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Nick Sanders MBE completes his round the world e-bike challenge atop the Yamaha Wabash RT

Renowned explorer finishes his 20,000 mile trip aboard his electric gravel bike

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 11:00
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Coming to a head near you soon? Cycling helmet with integrated airbag is one step closer to reality as POC patent approved

Following Hövding's bankruptcy last year, fellow Swedes POC and Autoliv have taken their own airbag helmet concept one step closer to production

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 10:50
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New Pinarello Dogma F: the secret’s out… so is it a secret you’d want to keep?

Ineos Grenadiers’ updated race bike is lighter than before but the real gains come through reduced drag, says Pinarello

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 14:00
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A Vanmoof imitator, children’s e-bikes, an e-cargo bike with a roof, Tenways’ new mid-motor e-bikes, a full-suspension Shark + more e-bike highlights from the 2024 National Cycling Show

Birmingham's NEC saw e-bikes aplenty on the stands and on one test track in particular

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 10:23
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Colnago unveils all-new, “accessible” V4 based on its flagship V4Rs – but with £5,500 price tag

It's got the same monocoque frame and design as the V4Rs, but the V4 has more affordable components including an Ultegra Di2 groupset to make it around half the price

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 09:00
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Fizik introduces 3D-printed saddle service, with prices starting at £459

The brand's Adaptive line of 3D-printed saddles are set to become completely custom-made, but the advanced technology doesn't come cheap

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 13:59
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Liv introduces new lighter Langma with 33mm clearance, more aero and more efficiency: here are our first ride impressions

The third generation of this women-specific race bike has got big updates all round

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 15:00
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Coros launches £249 Dura cycle computer claiming “groundbreaking battery life” in attempt to shake up the market

Will this solar-powered GPS bike computer outshine Wahoo and Garmin with its "flawless operation" and a claimed 120 hours of battery life on a single charge? Here are our first impressions

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 13:00
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Mahle launches “bulletproof” X30 e-bike hub motor, offering 45Nm torque and weighing just 1.9kg

The new system is “robust and versatile” and is compatible with X20 components

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 10:35
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Sidi’s shoe dials head into space, Canyon/Cnyn lnchs CLLCTV strtwr cllctn, Wattshop’s £1,800 tt bars, ‘cleat locks’ for trackies + loads more tech news

This week, Canyon is too cool for vowels, Insta360 has taken its vid quality up a notch, Sidi shoots for the moon and we've got more sumptuous cycling tech news from DT Swiss, J.Laverack, Basso and Fizik

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 10:59
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Free virtual riding app MyWhoosh lets users transfer levels and ratings over from Zwift profiles

Could this free-to-use indoor training platform be a serious rival to Zwift following its latest update?

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 15:22
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Bianchi launches e-Oltre: an 11kg ebike that feels like “a true road bike” (says Bianchi)

The impressively light e-road bike, priced from £4,299, is powered by the newest Mahle X30 motor and boasts top-of-the range spec

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 16:12
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Revamped Standert Pfadfinder all-road endurance bike gets full internal cable routing and is handmade in the Czech Republic

New Pfadfinder combines timeless appeal of steel with 3D printing tech and the latest design trends to promise added aero gains and extra versatility

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 13:00
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The Specialized Crux DSW is “the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made”… and it costs £2,300

Aluminium is making a comeback to the Specialized gravel line-up, as Crux gets an aluminium frame option

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:00
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Cube’s Kathmandu Hybrid electric bike gets a carbon frame, rigid forks and Bosch SX motor treatment

The new e-bike will be available in both a classic diamond shape and an ‘easy entry’ design and priced from £4,199

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 15:45
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This one will go up to 14 (just not yet): Five Cool Things coming soon from Wheeltop, Enigma, Miche, Tailfin and Recall

In our latest haul of cool things, we've got a future-proofed groupset, a high quality helmet cam that can be bar or helmet-mounted and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 14:48
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Ariel’s new bike comes a mere 92 years after its last – this latest one’s a 3D-printed e-bike

Each slick-looking £10k Ariel Dash will be hand-assembled and signed-off by a single technician

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 13:07
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Mad bum-massaging saddles special: Is THIS the craziest bike seat ever? Plus the “lightest and fastest” tubeless-plugging tool, a new Zwift climb and tech news from DT Swiss, Xpedo, Zwift + more

If you thought we were done with weird saddles in 2024, we have not one, but two more eccentric seats to show you! We also take a look at some ENVE wheels, Xpedo's new SPD-SL-compatible pedals, a super compact tubeless tyre plugger and loads more

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 11:00
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Lore Cycle introduces the “world’s most advanced road cycling shoe”… and it’ll cost you over £1,000

The second-generation 3D custom-printed carbon shoes from Lore are designed to deliver a superior fit and enhanced pedalling efficiency, for a princely sum of cash

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:27
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Ridley launches first electric urban bike, the Urbx

It comes with a Bafang G310 hub motor and the option of a belt drive

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 11:05
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Bianchi’s new Arcadex doubles down on integrated frame storage for gravel and bikepacking adventures

New Arcadex brings endurance-type frame geometry and innovative storage solutions to the Italian brand’s range

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 19:19
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Like Colnago’s new Tour de France bike? It’ll cost you £20,000

Limited edition version of Colnago’s C68 road bike marks the Tour’s Florence grand départ at the end of this month; the number 1 model will be auctioned by Sotheby’s

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 16:30
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Roval says new Rapide CLX II Team is “the fastest race wheelset in the world”

Wheels used by Evenepoel and Vollering are finally released; Specialized-owned brand has shaved 130g off its existing Rapide CLX II wheels, retaining hooked rims because “hookless wheels can’t perform under our demanding high-pressure testing”

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 16:00
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Fulcrum goes all-road with the wave-shaped Sharq wheelset

Fulcrum is celebrating 20 years of advanced wheelset development with a new aero all-terrain wheelset claimed to have unique riding benefits

Wed, Jun 05, 2024 14:05
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SRAM sweeps the board and Hammerhead does it again: road.cc Recommends updated with 14 products from Scott, Van Rysel, Cycplus, Bergamont, SRAM, Hammerhead + more

May was a very good month for great cycling stuff, with 14 products making the cut across road.cc, off.road.cc and ebiketips

Mon, Jun 03, 2024 16:56
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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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