tech of the week Archives

tech of the week

“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

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

Storck claims Aerfast.5 is the “fastest road bike ever released”, Prologo’s 149g 3D-printed saddle and G’s new Quocs + train with pros on BKOOL, Merida, MAAP and MET

It's another roundup of the fastest, lightest, most comfortable and of course most interesting tech news from this week

Sat, Mar 09, 2024 12:00

Is this the most prostate-friendly saddle? Plus Silca’s degreaser-killing chain wax, Garmin launches Forerunner 165, new Cadex wheels + loads more tech news

Saddles are a personal thing, but how does this look for you? If you're happy with your current seat though, maybe Silca's StripChip that removes the need to degrease your chain will appeal

Sat, Feb 24, 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

Can you afford to be a faster cyclist in 2024? Invest in Assos’ £5,670 skinsuit pack, life-size Van Aert + Evenepoel dummies, self-lifting bike racks, a rearview safety “revolution”, new Shimano shades + more

The Olympics are drawing closer and that brings us interesting news, plus we've had a look at new glasses, rearview camera and more tech stuff

Sat, Feb 03, 2024 11:00

“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 most bizarre auto-shift drivetrain you’ll ever see, plus more tech news from Zwift, Cube, Le Col, Hiplok, Muc-Off, MAAP and more

Find out about cool updates from Zwift, new weatherproof clothing from Le Col, a tiny rechargeable bike pump, and how to get hold of Hiplok’s anti-angle grinder locks

Sat, Dec 09, 2023 12:00