Tech News

MIPS says WaveCel helmet results far below Bontrager’s claims

Lab equipment used in testing could be responsible for overblown safety claims, according to MIPS

Tue, Apr 02, 2019 16:50
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Shimano STEPS e-bike assistance can now be controlled from drop handlebars with new Di2 technology

Rather than having to come out of the drops to alter your e-assistance, Shimano will now allow you to do this from the Di2 shift buttons on e-road and gravel bikes equipped with Shimano STEPS

Tue, Apr 02, 2019 16:00
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Knog’s new Cobber lights provide 330-degree visibility

Get your lights on

Tue, Apr 02, 2019 09:36
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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Rondo, Asgard, Rudy Project, and Fumpa

Another round-up of bikes and bits we've been testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Apr 01, 2019 15:08
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Kinesis G2 First Look – An Affordable Aluminium Adventure Bike

New aluminium adventure road bike with SRAM Apex 1 arrives for review

Sun, Mar 31, 2019 16:30
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9 reasons to be cheerful as the clocks go forward this weekend

Why the clocks changing is good for cycling

Sat, Mar 30, 2019 15:00
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Vitus unveils 2019 road bike range, including some bargains

Zenium gets a new carbon frame, entry-level Razor gets disc brakes, and Mach 3 fitness/city bike gets a makeover

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 23:30
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Koroyd sceptical of Bontrager’s WaveCel helmet claims

Rival brand has its say on new safety technology

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 21:16
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London Bike Show 2019 preview – Cannondale, Canyon, Ribble, Focus and more to exhibit new bikes this weekend

A taste of what you can expect to see at the London BIke Show this weekend

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 12:56
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The rise of bespoke bicycles – interview with Bespoked UK’s Phil Taylor

We chat to Phil Taylor, organiser of the Bespoked UK Handbuilt show

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 19:25
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Specialized sponsors Paris-Roubaix race and sportive + short history of the Roubaix bike

Specialized to sponsor event its bike is named after

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 17:21
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Five cool things coming soon from Sweet Protection, Lusso, BTR, Bkool and Look

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 15:28
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Fancy owning your own wind tunnel? HED Cycling’s wind tunnel is up for sale

For sale spacious wind tunnel, two careful owners, located in US, used by HED Cycling, $500,000

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 11:18
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BMC Roadmachine 02 TWO – First Look

BMC’s carbon endurance bike arrives for testing, here’s a first look

Sun, Mar 24, 2019 21:43
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First Look: Canyon’s Aeroad CF SL Disc 7.0 – aero without the big price tag

Canyon's new more affordable aero race bike arrives for review

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 17:09
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Updated: MIPS unable to replicate Bontrager WaveCel helmet safety claims

Bontrager invites consumers to decide for themselves based on the data and information available to them

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 17:07
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Specialized launches another Sagan Collection of limited edition bikes and accessories

Peter Sagan is so popular he gets his own custom collection of bikes. Again

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 16:05
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First look (+ video): Shanren Discovery Pro GPS, with a claimed 96 hours of battery life

The new computer was recently crowdfunded into full production via a very successful Indiegogo campaign, and we've had a play with a test unit before they start shipping out to backers...

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 12:40
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No. 22, the 2019 NAHBS Best in Show winners – photos and interview with co-founder Mike Smith

We take a closer look at No. 22's award-winning new Drifter X titanium gravel bike, and their new No. 6 component brand...

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 11:11
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Spring classics inspire new Reserve 700c and 650b carbon wheels

Santa Cruz’s wheel brand branches into the road and gravel market with new carbon wheels

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 07:01
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Rapha releases two new models of lace-up shoes + video

Classic road shoe and Explore adventure shoe both feature carbon soles and microfibre uppers

Thu, Mar 21, 2019 12:00
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NAHBS celebrates beautiful bespoke bikes. Huge gallery plus award winners

Huge gallery and award winners from the recent North American Handmade Bicycle Show

Thu, Mar 21, 2019 11:35
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Polar launch the OH1+ armband heart rate monitor, with Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity

The new HRM from Polar is an arm-mounted option, and will connect to ANT+ devices...

Wed, Mar 20, 2019 14:03
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Bontrager claims WaveCel helmets set new standards in safety

Four model range features "groundbreaking tech" designed to deal with angled impacts

Tue, Mar 19, 2019 15:00
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Five cool things coming soon from Loffi, Chrome Industries, Parcours, Giant and Maxxis

Some more of the hottest gear and tech we're testing at the moment, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Mar 18, 2019 17:02
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