Tech

Cycling App of the Week: Bike Computer

Doing what it says on the tin and then some, Bike Computer is a refreshingly simple app that turns your phone into a GPS bike computer...

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Video: road.cc reader films moment he says his leg was cut by disc brake rotor

Peter Curtis-Brown needed hospital treatment after sustaining deep wound to leg

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BLINK! saddles are the first with integrated lighting and turn signals

A Kickstarter looking to bring the world’s first bike saddles with integrated lighting is underway, with $5000 already raised of the $45,000 target.

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Yerka ‘the unstealable bike’ now available to pre-order

The Yerka ‘unstealable bike’ is now available to pre-order, with the first bikes shipping out in September.

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Avio PowerSense power meter to launch at £250

British crank-based system is due to be released next month

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Ford design inflatable bike frame +video

Motoring giants Ford have submitted a patent for an inflatable bike frame, designed to fit easily in the boot of a car

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Cycling App of the Week: myWindsock

MyWindsock allows you to track wind speed and direction, so you know what's in store on the day of your ride, race or commute

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Tannus set to release new 25mm solid road tyre for 2017

The South Korean solid tyre makers Tannus have announced that their latest tyre will be released this summer, which has been in development for two years.

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Fox launches new AX gravel suspension fork

It's air sprung with 40mm travel and will fit 700x40c rubber

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Video: Hunt launches SuperDura Dynamo Disc wheelset

New wheels for adventure riders and commuters are designed to be lightweight and durable

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Bridgestone latest to develop a puncture-proof bicycle tyre

One of the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturers have announced a design for an air-free bike tyre with a unique ‘spoke’ structure to support the rider’s weight.

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Video Just In: Vitus Zenium SL Disc

An aluminium road bike with a Shimano 105 groupset and hydraulic disc brakes for £1,250

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Polar announces M460 GPS bike computer with Strava Live Segments

…and it's cheaper than a Garmin that offers the same feature

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Video Just In: Specialized Allez E5 Sport

An aluminium road bike with a Shimano Sora 9-speed groupset for £750

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Abus reveals GameChanger aero helmet

New design used by professionals from Movistar Team will be available later in the year

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Bianchi launches Oltre XR3 aero race bike

New model uses brand's Countervail technology that's designed to reduce vibration

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Video Just In: Tifosi SS26 Aero

A Campagnolo-equipped carbon-fibre road bike with features designed to reduce drag

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Just In: Vitus Vitesse Evo Disc

A performance-focused road bike with hydraulic disc brakes, priced at just under £2,000

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Inventor struggles for funding for bike saddle for overweight cyclists

Would you choose a specialist seat?

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Miche updates SWR wheel range

Italian brand increases rim width and rigidity without adding weight

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First Look: Chpt. III clothing from David Millar and Castelli

Premium range focuses on high performance fabrics and sartorial style

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Trek unveils John Degenkolb custom paint scheme

US brand also introduces Domane Disc in Pro Endurance geometry to its Project One custom programme

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Video just In: Giant Contend SL1 2017 endurance/sportive bike

Checking in Giant's new aluminium-framed all-day ride

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Velohub’s Blinkers indicators hit Indiegogo

Yet more indicators for bicycles.

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Ribble launches new Gran Fondo Disc

Four things you need to know about this endurance bike with hydraulic disc brakes

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Apple looks to add cycling power measurement feature to Apple Watch

Theory is based on a lot of estimates so we don’t think SRM needs to worry just yet

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Video: Unboxing the Lightweight Meilenstein Carbon Clincher Disc

Disc brake version of the amazing Meilenstein. Only £4,779...

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New Merida Reacto on the way

Updated aero road bike will be available in both disc brake and rim brake models

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Wahoo launches Elemnt Bolt GPS with integrated aero mount

New bike computer – direct rival to Garmin –  is designed to reduce drag

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Schwinn create one-off purple bike in tribute to Prince

Purple bike for Prince

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