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Tech Roundup: Cavendish replica jersey, FSA turn green and Shimano blue, Team Garmin Edge and more

Tour themed tech digest: Tour winners print, blue Shimano shoes, Cav's jersey, green FSA bars, Fizik saddles, Bar Fly 2.0 and Edge 510 Team

Mon, Jul 01, 2013 15:13
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Schwalbe One racing tyre launched

There’s an all-new tyre from Schwalbe and it has debuted at the Tour de France with three teams

Mon, Jul 01, 2013 13:51
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Recycled, single-use paper pulp helmet could cost as little as £1 + video

Helmet concept made from recycled newspapers and designed to be used with hire bicycles

Mon, Jul 01, 2013 09:53
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Ultegra 6870 Di2 and road discs unveiled

Electronic Ultegra goes 11-speed and gets a lot sleeker, and hydraulic discs officially break cover

Sun, Jun 30, 2013 16:00
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Tour Tech 2013 – Andy Schleck’s Trek Domane 6 Series

There may be a next generation Madone 7 Series in town but Leopard Trek's team leader isn't on it

Sat, Jun 29, 2013 18:30
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Tour Tech 2013: Garmin-Sharp’s special edition Cervélos

Limited edition paint finishes on team R5 and S5 bikes commemorate 100th edition of Le Tour

Sat, Jun 29, 2013 11:40
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Tour Tech 2013 round up: Fizik saddles, Pinarello shifters, non-sponsored kit and a tiller-length stem

Some of the most interesting tech we've seen ahead of the race

Sat, Jun 29, 2013 10:57
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Tour Tech 2013: Updated Trek Madone frame weighs 725g

A year after its release, the Trek Madone 6 and 7 Series has been put on a diet

Sat, Jun 29, 2013 07:12
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Tour Tech 2013: Cav to use hydraulic brakes

Mark Cavendish will use SRAM's hydraulic rim brakes in his bid for the green jersey

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 21:50
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Tour Tech 2013: Peter Sagan’s ‘Hulk’ Cannondale SuperSix Evo

A special paint finish for Sagan’s Tour de France bike is guaranteed to turn heads, if his sensational riding and victory salutes don’t

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 21:45
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Ridley launch new Dean FAST time trial bike

We spotted it in Corsica ahead of its official launch this week, here’s the full technical detail on their latest speed machine

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 15:33
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Tour Tech 2013: Colnago C59 100th Tour de France special

Europcar will ride specially painted Colnagos celebrating the 100th edition of the Tour de France. And one rider gets Campagnolo's 80th anniversary Super Record

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 14:03
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Tour Tech 2013: Team Sky’s Pinarello Dogma and Bolide

A closer look at Geraint Thomas' Dogma and Vasil Kiryienka's Bolide ahead of the Tour de France

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 11:47
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Specialized S-Works Evade aero helmet launched

After months on Mark Cavendish’s head, Specialized’s new aero helmet is officially launche

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 10:08
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Tour Tech 2013: Orbea Orca gets lighter and more aero + video

Orbea launch brand new Orca in Corisca ahead of the Tour de France. It's lighter, stiffer and aero

Fri, Jun 28, 2013 08:42
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Tour Tech 2013: Philippe Gilbert’s BMC TeamMachine SLR01

Philippe Gilbert's BMC gets a special world champs paintjob for the Tour de France

Thu, Jun 27, 2013 10:42
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Tour Tech 2013: Look 695 Aero Light launched

French manufacturer Look have made their flagship racer all aerodynamic with integrated brakes and new stem

Thu, Jun 27, 2013 08:24
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Team Sky to race in new Kask Infinity helmet at the Tour de France

'Fully vented, fully aero' lid is the best of both worlds, say Kask

Thu, Jun 27, 2013 07:53
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Tour Tech 2013: New Ridley Dean TT bike spotted

Exclusive! First sighting of Ridley's brand new Dean time trial bike

Thu, Jun 27, 2013 07:34
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Factor Bikes Vis Vires officially launched + video

It’s finally here, superbike with aero frame, split downtube, integrated brakes and power cranks, finally hits the road. Prices start at £5,999 though...

Wed, Jun 26, 2013 11:18
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FSA reveal K-Force Light Compact BB386EVO chainset

Stiffer and lighter chainset has been two years in development + video

Tue, Jun 25, 2013 15:22
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Garmin launch Monterra GPS with Android and WiFi

Garmin release Monterra GPS unit powered by Android OS and with WiFi

Tue, Jun 25, 2013 08:41
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Bike Doctor 2.0 adds new repairs, runs on iPad

Popular bike fix app gets new guides, iPad version

Mon, Jun 24, 2013 15:20
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Video: Reynolds Cycling wheels guru Paul Lew talks aerodynamics & sidewinds

How do the latest Reynolds shapes make your bike more stable in the wind?

Mon, Jun 24, 2013 10:09
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Pinarello Sibilo TT bike launched

Pinarello launch brand new Sibilo time trial bike with integrated brakes, Movistar will race it at the Tour de France

Mon, Jun 24, 2013 09:33
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