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Make (almost) any bike a cargo bike with this nifty sub-£1k conversion kit; plus new Swiss Side aero clothing, Strava news, another important SchArt update + more

From clever cargo conversions, to flatulent folding bike concepts, to more OTT TT lids and everything in between, here's your week in road bike tech

Sat, Aug 30, 2025 11:00

Promising ‘true multi-directional entry’, Shimano updates its two-bolt SPD cleat for the first time since 1995

With a new cleat design comes fresh pedals and Pontoon-equipped gravel shoes

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 16:00

Wahoo says new firmware fix “should resolve GPS time issue” after V1 Bolt and Roam bike computers reset to 2006 – as tech brand “continues to apply all resources” to sort Elemnt problems

After hundreds of customers reported problems with their first-generation cycling computers, Wahoo has released a firmware fix for its Bolt 1 and Roam 1 models, with an update for its original Elemnt computers “currently in development”

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 15:49

Knog recalls early production Blinder 900 and 1300 lights over battery safety concerns

Aussie brand has issued a recall of select Blinder front lights “with batteries that could potentially degrade over time, cause malfunction, and in some cases, pose a fire hazard”

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 07:00

BikeOn’s clip-on power meter smashes Kickstarter goal + Reynolds “most efficient, performance oriented gravel wheel”, Insta360’s latest pocket action camera + more

All the tech that's turned our heads this week from Reynolds, Insta360, Rapha, Factor, Restrap and BikeOn

Sat, Aug 23, 2025 11:00

Wahoo Elemnt Bolt GPS bike computer – side.jpg

Wahoo scrambles to fix significant “data and ride recording issues” after first generation Elemnt, Bolt, and Roam bike computers reset to 2006

Cycling tech brand apologises and is "working around the clock on a fix" after hundreds of customers reported problems with their first generation cycling computers

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 11:03

Hookless road rims: “Maybe ‘scam’ was a bit strong, but I want it to go away. If you’re on it, be super-careful,” says Silca boss

After sparking controversy by calling hookless road rims “a scam,” former Zipp technical director Josh Poertner has dismissed the aero benefits as a myth and reiterated his safety concerns

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 11:46

£250 POC sunnies, Q36.5’s hot-weather jersey plus more small and lightweight tech from Castelli, Cateye and Elite

Small, light, or both - here’s a cool selection of the latest cycling tech in for review

Mon, Aug 18, 2025 09:36

Are these new wheels really “a true game changer”? Plus the blingest pulley wheels out there, another super rare Dura-Ace carbon chainset goes up for sale + more

All the hottest new tech from the week that was, featuring stuff from Progress Cycles, Wahoo, Hopp Components, Apidura, MyWhoosh and Shimano

Sat, Aug 16, 2025 11:00

Canyon launches Citylite and Citylite:ON fully equipped bikes for everyday urban life

New Citylite range of electric and non-electric bikes aims to take the hassle out of urban riding with ready-to-roll aluminium builds featuring lights, mudguards, racks, and locks

Thu, Aug 14, 2025 09:00

With a 970g frame, space for 2.2in tyres and all of the cargo mounts, Fara’s new Gr4 is built for racing and exploration

Super modern gravel bike is said to perform at the sharp end of gravel racing, while being more than suitable for everyday rides

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 10:48

The “world’s smallest bike pump”, Knog’s redesigned Oi bike bell and more portable tech from Garmin, H2O Audio and Nix Biosensors

Here’s a look at some of the latest portable tech in for review, featuring Garmin’s top-tier heart rate monitor and Nix Biosensors’ hydration sensor

Mon, Aug 11, 2025 13:16

A £115 clip-on power meter that claims “pro-level” accuracy is set to hit Kickstarter, plus Trek’s “industry-first shift” to low-emission aluminium, a fancy new Chris King headset patent + more

All the tech that's turned our heads this week, including an eye-catching Kickstarter campaign, plus new stuff from Trek, Brooks, Cervélo and Chris King

Sat, Aug 09, 2025 11:00

Merida’s sensible Silex and Marin’s versatile sub-£1k touring bike both impress: road.cc Recommends updated with 9 more excellent products

Not all of our readers agreed with the scoring on some of the products that bagged Recommends badges last month, but that's the beauty of independent product reviews. Read on to find out what stood out for us in July

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 17:00

2025 London-Edinburgh-London Ian McBride Trek

Rim brakes, mechanical shifting and £10 gear bags: check out the only bike to complete the full London–Edinburgh–London 2025 route

Ian McBride was the only rider to complete the full scheduled route of this year’s ultra-tough randonnée, and here’s the 2014 Trek Madone he rode it on

Fri, Aug 08, 2025 15:53

Canyon brings disco vibes with its Valtteri Bottas signature Grail CFR VB 77

F1 star and mullet enthusiast gets his own signature gravel bike

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 11:00

Is Vinted the new home of cycling bargains? App now lets users buy and sell bikes, e-bikes and parts with door-to-door shipping

Online marketplace exploded in popularity for wardrobe clearouts and clothes shopping, offering zero selling fees and easy transactions — and now Vinted's trying to get into the second-hand bike game

Wed, Aug 06, 2025 13:51

Is this the “strongest plastic tyre lever”? Plus more wheel and tyre tech from Van Rysel, Lezyne, Goodyear and PSI

Eco-friendly TPU inner tubes, deep-section wheels, a "professional grade" floor pump and more wheel and tyre tech currently in for review

Mon, Aug 04, 2025 15:27

Trek releases UCI-illegal 6.4kg Madone build priced at £10,000

With a SRAM 1x drivetrain, TPU tubes, and Aeolus RSL 37 wheels, Trek’s latest special edition Madone is its lightest yet

Mon, Aug 04, 2025 10:55

New Udog shoes with dials and a decent price point, £115 foldable bikepacking shoes, 3D printing stuff from Fizik + tech from Madison, Standert & more…

This week we've got new bikes, new folding shoes, new bags, and more in Tech of the Week

Sat, Aug 02, 2025 11:00

Hunt brings its new H_Core tech to gravel with the 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset, offering greater strength and space for mtb tyres

New 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheels come with strength-boosting H_Core tech and can seat up to 65mm (or 2.5in) rubber Hunt brings its new H_Core tech to gravel with the 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset, offering greater strength and space for mtb tyres

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 14:06

Is this the next big rival to the Insta360 X5? DJI enters action camera market with new Osmo 360

DJI's first 360 camera boasts native 8k 360 video recording, and is the first to do so.

Thu, Jul 31, 2025 13:15

Canyon rolls out bike customisation for European customers, promising riders “increased fitting options and dream-level spec choices” (but only if you’re buying an Aeroad CFR)

Canyon suggests more models may be added in the future, with MyCanyon currently including custom paint schemes, component and wheel choices, and fit tweaks like stem length (if you're happy to spend even more on your dream bike)

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 14:24