road.cc tech of the week Archives

road.cc tech of the week

Say hello to ‘HelloFresh for bikes’… plus, Hunt revamps carbon wheel range, new Canyon, gravel kicks from Quoc and Specialized, Hope offers FREE files to 3D print tools, and that’s just a taster of this week’s top tech news

We’ve also got “air conditioning for your head” from Specialized (yes, it’s a helmet), “the perfect rain cover” for inclement commutes (claim creators), cool watches from Bravur, limited edition Kask/MAAP collab lid + more

Sat, Apr 06, 2024 11:00

“Same performance as SRAM AXS at half the price”: the new budget electronic groupsets aiming to take on the big brands + an e-bike caravan, OTT off-the-bike shoes + loads more tech news

We're also bringing you news of Rapha’s latest glasses, the wheels with scales to make you faster, and more new tech from SRAM, Attaquer and Madison

Sat, Mar 23, 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

“Double the power when you need it, half the size when you don’t”: is this new pump the solution to your puncture woes? Plus, own Wout van Aert’s old bike, headphones that leave your ears uncovered, “the ultimate direct drive trainer”, and more tech news

Check out the new titanium bike that’s “a jack of all trades, master of fun”, Wahoo’s most unexpected product launch, and the very, very wrong way to fit valve cores

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 12:00

The cylindrical bike basket system that’s set to “revolutionise urban cycling”, Enve’s £1,300 handlebar/stem, super-light wheels from Fulcrum plus loads of new tech from Pinarello, Fizik, Classified, Ritchey + more

Take a look at the world’s smallest bike bag, the ultimate smart cycling helmet, and the smart ring that’ll help you hit your “optimum athletic performance”

Sat, Jan 20, 2024 12:00

Check out the anti-theft light that uses Apple technology to “locate your bike anywhere in the world” + more tech news from Shimano, Garmin, Lazer, Enve…

Find out about Shimano's plans for AI-controlled bikes, Lazer’s high-tech helmet, Enve’s lightweight hubs, the app for reporting potholes, and new stuff from Vredestein, Vallon + more

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 12:00

Get fit with these new Zwift-compatible indoor trainers from Decathlon (and the prices look very reasonable) – plus tech news from Giant, Rapha, Wilier, Komoot + more

Check out the pros’ coolest new paint jobs, Insta360’s Garmin integration, and “one of the safest urban helmets available”

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 12:00

This springy suspension saddle provides “unparalleled comfort for your rear end”, claims its inventor… plus tech news from Zwift, Colnago, Factor, Mavic, Basso + more

Check out the most unusual cycling shoes you’ve ever seen, the CBD supplement designed to make you faster, Mavic’s old-school clothing, and the world’s funkiest Brompton…

Sat, Dec 16, 2023 12:00

How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more…

Is this inflatable helmet “four times safer than testing standards”? Are chainless bikes a genius or terrible idea? And is this really the smartest ever action camera? All will be revealed in our round-up of the week’s top bike tech…

Sat, Nov 25, 2023 12:00