ROAD BIKES

Cube’s prototype aero road bike might be the cheapest 2026 Tour de France bike

The prototype features significant changes from Cube's affordable aero racer

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 08:06
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Best road bikes under £2000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes balancing performance and value

Encompassing everything from pure carbon speed machines and gravel-ready adventurers to classic steel tourers - here are our top picks for under £2k

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 12:12
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What is road bike time trialling? The rules, bikes and setups explained

Road bike time trialling allows riders to compete solo against the clock on regular road bikes rather than full time trial machines. Here's everything you need to know

Thu, May 14, 2026 10:58
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Canyon’s brand new Endurace CF SLX 8 is £150 cheaper than the outgoing model. Could it set the new fast and comfortable road bike standard?

The pro-level Canyon Endurace CFR is already official, and now the more affordable versions have followed suit. Here's everything you need to know, plus our chief reviewer's first ride impressions

Tue, May 12, 2026 10:01
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Carbon frame and electronic shifting for under £2,200? Polygon’s new Strattos promises a “sharper price point” for all-road bikes

The new Polygon Strattos comes in four builds, with mechanical and electronic shifting options and 34mm tyre clearance, starting at €1,599 and weighing from 8.7kg. The entry-level model also comes equipped with Shimano's new 11-speed Tiagra groupset

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 15:00
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Van Rysel releases EDR CF endurance bike with 38mm tyre clearance and integrated frame storage

The EDR CF sits below the EDR CF Ultra and is designed "for optimal comfort and versatility". Prices start at €1,799

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 17:04
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Cervélo refreshes its Caledonia do-everything road bike, shedding 53g in weight and increasing tyre clearance to 36mm

Some small tweaks to Cervélo's all-road offering amount to a very slightly more feathery ride, the option to fit wider tyres and greater usability, particularly if you're a home mechanic

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 16:00
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Best road bikes under £2,000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes that won’t completely break the bank

From commuter-friendly to lane-lapping machines, you don't need to spend an absolute fortune to get a decent road bike, even if two grand is still a big investment

Tue, Feb 03, 2026 15:37
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Is there any difference between the bikes of the Tour de France peloton and the bikes you can buy? We check in with Orbea to make some comparisons

We speak to Orbea’s Joseba Arizaga about the similarities and differences between the bikes the public can buy, and the bikes ridden by the pros at the Tour de France. There may be far fewer differences than you think

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 12:17
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Just like wool jerseys and leather helmets, electric road bikes are dead*

* Or dying, or maybe not, but in any case... Rebecca is having an existential crisis wondering whether electric road bikes are still a relevant category in the UK and beyond

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 17:31
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