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gravel tech headr

Suspension, aero frames, MTB tyres… not for me on my gravel bike, thanks.

Rebecca reckons that simplicity is the real 'spirit of gravel'

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 15:27
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Can a cycling helmet really be one-size fits all? Lazer reckons its latest entry-level lid is, plus more new helmets from Met, Rudy Project, HJC and Unit 1

Affordable helmets, commuting helmets, climbing helmets, and helmets worn by the pros - we have them all covered in our latest haul of products for review

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 13:13
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Tom Pidcock descending during stage 13, 2025 Giro d’Italia

UCI claims riders’ own mistakes are “most common cause” of crashes and outlines plan to trial gear ratio limit, but remains silent on controversial 40cm handlebar proposal

Visma-Lease a Bike boss was one of the few who criticised the UCI’s latest press release, which claimed rider mistakes, attributing to 29% of the reasons for crashes, as the “main contributing factor”

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 15:56
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Is Topeak’s top tube gel storage solution an upgrade over your pockets? Plus Lusso’s ltd edition bib shorts + cool stuff from Lazer, Proviz and Fidlock

This week’s products on test include an affordable helmet, limited edition bib shorts, and a trio of on-bike storage solutions

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 13:08
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Rhianna Parris-Smith, Max Greensill (British Cycling)

Promising a ‘step up’ in braking performance, Hope revamps the Tech 4 brake and introduces the EVO lineup

Hope brings three new brakes to the market for gravity, XC and trail riding.

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:00
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Specialized’s “fastest, most durable road tyres”, Trek’s electric mini pump that could ‘replace four CO2 cartridges’ + more cool stuff from Ribble, Fizik and Velocio

Race-ready kit, ride essentials, and high-performance apparel feature in our latest round-up of products in for review

Mon, Jun 23, 2025 12:48
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Dauphiné 2025 Enric Mas Movistar bars and UCI handlebar rule

UCI issues “further clarification” on new tech rules including controversial 40cm handlebar width… by printing the same changes again, with some diagrams

The governing body says the changes were made following “extensive consultation” with riders, teams, and organisers, and claims the unpopular 40cm bar rule will allow “all athletes” to compete on “high-performance and safe” equipment

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 17:09
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“Cycling faces a crucial turning point”: Thousands sign petition urging UCI to rethink unpopular new 40cm bar rule

Critics argue limiting all riders to 40cm bars "does not account for variety in body types" and may "inadvertently place riders at risk of injury"

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 10:07
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Cat Ferguson and Ally Wollaston, 2025 Tour of Britain Women

Will the UCI be forced into an embarrassing U-turn on narrow handlebar rule? Governing body’s “crazy” one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t make sense, riders say

Let’s be honest – has the UCI stuffed this one up?

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 19:44
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All the bikes! Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Wattbike, Merida, Genesis and Quella

Road, gravel, commuter, indoor and flat bar bikes - we have them all covered in our latest haul of cool things in for review

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 12:00
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