Tech News

New Continental GP 5000 tyre is 4.3 watts faster than outgoing GP 4000 say aero testing specialists

Aero testing specialists say Continental's new GP 5000 is 4.3 watts faster than the old GP 4000 in aero and rolling resistance testing

Wed, Nov 21, 2018 14:26

Just In: Bianchi Oltre XR4 Disc

Wow! High-end race bike gets the disc brake treatment

Tue, Nov 20, 2018 21:48

First ride: Continental GP 5000 clincher tyre – 500km first impressions

David Arthur's put some miles/kilometres in on Continental's brand new tyres, do they impress?

Tue, Nov 20, 2018 11:30

Five cool things coming soon from Metier, Xeccon, Pearl Izumi, Scott and Merida

Some more shiny bikes, gear and clothing from Metier, Xeccon, Pearl Izumi, Scott and Merida… full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Nov 19, 2018 21:20

Bkool Smart Air is claimed to be “most realistic direct-drive” trainer

Coming soon is Bkool’s most advanced and quietest ever smart trainer

Thu, Nov 15, 2018 14:40

The SKIINCore, a self-heating base layer controlled by an app, launches on Kickstarter

SKIINCore is self-heating, adapts to warm your body at its optimum temperature and is of course crowdfunding on Kickstarter...

Thu, Nov 15, 2018 12:56

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Gore C5 1985 Gore-Tex Shakedry Insulated jacket – First Look

Could this be the ultimate winter jacket?

Wed, Nov 14, 2018 20:46

Video Just In: Triban RC 500

New offering from Decathlon could be one of the best value disc brake road bikes out there

Tue, Nov 13, 2018 21:29

Tech company Tespack claim to have made “the world’s first smart cycling backpack”

The Wheeler backpack promises to keep you ‘charged and connected at all times’, with LED indicators, a solar panel that creates energy for you to charge devices from and even a black box to track movements in the event of a collision…

Tue, Nov 13, 2018 14:01

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Five cool things coming soon from Vitus, 7Mesh, 100%, Knog and SP Connect,

Another selection of bikes and bits we're testing at the moment...

Tue, Nov 13, 2018 10:15

Scott unveil new colours and designs for their road bike range

Scott have some bold new designs for the Foil, Addict and Contessa bikes, that they say are "more classy and more premium than ever"...

Mon, Nov 12, 2018 16:22

Continental Grand Prix 5000 tyre with tubeless option launched + Video

First look at Conti’s brand new GP5000 tyre, now with a tubeless option

Thu, Nov 08, 2018 16:21

Muc-Off launch range of cleaning products for indoor training

Designed to keep indoor training equipment "clean, germ-free and protected", the new products protect against the particularly corrosive perspiration that can infect your bike and trainer during indoor sweat-fests...

Wed, Nov 07, 2018 17:19

Hexr launch the world’s first 3D-printed custom helmet

"Because no two heads are the same", say creators Hexr, the lids are individually made-to-measure using 3D printed technology, a world first...

Wed, Nov 07, 2018 16:30

Bont release a heat-mouldable shoe for under £100

The Aussie cycling footwear experts have now brought their heat-mouldable tech down to an even more affordable price point, with a new version of the Riot shoe with a buckle available for £99

Tue, Nov 06, 2018 14:22

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Bergamont, Exposure, IGL and Assos

Some more of the best bikes, gear and clothing we've been testing recently, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Nov 05, 2018 17:11

Gore Wear launches new high-end C7 bib shorts developed with Fabian Cancellara

Fabian Cancellara lends his expertise to Gore Wear for its new C7 bib shorts

Mon, Nov 05, 2018 07:00

Is SRAM Red eTap 12-speed coming soon?

Could we be close to seeing SRAM’s wireless groupset get an extra sprocket?

Sun, Nov 04, 2018 22:05

Rouleur Classic 2018: Stunning bikes from Litespeed, Colnago, Cervelo, Cannondale, Vielo and more

A quick roundup of some standout bikes from the Rouleur Classic show currently taking place in London

Fri, Nov 02, 2018 14:48

Cycling app of the week: Klimat

App of the week makes a return on road.cc to profile this simple but very handy Strava plug-in, that shows you weather information under your activities

Thu, Nov 01, 2018 20:19

CHPT3 collaborate with POC for new helmet and sunglasses

David Millar's CHPT3 and Swedish helmet and apparel brand POC have teamed up for a special version of the Ventral SPIN helmet and new eyewear, inspired by Girona's Devisa forest

Thu, Nov 01, 2018 17:11

Rapha launches two new special editions

Milano-Roma Collection and women's Hidden Leaves Collection are both available today

Thu, Nov 01, 2018 13:35

Canyon Grail AL launched – new more affordable gravel bike (and no Hover Bar)

All-new aluminium gravel bike range starting from £1,099 with hydro disc brakes

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 12:20

J.Laverack GRiT titanium gravel and adventure bike launched

Titanium gravel and adventure bike with space for 700x48 or 650x52 tyres launched

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 11:18

Adam Kenway’s cool custom hill climb bike from the National Championships

The Vitus Pro Cycling rider came third at the National Hill Climb Championships at the weekend, and was atop a 5.5kg Vitesse Evo with tons of nifty weight-saving features...

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 11:13