sportive to meet Fabian Cancellara and try out the new waterproof from Gore

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Five cool things coming soon from Tifosi, Primal, Rapha, Kask and BBB

More cool kit we're trying out at the moment, whatever the weather...

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Video: Affordable IQ² power meter smashes funding target

Could the era of low-cost power measurement finally be on the way?

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Black Mountain launch ‘world’s most advanced kids’ bikes’

On a mission to make kids' bike better and more versatile, Black Mountain's bikes are lightweight and also transform from a balance bike to a full pedal-assisted version thanks to numerous patented technologies

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Video Just In: Canyon Grail CF SL 8.0 SL

Check out the gravel/adventure bike that's caused a storm courtesy of its radical double-decker handlebar

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Endura launch two new road helmets

The Pro SL has a Koroyd core to increase impact absorption, while the super light FS260-Pro weighs a shade over 200g

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Quarq’s new Tyrewiz sensor gives tyre pressures in real-time

Want to have tyre pressure data while you ride? No? Well now you can

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Bespoked 2018: five of the best accessories and components spotted

It's not just about the bikes... we also saw some pretty cool bits at Bristol's Bespoked show too! Here are some of our favourites, from innovative to quirky and everything in between...

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Zipp release new tubular wheelsets, handlebars and clincher tyres

To meet the needs of pro riders, Zipp have gone tubular for their 454 NSW and 303 Firecrest wheelsets. They've also launched updated alloy handlebars and Tangente 25mm clincher tyres

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Five cool things coming soon from Bianchi, Santini, Cycology, SDG and Bontrager

Another smattering of snazzy gear we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

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Sidi release Giro edition Shot shoes

Thanks to Sidi you can now get Giro-themed cycling shoes to match your Maglia Rosa, and they're available to buy now from selected retailers

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Garmin launch Edge 130 and Edge 520 Plus

The new 130 is super compact and inherits screen graphics from Garmin's higher-end units, while the updated 520 Plus now comes with Garmin Cycle Maps and connected features

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Five cool things coming soon from Evoc, Boardman, Castelli, Lusso and Topeak

More kit, bikes and gear that we're testing at the moment before the verdicts are delivered...

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road.cc recap: our favourite stories this week

Our pick of the bunch from another busy week on two wheels...

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Allied handmade US bikes come to UK

US brand now has UK distribution and promises something special at next week’s Bespoked show

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New stem cap phone mount from F3 Cycling launches on Kickstarter

"The phone mount to end all phone mounts" attaches to your stem cap and has a square dock with powerful magnets to attach your phone. The Kickstarter will launch on 17th April

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Ride 100% introduce Speedcraft Air sunglasses with nasal dilation strips

Too late for April fools, this is a real thing and used by Sagan....

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Redshift reinvents suspension seatpost for gravel and road

ShockStop design offers 35mm of travel and is user tuneable

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Campagnolo launch Bora WTO race wheels

Claimed to be the most aerodynamically efficient ever made, the new WTO (wind tunnel optimised) wheels have seen Campagnolo ditch tubular and offer them as tubeless-ready clinchers only

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First ride: Campagnolo 12 spd Super Record disc + Record rim brake groupsets

As Campagnolo becomes the first to go 12 speed for road, here's our first ride report of the new groupsets from the launch in Gran Canaria a fortnight ago...

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Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Fat Lad at the Back, HJC, Selle Italia and Bike Box Alan

More of the top tech that's come through road.cc Towers recently for testing...

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Campagnolo first to launch 12 speed road groupsets

The Italian brand have unveiled the first ever 12 speed groupsets for road. Rim and disc options are available, and initially only Campagnolo's Record and Super Record groupsets will be 12 speed.

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Paris–Roubaix tech: AG2R’s Factor O2 X CHPT3 OneMoreLap

French team bikes get new finish for Hell of the North, a collaboration with David Millar's CHPT3 brand – and there's a chance to win CHPT3 kit!

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Knight launch new TLA wheels, claimed to be the world’s ‘easiest and fastest’

The new 'tubeless aero' wheels are available in 35mm and 50mm depths, can be inflated with a standard floor pump and are optimised for 25mm tubeless tyres with a brand new rim profile

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Dockless bike-share firm Mobike set to be sold for $2.7 billion

Three-year-old company now operates in more than 200 cities worldwide and is vying with Ofo for market leadership

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Five cool things coming soon from 2XU, Castelli, Topeak, Kona and Bontrager

A selection of spring swag that we're trying out at the moment...

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