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The Specialized Creo 2 electric road and gravel bike has gone alloy

Mid-drive drop bar e-bike costs a grand less than its carbon sibling

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 16:14
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Trek sets sights on Garmin with CarBack bike radar

New device warns of vehicles approaching from up to 240m behind and provides a daytime-visible rear light – and it’s an identical price to Garmin’s Varia RTL515

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 14:09
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In conversation with Zipp about hookless wheels: are 28mm tyres ok on 25mm hookless rims, and why are the rules for pros different?

Following two separate incidents in the pro peloton involving hookless wheels, questions were raised over their safety and the correct tyre compatibility. We sat down with two Zipp product managers in an attempt to get some answers

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 14:06
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The Specialized Creo 2 electric road and gravel bike has gone alloy

Mid-drive drop bar e-bike costs a grand less than its carbon sibling

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 16:26
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Time releases “lightest road pedals” yet and revamps range with new looks

The XPRO pedals now have three spindle lengths and new aesthetics

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 14:00
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Shimano patents hint at fully wireless groupsets

Newly published patents suggest both derailleurs will get their own batteries and they’ll interact wirelessly – possibly in a gravel-focused groupset first

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 15:36
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Remember that mono-strapped Canyon helmet? We’ve tried out a prototype, and it’s unlike any other bike helmet we’ve used before

New strap system aims to reduce brain injuries with new tech designed to make helmets easy to adjust and wear correctly, says HighBar the brand that created it

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 15:59
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Insta360 launches latest flagship action camera with 8k lens upgrade, bigger touchscreen and bigger battery life

Priced at £499.99, the new Insta360 X4 has some impressive features including removable lens guards, voice or gesture commands and up to 135 minutes of recording in 5.7k. Could it set a new cycling action camera standard?

Tue, Apr 16, 2024 13:00
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New bike day! We preview Pinarello, Scott, Giant and Van Rysel bikes + some funky bars from Redshift

It's a bike-packed edition of things we're currently testing right now, with full reviews dropping soon

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 13:45
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Is the Sava ‘Dream-Maker’ aero bike with its curious dual-fork an East Asian bargain? Plus bar tape meets saddle tech, Enve’s new all-road bike, the latest protective bike clothing + loads more tech news

An unknown bike brand takes aero design to new heights (according to the quite peculiar product description), and there's new stuff from Cycliq, Chris King, Quoc and Black Inc in this week's tech round-up

Sat, Apr 13, 2024 11:00
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Van Rysel’s £9,000 RCR Pro team edition replica sells out in minutes

Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale's team bike was available to pre-order for £9,000, known as the ‘cheapest’ World Tour bike... and it appears quite a few cyclists were more than a little bit tempted to buy one

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 15:13
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The Cube Nuroad Hybrid isn’t that kind of hybrid

German brand launches new e-gravel bike equipped with Bosch's SX drive system

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 18:45
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Voi’s new e-bike offers automatic gear changes and there’s a new e-scooter too

The Explorer 3 e-bike also has "non-slip tyres" while the Voiager 7 e-scooter features a widened footboard

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 13:45
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E-bike side cars, conversion kits and Mini Monkeys – our round-up from Fully Charged’s Everything Electric London show

A look at the two-wheeled offerings at the self-proclaimed "world’s biggest electric vehicle and home energy festival"

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 09:01
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How does that work?!? Check out the chainless NuBike

"Faster, simpler and safer", claimed the inventor, so how come NuBike never took off?

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 20:45
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BMC unveils revamped Roadmachine endurance bike with integrated frame storage, 40mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts

The Swiss bike brand's third generation mile-munching road bike has got its mudguard mounts back, and integration is amped up with space for tools and/or snacks inside the downtube

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 15:00
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Synapse Neo goes Allroad for adventure and commuter e-biking

Cannondale has developed an all-terrain version of its Synapse Neo, targeting riders who value the potential of a dropbar e-bike for gravel touring and commuting.

Tue, Apr 09, 2024 14:00
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Ampler launches new Curt Anyroad electric bikes, with wider tyres and fork mounts

The Estonian brand aims to target bikepackers and commuters with their latest Curt update

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 15:01
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Will this AI-designed, cheese-inspired ‘sit device’ consign bike saddles to history? Swiss inventors claim wide and weird creation eliminates rear discomfort

The DAIMON 'bike-board' - of which one variation is fittingly dubbed the Emmental - is said to do wonders for your pelvic region, with its creators even boasting that you won't need to use padded shorts any more

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 11:51
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Fair Cycle’s Drop Best boosts saddle adjustment and looks rather odd

The Drop Best adds positive and negative offset to any seatpost.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024 11:00
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Say hello to ‘HelloFresh for bikes’… plus, Hunt revamps carbon wheel range, new Canyon, gravel kicks from Quoc and Specialized, Hope offers FREE files to 3D print tools, and that’s just a taster of this week’s top tech news

We’ve also got “air conditioning for your head” from Specialized (yes, it’s a helmet), “the perfect rain cover” for inclement commutes (claim creators), cool watches from Bravur, limited edition Kask/MAAP collab lid + more

Sat, Apr 06, 2024 11:00
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Israel-Premier Tech to race gravel bikes at Paris-Roubaix

Factor’s Ostro Gravel gets the nod over the brand’s road bikes for the Hell of the North thanks to increased comfort and greater tyre clearance

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:19
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Real-world aero, outstanding alloy and mechanical shifting FTW: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Orro, Mason, Shimano + more

Four bikes made the road.cc Recommends cut in March, along with Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical, a handy workstand from Topeak and plenty of clothing

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 16:00
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Castelli calls new Gabba R “the ultimate foul-weather jacket”

Italian brand claims revamped Gabba provides the protection of a rain jacket and the aerodynamics of a speedsuit

Fri, Apr 05, 2024 11:40
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Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor

No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 14:58
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Latest Reviews

Teravail Camrock 29 x 2.4 tyre review

Fast-rolling and super supple XC tyre with surprising levels of grip
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 11:00
£75.00
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Madison Flux Waterproof Trail riding gloves review

A good performer in a range of weather conditions but the fit is a little compromised
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 10:00
£30.00
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Brooks Cambium C17 Carved saddle

Extremely flexible and takes the buzz out of the trail, but it’s heavy and takes some getting used to
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 10:00
£125.00
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Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro Elbow Guards

Minimalist, lightweight trail and XC protection that’s comfy and breathable
Mon, Mar 09, 2026 09:16
£70.00
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Pinnacle Energy

An easy to get along with everyday e-bike
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 16:00
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Merida eOne-Forty 675 EQ

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 15:45
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Galibier GrandTour Female Jacket

A great value, versatile jacket with excellent reflective details, though a shame about the fit
Tue, Feb 17, 2026 09:45
£86.00
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Lezyne CNC Digital Drive 3.5

Solid in action, comfortable to use and finished to a high standard – and its all-round quality justifies its price
Mon, Feb 16, 2026 09:45
£130.00
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Merida Crossway L 300

Very good choice if you want on- and off-road versatility and the comfort of suspension in a step-through frame
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 15:45
£875.00
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Muc-Off Hey Dipstick!

It accurately shows you your remaining sealant levels. And it’s pink
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 12:45
£10.00
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Lezyne Smart Energy Caddy

Spacious top tube caddy, if your phone can fit in it
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 09:45
£32.00
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Wahoo Kickr Core 2 trainer

A good indoor trainer, at a good price – software fixes would make this significantly better
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 09:45
£499.99
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