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Continental, DT Swiss and Swiss Side team up to create the Continental Aero 111, the ‘world’s first aerodynamic tyre’: here are our first ride impressions

Front-wheel-specific, tubeless ready tyre utilises patented Vortex Generator tread blocks to maximise sailing effect and boost handling in crosswinds... and we've already had a go

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 06:59

Body Rocket expands its real-time drag measuring system to road bikes and reveals intriguing prototype

The previously TT and tri-focussed start-up has released a prototype road bike ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 17:17

2024 Giant Defy Advanced SL 0 – riding 4.jpg

What makes a bike slow? Find out how to reduce drag, rolling resistance and the effect of gravity for a more efficient ride

Without meaning to sound rude, it's more likely to be you that's slow! But, if your bike does feel sluggish, here are six things you can do to make it more slippery

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 15:59

Stromm Cycles reach for a new type of track bike designed around UCI rule changes

The Kickstarter bike with 8:1 tube profiles seeks backers to go into full production after further relaxation of 3:1 ratio rule and new longer reach rule for 2023

Thu, May 18, 2023 16:03

Prepare yourself for the most extreme aero design you’ve ever seen

Ask yourself this question: how badly would you like to ride faster? This wind-cheating setup is absolutely bizarre

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 08:00

Is stuffing a hydration pack down your jersey more aero? Joe Skipper reveals his latest radical triathlon bike setup

From water bottle fairings to a water bottle stomach, the triathlon and time trial specialist certainly got people talking in his latest Ironman outing

Tue, Apr 25, 2023 14:22

Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo 3D top view

Nopinz launches a gravel skinsuit with cargo pockets

The Pro-1 Gravel should cope with the “arduous demands of gravel racing whilst providing an aerodynamic edge”

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 18:35

Has aero gone too far? The most excessive cycling tech made to shave milliseconds

What's the most ridiculous aero "innovation" that we've seen in 2023 so far? Here's a round-up of some recent innovations that have raised eyebrows yet (supposedly) improve aero performance

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 18:11

Bianchi’s new Oltre ‘Air Deflector’ tech isn’t UCI legal

Bianchi has now confirmed the Oltre has been approved by the UCI without the addition of the radical Air Deflectors, but that the frame is prepared to mount this component

Wed, Oct 26, 2022 10:27

Is Aerosensor the best system for reducing drag without a wind tunnel?

Check out the new British system that uses F1 tech to give your aero drag in real-time as you ride

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 10:01