Tech News

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
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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
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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
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The head to toe and full of nuts edition! Five cool things coming soon from Clif, MAAP, Chrome, Magicshine and GCN

Products full of nuts and some to help you not go nuts… our weekly round-up of cool products that we're reviewing right now

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 15:57
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Check out Mark Cavendish’s new Wilier Filante… and his mysterious Nike shoes – plus Giant bikes to your door, new huge Poc shades, a brutal Dragons’ Den rejection + more

Take a look at all of the week’s tech news from Trek, Giant, BKOOL, Van Rysel and more

Sat, Jan 21, 2023 12:00
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Giro launches Aries Spherical — “the lightest and coolest helmet ever”

This new lightweight road racing helmet comes with plenty of performance and safety claims

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 08:00
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SRAM’s patent dispute with Princeton Carbon Works set to go to trial

The alleged patent infringement relates to an undulating rim design that is said to reduce aerodynamic drag and side force

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 15:26
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Has the peloton found an aero loophole to the UCI’s minimum bar width rule?

Handlebars are required to be wider than 350mm, but they didn't say anything about hood angles...

Tue, Jan 17, 2023 10:43
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Five cool things coming soon from Castelli, Specialized, Fizik, Proviz and Polar

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 16:56
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Scott issues product recall on 2022 Speedster road and gravel bikes due to faulty forks

The recall affects about 2000 Speedster road and gravel bikes in the brand's 2022 collection

Mon, Jan 16, 2023 10:17
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Cane Creek releases Hellbender 70 Visco headset to eliminate speed wobble

The 70 Visco headset uses dampening plates to stabilise the steering on front-heavy or loaded bikes

Fri, Jan 13, 2023 14:14
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Starting next week: road.cc Recommends awards 2022/23

Of the hundreds of bikes, components, accessories and items of clothing we've reviewed over the past year, find out which are the very, very best

Wed, Jan 11, 2023 15:24
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A mixed bag! Five cool things coming soon from CES, Wahoo, Proviz, Orro and Pearson

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way…

Mon, Jan 09, 2023 16:59
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New pictures of unreleased fully integrated Roval bars on Specialized Tarmac leaked on social media

The best look yet at what to expect from the new Roval integrated cockpit

Mon, Jan 09, 2023 12:51
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Is this the strangest bike helmet you’ve ever seen? Plus new products from Specialized, Cannondale, Rapha, Kask + more

Check out loads of secret stuff from Specialized, an unreleased helmet being worn by Ineos Grenadiers, three new Cannondale road bikes, and news that Alex Dowsett's taking up triathlon

Sat, Jan 07, 2023 12:00
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Is a MECHANICAL 12-speed Shimano 105 groupset coming in 2023 after all?

New evidence suggests Shimano's mid-range 105 groupset will be available with mechanical shifting to sit alongside the Di2 version

Thu, Jan 05, 2023 13:51
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Is this the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4? Pro riders spotted on mysterious new road racing machine

What appears to be an unreleased Cannondale SuperSix Evo has been leaked on numerous social media accounts

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 16:10
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Campagnolo power meter moves a step closer

No, really this time. New patent shows how Italian brand plans to make its crank-based power meter

Tue, Jan 03, 2023 12:33
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7 cutting edge cycling gadgets from CES 2023 featuring Garmin, Samsung, Jabra, a ‘smart bed’ + more

The Consumer Electronics Show returns this week with more exciting new tech. Here’s our pick of the most interesting cycling-related gadgets…

Tue, Jan 03, 2023 10:48
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Five cool things to look forward to in the New Year from Castelli, Enduro, Scribe, Van Rysel and Galibier

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Wed, Dec 28, 2022 11:13
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Is this the most inventive/bizarre turbo trainer setup you’ve ever seen? Plus the rest of the week’s top tech news

Check out new bling from Muc-Off and a very clever way of hiding an Apple AirTag on your bike to help you get it back if stolen

Sat, Dec 24, 2022 12:00
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Fabio Jakobsen spotted with ‘new Specialized aero handlebars and saddle’

Has Jakobsen revealed a new Roval Handlebar and S-Works Mirror Saddle on his Instagram?

Wed, Dec 21, 2022 09:12
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Bahrain Victorious want their kit back… Ineos Grenadiers unveil ‘visibly fast’ 2023 team kit

Bioracer presents the 2023 design for Ineos Grenadiers, and some are saying that it looks somewhat familiar...

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 17:43
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The jacket special! Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Specialized, Proviz, Pas Normal Studios and Vulpine

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 16:59
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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
£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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