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Lock reviews (and testing them to destruction) return to road.cc — plus more cool stuff from Lake, PRO, Tru-Tension + Amazfit

After a lengthy lock reviewing hiatus, the hefty Hiplok D1000 will be one of several bike locks we'll be assessing on the site in the coming weeks and months, alongside a test to destruction to better inform your purchase

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 18:15

Park Tool’s new wind-up stand could make working on heavy bikes a breeze for less — plus more cool stuff from Madison, Shimano + Pro

This week's edition of Five Cool Things is coming at you from the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, where brands repped by UK distribution giant Madison were showing off their new wares (in the middle bit of the velodrome, not actually on the track)

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 18:29

Will these new Look Keo-compatible pedals deliver pro-level performance for under £100? Plus cool things from Merida, Santini, Northwave + Madison

In our latest haul of products we're trying out right now ahead of the full reviews being published, we have the new HT PK02 Carbon Pedals, cycling shoes with extra width, a £1,650 gravel bike and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 13:42

“The world’s most accurate hydration sensor”: Flowbio makes some big claims, plus more cool things coming soon from Factor, Scribe, Sidi and Galibier

A shiny new race bike, hydration sensor, fresh kicks, a winter jacket and the carbon wheels upgrade you've been waiting for?

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 17:12

Nothing screams Christmas like actions cams, super fat slicks and a Wahoo that’s eaten too many mince pies! Five Cool Things coming soon to road.cc

As well as the supersized Wahoo Elemnt Ace, we're also currently testing three action cameras, a recycled wheelset from Hunt, 36mm slick tyres and a "revolutionary portable tool"

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 14:10

Roglič’s new shades and HED’s “fastest wheels ever”! Five cool things coming soon from Madison, Muc-Off, HED, Velocio and Koo

In our latest round up of cool tech, we’re testing HED’s "fastest wheels ever", an electric mini pump, sunglasses worn by Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe riders, and kit to keep you riding through winter

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 13:04

The most expensive bib tights we’ll have ever reviewed! Five cool things coming soon from Assos, Hunt, Muc-Off, Coros and Madison

As well as Assos' £420 bib longs, we're also currently trying out the "absolute fastest" road race wheelset, wet weather accessories, winter cycling kit and a GPS smartwatch, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 16:58

How can shoes cost nearly as much as a bike? Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Vision, Santini, Gorewear and Carrera

Top-of-the-range cycling shoes, a sub-£500 road bike, 60mm carbon wheels and winter gear, check out the latest products we're testing right now

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 12:44

Cool things for chilly temperatures – five wintery items currently in for review from Scribe, TrainingPeaks, Abbey Bike Tools, Moon and JetBlack

Dark days and darker nights are here, so check out five cycling products designed for just that!

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 09:49

Five winter essentials coming soon from Gorewear, Velocio, Jack Wolfskin, Oxford and Ciovita

To help you carry on cycling outdoors this winter, we’re reviewing some of the latest and greatest gear as always to inform your buying choices

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 13:27