The Quoc M Pro Lace shoes are stiff yet surprisingly comfortable for longer rides with acceptable ventilation on hotter days, and they offer pro-level vibes balanced by a classic lace-up aesthetic. Yes, they are a pretty penny – not quite at the top of the premium ladder, in fairness – but you get superb build … Read more
The new Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS model sits at the mid-point of the Propel line-up, balancing performance, stiffness, comfort and spec list without blowing the budget. A couple of minor kit tweaks will make this an excellent choice as a do-it-all aero race machine.Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS: The rideThe Propel is Giant’s aero … Read more
The Nutrak TPU tube sits somewhere between traditional butyl and lightweight TPU, offering some of the weight savings of the latter combined with a more substantial construction and a metal valve. That compromises some of the main benefits of TPU though.The main appeal of Nutrak’s tube is that it occupies something of a middle ground. … Read more
We’ve got a right old mix of tech news to tell you about this week, including aero bars specially designed for riding indoors, Sidi shoes that don’t cost the earth, and how you can compete for a world title without leaving home. But we’re kicking off with some head-up display glasses that weigh no more … Read more
Well. What a summer. It’s not often we get to say that at road.cc HQ, in the rather damp and tepid South West of the UK. But now the nights are longer than the days again and there’s many a feather duster being applied to indoor training setups in sheds, garages and spare rooms across … Read more
The 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships mark a significant moment for the discipline. For the first time, the champs leave Europe, having previously been held in Italy in 2022 and 2023, Belgium in 2024, and the Netherlands in 2025.The move to Western Australia also feels significant for another reason. After several years of increasingly established … Read more
Earlier in the year, Canyon pulled the cover off its concept cross-country bike. With 32-inch wheels, aero features, and even a digital dashboard, it looked set to be the reference point for future cross-country race bikes. And well, the proof is kind of in the Van Rysel-flavoured pudding, as its RCR-XC borrows so many cues.It’s … Read more
For this edition, the Week In E-bikes’ battery has been trickle charged with stories about Deliveroo’s sudden urge to clamp down on illegal e-bikes, Tenways’ launch of digital battery passports for its e-bikes, an AI-powered micromobility safety system, plus a crazy-looking seven-seater e-rickshaw/locomotive…Deliveroo to ban illegal e-bike riders E-bike conversion kit ban (Image Credit: Deliveroo) … Read more
What is a 50mm slick tyre really for? That was probably my biggest question when I first fitted the Challenge Strada Bianca Handmade Tubeless Ready Gravel All Road Tyre. With its signature bright yellow tan wall finish, the 50mm version certainly gets some attention, but the reaction from riding buddies and teammates was almost universally … Read more
