Tech News

Schwinn bikes go big in the UK for 2012… & not just cruisers

The brand that originated cruiser and chopper bikes in the 50s also has a modern twist on fun and comfort

Wed, Jan 04, 2012 22:42
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Amazing new carbon-tubed frame with 3D printed steel lugs + video

Remember that 'printed' nylon bike from the Bristol Aerospace Innovation Centre last year?

Wed, Jan 04, 2012 11:30
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Road Rash Guard protects your precious skin says cycling doctor

Ouch! Road rash hurts and Assos tights cost a fortune. Maybe this will help…

Tue, Jan 03, 2012 14:25
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Bikes of the UCI WorldTour 2012: Canyon Ultimate CF SLX of Katusha

Surprise new deal means Canyon is supplier to de facto Russian national squad led by Denis Menchov

Mon, Jan 02, 2012 21:22
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road.cc Bikes of the Year Top 10

Our pick of the best bikes we've tested in the last 12 months already has us itching to ride more in 2012

Sun, Jan 01, 2012 19:49
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2011 Tech review pt 2: also the year in which fixies grew gears and cyclo-cross bikes got a new name. Maybe.

£300 Assos sunglasses and a $14,000 Gucci bike: plus some toys we could actually afford...

Fri, Dec 30, 2011 23:42
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Is it too soon? Rotor launch ‘Cobo’ Limited Edition cranks

Year's End is time for GB cycling fans to bury the hatchet for Spain's Juan Jose Cobo

Fri, Dec 30, 2011 13:55
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Bianchi preview first Campagnolo EPS model

A genuine albeit pricey all-European technological edge for customers, we wonder?

Thu, Dec 29, 2011 12:42
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2011 Tech review pt 1: The year electronic shifting really arrived

Shimano and Campag launched new technology – it's a taste of the future

Thu, Dec 29, 2011 12:06
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Cervélo on brink of sale to Dutch holding company Pon

It's not a done deal yet but Letter of Intent was signed just before the holiday

Tue, Dec 27, 2011 14:34
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Bikes of the UCI WorldTour 2012: Scott Foil of GreenEdge

This one we've known about for a while; it was even on show at Eurobike

Fri, Dec 23, 2011 18:12
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UCI sets sights on drinking bottles next

They're also planning to enforce the saddle tilt rule 1st March 2012

Thu, Dec 22, 2011 17:22
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Bikes of the UCI WorldTour 2012: Cannondale SuperSix Evo of Liquigas-Cannondale

Team Liquigas have just finished their training camp in Sardinia; this bike from there belongs to American Timmy Duggan

Wed, Dec 21, 2011 23:27
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SOS Socks up their game in the UK through Planet X

road.cc has more than a passing interest in these guys as THEY MAKE OUR SOCKS!

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 23:19
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UCI on road disc brakes: “this technical innovation was not yet submitted to us.”

British Cycling asked the UCI the score on road disc brakes; what they got was a shrug

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 21:21
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Coming from SRAM in Feb: detail pics of new Red

The naughty strip tease on SRAM's top groupset update continues...

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 16:38
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Bikes of the UCI WorldTour 2012: Kuota KOM Evo of AG2R-La Mondiale

The guys in brown shorts led by our favourite professional Nicolas Roche are carrying on with a bike brand we also have a soft spot for

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 13:30
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Just in: Specialized Allez Comp

Aluminium road bike with some high-end features and a solid 105 groupset

Tue, Dec 20, 2011 12:13
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Bike Hub cyclists’ GPS app updated ‘by Christmas’

iPhone first and Android shortly afterwards according to Bike Hub industry-funded group

Mon, Dec 19, 2011 15:01
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Tokyo Fixed deliver their first custom Cherubim

Japan's Keirin track racing system has nurtured a culture of fine frame building with Cherubim among the best

Sun, Dec 18, 2011 11:08
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12-speed gear system on the way from KCNC

Count those sprockets; there are twelve of 'em for road from 11-tooth to either 25 or 30

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 19:52
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Just in: Enve 45 wheels

...and the price has been slashed on these proper high end US hoops

Sat, Dec 17, 2011 10:30
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Tech Roundup: New-to-us bike brand Mendiz, Mule Bar, Arundel, Brunox and who knew Howies published books?

Not too late for Christmas presents, there's a few good ones here...

Fri, Dec 16, 2011 16:13
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First ride: Stevens Xenon

Carbon road bike from one of the biggest brands you've never heard of

Wed, Dec 14, 2011 12:13
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‘Clocks, Cleats & Cranks’ makes clocks out of cleats* and cranks

...well, maybe not cleats but these guys recycle nice old bike parts into beautiful presents

Tue, Dec 13, 2011 16:58
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