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Avinox’s MG Concept brings CVT-style gears to an e-MTB motor

Avinox is at it again, but its concept motor looks like quite the leap compared to current models

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 13:15

You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes

With the launch of 9-speed CUES shift levers, it's finally possible to have a fully CUES-branded 9-speed drop bar bike. Does this have wider significance for the continued existence of Shimano's entry-level road groupsets? As we've come to expect from Shimano recently, that's not exactly clear

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:53

Canyon offers a glimpse into the cross-country future with its 32″, Biplane-barred, upside down-forked Luxe Era concept

Canyon's concept cross-country bike aims to solve modern problems with 32-inch wheels, a fancy handlebar and an upside down fork

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 15:00

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

Could this be the safest road bike ever built? Canyon thinks so

Canyon's futuristic Predict prototype uses a 360° sensor network, on-bike AI processing and an augmented-reality helmet system to spot dangers before you do, offering a glimpse into the future of connected cycling

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 15:00

Eddy Merckx launches 525R road bike, claiming “geometry revolution” delivers speed gains without sacrificing comfort

Belgian brand says new model focuses on the rider as much as the bike, using progressive geometry, longer reach and steeper seat angles to help you hold faster, more aerodynamic positions

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 09:00

Shimano brings “flagship innovation” and “thick” brake rotors to its XT mechanical drivetrain

But that's not all as there are also two new pedals on the way

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 08:00

Bianchi’s updated Specialissima is its lightest ever, with aero gains designed to make it “the ultimate all-rounder”

Italian brand gives flagship model a ground-up redesign featuring a 750g frame, more aero cockpit and fork, and updated vibration-damping tech

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 15:00

Can Magene’s top-end bike computer as used by Astana compete with the best? Plus Specialized’s 3D-printed Mirror saddle and more from Rapha, Joe Blow and Gaciron

We have smart bike tech, comfort upgrades and clever bike storage in for review this week. Here are the previews with the full reviews landing on the site soon

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 13:17

Shimano unveils updated Deore groupset promising better durability and shifting under load, plus refined braking power

Shimano brings its Deore mechanical family to the modern age, promising a host of improvements and refined performance

Mon, Jun 15, 2026 10:29

This £299 reinforced child bike seat promises calmer, safer rides (and even comes with aero claims) – plus Brooks upgrades legendary B17 saddle, new Van Rysel Menstrual bib shorts tackle “the realities of riding as a woman” + more

Luxury child bike seats from the son of a legendary inventor, luxury adult bike seats from a legendary brand, ups and downs in the niche world of real-time drag measuring devices... it's all going on in this edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 11:00

Is Avinox’s super powerful motor too much for gravel? The Megamo Along e-gravel bike boasts the drive system everyone is talking about, plus clearance for 50mm tyres

Megamo has brought the very latest Avinox drive systems to gravel with its new Along e-gravel bike. But might this be too much for humbler gravel riding?

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 17:00

Downhill tech comes to… gravel? Rimpact unveils gravel-specific Tuned Mass Damper

The TMD Gravel claims to bring a smoother ride to all types of gravel bikes

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 12:47

“Most cargo bikes are built to haul stuff. Levo 4 X is built to haul ass”: The Specialized Levo 4 X goes bikepacking

If there's not already enough versions of Specialized's Levo 4 around, the brand has unveiled another and it's primed for bikepacking adventures and yes, it's a Levo 4 but with racks

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 17:00

Megamo launches dedicated e-road bike powered by super-powerful Avinox motor

The new Megamo Upon is designed from the ground up as an e-road bike, pairing a carbon frame and integrated 600Wh battery with Avinox’s powerful M2S motor system

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 16:00

Premium eyewear from POC, lightweight and low cost Van Rysel shades, plus more cool things from Adidas, Uvex and HJC

It’s a helmets and sunglasses edition at road.cc HQ this week, with kit from Van Rysel, POC, HJC, Uvex and Adidas arriving for review

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 17:29

UCI to restrict size of bike computers in the name of protecting riders from on-screen data overload – will this really make racing safer?

At the bottom of a lengthy press release are the UCI’s latest plans to restrict the size of bike computers to 126 x 71mm, alongside confirmation that it will appeal SRAM’s legal victory over its gear ratio regulations

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 13:27

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

A fully custom 3D-printed saddle, a best-in-class endurance road bike and 10/10 sunglasses from Leatt: road.cc Recommends updated with 12 fantastic products

A magnificent 12 have been awarded Recommends badges for May, with three products achieving perfection

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 16:56

China’s Pardus makes European push with sub-£4,500 6.7kg carbon road bike

With a new European operation, dealer network and bikes that appear to offer a lot of spec for the money, Pardus is aiming to put established Western brands under pressure

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 15:01

“A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice

The Office for Product Safety and Standards says affected Turbo Como SL bikes pose a serious injury risk after a fault was identified that could cause the fork to fail; Specialized first announced a problem in January

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 11:46

Ribble launches new Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon June 2026

Are you riding the wrong bike? Ribble thinks so as it launches Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon

The Ultra-Road combines race-bike technology with a higher-stack, shorter-reach geometry aimed at delivering better real-world performance, while the Allroad Carbon targets riders seeking one bike for everything from smooth tarmac to rough country lanes

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 10:30

The next big thing in bike manufacturing? Flit claims adhesive bonding helped it to make a lighter and tighter folding e-bike

Flit has unveiled what it claims is the first folding e-bike to use adhesive bonding rather than traditional welds. So, is the future of bike building looking stickier? Flit's managing director certainly thinks so

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 16:25

Ursus wheels with spokes made from “the world’s strongest man-made fibres”, plus more cool things from Mavic, Pirelli, Parcours and Industry Nine

From gravel and aero wheelsets to sustainable designs and premium race tyres, here’s what’s in for review this week

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 17:33

Lorena Wiebes wins stage one of the 2026 Giro d’Italia Women before being disqualified for racing an underweight bike

Was Lorena Wiebes disqualified from the Giro d’Italia because of switch to 1x chainring setup? The mystery surrounding the SD Worx rider’s underweight bike

The Dutch rider was disqualified following a post-stage check that found her bike under the UCI's 6.8kg weight limit, despite the team claiming prior use of the same bike

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 14:30