2024 Tech of the Week Archives

2024 Tech of the Week

Mad bum-massaging saddles special: Is THIS the craziest bike seat ever? Plus the “lightest and fastest” tubeless-plugging tool, a new Zwift climb and tech news from DT Swiss, Xpedo, Zwift + more

If you thought we were done with weird saddles in 2024, we have not one, but two more eccentric seats to show you! We also take a look at some ENVE wheels, Xpedo's new SPD-SL-compatible pedals, a super compact tubeless tyre plugger and loads more

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 11:00

Would you pay £8,799 for a pair of bike wheels? Plus mysterious new Wilier road bike leaked, Rapha launches first hijab for cyclists, the ‘smartest bike light and bell combo’, Rouvy reveals flexible subscriptions + loads more tech news

Those bike leaks just keep on a-leakin with less than a month to go until the Tour de France, but away from high-end roadie stuff we've also got new gravel tyres, Camelbak bikepacking gear and another crowdfunding curiosity to tell you about this week

Sat, Jun 01, 2024 10:45

Will this “AI rear-view mirror” enhance road safety for cyclists? Plus “performance-enhancing” sunscreen, ANOTHER cycling indicator, cyclist yells at cloud, white bib shorts and tech news from Shimano, Rapha, Trek + more

We’ve also got some summer kit from MAAP, new sunnies from Mavic, gravel handlebars from PRO and Ritchey, and that cycling sunscreen with some big old claims

Sat, May 25, 2024 10:45

Who needs bike lights* when your whole bike glows in the dark? Plus the Strava updates you’ve been waiting for and loads more tech news from MAAP, Quoc, POC + more

In this edition of Tech of the Week, we're also bringing you news of Eddy Merckx Bikes' steel resurgence, limited edition helmets from POC and MET and some speedy 80mm wheels combining aerodynamics and stability from Reynolds

Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00

A bike light that promises to get you seen “5.5 times sooner”, plus a hologram-powered smart bike, propeller-powered Seabike + loads more tech news from 3T, Oakley, Continental + more

We've also got an updated aero bike from 3T, another 3D-printed saddle that weighs just 100g and new lids from Rudy Project to tell you about this week

Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00

Will head-up display cycling shades finally catch on with the launch of the Qidi Vida Smart AR glasses? Plus a £6k limited edition Campagnolo groupset, £16k custom titanium road bike, the maddest shoes you’ll see this week + more

Check out Look’s updated climbing bike, new clothing from Rapha, Oakley and Pas Normal Studios, Fizik’s latest 3D saddle, and carbon kit for a superlight Brompton

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 11:00

Could the “world’s strongest folding lock” be the answer to your bike security woes? Plus more bike tech news from Zipp, Vision, Fizik, POC, and Bob Marley. Yes, that Bob Marley

Check out loads of cool new wheels, Kona’s rowdy gravel bike, clothing from Jack Wolfskin, and a couple of collabs you never saw coming…

Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00

AI light vs bad drivers: meet the new device designed to keep you safe on the road + “the ultimate cockpit” and more tech news from Bianchi, Santini, Fizik, Silca, Vision…

Would you trust the 30g thru-axles that are a “weight weenie's wet dream”? We introduce you to ‘fastpacking’, plus the rest of the week’s top bike tech stories

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 12:00

Is this mini underground garage the best way to keep your bike safe at home? Plus the aero handlebar that dodges UCI rules, and more tech news from Specialized, Chrome, Restrap + more

Check out Trek’s very cool knitted shoes, loads of new bags, and headphones designed especially for “safe listening” while you exercise

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 12:00

Is SRAM’s solar-powered shifting a glimpse into cycling’s future? Plus Lightweight’s £7,700 gold leaf wheels, a tiny electric pump, new KMC cassettes + loads more tech news

Check out the Vingegaard’s Vittoria time trial tyres, new bags from Chrome, Cotic’s latest gravel bike, and the rest of the week’s bike tech news

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 12:00