Tech

6 alternatives to Tour de France bikes that don’t cost a fortune*

Check out lower priced alternatives to the bikes the pros are racing, from Trek, Giant, Canyon, Cannondale, Bianchi and Merida

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Tour Tech 2017: Chris Froome’s Pinarello Dogma F10

Check out the bike being ridden by the Tour de France race leader

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour trouble, 30% gradients and pedalling dogs. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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Bianchi release Pantani edition Specialissima

The bike commemorates the 20th anniversary of Marco Pantani's Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double, a feat only achieved by seven riders in history

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Sram launches S-900 Aero HRD disc brake system

The new brakes are specifically for time trial and triathlon use, are fully hydraulic but don't yet have shifting capabilities

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Tour Tech 2017: Mavic’s neutral service bikes fitted with dropper seatposts

Quick saddle height adjustment for riders with mechanical issues

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Video: Marcel Kittel’s Tour de France stage winning Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS Disc

The disc-equipped bike that has been ridden to victory in two stages of the Tour de France

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Giro release featherweight Prolight Techlace road shoes

The new Prolight Techlace road shoes from Giro have a patented lace and strap system and are among the lightest cycling shoes ever made

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Cycling app of the week: 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

Battle your way through some of the most infamous climbs in Britain with this app to inform and motivate you

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Tour Tech 2017: 8 new aero road bikes

Brand new bikes from Specialized, Giant, Colnago, Pinarello, Merida and more

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Tour Tech 2017: Saddles of the stars!

Check out what the Tour de France riders will be perched on for the next three weeks

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Tour Tech 2017: The kit you’re not supposed to see

Don't tell the sponsors but some Tour de France riders aren't using the components they're meant to

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Tour Tech 2017 video: Geraint Thomas’s Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light

Check out the bike the Tour de France leader is riding

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Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

Some info prior to our in-depth reviews of the latest shiny new things from Powertap, Shimano, Carradice, Chapeau! and Feedback, all out being tested by our roving team of reviewers…

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Lots of lovely bikes, crass comments and a different kind of EPO bombshell: here's 11 things we've learned this week in the world of cycling...

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Tour Tech 2017: What makes a time trial bike so fast?

The features that save time when you're racing against the clock

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Trek launches superlight new Emondas

Frame weighs just 640g and there are disc brake options too

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New Aldi cycling range to hit shelves next week

The new performance-focussed gear from budget supermarket chain Aldi includes race fit jerseys, sunglasses and even hydration tabs...

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MET reveal new Trenta helmet

Ahead of the official launch next week, MET have dropped a teaser vid of their latest lid...

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Cycling app of the week: Best Bike Split

Best Bike Split is a detailed tool that gives performance predictions and analysis based off your personal stats

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Look reveal new 785 Huez RS super light road bike ahead of Tour de France

The French innovators have unveiled the latest bike in their road line-up with a featherlight 730g frame, plus a more affordable version and new Keo 2 Max carbon pedals

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Strava introduces Club Posts feature

The all-conquering cyclists' social network has made the Clubs section more engaging, allowing admins to post content that appears in the notifications feed of their members

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Shimano Ultegra R8000: more news and updates

We got some more info about the new Shimano Ultegra 8000 groupset at a presentation yesterday, some good and some not so much...

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Updated: Merida launches all-new Reacto aero road bike

Top-level race bike now available with discs as well as rim brakes

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Five cool new products coming soon to road.cc

Some info on new gear from Schwalbe, Hill and Ellis, Rapha, Cole and Shimano, all out being tested by our roving team of reviewers…

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour predictions, too may near misses and a glowing endorsement of the humble fiver. Here's 11 bike-themed things we've learned this week...

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Cycling App of the Week: First Aid for Cyclists by St John Ambulance

This free app from Britain's leading first aid charity gives you useful, cycle-specific medical advice

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Colnago and Pinarello set to launch new top-end bikes

Pinarello Dogma F10 Disk is on the way, as is the Colnago V2-R with aero features

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Mavic introduces Road UST tubeless system covering huge section of wheel range

Ksyriums, Cosmics and Cometes get the tubeless treatment

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