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Scott unveils new 5.9kg Addict RC road bike… the same weight as the 2008 version

The updated model is available with frame weights as low as 640g, says Scott, and complete bikes weigh as little as 5.9kg... which just so happens to be the weight of the first Scott Addict released 16 years ago

Tue, Nov 26, 2024 15:00
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How can shoes cost nearly as much as a bike? Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Vision, Santini, Gorewear and Carrera

Top-of-the-range cycling shoes, a sub-£500 road bike, 60mm carbon wheels and winter gear, check out the latest products we're testing right now

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 12:44
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Are Nimbl’s new Urano shoes the most premium gravel kicks yet?

Italian boutique shoe brand Nimbl, has finally revealed a product specifically designed for gravel riders.

Sun, Nov 24, 2024 16:00
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You can now log your LSD, ketamine and magic mushroom intake on Whoop; another new take on the tyre lever promises to tackle even the toughest tyres + more

All the new tech that's caught our eye this week, including Whoop's drug-tracking and new stuff from Visma-Lease a Bike, Rouvy, Enve, Colnago and Smart Lever

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 12:00
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The Trek FX+ 7 gives you a rack and mudguards on an e-bike that’s still light enough to carry up stairs

Urban e-bike is built around the TQ HPR-50 mid-motor

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 15:30
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Colnago unveils new steel road bike “masterpiece” that costs £14,500 and uses only Italian-made components

Just 70 limited-edition Steelnovo frames to be produced, the build complete with Campagnolo Super Record in a "fusion of tradition and technology"

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 15:00
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Moustache recalls Friday 28 and Dimanche 28 and 29 due to potential issue with forks

French brand issues voluntary recall as certain forks may be prone to cracking or breaking following an impact

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:54
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The Arid is Mondraker’s first non-assisted gravel bike

The Spanish brand commits to gravel with a bike designed to balance stiffness and compliance for all kinds of gravel.

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 15:20
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Pinarello launches F1, the least expensive model in the F Series road bike range at £3,000

F1 comes with a Shimano 105 (mechanical) groupset and a £3,000 price tag

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 14:08
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Check out highlights from Rouleur Live: Canyon, Van Rysel, Colnago, Factor, Cervelo, Bianchi, Fizik…

Have a look at some of the most interesting bikes and equipment that we spotted at the London show

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 12:34
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10 cool bikes from Rouleur Live: Trek, Cannondale, Pinarello/Zwift & more

Take a quick look at some of the most interesting and quirky bikes on display in London at the end of last week

Mon, Nov 18, 2024 13:04
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Check out the Cervelo S5 that Mark Cavendish rode to four Tour de France stage wins

Cav has just retired with a record 35 Tour de France stage wins, four of them achieved in 2016 on this rim-braked aero bike with blacked out components

Sun, Nov 17, 2024 21:45
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Want to earn discounted cycling kit just by riding your bike? App partners with Garmin Connect to convert miles to virtual coins; The future of urban bike parking? You wouldn’t even need a lock… + more

All the hottest new tech from the past seven days, including new stuff from Strava, Koo, Isobar, Bikedok, Kickstarter, Imatra and Garmin

Sat, Nov 16, 2024 12:00
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Rear hub motor geometry, the Kynamic drive system + more – inside the Whyte RHeO urban e-bike range and why the British brand does things its own way

“We knew from a price point of view, a mid-motor system wasn’t going to work"

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 10:43
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Lauf files patent for freehub that offers thousands of engagement points

New hub also reduces the amount of moving parts for better durability and lighter weight.

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 10:40
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Dangerholm’s Italian motorsport-inspired Scott Spark gets 3D-printed titanium handlebar

Dangerholm has been at it again with another bike that's inspired by Italian motorsport.

Wed, Nov 13, 2024 09:46
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First ride: The new (old) roads in Zwift’s latest map update

It’s 10 years since we were chasing the blue ghosts round Jarvis Island, and now you can do that again. Kind of.

Tue, Nov 12, 2024 17:00
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Cool things for chilly temperatures – five wintery items currently in for review from Scribe, TrainingPeaks, Abbey Bike Tools, Moon and JetBlack

Dark days and darker nights are here, so check out five cycling products designed for just that!

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 09:49
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Lapierre reckons its latest bike is “a new pinnacle of endurance cycling performance”; £420 bib tights, anyone?; “A first luminous jacket for commuters” + more

All the hottest new cycling stuff from Assos, Zwift, Kickstarter, Northwave and Lapierre

Sat, Nov 09, 2024 12:00
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Air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag” and “enhance safety” hits Kickstarter funding goal

The RAF1's designer claims it will make you faster — the "one-of-a-kind accessory" that costs £31, weighs 300g, has an integrated airbag and is probably coming soon to a road near you… no, really...

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 13:43
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Future of British bike brand Orro secured by investment company promising to “continue its tradition of producing world-class bicycles”

Following parent company i-ride’s collapse last month, the popular Sussex-based bike brand has been saved following the acquisition by a capital and investment group

Thu, Nov 07, 2024 16:08
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Mason and Magicshine do it again and David Millar’s smart new shoes get our seal of approval: road.cc Recommends updated with eight top products

It's time for our October selection of excellent cycling products that got the Recommends nod

Wed, Nov 06, 2024 18:20
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Is Ridley set to launch a radical new aero bike? Pro riders spotted undergoing bike fits on mystery frameset

Uno-X riders have been spotted on what appears to be a new and unconventional Ridley Noah Fast road bike

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 17:30
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Five winter essentials coming soon from Gorewear, Velocio, Jack Wolfskin, Oxford and Ciovita

To help you carry on cycling outdoors this winter, we’re reviewing some of the latest and greatest gear as always to inform your buying choices

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 13:27
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Are electromagnetic cycling pedals on the way? This patent suggests so… plus another folding commuting helmet, IndieVelo rebrands as TrainingPeaks Virtual, Karoo battery life boosted + more

It's Tech of the Week time, with new stuff from Vittoria, Rapha, Bioracer, Rudy Project, TrainingPeaks and more

Sat, Nov 02, 2024 12:00
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Latest Reviews

Ekoi PW8 CrMo Pedals

Massive surface area and low weight means plenty of pedalling efficiency
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 10:00
£167.40
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Shimano Deore M6200 four piston brakes

Easier bleeding, refined ergonomics, and solid trail power: the trail riders’ standard
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 09:51
£149.99
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Thule InLock Universal Panel

Decent stab at a quiet, light, secure luggage system
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:00
£24.99
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Thule Shield Pannier 22L with InLock

Lightweight, quiet and tough way to carry 22L of stuff
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 16:00
£89.99
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Orbea Kimu 24 H10 TR kid’s MTB

The Kimu 24 H10 TR is a superb bike for inspiring young riders to develop their off-road riding skills. It has been an awful lot of fun and has given us the confidence to tackle more ambitious trails than ever before, together.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 11:00
£1149.00
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Redshift Sports Mousetrap Pedal Adaptors

Brilliant, fast, easy, tool-free conversion enables you to ride SPDs in normal shoes
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 13:00
£49.99
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Lezyne Strip Drive Front

A bright light with a good battery, but an odd form factor
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 10:00
£40.00
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Built for Athletes Black Cycling Backpack

Robust bag with good protection from the elements, but does it justify its price?
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00
£199.99
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Canyon Grail CFR Di2 gravel bike

A fast, capable gravel race bike with excellent handling and tyre clearance, but the specification leaves room for improvement.
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00
£6200.00
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Volt Urban LS

Good quality city bike with maintenance-free automatic gears
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 16:00
£1899.00
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Vistella Firefly Plus

A good way to boost visibility, but not the best for more serious cycling
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 10:00
£39.99
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Cotic Escapade frameset

Excellent UK build quality, matched by a stunning ride quality and easy to live with geometry
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 10:18
£1999.00
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