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2023 Patent Application Campagnolo shifters – header

Is Campagnolo about to ditch thumb lever on wireless groupset?

Italian groupset brand set to introduce a new system with two shift levers behind the brake lever, and small buttons on inner face of shifter body

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 13:19

Wahoo adds steering to its indoor cycling experience, including a new Kickr Steer device

New handlebar-mounted accessory allows you to position yourself when riding indoors; you can steer via RGT apps and Wahoo Kickr Bike too

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 13:00

Montague unveils “world’s first full-size, step-through, foldable e-bike”

New M-E1 – from US brand that’s now available in the UK again – uses Shimano STEPS mid-drive motor and folds small enough to take on public transport

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 09:52

Ekoi Refresh sleeveless indoor training vest

Ekoi launches new sleeveless indoor training vest – complete with four “on-board blowers” – to stop you overheating on the turbo

The Refresh vest is designed to reduce your body temperature while on Zwift and, Ekoi say, will “revolutionise indoor cycling”

Sun, Feb 05, 2023 21:48

Have we reached peak gravel? Shimano offers gravel-specific eyewear lenses, plus more tech news from Zwift, FSA, Lezyne, CHPT3 & more

Could this cheap hack help save you from punctures? Plus a new saddle from Selle Italia and a space-saving way to store multiple bikes...

Sat, Feb 04, 2023 12:00

Pinarello marks its return to cross-country mountain biking with the Dogma XC

The 2023 World Championship winning bike is now available for the buying public.

Fri, Feb 03, 2023 17:00

2023 Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 8 Disc Frodissimo – 1

You’ve heard of a coffee ride – now Canyon uses real arabica coffee for new Speedmax CF SLX finish

If your cycling needs a caffeine kick, German brand uses 7g of finely ground coffee in special-edition paint job

Thu, Feb 02, 2023 11:36

2023 Bombtrack Beyond sus gravel bike suspension fork

Bombtrack drops four new gravel bike models – one with a suspension fork

The new bunch of bikes feature beautiful detailing and updated components

Thu, Feb 02, 2023 11:03

Mavic launches the Cosmic Ultimate as “lightest wheelset in its category”

The 45mm deep carbon wheelset is claimed to weigh just 1,255g while delivering exceptional strength, and will set you back £3,575

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 23:00

Rapha expands men’s Explore collection for gravel and adventure riding with new Gore-Tex jacket and trousers

The full set, aimed at adventure riding, will set you back over £500

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:43

2023 Shimano non-contact patent application – 1

Will Shimano offer wireless recharging for electric components?

Newly published patent application suggests Shimano has worked on a non-contact system of charging electronic components that could live in a bottle cage or e-bike battery, but will it ever come to market?

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:29

Is Giant entering the suspension gravel game with a new Revolt X?

We’ve spotted a new Giant Revolt model, and it looks to come with a suspension fork

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:34

Five cool bikes for every taste — Brompton C Line, Orro e-bike, Merida Scultura, Handsling all-road bike and Vitus CX bike

This week's five cool things is all about the bikes...

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:30

2023 Balance Bike Ventus Jr – Perspective Left-Left

Van Nicholas launches £1000 titanium balance bike that it claims could “help children to ride better”

The brand says the carbon-fork-equipped Ventus Jr. will serve generations of children…

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 13:46

Fancy a 3D-printed saddle custom-made for your butt? Plus more tech news from DT Swiss, Giant, 3T, Chris King, Classified, Stages & more

If you’re in search of the perfect saddle, you can now have one based on an imprint of your very own butt, plus wheels with adjustable rim depths and the rest of the the week’s bike news

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 12:00

Van Rysel to launch seven new bikes, including high-end race models

Could Van Rysel be lining up to support a WorldTour team in 2024? The number of bikes just revealed suggests the French brand is heading in a new direction

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 21:45

2023 POC Propel cycling glasses EF education

POC launches Propel — cycling glasses that make your face and ears more aerodynamic

The brand says this is the most aerodynamic pair of glasses it has ever made, with the massive lenses providing a fairing to direct airflow away from the rider's un-aero ears

Tue, Jan 24, 2023 14:09

Canyon reduces UK bike prices, citing better exchange rates, shipping costs and customs charges

The German brand has made permanent reductions to numerous models such as the Aeroad, Grail and Ultimate, telling road.cc it has "...been able to reduce the cost of importing bikes to the UK" and pass on the savings

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 18:11