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Castelli unveils Idro 3 Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

Updated jacket still features Gore-Tex’s light and breathable ShakeDry fabric, but a stretch panel at the back is designed to ensure a close fit

Tue, Oct 12, 2021 08:00

White Giro Regime Women’s Road Cycling Shoes pictured on wooden floor

Five cool things coming soon from Giro, Assos, Altura, FR3ND and Portland Design Works

Some more of the best gear on test with road.cc's team of reviewers at the moment…

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 15:30

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Specialized announces voluntary recall of Tarmac SL7

While no riders have reported injuries according to Specialized, an impact could lead to a crack in the bike's fork steerer, so owners should stop riding until replacement parts are installed

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 13:23

2022 Continental Open New Up limited edition – 1

Continental unveils limited edition Open gravel bike

Collaboration with German retailer bike-components.de is based around an Open New UP frameset and marks the tyre brand’s 150th anniversary

Mon, Oct 11, 2021 11:59

2022 Specialized S-Works Crux (Specialized)-2

Specialized redesigns the Crux as the “world’s lightest gravel bike”

The frame design borrows heavily from the Aethos road bike, giving a claimed frame weight of 725g. There is space for 47mm tyres too

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 16:00

Radical derailleur design revealed in new patent from Ford

System reduces the number of parts required in an electric system, potentially reducing complexity, weight, and cost

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 12:31

2021 Alchemy Bicycles Rogue Blood-Orange

Alchemy Bicycles launches new Rogue carbon gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic

New “do-anything, go-further” bike from the US boutique brand has clearance up to 48mm tyres, hydraulic and wireless dropper post compatibility and numerous mounts

Thu, Oct 07, 2021 11:00

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Cyclists’ Alliance partner with Supersapiens for Duty of Care framework to improve wellbeing of female pro peloton

New initiative aims to “ensure that no [female] athlete can unknowingly or knowingly push their body past its limitations and cause disastrous long-term effects on the mind, body and its systems”

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 14:45

2022 Julian Alaphillipe World Championship Edition Specialized Tarmac SL7 3

Julian Alaphilippe to debut new custom World Championship Specialized Tarmac SL7 at Milano-Torino

Check out the Frenchman’s new beautiful custom paintjob with a blurred design that’s inspired by the “swirling storm of competition”... but minus Shimano's latest groupset

Wed, Oct 06, 2021 10:23

2021 Look Keo 2 Max Carbon – top detail.jpg

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

2021 WholeGrain Cycles Jack City Outside 3

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