Tech News

How often do you puncture? Muc-Off says every 8 months is average. Plus new Hunt x Classified wheels, new Lotus bike coming in 2024, Jack Wolfskin goes bikepacking + more

The bike tech world never sleeps and this week has again been filled with new and improved designs and innovations from a range of diverse brands

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 12:00
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road.cc Recommends Spring Special: 27 great new products added from Specialized, Scott, Ribble, Mason + more

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that has really, really impressed our reviewers over the past few weeks

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 12:37
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Colnago invites Tom Boonen for test ride after “unsubstantiated” Tadej Pogačar bike comments

The iconic Italian brand also challenged former pro Dirk De Wolf’s claim that the double Tour de France winner would be “another 2km/h faster” on a rival bike

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 14:36
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Have you ever seen a crazier time trial helmet than this?

Uno-X Pro Cycling Team rode the Paris-Nice team time trial in Star Wars-esque Sweet Protection Redeemer 2Vi Mips helmet. Is it really “a new benchmark in aerodynamics”?

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 17:51
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Tadej Pogacar would be “another 2km/h faster” on Jumbo-Visma, Ineos or Soudal-Quick Step team bikes, says classics winner

Dirk De Wolf says riding a Colnago is holding Pogacar back while Tom Boonen believes there's “a difference in quality” between the top bikes ridden in the pro peloton and the rest

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 11:26
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Five smart cycling glasses — offering you rear-view mirrors, live performance data and more

Who knew a pair of cycling glasses can do so much?! This week’s five cool things are all specs, from HindSight, TriEye, POC, Koo and Engo

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 15:46
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Have bike tech wars turned cycling into Formula 1? Some pros think so, plus more tech news from Shimano, Zwift, Le Col, Dahon, Fairlight + more

We have champagne-coloured shoes, some very cool shades, new commuting clobber, and an update to one of our favourite all-rounders

Sat, Mar 04, 2023 12:00
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Continental unveils the “strongest” and “fastest” ever Grand Prix 5000 tyre models

There is a new GP5000 for all-season riding and some serious, fast racing

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 08:05
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AG2R Citroën to race Strade Bianche in denim bib shorts

The team's kit partner Rosti developed the bibs using stretch denim

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 17:36
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Colnago introduces C68 Allroad for the “light off-road” market

New model based on the C68 Road comes with endurance geometry and space for 35mm tyres

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 10:07
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SRAM lightens Force AXS groupset, speeds up shifting and adds new power meter options

Second-tier groupset gets a complete update: new hood shape, redesigned front derailleur, integrated chainrings and a funky new finish

Wed, Mar 01, 2023 15:00
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Cannondale launches new aero-optimised SuperSix Evo 4 with threaded bottom bracket — all the details + first ride review

Aaron travelled to Spain to put the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 through its paces in the hills and mountains of Girona... but did it impress him?

Wed, Mar 01, 2023 14:00
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Is Shimano abandoning cup and cone hubs in favour of sealed cartridge bearings?

The newly released Shimano hubs launched at the same time as the new CUES groupsets feature sealed bearings and modular design

Wed, Mar 01, 2023 13:28
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Mondraker Dusty – the mountain biker’s gravel bike

The e-gravel bike is a new milestone for the MTB brand

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 16:36
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Mondraker Dusty XR – First ride review

Mondraker has stepped into the world of gravel, and we've had a go on the new bike

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 16:15
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Shimano unveils new cross-compatible CUES groupsets for city, touring and mountain bikes, consolidating Claris, Sora and Tiagra

The new 9,10 and 11-speed, disc-brake-only drivetrain ecosystem means everything below mechanical 105 will be slowly phased out on flat bar bikes, and it's highly likely these changes will be coming to drop bar bikes too

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 16:03
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Court rules SRAM patents not infringed by Princeton Carbon Works’ aero wheels

The ruling brings the two-year dispute over the undulating rim design to an end

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 11:44
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Fed up Froome denounces disc brake wheels on Instagram Reel

The four-time Tour de France champ insinuated that his recent Tour du Rwanda woes were down to slow disc brake wheel changes

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 21:01
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New SRAM Force AXS first ride review — is it any good?

Do we like the new SRAM Force groupset? We had a chance to try it out ahead of the official launch and get some first impressions....

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 16:41
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Gear up for bikepacking adventures — five cool bags and accessories from Specialized, Lomo, Zefal and Morsa

If you've got plenty of bike adventures lined up for the year, these bags and accessories might come in handy...

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 12:51
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Is this the most luminescent Tarmac to date? Remco’s exclusive S-Works SL7 plus a super bling gold chainring, new Pirelli race tyres, eco-sunglasses + much more

Check out this week’s top tech news, from Remco's special Tarmac to a golden chainring from Aerocoach, new Rapha and Maap collections and more sustainable shades

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 12:00
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Cinderella cycling shoes, Tadej’s tiny handwriting, a very mini mini pump, tyre lever 2-in-1 + more: The coolest stuff I could find at a bike show

Funky saddles, flashy hubs and fresh kicks! Here's a round-up of all the newest, coolest and quirkiest stuff on show at the Corebike show, a bona fide UK bike industry tradition

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 14:52
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Do we need suspension on gravel bikes? Giant unveils the Revolt X

Revolt X gets a suspension fork, dropper post and can accommodate 53mm-wide tyres

Thu, Feb 23, 2023 17:49
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CORE! Seven cool bikes from Colnago, Specialized, Orro and more

Road and gravel, titanium (lots of that) and carbon to the fore as top brands show their wares to the bike trade… and us

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 16:18
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Pinarello introduces two new road bikes to performance and endurance ranges… and they’re (slightly) more affordable

The new Pinarello F and X models offer a blend of comfort and performance for a bit less than the flagship Dogma F, with prices ranging between £4,500-£9,500

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 15:00
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Latest Reviews

Ampere X-Trail

Impressive hardtail e-MTB for the money
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 16:00
£1599.00
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Adidas Kentro Sport Sunglasses

Good looking glasses that perform well, but lack versatility
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00
£130.00
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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
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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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