Tech News

Bell launch ‘fastest’ aero helmet: Star Pro + video

New design being worn by Team Belkin allows rider to swap from open to closed vents on the fly

Mon, Jul 07, 2014 10:00

Tour de France Tech 2014: Peter Sagan’s custom slippers

…or are they special flip flops? Either way marginal gains and all that

Sat, Jul 05, 2014 19:36

Bartosz Huzarski Fuji Transonic - full bike

Tour de France Tech 2014: Fuji launch new Transonic aero road bike

You'll be happy to know that it's faster than the last one...

Sat, Jul 05, 2014 09:07

Tour Tech 2014: Vincenzo Nibali’s ‘Shark’ Specialized Tarmac

Vincenzo Nibali is riding the new Specialized Tarmac and he's got a unique paint job with plenty of bite

Fri, Jul 04, 2014 15:34

Tour de France Tech 2014: Marcel Kittel’s Giant Propel Advanced SL

Another bike that should be there or thereabouts on the sprint stages with the big German at the helm

Fri, Jul 04, 2014 09:45

Mark Cavendish - OPQS Specialized Venge (Tour Special) 01

Tour Tech 2014: Mark Cavendish’s (special) Specialized Venge

Check out Cav's new bike for the Tour de France

Thu, Jul 03, 2014 18:27

Tour de France Tech 2014: Rui Costa’s Merida Reacto KOM

World Champion's bike retains aerodynamics of the Reacto Evo but at a lower weight of 6.8kg

Thu, Jul 03, 2014 16:44

Tour de France Tech 2014: Canyon’s new Aeroad CF SLX R28

Live from Yorkshire: exclusive pictures of Team Katusha's new aero road bike

Wed, Jul 02, 2014 19:15

Tour de France Tech 2014: Nicholas Roche’s Specialized Tarmac S-Works McLaren

New frame developed with McLaren is 10% lighter than regular Tarmac and will debut at the Tour de France

Wed, Jul 02, 2014 16:36

Video: Backtracker uses radar technology to warn of approaching vehicles

New gadget seeking funding could provide radar-powered warning of approaching vehicles from behind + video

Wed, Jul 02, 2014 08:03

Trek launch superlight Émonda road bike

Frames are as light as 690g with complete bikes from 4.6kg; range also includes bikes down to £1,200

Tue, Jul 01, 2014 17:48

Ridley go retro for the Tour de France

Belgian manufacturer produce retro-inspired bikes for the Lotto-Belisol team

Tue, Jul 01, 2014 08:46

Cannondale set to launch CAAD10 track bike this year?

Photos posted on Facebook suggest a new race-ready CAAD10 track bike is coming soon

Mon, Jun 30, 2014 11:39

Broken bike (CC licensed image by garryknight, www.flickr.com)

Witness appeal after Wiltshire cyclist killed in collision with lorry

49-year-old man died at scene of crash at Coombe Bissett

Mon, Jun 30, 2014 11:01

Orbea launch new Ordu OME time trial bike

New TT bike is more aerodynamic and stiffer than previous model

Mon, Jun 30, 2014 10:54

Wilier update Zero 7

Updated Zero 7 features 799g frame, internal cable routing, 27.2mm seatpost and SEI Film technology

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 15:05

Just in: Pretorius Outeniqua Disc

Titanium race bike with mudguard versatility and hydraulic disc brakes

Fri, Jun 27, 2014 10:39

Video: patchnride fixes punctures in 60secs

New gizmo aims to fix flats quickly and without the need to remove the wheel

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 09:02

Giro launch Synthe road helmet + video

Nearly as efficient as the fastest time trial helmets but with more comfort and ventilation, says Giro

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 11:05

Smith launch high-tech Overtake helmet

US brand brings new technology to the road in aero and highly vented lid

Wed, Jun 25, 2014 09:57

First ride: GT Grade

First taste of GT's versatile road/touring/cyclocross/commuting/gravel/bit-of-everything bike

Tue, Jun 24, 2014 18:07

Support Chris Froome? Get your limited edition Sidis

Yellow Sidi Wires are the same as the ones Froome used when he rode into Paris last year

Tue, Jun 24, 2014 11:48

First ride: Focus Cayo

Focus's new mid-level carbon road bike is lightweight, quick and well balanced

Mon, Jun 23, 2014 12:28

Zipp launch 404 Firestrike wheels and 202 disc brake wheels

New Firestrike rim shape is said to offer more stability and control

Mon, Jun 23, 2014 10:10

Colnago launch V1-r aero road bike

Italian company launch new 835g frame developed with Ferrari and featuring aerodynamic tube profiles and direct-mount brakes

Mon, Jun 23, 2014 09:03

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