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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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Shimano launches new ESSA entry-level, 8-speed drivetrain for commuter, touring and mountain bikes

Following the launch of the interchangeable Shimano CUES product line-up last year, there's another acronym to get familiar with if you're in need of a simple 8-speed drivetrain for your flat bar bike

Tue, Apr 02, 2024 16:00
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Reebok’s doing e-bikes and e-scooters – yes, that Reebok

New range includes electric mountain bikes, commuters and leisure bikes as well as e-scooters and accessories

Sun, Mar 31, 2024 09:15
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Carpeted pedals!? Bike Shaggies promise carpeted comfort for barefoot cyclists + Oakley’s latest aero lid, fresh Wahoo updates, G’s new kicks + loads more tech news

Here's all your latest tech news, from the cozy pedal covers for barefoot riders to Oakley's sleek aero helmet, Wahoo's software updates, and Geraint Thomas's latest shoes

Sat, Mar 30, 2024 11:00
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Decathlon’s B’Twin LD 920E hits the UK with a unique mid-motor and auto-transmission

The Owuru motor and gearbox unit means you never have to shift gears again

Thu, Mar 28, 2024 14:32
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Gocycle releases images of Family Cargo e-bike’s F1-inspired HALOCX child safety system

Gocycle releases images of Family Cargo e-bike with some F1 inspired accessories

Wed, Mar 27, 2024 12:00
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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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