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2025 Silca Elettrico Micro & Elettrico Ultimate

Silca sells out of new electric pumps instantly, after blaming Trump tariffs for just 100 being available in US

Brand "tried" making it in America but "it's not possible for less than $500", the Elettrico Micro and Elettrico Ultimate snapped up at $119 and $159 by fast-fingered buyers

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 11:40

2025 Insta360 X5 Action Camera – in hand front.jpg

“The smartest, toughest 360° camera ever made”: Insta360 unveils new flagship X5 action camera that records your rides in 8k clarity

Bigger sensors, 8K footage, replaceable lenses, better low-light performance and more

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 12:55

2025 Fasten Switch Wheel System hub removal

Could the Fasten Switch Wheel System revolutionise wheel design?

New system makes front and rear wheels interchangeable; disc rotor and cassette remain attached to the frame for ultra-fast wheel changes

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 10:25

“Canyon’s version of the cyber truck.” Brand’s latest concept bike divides the internet

Canyon debuts a new concept e-commuter, with mixed reactions from commenters

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 08:00

Fed up of faffing about with your lock? How about an automatic bike-mounted version, coming soon to Kickstarter

Fed up of lugging your bike lock around? Why not have it permanently attached to the front of your bike instead?

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 13:33

Thousands back Kickstarter cycling glasses that display live data from your bike computer, plus a fancy new 3D-printed saddle, new Oakley helmet and sunnies + more

All the hottest new tech we've spotted this week, including a very popular Kickstarter campaign as well as new stuff from Prologo, Oakley, Enigma & more...

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 11:00

2025 Colnago V5Rs action Tadej Pogacar complete bike

Colnago unveils V5Rs: lighter, faster, and Pogacar-approved – is this really “the ultimate all-rounder road-racing bike”?

New frame weighs just 685g (unpainted) and it’s significantly more aero than the V4Rs, according to Colnago

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 08:00

“A lab in the palm of your hand”: Movistar to use hydration test that tells you how much you need to drink in seconds via a saliva sample

The MX3 hydration testing system tells you what you should drink and exactly how much to prevent dehydration and maximise your performance

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 14:14

An “impossibly light” Gore-Tex rain jacket and big ticket footwear: Five Cool Things from Rapha, Specialized, Assos, Boardman and Crankbrothers

We're covering a range of cycling clothing and footwear, from premium shoes and jackets to more budget-friendly jerseys in this edition of our weekly review product round-up

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 13:03

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