tech of the week Archives

tech of the week

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

Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

Take a look at Van Rysel’s cool new shoes, the super-waterproof jacket that ‘does everything’, stylish clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, and the rear light that lets you design your own emojis

Sat, Dec 02, 2023 12:00

The most bizarre e-bike ever, and the coolest gravel bike ever? The sliding Pop-Cycle hits Indiegogo, Reilly launches Reflex titanium beauty + more tech news from Rapha, Factor, Wahoo + more

We're sliding into the weekend with the electrified version of the peculiar Pop-Cycle, plus loads more tech news and shiny new products

Sat, Nov 04, 2023 11:00

A self-cleaning bike? Invisiframe promises the ultimate in frame protection plus 11 to 12-speed conversion kit, new Campagnolo wheels, new stuff from Ekoi and Selle Italia + more

Check out new saddles, wheels, bags and clothes, and find out what happens when you cross a cargo bike with a track bike

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 11:01

Free new kit: check out the app that lets you earn rewards by riding your bike – plus more tech news from Rapha, POC, Rouvy, Koo, Apidura…

Find out about new shoes from Sidi and Northwave, clever tech from Polar and Suunto, and a whole range of cycling-inspired jewellery

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 11:00

Heads up! ChatGPT satnav smart glasses that shoot video too; Plus £120 aero front mech guard (…whoosh! it’s already banned), new Mavic wheels, Squire’s super-secure wearable lock + loads more tech news

Plus, take a look at Jack Wolfskin’s new commuting range and find out why Classified reckons its Powershift is the most efficient internal gear hub ever created

Sat, Oct 07, 2023 11:00