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Genesis gives Croix de Fer “biggest update since it was introduced in 2008”, with “racier” design and wider tyre clearance

British adventure brand also announces updates to Tour de Fer and Vagabond models, the "long-standing icon of the Genesis range" the Croix de Fer now with new tube shaping and space for 47mm tyres for "improving already fantastic ride comfort"

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 10:00

Canyon officially unveils new CFR helmets with HighBar chin strap system that can save you up to 20 watts… at 60-70km/h

Canyon aims to set the bar high with its two new helmets built with the innovative HighBar closure system, priced at £289.95 each

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 14:50

Five cool bits of cycling tech coming soon from Garmin, Trek, Insta360, Coros and Life360

It's a tech-packed edition of cycling tech products that we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 09:59

Will robotic exoskeleton legs soon be powering our cycling? Plus “the first razor for men’s leg shaving”, new Bianchi Oltre colourways, Vittoria’s tyres measured in CO2 + more

You've heard of e-bikes, now get ready for e-hikes... and we're told these robo legs could also work for cycling in the not-too-distant future. We've also got tech news from Elite, Vittoria, Stolen Goat and Saris

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 10:59

An Italian all-road ripper, a 10/10 frame bag and a double Canyon: road.cc recommends updated with 11 top cycling products

It's road bikes and e-bikes galore plus a perfect 10 for Tailfin in our latest update to the road.cc Recommends section, with both of Canyon's latest performance road bikes picking up 9/10 scores

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 12:34

Rim brakes aren’t (quite) dead after all — Colnago launches new C68 Rim Brake frameset

The latest C-series bike from the Italians embraces tech some of us (most of us) thought was just about at the end of its lifespan. Interestingly, the frameset is slightly heavier than its disc brake-ready counterpart

Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:26

Ebco launches sub £1,500 Adventure e-bike with Bafang rear hub motor

It will be the entry-level option in the Adventure range, designed for commuting and leisurely gravel rides

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 17:15

Cervelo releases updated Caledonia-5 all-road endurance bike for “your big, stupid rides”

Refreshed all-roader gets downtube storage, 36mm clearance and frame changes geared towards more compliance and comfort

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 07:00

SRAM’s £4k gravel groupset, “the lightest folding bike in the world”, Ritchey’s long-distance Montebello, Trek’s green initiatives, and tech news from Chris King, Styrkr + more

It's been a big week for tech news and we take a look at new bikes from Ritchey and Prodrive, sustainable developments from Trek and new colours and products from Fizik, Factor, Styrkr and more

Sat, Aug 03, 2024 10:59

Specialized reveals new S-Works Crux – “the lightest gravel bike in the world”

The UDH-compatible gravel bike is now 102g lighter, but that's because of the new SRAM Red XPLR AXS groupset

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 15:59

SRAM Red XPLR AXS brings 13-speed T-Type shifting to gravel bikes

The technology first introduced on mountain bike drivetrains comes to gravel.

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 15:00

Zipp unveils huge 303 XPLR S and SW gravel wheels and all-new drop handlebar

And Goodyear joins the party with tyres to match.

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 15:00

The £1,000 bike seat is here: all the details on Pogacar’s very pricey new TT saddle, plus 3D printed chamois pads, Specialized 50y Collection + plenty more

Is the future of cycling bib shorts in 3D printing? Find out in our latest Tech of the Week round-up, where we've also got news from Prologo, Specialized, Standert, Brompton and more

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00

Orbea Kemen bifurcates into urban and trekking models and switches to Shimano EP6 motor

Brand's Urrun electric mountain bike also moves to the same motor

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 14:52

Boardman’s new ADV and TRVL gravel bike range offers crazy bang for buck

Electronic shifting and suspension forks for less than £2,000.

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 11:08

Lidl unveils its latest bike bargains, including £8 saddles and £13 backpacks — plus Cav’s Damien Hirst-designed shoes, the bike with two chains, Pinarello’s latest TT weapon + more

With the cash you'll save on your Lidl haul, you can go right ahead and buy the all new Pinarello Bolide, right? Read on for this and all the rest of this week's cycling chalk and cheese tech news

Sat, Jul 20, 2024 11:00

Is the new Canyon Aeroad truly aero? Canyon unveils all new Aeroad CFR, an all-rounder yet “the fastest bike in the WorldTour peloton”

With subtle updates to the components and frame, the 4th-gen Aeroad is ever more race-focused, but at the same time aiming to be a bit of an all-rounder. So, what exactly is going on with aero bikes in 2024?

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 09:00

SkateHut launches electric BMX bike…but don’t do any stunts or jumps on it

Designed for riding in “urban terrain”, the Flow Street9 eBMX is certainly unique

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 14:03

Ribble aims to “redefine road” with new Allroad range, with up to 38mm tyre clearance, “world-class” aerodynamics and endurance geometry

The three-bike range, including an e-bike model, features Ribble's patented Ultra handlebars, internal storage and endurance-specific geometry

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 07:59

Islabikes launches spare parts website, as founder returns as “100%” owner “motivated by idea of keeping all Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”

"Every time I pack a part and send it out I enjoy the thought that it is keeping a bike in use," returning owner Isla Rowntree commented, nine months on from the much-loved children's bike manufacturer ceasing production

Wed, Jul 17, 2024 11:18

POC officially launches Cytal Carbon helmet worn by EF Education First featuring a ‘carbon wing’

POC says new lid is inspired by high performance race cars, promising to deliver its "most ventilated helmet to date" for a price of £360

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 13:00

Fancy owning ‘the world’s lightest e-road bike’? That’ll be £16,800… plus Columbus makes custom bikes cable-tidy, new Cipollini endurance road bike + more

As well as a sub-9kg e-road bike, we're also bringing you news from Strava, urban helmet brand Dashel and Wolf Tooth in this packed edition of Tech of the Week

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 10:59

London bike shop fire believed to have involved multiple e-bike batteries

Several people left the building before firefighters arrived and there were no reports of any injuries

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 10:00

Cowboy adds ‘Race’ game to its e-bike software – says it will be accessible “in a safe cycling environment, like a park”

Other games will involve maintaining a certain pedalling power or hitting a calorie burn target

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 18:08

Canyon steps into the cycling footwear market with new Tempr CFR racing shoes

The new shoes, Canyon's first cycling footwear, offer comfort, softness and stiffness with a dose of "race speed" according to the German brand, with road and off-road versions priced at £319.95

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 09:25