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Boardman’s do-it-all SLR 9.4 might be the best value £3k road bike around (so good that it’s out of stock); plus Hunt wheels and Hutchinson tyres impress in our latest road.cc Recommends update

Our November round-up features top products to help you ride through winter in comfort, rain or shine

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 13:27

“Use must stop with immediate effect”: Cube recalls Agree C:62 road bikes over reports of cracked forks

Cube insisted the number of reported cases remains "small" and suggested the issue is caused by a change of resin material that has caused a delamination risk

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 17:06

Four ultra-rare Colnagos – including Pogačar’s Ventoux (not Toulouse*) Y1Rs – go under the hammer at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s Collector’s Week in Abu Dhabi is serving up a dream quartet for bike connoisseurs: Pogačar’s Y1Rs, Almeida’s C68 Rossa No.1, a Ferrari-developed C35 Oro, and a Merckx-era track replica. The copywriting might need a bit of work, though

Tue, Dec 02, 2025 11:39

Aero race bikes, gravel races bike and endurance bikes! Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, BMC, Wilier, Merida and 3T

The latest high-end bikes are here at road.cc - here's a first look, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 17:23

2025 Brooks Unearthed B17 leather saddle maroon

Brooks digs up “forgotten” leather, and turns it into limited run of £330 “exceedingly rare and unrepeatable” saddles

A factory clear-out has led to a limited run of colourful Brooks saddles, but the Unearthed range is nearly double the price of the standard Brooks seats

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 14:43

Kostüme rejects Black Friday… by launching its most expensive cycling clothing yet, plus Superarmour built for -8°C, some VERY bling hubs, and even more head-turning winter kit

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Pas Normal Studios, Gobik, Tactic Racing, Kostüme and Vekta

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 12:00

Cyclist whose racing career was cut short after being hit by drug driver launches clothing brand with “industry first” membership model

UK cycling brand Amo la Ruta is introducing a £79 a year membership that gives riders up to 50% off clothing, with the goal of "redefining premium" in cycling

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 13:01

Toot Engineering takes on controversial UCI bar width rules with fully compliant “radical handlebar system”

The M3 bars start at €539, a custom 3D-printed version also available on request, Toot Engineering now bringing the product to market and calling it "a paradigm shift" from fitting riders to components to "designing an athlete-bike specific system"

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 15:52

The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses arrive for review — plus Pakbrite’s carbon fibre storage capsule, a “hurricane power” bike dryer + more

The latest cycling tech hits road.cc HQ - here’s a sneak peek, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 12:53

“Why can’t one device do it all?”: Kickstarter bike computer has built-in electric pump, front light and week-long battery life (apparently)

From an intriguing crowdfunder to "the world's best bike bag", via new bikes, components and more — it's a bumper edition of our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 12:00

“‘Will this part fit my bike?’ might be the most expensive question in cycling” — Bike Matrix promises to take the guesswork out of ordering replacement parts for your bike

Unlike Neo, you won't be wondering whether to choose the Red part or the Blue part

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 10:59

Tom Ritchey spent 40 years “thinking about how to make the ultimate bike”, and claims all new Septimer Break-Away is the result

The perfect frameset to get out there and break away from it all? Tom Ritchey himself certainly thinks so, as his very long-term project finally comes to fruition

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 07:00

The coolest bikes of Rouleur Live 2025: titanium dreams, pro superbikes, and lots of 3D-printing

From prototypes to custom specials and eye-wateringly expensive limited editions, Rouleur Live 2025 delivered one of its most eclectic collections yet. We round up the most striking machines on show

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 16:53

Dan Bigham and Specialized take aero “to a new scientific level” by riding through lasers, plus the world’s first aluminium velodrome, loads of new tech and more

All the best new tech from the week that was, including stuff from Specialized, Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe, Ridley, Vittoria, Pirelli, Strava and more

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 12:00

Do gravel bikes have enough suspension yet? Moots doesn’t think so, as all new Scrambler gets huge 100mm suspension fork

Dripping with top-end components and featuring 100mm of front-end squish, Moots' new gravel rig comes with a lofty £9,850 price tag

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 16:00

After two years in development, Passoni unveils unique new aero bike with a half carbon/half titanium frameset

Are you a half rice/half chips kind of person at your local takeaway? Passoni's latest bike could be right up your street (if you have 15,000 euros to spend on it)

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 14:30

2025 leaked Cannondale SuperSix Evo Weight Weenies

Is this the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo? Leaked images suggest next generation all-round race bike will get deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger

What appears to be an unreleased fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo has been leaked on online forums

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:08

“The future of titanium aerodynamics”: J.Laverack unveils 3D-printed innovations with new road bikes

Britain's J.Laverack is pushing the limits of additive manufacturing with two new models debuting this week, including “the world’s most bespoke, fully additively manufactured, aerodynamically optimised and CFD-tested titanium road bike”

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 06:00

Tom Pidcock Q36.5 Rain Shell Aero Jersey, ‘The Condom’

Q36.5 puts Pidcock in an ‘aero condom’ and thinks the new waterproof jersey is the way to go on rainy days

Always use protection, in this case Q36.5's new £250 double membrane waterproof jersey — and yes, it is really being marketed as 'The Condom'

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 12:14

Castelli’s jacket claiming 12x more breathability than the Gabba, “lightest 3D printed saddle” from Selle Italia + more cool things from Shimano, Look and Galibier

This week’s lineup features Look Keo Blade Ceramic Vision pedals, a lightweight Selle Italia saddle, Shimano winter cycling shoes, and winter jackets from Castelli and Galibier

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 09:29

Fancy buying a pro contract for £15,850? Cycling clothing brand’s “once in a lifetime” programme for (very rich) riders “who want to live and perform like pros”, plus clipless Birkenstocks, £400 bib shorts + more

The Danish sportswear company that has kitted out Tour de France riders and Ironman world champions wants to offer five 'golden ticket' winners "a complete system" of "transformative" performance gains... if you've got €18,000 knocking about

Sat, Nov 08, 2025 12:00

Iconic British bike brand Mercian releases its first new model in two decades, after being saved from liquidation last year

Longstanding Derby-based manufacturer was saved by four local businessmen, the new Mercian Ventura Allroad's release commemorating its 80th anniversary

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:28

Shimano launches a two-pronged attack on SRAM’s Full Mount system

Is there a 13-speed wireless drivetrain coming from Shimano?

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 13:18

Merida officially unveils the Mission, a new gravel race and multi surface bike with integrated downtube storage

Your Mission, should you choose to accept it is... an all new gravel and mixed surface platform from Merida, which is more aggressive than the brand's Silex gravel bike to better cope with faster 'European-style' gravel races

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 08:00

Lezyne Pressure Over Drive floor pumps product recall

Lezyne recalls Pressure Over Drive pumps after report of canister “forcefully” ejecting from its base, causing “serious injuries” to the face of a user

Pumps should blow up, but not like this... the scary-sounding recall concerns Pressure Over Drive and Digital Pressure Over Drive floor pumps manufactured between 2016 - 2021, and affected customers can register for a free replacement

Thu, Nov 06, 2025 17:10