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Bags and sunnies for cycling from Rapha, Apidura, Chrome Industries, Tifosi and Jack Wolfskin

We've got four cool bags and a pair of neat shades on test right now, so here's what you need to know about them before the full reviews land

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 15:24

Are podium shades a thing now? Plus new Mapei X Santini kit, Hunt’s “premier performance” gravel wheels, Ribble, Reynolds, new Lumos lids + more

Find out about Ekoi's limited edition shades worn by Michael Woods on the Tour de France podium this week, plus a new Ribble Endurance SL R colourway and plenty of new kit

Sat, Jul 15, 2023 11:00

New Specialized road bike leaked with unique oversized head tube — is this the new Tarmac SL8 or a revamped Roubaix?

Are Soudal Quick-Step training on a new Specialized? Here's everything we know (and don't know) so far about this mysterious bike

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 16:31

Check out the quirky and innovative Gary Fisher Cronus

Tonight a model that didn't last long although it certainly left its mark on road bike design... and may well have stopped road bikes leaving a mark on you

Tue, Jul 11, 2023 20:45

New Specialized S-Works Torch Lace road shoes “will increase average TT power by seven watts”

There are some very boastful claims behind these new £300 lace-up kicks from Specialized, including a 28-second saving on your next 10km time trial compared to using "traditional cycling shoes". So, what's new?

Tue, Jul 11, 2023 16:00

Parcours Paniagua first ride review: carbon wheels that pack in plenty of performance for the price

Parcours brings carbon-fibre performance to a more accessible price point with its new Paniagua wheelset

Tue, Jul 11, 2023 08:00

Five cool cycling things for your next big bike adventure from MymonX, Garmin, Zefal, Silca and Delivgear

Unlike that pampered Tour de France peloton, there's no rest day for the road.cc review team! Here's our pick of the current testing crop at the moment

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 17:00

2023 Canyon Aeroad Mathieu van der Poel – 1

Canyon unveils Mathieu van der Poel edition Aeroad CFR

Limited-edition model comes with an updated frame and a white finish with MVDP logos

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 11:35

Factor launches new O2 VAM as “the world’s fastest climbing bike”

Updated model boasts a 700g frame that’s designed to combine its light weight with aero efficiency and will be raced by Israel-Premier Tech in the Tour de France

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 09:00

Is this the barmiest bike set-up ever? Plus Cavendish’s special Call of Duty bike, new Rapha x Shrimps women’s kit collab, Campagnolo hub motor + plenty of Tour de France tech

Check out the interesting designs making debut at TdF, new tech from Campag, kit from Rapha and much more

Sat, Jul 08, 2023 11:00

2023 Tour de France Team Presentation Dylan Teuns Factor O2 VAM © Zac WiLLIAMS SWpix.com

Unreleased Factor O2 VAM breaks cover at Tour de France

How skinny is that top tube?!? Israel – Premier Tech riders are racing an updated lightweight bike and we’re expecting a launch on Monday

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 10:58

road.cc Recommends June update: 9 high-scoring products from Pinarello, Colnago, Giant and more added

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that really impressed our reviewers in June '23

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 15:01

2023 Tour de France Stage 2 Vingegaared © Zac WiLLIAMS SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd) – 2

Jonas Vingegaard uses 1x gearing for Tour de France opening stages

Team Jumbo-Visma teammate Wout van Aert has switched to a single chainring system too, so what's going on?

Mon, Jul 03, 2023 11:16

2023 Tech of the Week 1 July 2023 – 1 – edit

Is Shimano planning automatic shifting for the masses? Plus the ChatGPT e-bike (yep, really), Trek, Rapha, Cube + loads more

Check out the world’s first ChatGPT-integrated e-bike, the shiniest bikes in the Tour de France, and the most subtle phone mount you’ve ever seen… or not seen

Sat, Jul 01, 2023 11:00

Garmin’s ClimbPro post-climb notification is driving cyclists “nuts”… so will the GPS giant change its tune?

Far from finding it flattering, some cyclists aren't happy with the merry jingle that plays on their Garmin computers whenever they reach the top of an ascent. Will Garmin answer their prayers and tone it down?

Fri, Jun 30, 2023 14:24

2023 Dauphine Jumbo Visma 1x Wolf Tooth – 1.jpeg

Running 1x? Wolf Tooth introduces LoneWolf Aero chainguide to avoid a dropped chain

New component has been developed with Team Jumbo-Visma to prevent unshipped chains in road, gravel and cyclocross riding

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 15:43

Shimano 105 12-speed mechanical groupset breaks cover

Traditionalists, rejoice! Slip-up by Corratec confirms Shimano will add a mechanical shifting option to the R7100 groupset it released as Di2 only last year

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:14

Insta360 launches GO 3 thumb-sized action camera for cycling with magnetic mounting system

Yep, that's an action cam seemingly floating on this rider's jersey... it's actually thanks to Insta360's magnetic mounting system that has made it onto the tiny GO 3 camera, plus there's also increased battery life and higher screen resolution

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 12:57

5 more cool things from Eurobike 2023: £3k carbon monocoque gravel wheels, Shimano’s Q’AUTO shifting concept, new Thule gear + more

Here’s a quintet of intriguing things we happened across browsing around the humid halls of Eurobike

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 16:10

10 tech highlights from Eurobike 2023

From Campagnolo to Continental, from kids’ bikes to dog trailers, the biggest cycling trade show in Europe had it all…

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 10:31

Is this £14,500 3D-printed titanium superbike a glimpse of the future? Plus more tech news from Oakley, Rapha, POC, Ere Research & loads more

Check out new clothes, wheels, glasses, shoes, and saddles with a button for adjusting flexibility on the fly

Sat, Jun 24, 2023 11:00

2023 Eurobike li-on children’s bikes – 3

Are these new li:on kids bikes from Marcel Kittel and Tony Martin the safest ever?

German bikes feature oversized lighting system integrated into the frame and glowing paint

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 11:17

2023 Merida Scultura Endurance GR 8000 – 1

Merida introduces speed-focused Scultura Endurance GR gravel bike

New model – available in both carbon and aluminium – is based on the existing Scultura Endurance road bike and sits alongside the adventure-minded Silex in Merida’s range

Wed, Jun 21, 2023 10:52

Look unveils lightened 795 Blade RS road bike and disc brake-equipped 796 Monoblade RS time trial bike

French brand gives road bike a complete redesign aimed at balancing aerodynamics, stiffness and low weight, and adds disc brakes to its time trial/triathlon bike

Wed, Jun 21, 2023 10:00