Tech News

Oakley release limited edition Tour de France Radar Pace

These limited edition versions of the high-tech shades have the Tour de France logo etched on the lens, and even a coating inspired by the French mountains

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 11:32
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Tour Tech 2017: Ben Swift’s Colnago C60

A look at Swift's spare race bike, the Colnago C60, with Campagnolo Super Record EPS groupset

Wed, Jul 12, 2017 08:00
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Exciting new products… that you can’t actually buy yet

You spot a shiny new thing you just need to have, only to find it's not actually out for weeks! Here's our pick of the most exciting bikes, components and accessories around, that you can't quite get your hands on just yet...

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 17:40
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Ritchey release updated Road Logic steel frameset and full build for 2018

The US heritage brand has unveiled this updated Road Logic steel frame, with classic lines and clearance for up to 30mm tyres

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 11:58
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The making of the new Cannondale Synapse – Interview with David Devine and Ian Surra

road.cc chats with the designers behind the new Synapse about the development of the new endurance road bike

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 08:51
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6 alternatives to Tour de France bikes that don’t cost a fortune*

Check out lower priced alternatives to the bikes the pros are racing, from Trek, Giant, Canyon, Cannondale, Bianchi and Merida

Mon, Jul 10, 2017 15:00
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Cannondale Synapse 2018: Lighter and stiffer frame, wider tyres and disc brakes only

First look at the all-new 2018 Cannondale Synapse, which gets lighter, stiffer, disc brakes and 32mm tyres

Mon, Jul 10, 2017 13:00
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Tour Tech 2017: Chris Froome’s Pinarello Dogma F10

Check out the bike being ridden by the Tour de France race leader

Sun, Jul 09, 2017 07:00
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Tour Tech 2017: The handlebars the pros are riding, including Froome, Kittel, Bardet and more

The many shapes, bends and materials of the handlebars used by the Tour racers

Sat, Jul 08, 2017 12:00
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Tour Tech 2017: Greg van Avermaet’s bling-tastic BMC Teammachine SLR01

Olympic champs bike gets the gold bling treatment for 2017 season

Fri, Jul 07, 2017 13:30
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Bianchi release Pantani edition Specialissima

The bike commemorates the 20th anniversary of Marco Pantani's Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double, a feat only achieved by seven riders in history

Fri, Jul 07, 2017 12:04
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Sram launches S-900 Aero HRD disc brake system

The new brakes are specifically for time trial and triathlon use, are fully hydraulic but don't yet have shifting capabilities

Fri, Jul 07, 2017 10:44
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Tour Tech 2017: Mavic’s neutral service bikes fitted with dropper seatposts

Quick saddle height adjustment for riders with mechanical issues

Fri, Jul 07, 2017 06:30
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Video: Marcel Kittel’s Tour de France stage winning Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS Disc

The disc-equipped bike that has been ridden to victory in two stages of the Tour de France

Thu, Jul 06, 2017 15:57
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Giro release featherweight Prolight Techlace road shoes

The new Prolight Techlace road shoes from Giro have a patented lace and strap system and are among the lightest cycling shoes ever made

Thu, Jul 06, 2017 15:02
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Cycling app of the week: 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs

Battle your way through some of the most infamous climbs in Britain with this app to inform and motivate you

Thu, Jul 06, 2017 12:15
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Tour Tech 2017: 8 new aero road bikes

Brand new bikes from Specialized, Giant, Colnago, Pinarello, Merida and more

Thu, Jul 06, 2017 11:15
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Tour Tech 2017: Giant Propel Disc breaks cover at Tour de France

Sunweb Aussie sprinter Michael Matthews is racing this new bike

Thu, Jul 06, 2017 06:45
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Tour Tech 2017: Fabio Aru’s stage 5 winning Argon 18 Gallium Pro

Argon 18 launches lightest ever bike, and Fabio Aru gets custom painted one to race the Tour de France

Wed, Jul 05, 2017 15:09
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Tour Tech 2017: Saddles of the stars!

Check out what the Tour de France riders will be perched on for the next three weeks

Wed, Jul 05, 2017 12:17
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Tour Tech 2017: Here are the bikes Cavendish and Sagan were riding

Video: A look at the Specialized Tarmac and Cervelo S5 race bikes of Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish before they left the Tour de France

Wed, Jul 05, 2017 11:28
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Tour Tech 2017: The kit you’re not supposed to see

Don't tell the sponsors but some Tour de France riders aren't using the components they're meant to

Tue, Jul 04, 2017 13:22
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Tour Tech 2017: Orbea Orca Aero – first aero bike from Basque company unveiled at the Tour de France

Orbea's flagship Orca race bike gets the full aero treatment

Tue, Jul 04, 2017 08:50
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Tour Tech 2017 video: Geraint Thomas’s Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light

Check out the bike the Tour de France leader is riding

Tue, Jul 04, 2017 06:31
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