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2022 Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR lifestyle cropped

Ortlieb launches Seat-Pack QR that’s compatible with dropper posts

New Seat-Lock mounting system is designed to make it quick to mount, no matter which bike you’re using

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 15:00

Kask updates Protone Icon aero helmet promising reduced drag and improved ventilation

Technical features including the internal frame structure and the adjustment system have been overhauled, and the aesthetics received an update too

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 11:03

Fizik releases short-nosed 3D-printed Argo Adaptive saddle range starting from £259

New saddle features “zonal cushioning” for improved comfort and stability, and is available in 140mm and 150mm widths

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 09:05

3T’s Exploro Ultra is “the most extreme aero gravel bike yet”

New performance off-road bike fits from 35 to 61mm tyres but is optimised for the upper end, and 3T also gives you the flexibility to choose a standard, dropper or suspension seatpost

Tue, Apr 05, 2022 12:20

Time says its new ADHX Gravel/Allroad bike uses the ‘world’s strongest fibre’

New ADHX performance bike uses bio-based Dyneema fibres and has 40mm tyre clearance, a top tube mounting point as well as forged carbon dropouts

Tue, Apr 05, 2022 07:00

Five cool things coming soon from Trek, Giro, Galibier, Pas Normal Studios and Craft Cadence

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Apr 04, 2022 15:30

Would you put these reflectors for aero spokes on your performance wheels? Plus personalised mini cyclist models, new MAAP, Santini + La Passione clothing, + more

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

Sat, Apr 02, 2022 11:00

2022 Lazer KinetiCore V INTERNAL PADDING

MIPS killer? Lazer launches ‘world’s first fully integrated rotational-impact technology’ for bike helmets

Promising no weight or cooling compromises, the new KinetiCore safety technology is built into the core of six Lazer helmets, with 'controlled crumple zones' for protection

Wed, Mar 30, 2022 16:00

Chris Froome STILL has disc brake problems

…but this time he does have a solution. Kind of.

Wed, Mar 30, 2022 09:42

Strava launches new section for Tour de France with pro rider uploads all in one place

New section of the Strava app will make it easier to check out the top performances from the day’s racing in France across the men’s and women’s events

Tue, Mar 29, 2022 08:21

Five cool things coming soon from Fulcrum, Shokz, Scicon, Oxford Aqua and UDOG

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

Mon, Mar 28, 2022 15:00

Find past Strava activities on a single map with new Find That Ride website

New website lets you easily browse previous activities to find rides in a specific area

Mon, Mar 28, 2022 11:35

Is the TiltBike the future of indoor cycling? Plus Tubolito’s unpuncturable gravel tubes; clothing from Santini, Velobici & La Passione; Brooks England’s new saddle; and gravel-specific handlebar grips!

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

Sat, Mar 26, 2022 12:00

Matej Mohoric milan-san remo victory – via sprint cycling agency

It wasn’t just the dropper post: Matej Mohorič used “secret” wheel bearings and bigger disc rotors for Milan–San Remo win

Mohorič also told the road.cc Podcast that he would have crashed on his death-defying descent of the Poggio if it wasn't for the modifications made to his Merida Scultura, that was prepped weeks in advance

Thu, Mar 24, 2022 18:31

2022 Hammerhead Predictive Path Technology 1

Hammerhead now shows upcoming climb elevation without a pre-loaded route

New Predictive Path Technology builds on Hammerhead’s Climber overlay feature for helping you pace climbs

Thu, Mar 24, 2022 13:00

Want “your most realistic” indoor ride yet? The Tacx Neo Motion Plates bring multidirectional movement to the Neo smart trainer

Snap these onto the base of the Neo 2T, Neo 2 or Neo smart trainer for forward and backward movement that’s claimed to mimic the feeling of riding outdoors

Thu, Mar 24, 2022 10:22

A 5000 lumen bike light that weighs just 49g is crowdfunding on Kickstarter

BYB Tech's Focus One is described as "the first ultraportable high-beam light for your bicycle" and can be operated with a remote trigger

Wed, Mar 23, 2022 13:04

Orro expands Terra gravel range with steel and aluminium models, plus a new e-bike

British brand adds adventure bike with load carrying capability and its first electric bike

Wed, Mar 23, 2022 13:02

Bentley launches a £450 balance bike with diamond-quilted handlebars

This balance bike has a 650g magnesium alloy frame, rear disc brake and "will redefine your child’s first biking experience" according to the luxury car brand

Wed, Mar 23, 2022 12:20

Vitus ZX-1 Evo CRS gets Shimano’s new Ultegra R8100 groupset

Excellent road bikes gets an upgrade to 12-speed; SRAM builds are available too

Tue, Mar 22, 2022 21:45

Show stoppers: Mavic drop 1,225g carbon-spoked wheels and more from Orro, Colnago and more

Mega bike tech gallery featuring Colnago, Mavic, Giro, Orro, Michelin, Hope and more

Tue, Mar 22, 2022 17:39

2022 Canyon Ultimate special edition blue bike

Canyon unveils two shiny special edition Ultimate road bikes while we wait for the new one

Surely it's coming soon? But if you can't wait and have £5,999 to spend, these special edition existing Ultimates with patented glass pearl pigmentation might be up your street

Tue, Mar 22, 2022 16:50

The new Allez Sprint is the ‘world’s first alloy superbike’, claims Specialized

The aero gains on the new Specialized Allez Sprint are claimed to come from the updated tube shaping, Tarmac SL7 fork and seatpost and integrated cable routing

Tue, Mar 22, 2022 15:59