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Five cool things coming soon from Look, Altura, HJC, Knog and BiSaddle

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

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 15:30

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Continental offers hookless compatibility with new Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres

Tubeless ready option is said to offer greater speed and sidewall protection than the existing Grand Prix 5000 TL, with easier mounting and hookless compatibility

Mon, Oct 04, 2021 08:00

Team Delko racing in iconic ‘Look 1985’ jersey at this year’s Paris-Roubaix

French UCI Pro continental team will be wearing new kit that reflects Look’s Mondrian-inspired logo at this weekend’s cobbled classic

Fri, Oct 01, 2021 10:00

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Is this tool-free front bike rack the versatile carrying solution you need for your bike?

New JACK rack is rated for loads up to 5kg and is claimed to be the “least skill/bike-‘discriminatory’ bike rack on the market”

Fri, Oct 01, 2021 08:17

Trek overhauls Checkpoint gravel range with updated geometry & new top-level platform

There’s a new top-level SLR platform and mounts for all kinds of bike-packing

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 14:00

Hiplok reveals ‘world’s first truly portable bike lock to resist angle-grinder attacks’

Hiplok claims its new 1.8kg lock can withstand attacks from the weapon of choice for professional bike thieves

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 10:00

Wilier’s new Garda road bike offers hidden cables and space for wide tyres

Italian brand hides cables under a cover on the stem, and disc brake version takes tyres up to 32mm wide

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 15:00

Wahoo releases new SYSTM training app with diverse workout categories and swallows up The Sufferfest

New workout and training plan app promises “engaging content” and “useful training tips delivered in plain language”, and existing Sufferfest users have been moved over

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 13:00

Cervelo officially unveils lightened R5 road bike

Cables are now fully internal, the ride is said to be more comfortable than previously, and you can fit tyres up to 34mm wide

Tue, Sep 28, 2021 09:16

Five cool things coming soon from Apple, Tacx, Topeak, Van Rysel and Renpho

Here's another fantastic selection of indoor trainers and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Sep 27, 2021 15:30

11 tech highlights at Sea Otter Europe from BMC, CHPT3, 3T, Vielo, Sportful + more

All the stuff you need to know about from the Spanish bike show, and a race-winning bike to ogle too...

Mon, Sep 27, 2021 12:40

BMC updates URS gravel bike line-up with front suspension

URS LT comes with 20mm of travel courtesy of a coil-sprung design produced in collaboration with HiRide

Sat, Sep 25, 2021 15:00

Australia investigates snapped handlebar that caused Olympic crash

Governing body looks to pinpoint cause of snapped bar that led to Alex Porter smashing into the boards of the velodrome at 65km/h

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 16:40

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Colnago to use blockchain tech on 2022 bikes

New digital passports are designed to ensure the validity and proof of ownership of new Colnago frames, starting with the bike that Tadej Pogačar will ride at the World Championships this weekend

Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:49

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BMC brings out carbon frame versions of all-road Roadmachine X

32mm WTB Expanse tubeless ready tyres and Fizik’s gravel-specific Terra Argo X3 saddle feature on the updated carbon mixed terrain bike

Wed, Sep 22, 2021 15:00

Here’s how to (virtually) ride the same Flandrian roads the pros will compete on at the Worlds for free at home

RGT Cycling has added a new 15km road called Leuven City, Flanders so you can experience the course virtually on your turbo

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 16:00

Specialized brings 3D printed Mirror tech to the £390 S-Works Romin saddle

The 3D tech comes at a hefty premium with this S-Works model, but Specialized is promising "a statistically significant reduction in pressure"

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 16:00

Rapha partners with Poc for special edition helmets with SPIN safety technology

Omne Air Spin (£140) and Ventral Air Spin £220) now available in Rapha colourways to complement its apparel collections

Tue, Sep 21, 2021 11:00

Supersapiens launches Energy Band to give real-time glucose data and help you maximise performance

Energy Band is the world’s first wearable device built specifically for sports performance that displays glucose data directly from Abbott’s biosensor

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 16:17

CHPT3 and Vielo join forces to launch V+1 Gen 2 gravel bike with 1x Campagnolo groupset and unique paintjob

Millar’s personal bike painter lightly removes thin layers of paint to give the playful, disruptive finish

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 16:05

Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Tacx, Van Rysel, Pearson x Lake and Sundried

Another preview selection of indoor trainers, shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 15:30

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Ineos Grenadiers are racing on disc brakes… finally

Disc brake version of Pinarello’s Dogma F will be making its WorldTour debut at tomorrow’s GP de Denain…

Mon, Sep 20, 2021 14:40

Strava expands ‘My Gear’ mileage tracker for bikes so you’ll know when to repair and replace components

Riders can now track how much distance they have racked up on each component

Fri, Sep 17, 2021 10:40

Genesis launches e-bike versions of Smithfield and Columbia Road urban bikes

Urban bikes with front and rear lights now have up to 150km range of pedal assistance in Eco mode

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 11:17

Muc-Off launches ‘the world’s fastest lube’, Ludicrous AF

The British brand set out to create a Grand Tour winning lube that combines both speed and sustainability showing “being green can be fast". It will also cost you £49.99 for a 50ml bottle

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 09:29