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New Wahoo bike computer leaked that appears to have a built-in wind sensor

A new device called the Wahoo Elmnt Ace, if leaked photos are to be believed, will also feature a 3.8” touchscreen, claimed 30+ hours of battery life and an audio speaker

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 11:37

Is Muc-Off’s Hey Dipstick! the most useful tool going for tubeless tyre users? Plus PEdALED’s performance sunglasses (that don’t fold), terrific titanium from Ribble + more

More of the best wheels, bags, bikes and accessories we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 13:36

MiRiDER adds larger wheeled folding e-bike to its range – and it’s available with that unusual three-speed gearbox

MiRiDER 20 is available either as a single-speed or with the crank-mounted G3ARED three-speed gearbox

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 10:50

Body Rocket’s real time aero sensor now available to pre-order on Kickstarter from £2,200, new Scribe alloy wheels, Selle Royal’s choc chip ice cream-inspired saddle tech, mysterious new Van Rysel gravel bike + more

In this most techiest of Tech of the Week editions, we could all be fine-tuning our positions on the bike in real-time sooner than we think. And you can already use a virtual fitting room to buy your kit

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 10:59

Orbea launches new Avant alloy-framed endurance bike with refined geometry and “Service Box” to stash your stuff

Comfort and practicality is key with the Spanish brand's latest road bike launch, featuring 35mm tyre clearance, mudguard mounting points and a box under the downtube to store a puncture repair kit

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 17:15

Sick of duck-walking around in cycling shoes? The barefoot-style sock/shoes said to be ideal for bikepacking adventures, plus cool stuff from Uvex, Lezyne, Topeak + Coospo

In our latest round-up of cool things we're currently testing, we have an AI-powered rear brake light, sock shoes, and lots more cycling accessories

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 12:53

“Perfect” handlebar will be cycling’s “biggest aero advancement” in 2025, claim creators… plus the £200 Ineos-approved recovery socks, a new social media app for cyclists + more

All the hottest new tech that has caught our eye this week, including new wheels, a bicycle pump "revolution", "game-changing" socks used by Ineos Grenadiers and GB Olympians + loads more

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 11:00

Specialized Vado SL 2 Carbon is an “ultra-premium” e-bike… but we can’t help but insult it

Brand’s SL 1.2 mid-motor combines with carbon frame to keep weight to a minimum

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 13:25

Pashley launches new Pathfinder collection featuring 3D-printed lugs and frame parts

Designed and made in the UK, four new models aim to appeal to a broader audience, with prices starting at £1,995. There are also e-bikes added to the range, a first for Britain's oldest remaining bike manufacturer

Tue, Oct 08, 2024 16:25

Wheels featuring self-inflating/deflating tyre system used by Marianne Vos to win Gravel World Championships now available to pre-order priced from £3,200

Gravaa's adaptable tyre pressure system allows you to adjust and monitor tyre pressure while riding, with wheelsets featuring this tech starting at around £3,200

Mon, Oct 07, 2024 13:38

Can these Kickstarter cycling shorts really reduce lactic acid by 35%? Sidi and Eroica’s “iconic” reimagined shoe pays homage to the 70s, Rapha’s latest Palace collab + loads more new tech

All the biggest and best tech news we've spotted this week, starring hot stuff from Rapha, Palace, Sidi, Eroica, Strava, Ritchey and more

Sat, Oct 05, 2024 11:00

road.cc recommends montage september 2024

Bright lights, tough tyres and the “sublimely smooth” new Roubaix: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven new products

It was a small but perfectly formed selection that made the cut in September, with gongs for Specialized, Michelin, Orro*, Galibier, Magicshine, Udog and MiRiDER

Thu, Oct 03, 2024 15:50

Shimano’s Q’Auto automatic shifting technology touted to launch in 2025, as cycling components giant admits it “can’t break Bosch’s hold on e-bikes”

Will changing gear manually become a thing of the past? Shimano reckons its Q'Auto auto shifting will provide a simple and keenly priced alternative to e-bikes for the mass consumer market

Wed, Oct 02, 2024 15:30

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Latest Bosch Performance Line CX mid-motor “knows” how steep a climb is

Arrives alongside a bigger battery, an updated display and two new ABS modes

Mon, Sep 30, 2024 13:55

Will this new online vintage bike store help you build your dream retro machine? Plus Muc-Off launches new electric mini pump, Pogačar’s custom Colnago V4Rs for the worlds, new Quad Lock mounts + more

From limited edition bikes to a new place to buy retro bike parts, we've got all bases covered in this week's Tech of the Week

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:00

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The Scott Silence eRide is a 14.5kg, mid-motor urban e-bike, but it comes at a price

The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 13:34

The Elja is Lauf’s first MTB and runs 2.8in tyres

There's hardly a leaf spring in sight and it runs two bottom brackets.

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 15:00

Strava adds ‘Quick Edit’ option to make it easier to edit and customise key details for your ride uploads

If you want to change the title of your Strava upload, or quickly hide the start and end point of your ride (or your pace and amount of calories burned if your stats aren't something to brag about) Quick Edits now makes it much easier to do those things

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 12:59

The “easy” Estarli e28.X offers a belt drive and automatic gears for under £2k

British brand takes on £2k price point with new range of e-bikes

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 18:15

Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from Muc-Off, Zefal, Moon, Tooo Cycling and H2O Audio

As it's Commuting Week on road.cc, it's only right that we preview commuter-friendly gear in this edition of FCT! We've a front camera/light combo, a carbon fibre mini pump, a 450 LUMEN rear light and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 13:06

Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake

Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 12:57

Schwalbe ONE 365 all-season tubeless tyre Sept 2024

Schwalbe introduces tubeless version of the ONE 365 all-season tyre

Brand's all-year-round tyre gets tubeless upgrade in 28 and 32mm widths

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 11:00

“Why do millions of cyclists have to walk like ducks?”: Could this “walkable cleat” revolutionise cycling shoe design?

One road.cc reader is on a mission to make shoe brands consider making a "third type" of cycling sole, but would it work and what do the shoe companies think?

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 10:00