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Giro quietly launches two new premium cycling shoes, revamping the Imperial and Empire SLX and promising “superior performance”

The BOA-equipped Imperial II and lace-up Empire SLX II have appeared on Giro’s US website, priced at $424.95 and $374.95 respectively

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 17:12

Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo

This week we’re showcasing a helmet that inflates via an electric pump, a rear light claiming to improve visibility by 5.5x, a bike camera from Akeeyo, plus more cool products from Ekoi and Prestacyle

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 13:56

A 70g power meter with tool-free installation for £115? What’s the catch?

BikeOn says its CycleClick power meter provides accuracy comparable to that of high-end rivals

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 12:52

Specialized S-Works Ares 2 road racing shoes March 2025

Specialized claims “7-watt power increase” with new top-of-the-range S-Works Ares 2 road racing shoes, priced at £479

The promised wattage increase is coupled with a £104 price increase over the first generation S-Works Ares shoes. You'll also take advantage of 44% less pressure on the forefoot and a 20% increase in contact surface according to Specialized

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 16:00

A pro bike fitter’s top 10 cycling products to make you faster and more comfortable on the bike (and one of them is free)

Starting with a budget of £0, all of these tweaks could change your cycling for the better

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 13:46

Castelli Espresso Bib Tights

Supremely comfortable fabric with a great chamois, perfect in dry 4-15°C weather

£170.00

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 09:45

How accurate is Strava estimated power? Comparing Strava watts with ‘real’ watts from a power meter

Is Strava's estimated power feature really a worthy substitute for a power meter? Let's do some tests to find out

Fri, Mar 14, 2025 16:50

Ever thought of combining your bike pump and rear light in one? Us neither, but this ‘world first’ will soon be crowdfunding on Indiegogo

Named 'Tiny Bike Pump ACS', this gadget builds on Flextail's other electric pumps and adds in a unique rear light feature

Wed, Mar 12, 2025 13:00

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £127 each up for grabs!

Fuel your big rides this year with help from TORQ. Four lucky winners will share this bumper nutrition prize bundle worth over £500 in total, including bars, gels, hydration drink mix + more to celebrate the brand's 25th birthday

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 12:00

Why a gravel bike could be the only bike you need March 2025

Why a gravel bike could be the only bike you need — the pros and cons of using a gravel bike as your only bike

Can a gravel bike cut it for commuting, running errands, training on the road and off it? Let's weigh up the cases for and against abandoning N+1 for a trusty fatter-tyred drop bar bike

Thu, Mar 06, 2025 18:30