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A rack-free on-bike rucksack? Plus fresh affordable kit from Endura, new Oakley sunnies, MAAP and Quoc release gravel shoes + more

In this edition of Tech of the Week, we've got new stuff from Oakley, Endura, MAAP, Quoc & more...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00

The Paprika 53 Model 25 is the first e-gravel bike powered by DJI’s Avinox motor

e-gravel gets powerful and even lighter.

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 10:00

Could Garmin’s new front light with built-in 4k camera rival Cycliq? £459.99 Varia Vue with auto-incident detection launches

New Garmin Varia Vue now sits alongside the Varia rear light radar in the brand's safety accessories line-up, and you can store and edit footage via Garmin Vault (if you buy a memory card, and a £9.99-a-month subscription)

Wed, Apr 09, 2025 11:00

Wahoo revamps flagship Elemnt Bolt and Elemnt Roam computers and unveils new “cutting edge” Trackr Radar rear light

The Bolt 3 and Roam 3 have lost their LED lights, are £50 more expensive than the previous versions, and the updated computers will be on sale next month. The radar light's availability (£179.99) is currently TBC

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 11:59

Castelli launches “the ultimate equipment to turn your watts into speed”

New Castelli Aero Race 8S jersey and Free Aero bibshorts offer lower drag than anything previously in the range thanks to clever fabric tech, says Italian brand

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 23:01

Fizik launches its first range of bike helmets, featuring unique adjustment system, integrated rear lights and huge vents on the road model

Italian brand best known for saddles and shoes unveils MIPS-equipped helmets with snap-on lights on the road, aero road and off-road models. There's also a radical-looking new time trial lid

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 15:00

Fancy shoes, another Chinese groupset and a cut-price radar light — five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Farsports, L-Twoo, iGPSPORT and Hiplok

Rapha's new top-of-the-range shoes, a hotly anticipated Chinese groupset and the first of a bucket load of locks we're reviewing

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 11:09

The modular cycling trailer that can convert almost any bike into an electric cargo bike — plus ‘the future of saddle bags’, new Adidas shades, Chris King’s colourful disc brake lockrings + more

All the hottest new tech from Park Tool, Chris King, Adidas, the weird and wonderful world of crowdfunding and loads more

Sat, Apr 05, 2025 11:00

Scribe does it again, more terrific titanium and a top pro-level lid: 13 superb cycling products bag road.cc Recommends badges

Our March round-up is a big one, with everything from wheels, clothing, lights, lids, cameras and tools making the grade

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 12:02

Lee Cougan unveils the full suspension Innova Super Gravel bike

The Innova Super Gravel features 30mm of rear suspension travel.

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 08:23

Bike theft? That stinks! Meet the lock that releases “an ultra-nauseating gas” if it’s cut to deter thieves

Available to pre-order for €179.99, the CactUs lock is said to release a "corpse-like" stench that can also cause eye irritation and shortness of breath if a thief dares to cut it by more than 1cm

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 13:24

Bikes, more bikes, carbon wheels and race tyres! Five cool things coming soon from Scott, Boardman, Hutchinson, Farsports and Temple Cycles

Climbing bikes, budget-friendly aero bikes, touring bikes, plus Chinese wheels and race tyres in this week's round-up of cool products currently in for review

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 13:05

Is this £600 carbon balance bike a glimpse into the future of your full-sized one? Plus another new AI rear-view for cyclists, Vittoria launches new tyre pressure calculator, radical Ekoi pedals now available + more

All the hottest new tech from Giant, Ekoi, Garmin, Vittoria, Quad Lock, Berk Composites and more

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 12:00

2025 Aviiav Jagae mother-of-pearl wheelset

Check out these handcrafted mother-of-pearl concept wheels — but will anyone ever be able to ride them?

Aviiav shows off special edition carbon wheelset finished with the traditional Korean decorative technique, the brand now testing if the concept product can be used and sold

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 11:32

Giro quietly launches two new premium cycling shoes, revamping the Imperial and Empire SLX and promising “superior performance”

The BOA-equipped Imperial II and lace-up Empire SLX II have appeared on Giro’s US website, priced at $424.95 and $374.95 respectively

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 17:12

New 3D-printed cycling helmet could be ‘safer, lighter and more comfortable’, but researchers admit design still needs more comprehensive testing

University of Gothenburg researchers believe design "has the potential to enhance energy absorption and reduce the risk of head injuries" thanks to its geometrical patterns

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 16:56

The pros’ favourite race wheels just got faster! Vision launches new all-carbon Metron RS wheels

The brand's first wheels with advanced T-shaped carbon spokes are here, and they are faster, lighter, and more aerodynamic than the previous flagship Metron SL range

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 16:00

Brand that released “the world’s lightest titanium bike” unveils an even lighter one a fortnight later

Litespeed is reviving its superlight Ghisallo in a very, very limited edition

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 10:47

Smaller, lighter Core 2 heat sensor launched by Greentag AG

New heat sensor designed to boost your haemoglobin mass and VO2 max.

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 09:23

Can this inflatable helmet really replace traditional bike helmets? Five cool things coming soon from Ventete, Ekoi, Prestacycle, Project Flock and Akeeyo

This week we’re showcasing a helmet that inflates via an electric pump, a rear light claiming to improve visibility by 5.5x, a bike camera from Akeeyo, plus more cool products from Ekoi and Prestacyle

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 13:56

A 70g power meter with tool-free installation for £115? What’s the catch?

BikeOn says its CycleClick power meter provides accuracy comparable to that of high-end rivals

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 12:52

Aldi unleashes latest batch of cycling bargains… but are they any good? Plus a “game changer” green initiative for tyre and tube recycling

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Cannondale, Bianchi, Q36.5, NGB Clean, Ere, EF Pro Cycling and, of course, the middle aisles at Aldi

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 12:00

Specialized S-Works Ares 2 road racing shoes March 2025

Specialized claims “7-watt power increase” with new top-of-the-range S-Works Ares 2 road racing shoes, priced at £479

The promised wattage increase is coupled with a £104 price increase over the first generation S-Works Ares shoes. You'll also take advantage of 44% less pressure on the forefoot and a 20% increase in contact surface according to Specialized

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 16:00

When was the last time you saw a new rim brake wheelset? Parcours updates both disc and rim brake wheels with new 2025 range

Aiming to balance performance and affordability, the British brand's new disc and rim brake wheelsets start at £799, featuring a redesigned ratchet freehub and the ability to accommodate wider tyres on rim brake models

Tue, Mar 18, 2025 13:11