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SRAM wins legal challenge to suspend “harmful” gear restriction trial – but UCI hits back by claiming “riders’ safety does not appear to be a shared objective”

The governing body says it will appeal the decision by the Belgian Competition Authority to suspend the planned trial at nest week’s Tour of Guangxi, prompting EF boss Jonathan Vaughters to accuse the UCI of failing to prioritise genuine safety concerns

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 08:41

“I could not have dreamed of a better place to say goodbye than Lenzerheide”: the great Nino Schurter is looking back (and forward) after calling time on his glittering career

Nino Schurter, the greatest cross country mountain bike racer of all time, just called time on his World Cup racing career. We caught up with him as the dust and emotions settled to look back at his brilliant and lengthy career

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 13:00

UCI “puzzled” by SRAM’s restricted gearing legal fight

After SRAM filed legal action against the governing body, the UCI criticises "obvious inaccuracies" in the case.

Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:44

2024 tdf tech trends – Movistar Sram Red AXS drivetrain

SRAM launches legal action against UCI over “fundamentally unfair” gear restriction trial, accusing governing body of inflicting “reputational harm” and “stifling innovation” – without “any safety justification”

The component manufacturer, the only brand set to be affected by the trial, claims the protocol “penalises and discourages innovation, and puts our riders and teams at a competitive disadvantage”

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 14:54

SRAM Rival is now unrivalled when it comes to mid-tier groupsets: road.cc Recommends updated with 7 exceptional cycling products

The latest SRAM Rival AXS is now the "market leader" mid-tier groupset according to our chief reviewer. Products from JetBlack, Pedibal, Sportful, Rapha and Cannondale also impressed us in June, with two getting perfect 10s

Wed, Jul 02, 2025 09:37

2025 expensive vs cheap brake pads wear test brake pads 2

Expensive vs cheap brake pads: is it worth spending more to maximise your bike’s braking power? We did some testing to find out

Which brake pads give you the best bang for your buck? Braking specialists Sinter were kind enough to let us borrow their testing facility to try out a whole host of options, from budget to super premium

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00

UCI to trial maximum gearing rule June 2025

UCI to trial maximum gearing rule — but will it really make racing safer?

Junior gear-style system could be entering the WorldTour with riders limited to 54x11, a move that hits SRAM setups hardest, in an attempt to improve safety

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 12:25

Force and Rival XPLR gravel drivetrains go 13-speed: SRAM’s Full Mount derailleur trickles down promising “effortless” shifting and braking plus wireless integration

Gravel tech found on SRAM's Red XPLR drivetrain trickles down to more affordable system.

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00

2025 SRAM Rival AXS – on bike – drivetrain.jpg

SRAM Rival AXS 2025

Great ergonomics and performance, making it the market leader at this price point

£1730.00

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00

SRAM Force and Rival groupsets June 2025

SRAM trickles top-level Red tech down to Force and Rival groupsets, offering faster shifting, lighter weights, and braking with just one finger

Lighter weight, improved ergonomics, faster shifting, single-digit braking (if you want to)… SRAM reckons it is delivering top-tier performance at more accessible prices

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 14:00