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Where have all the exciting bikes gone?

The latest crop of Tour de France race bikes promises marginal gains rather than radical innovation. Is cycling's rulebook holding back bold design?

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 09:00
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The ‘fastest bike in the world’, plus an aero condom, a radical new pedal system, the latest inflatable helmet + more

All the wildest bike tech that's caught our eye in 2025

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 10:00
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Factor officially unveils all-new One aero bike, declaring it “the fastest UCI-legal road bike in the world”

The radical aero bike was first spotted winning a Dauphiné stage under Jake Stewart. With its huge bayonet fork, ‘chin’ fairing and V-shaped cockpit, Factor says it’s “22% faster than the Specialized Tarmac SL8”. Prices start at £10,899 for a full bike

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 09:00
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