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Will X-Lab’s £1,000 endurance bike with power meter included set a new benchmark for great value? Plus Particle’s 944g carbon wheelset + more

Ultra-light wheels, a budget road bike with power meter included, Brooks saddle updates, and more cycling tech currently in for review

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 15:22

Manitou’s attempt at long travel perfection and more from Shimano, Cotic and Gloria

This week's helping of cool things and the top stories

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:00

Can Magene’s top-end bike computer as used by Astana compete with the best? Plus Specialized’s 3D-printed Mirror saddle and more from Rapha, Joe Blow and Gaciron

We have smart bike tech, comfort upgrades and clever bike storage in for review this week. Here are the previews with the full reviews landing on the site soon

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 13:17

Premium eyewear from POC, lightweight and low cost Van Rysel shades, plus more cool things from Adidas, Uvex and HJC

It’s a helmets and sunglasses edition at road.cc HQ this week, with kit from Van Rysel, POC, HJC, Uvex and Adidas arriving for review

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 17:29

Ursus wheels with spokes made from “the world’s strongest man-made fibres”, plus more cool things from Mavic, Pirelli, Parcours and Industry Nine

From gravel and aero wheelsets to sustainable designs and premium race tyres, here’s what’s in for review this week

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:33

Brompton’s latest P line folding bike, Skarper’s eBike Drive System, plus more cool things from Rapha, Poc and Pro

Sunnies, helmets, saddles, bikes and e-bike tech are all currently out for testing, here are the previews

Mon, May 18, 2026 14:08

£160 shorts from Arc’teryx, Revels return to the UK plus more from SRAM, Smith and Peaty’s

This week's fresh batch of Five Cool Things, plus the top off-road stories of the week

Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00

F1-inspired aero helmet tech, smart cooling innovation for your indoor training fan, plus more cool things from Scicon Sports, Altura and Nook Hack

Smart tech, clever cycling accessories and tools, aero helmets and more - all currently in for review

Mon, May 11, 2026 15:08

POC’s latest helmet is convertible… but not in the way you think. Plus more from Wolf Tooth, DMR, Leatt and Rudy Project

This week's fresh batch of Five Cool Things, plus the top off-road stories of the week

Sat, May 09, 2026 10:00

Tadej Pogačar’s Scicon sunglasses, a self-cleaning water bottle from Sans plus more cool things from Castelli, Le Col and Halfords

Summer-ready cycling kit, pro-level eyewear, and a bottle that cleans itself - here's what's currently in for review

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 12:31