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“The premium sector is the fastest-growing part of the cycling market”: Halfords to double the amount of bikes in its range priced over £1,000

The new bigger Halfords bike range will feature models from Carrera, Boardman and Voodoo, with prices up to £3,800

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 15:51

Ribble’s “redefining road” range expands with launch of Allroad Ti featuring 3D-printed titanium tube junctions and 35mm tyres

A new titanium model has been added to Ribble's Allroad range, with prices starting at £3,499 for a full bike. We managed to get a sneak peek ahead of the launch

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 07:59

Head in rig with camera. Credit_ Tomasz Tomaszewski

Are cheaper cycling helmets better than expensive ones? New test and rating system from Imperial College London ranks £45 Specialized lid as safest

Cycling helmet safety is a constantly disputed topic, but researchers from Imperial College London have designed their own testing and safety ratings which show some pretty interesting findings, if the results are to be believed

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 06:00

“For the city and beyond” – Brompton Electric G Line rolls in on 20-inch wheels

Folding brand’s latest electric model promises greater versatility than its smaller-wheeled siblings

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 14:20

2024 AbsoluteBlack Hollowcage Titanium oversized pulley cage 2

AbsoluteBlack will only let you buy its “extraordinary” titanium oversized pulley cage if your bike is good enough

Priced at £839, the Hollowcage Titanium is for Shimano Dura-Ace 9250 groupsets and "the finest bicycles" only

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 13:53

2024 Ram Air Fairing Pioneering Bike Backpack

An air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag and “enhance safety” is about to hit Kickstarter

The “next level of cycling safety and performance” weighs under 300g and even has an integrated airbag, claim its ambitious creators

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 12:58

Are the “world’s first” wrapper-free bars the ultimate jersey-friendly fuel for cyclists? Plus more cool stuff from Oakley, Kask, Coros + Connex

These five cycling accessories are currently being tested by our experts, with full reviews landing on road.cc soon

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:24

Bike lock weighing you down? Try this folding one that stashes inside your seatpost… plus “the world’s greatest bike light”, a bike computer with bonus mobile data + more

It's time for Tech of the Week again, and we have news from Le Col, Storck, Uplock and plenty more!

Sat, Sep 14, 2024 11:00

Is this the new Cannondale Synapse? After Lachlan Morton’s most astonishing ‘Lap of Australia’ effort yet, here’s what we know about his new bike so far

Spoiler alert: very little... but with the Australian most recently ticking off 583km/362 miles of the Outback at a ridiculous 36.6km/h/22.7mph as part of his 'Lap of Australia' record, the mysterious bike certainly seems built for endurance

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 17:35

2025 Scott Addict RC leaked 2 Weight Weenies @Esbeny

New unreleased Scott Addict RC breaks cover — take a closer look at this refreshed climbing bike ahead of its official release

The Swiss brand's updated climbing bike finally appears to be on the way after being on the UCI list for some time

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 11:44

PikaBoost 2: Easy to fit e-bike conversion kit offers more power than its predecessor

App is said to ensure “global compatibility” by automatically adjusting settings to comply with local regulations

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 13:54

Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless Spet 2024

Campagnolo launches new second-tier Super Record S electronic groupset offering “greater affordability”… and it’ll still cost you over £3,000

Launching at a "very competitive price" according to Campagnolo, the Super Record S Wireless groupset now offers a wider range of gears and is just 150g heavier than the top-tier Super Record wireless

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 12:00

CeramicSpeed unveils special-edition OSPW X pulley system for SRAM Transmission

The Danish low-friction bearing experts at CeramicSpeed have developed a new gold standard for SRAM T-Type riders

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 08:00

Wattbike releases two new sub-£2k indoor bikes, the Proton and Air, just in time for the off-season

The Proton and Air bikes are aimed at indoor cyclists as well as team sports athletes

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 18:00

Five cool wheel upgrades coming soon from Mavic, Giant, Cadex, Syncros and Miche

Check out our round-up of the coolest wheels we’re testing right now, featuring carbon, gravel, and alloy options, with full reviews due on the site soon

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 13:45

Swiss Side joins the aero gravel game with the Gravon 500 wheelset

Swiss Side has a new gravel wheel for riders who obsess about drag coefficients when riding across all terrain types.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 12:04

Aldi drops loads of new cycling stuff at cheap prices, Wahoo slashes turbo prices, Winter kit announcements, 50% off refurbished Hunt wheels + more

Tech of the Week time! With hot new stuff from Van Rysel, Pinarello, Hunt, Cube, Shimano, Wahoo and of course... Aldi!

Sat, Sep 07, 2024 11:00

The Gouach Infinite Battery claims to be fireproof, compatible with 90% of e-bikes and you can repair it yourself

“We have made this battery available to the public so that those who want to assemble or maintain their own batteries can do that”

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 13:15

Shimano hints new Cues entry-level drop bar groupset coming in “early 2025” after tech leaked in Cube gravel bike launch

A glimpse at the future of Shimano Cues? Components giant teases "more information will be shared in early 2025"

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 10:03

Are No.22’s titanium mudguards the most expensive in the world? Fancy fenders that “last a lifetime” start at over £750

These mudguards are designed for both road and gravel bikes, with a range of finishes available... and for that price it's just as well

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 16:26

Bling wheels from Enve, Merida magic and a top quality kids bike: road.cc Recommends updated with ten top cycling products

We've a healthy spread of stuff in our August Recommends selection, with all these products scoring rather good, very good or excellent (and even one getting a perfect 10) in road.cc reviews

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 17:18

Cube’s lightweight Bosch SX-powered Nulane Hybrid e-bike is a flat handlebar cousin of its Nuroad gravel bikes

2025 Cube range also features updated Kathmandu, Reaction and Supreme

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 15:08

Virtual racing revamped, more hardware and more roads: here are 6 things you need to know about Zwift as it turns 10

Time to hang up the summer wheels and dig out your whopping great fan again... here's what's changing on the biggest indoor cycling platform of the lot as it celebrates a decade of virtual riding

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 14:58

The best value road bike of the decade so far? Cube’s new Attain C:62 SLT with Ultegra Di2 shifting launches with €2,999 price tag

The German brand has launched an all new carbon Attain, along with a revamp of its Nuroad gravel models. With the carbon Attain priced at around £2,500 with Ultegra Di2 shifting, is this another sign that bike prices are still coming down?

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 08:13