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‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)

Full suspension, aero, progressive, electric and eccentric gravel bike makers seem to be going off on some interesting tangents. They might be onto something but the marketing hype is strong, says Steve Thomas

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 16:00

“The bike you’ll reach for most” (if you can afford it): Ventum claims its revamped NS1 is the ultimate all-rounder; plus a 109g Selle Italia saddle, a cargo bike for kids + more

There's plenty of new tech to tell you about from our inbox and from IceBike, one of the UK's biggest cycling trade shows

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 11:00

The return of the Specialized Venge, the end of hookless wheels, and more sub £1,000 bikes: our top 2026 cycling tech predictions

Here are some of the top tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2026 and beyond

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 10:32

Lore is back with its latest 3D-printed, custom cycling shoes (and they’ll cost you £1,230)… plus new Look Keo Blade pedal options, a Ti beauty from Eddy Merckx Cycles, new £3,800 Mavic wheels + more

It's a loadsamoney special for this edition of Tech of the Week, plus a few other things that are more attainable, more traditional, or just entirely made up

Sat, Oct 11, 2025 11:00

Castelli has launched the “ultimate winter jacket”, so it claims (and it’ll cost you £360) — plus SRM’s new aero cranks with adjustable lengths, new Canyon gravel wheels, new TUBULAR wheels (yes, really!) + more

Nope, you haven't woken up in 2005... FFWD has launched fresh tubular wheels to serve a "small niche" of tubular evangelists, most of them cyclocross riders nowadays. We've also got news from Rouvy, Q36.5 and Dynamic

Sat, Oct 04, 2025 11:00

What tech can make you a better cyclist? August 2025

What tech can actually make you a better cyclist? We asked two top coaches what really works and what you should swerve to improve your performance

With so much cycling tech on the market, it's hard to know what is actually worth your money and will help you to improve. We spoke to two coaches to find out which upgrades and gadgets they think will really make a difference on the bike

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 09:55

2025 London-Edinburgh-London Ian McBride Trek

Rim brakes, mechanical shifting and £10 gear bags: check out the only bike to complete the full London–Edinburgh–London 2025 route

Ian McBride was the only rider to complete the full scheduled route of this year’s ultra-tough randonnée, and here’s the 2014 Trek Madone he rode it on

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 15:53

The Paris–Roubaix tech tips and tricks to copy off the pros for extra speed and comfort on the bike

While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks at the Classics could make you quicker and more comfortable on the bike

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 17:12

Scribe does it again, more terrific titanium and a top pro-level lid: 13 superb cycling products bag road.cc Recommends badges

Our March round-up is a big one, with everything from wheels, clothing, lights, lids, cameras and tools making the grade

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 12:02

A deep dive into Lezyne’s award-winning range of cycling accessories — better for you, your bike, and the planet

When it comes to quality bike lights, pumps, tools and more that are built to last, Lezyne is the first choice for many cyclists across the world. Find out why as delve into the past, present and future of the brand

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 11:55