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2026 AeroCoach Ram Air Fairing in the wind tunnel

“Drag-reducing” cycling backpack actually makes you slower, says AeroCoach wind tunnel test

The air-filled Ram Air Fairing RAF1 claimed it would “significantly reduce air drag”, but independent wind tunnel testing found it did the opposite

Wed, Aug 05, 2026 15:56

What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 12:00

The “world’s first AI solar e-bike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range

17 miles of extra range that is, with a claimed range of up to 120 miles a day utilising the Samsung battery cells and solar power - reservations for the Phosgo City or Hybrid will start from $1,499 on Kickstarter in late July

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 14:44

Will this AI bike light with “real-time intelligence” and automatic turn signals prove a hit on Kickstarter? Plus Kask joins the OTT TT helmet party (yours for £600), China’s Seka Bikes lands in UK + more

It's time for Tech of the Week... anyone got 600 quid so we can save between 6-11 watts, please?

Sat, Jun 06, 2026 11:00

Lumos adds talking to do-it-all helmet + loads more tech

It’s time to find out about all the latest tech news from the world of cycling, including the shoes with big-cat energy and Italian clothing with espresso-bar cred

Sat, May 23, 2026 12:00

Can this “revolutionary” solid graphite block really lube your chain better? Plus Genesis updates popular models, bike racks with parking sensors + more

It's time for our tech round-up, this week featuring all the hottest new stuff from Elite, Thule, Genesis, Ineos Grenadiers and more

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 12:00

Take me to your leader: Limar’s Air Atlas UAP helmet is giving us alien vibes… plus Storck unveils 5.3kg off-the-shelf disc brake road bikes + more tech from Pirelli, Scicon, HJC, Kickstarter

Our weekly tech round-up features wireless tyre pressure gauges, Pirelli’s “fastest and most aerodynamic road tyre ever”, and a saddlebag with an interesting safety feature

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 12:00

Inventor of hand-worn cycling indicator thinks new brighter lights will win cyclists round after dim start to crowdfunding campaign — plus some very bling bars and… a speedsuit for gravel?!

Our weekly tech round-up, including new stuff from Pinarello, Castelli, Vittoria, Strava, Reserve Wheels and more

Sat, Feb 21, 2026 12:00

Protective cycling skinsuit inspired by MotoGP armour hits Kickstarter to “transform the future of cycling safety”, plus new BMC and Cannondale TT bikes spotted

All the new bike tech that got our attention this week, including stuff from BMC, Cannondale, Komoot, Kickstarter, JetBlack, Strava and more

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 12:00

“Why can’t one device do it all?”: Kickstarter bike computer has built-in electric pump, front light and week-long battery life (apparently)

From an intriguing crowdfunder to "the world's best bike bag", via new bikes, components and more — it's a bumper edition of our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 12:00