The TOZO OpenReal Air Conduction Sport Headphones feature an open-ear design that is intended to help you remain aware of your surroundings while cycling without sacrificing sound quality. The sound quality is good, and they have a great battery life, but the wind noise while riding drowns out their sound.Bone-conduction headphones are gaining popularity among … Read more
Bianchi has released an updated Specialissima all-round race bike in three different frameset levels, claiming that the new designs are significantly more aero than previously and that the flagship Specialissima Reparto Corse (RC) complete bike comes in at just 6.6kg (in a 55cm size).2024 Bianchi Specialissima Reparto Corse – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new Specialissima sits at … Read more
Giant has introduced updated Defy endurance road bikes which, it claims, are “lighter, smoother, and more efficient” than ever before. The bikes come with a revised geometry and space to fit tyres up to a whopping (by road bike standards) 38mm wide, while the top-level Defy Advanced SL has a claimed frame weight of just 785g … Read more
Update 26/09/2023:The cyclist involved finally heard a response from Greater Manchester Police who revealed the report would result in no further action. Alex, who had described the force’s approach to dealing with camera footage reports of dangerous driving as “opaque”, said the outcome was “very depressing”.He told us: “Police responded that the light was not … Read more
Italy’s Wilier has introduced a new Filante SL road bike that’s the same shape as its existing Filante SLR but uses a different carbon-fibre lamination to bring the price down. No one is saying the Filante SL is cheap but it’s cheaper than the Filante SLR with complete bike prices starting at €5,100 (which converts … Read more
If you’re looking for some interplanetary tech in your cycling gear, the Ekoi Outlast Marbre Red Summer Jersey uses fabric developed by NASA, which is designed to help you maintain your body temperature while riding. This came through to a certain extent during testing, and overall, the jersey ticks most boxes you would expect without particularly excelling … Read more
It’s something of a nostalgia fest on the 60th episode of the road.cc Podcast this week, as we’re joined by retro bike restorer extraordinaire and leading proponent of the lost art of ‘drillium’, the Campag Kid, for a fascinating and, yes, nerdy discussion about the roots of his obsession for classic bikes and illustrious Italian … Read more
A 13-year-old boy who was cycling to school in Burton-on-Trent has died having suffered multiple injuries after he was hit by a lorry driver, with paramedics confirming his death at the scene by the time they arrived.The teenager was riding his bike yesterday morning on his way to the school, when he was hit by the driver … Read more
