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Has a Taiwanese bike shop leaked Shimano’s new 12 speed Dura-Ace groupset?

Facebook gallery of 2022 Giant range suggests 12-speed rear cassette is on the way

Sat, Aug 14, 2021 16:44

Strava adds privacy features for editing map visibility and hiding data including heart rate

Data – including speed, power, calories and heart rate – can be kept private, and there’s also a new private note section

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 17:00

Adidas unveils the Gravel Shoe with laces and internal sock-like construction

Snug integrated cuffs are designed to hug the ankle to seal out dust and dirt

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 08:30

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Ribble adds SRAM XPLR drivetrain options to Gravel bike range

British brand offers new Force and Rival builds for its carbon, titanium and aluminium models

Wed, Aug 11, 2021 10:15

SRAM, Zipp & RockShox launch new XPLR gravel components

Range includes a gravel-specific suspension fork and dropper seatpost as well as rear derailleurs, cassettes, and wheels

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 14:00

Jenko.cc launches aero jersey for those with larger arms & shoulders

Generous cuts around the arms and shoulders are designed to provide a tailored aero fit that actually fits ‘real people’

Tue, Aug 10, 2021 09:00

Five cool things coming soon from Giant, Assos, Santini, SunGod and Hutchinson

Another fantastic selection of bikes, tyres and jackets that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Aug 09, 2021 15:30

Bianchi reveals new Impulso Pro gravel bike with light 1,100g frame

New full carbon disc-brake bike with clearance for 38mm tyres is available in a two-tone version with one shade being traditional celeste, or contrasting greens

Mon, Aug 09, 2021 09:55

Hope unveils prototype for road-going version of Team GB’s Lotus track bike

The Olympic bike is being overhauled for the road; drawing on its in-house expertise of making brakes, specially designed dropouts have been made to integrate the disc brake calipers

Thu, Aug 05, 2021 14:00

Cube reveals 2022 disc-brake only road bike range with updated Agree frame, plus new gravel and cross bikes

New Agree frame saves 10 watts and an additional watt can be saved by adding Cube’s special storage pouch

Thu, Aug 05, 2021 08:00

road.cc Recommends updated with 13 exceptional new products from Giant, Trek, Rapha, Hammerhead + more

We’ve refreshed our selection of the best bikes and kit to cover July 2021. Find out which items have made the cut this month…

Wed, Aug 04, 2021 11:00

2021 Vittoria A. Dugast L’Eroica tubular 4

Vittoria releases collectible handmade cotton tubular tyre for L’Eroica vintage cycling events

Each handmade tyre will be numbered and personalised with the buyer’s initials for the ultimate Eroica bike upgrade

Mon, Aug 02, 2021 15:38

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Five cool things coming soon from Boardman, Bryton, Megmeister, Hindsight and Sigr

Another exciting selection of shoes, sunnies and bib shorts that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Aug 02, 2021 15:30

Shimano unveils ‘lightest ever’ XC902 mountain bike and cyclocross shoe with rider-tunable spikes

There's a new outsole design and you can have a white pair if you really love cleaning

Mon, Aug 02, 2021 11:08

Chris Boardman’s Lotus Type 108 Olympic Pursuit Bike credit Design Museum

Bike at bedtime: take a look at Chris Boardman’s Olympic-winning Lotus Type 108 track bike

Chris Boardman’s 1992 Olympic-winning individual pursuit bike had a monocoque frame that acted as a wing sail

Sun, Aug 01, 2021 20:30

Adidas’ radical-looking 3D CMPT glasses are super-light… and super-pricey

Just 150 of these 3D printed glasses are going on sale, promising maximum ventilation and a weight of just 20g

Fri, Jul 30, 2021 10:35

Muc-Off reveals ‘world’s first plastic-free bike cleaner’ with 75% plant-based formula

Punk Powder uses 92% less packaging than the equivalent two litres of regular bike cleaner, claims the brand

Thu, Jul 29, 2021 19:00

Trek releases its first Sustainability Report outlining 10 steps to lighten its footprint

Trek encourages people to ride 430 miles to save the carbon equivalent of what it took to make one of its bikes

Thu, Jul 29, 2021 09:40

Zwift’s Off the MAAP tour returns with exclusive in-game and in-real-life MAAP kit up for grabs

Exclusive in-real-life MAAP kit can be bought after completion of the four stage series to match your in-game avatar

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 15:45

Pro launches £600 Vibe Evo integrated handlebar, along with new Stealth Curved saddle

The new bar is claimed to be grippy without bar tape for full aero gains

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 14:05

Velocio partners with London bikepacking brand Apidura for UK clothing repairs

Regional repair hubs chosen to reduce the environmental impact of shipping

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 09:50

The new LoreOne is definitely the most expensive bike shoe you’ve ever seen

3D custom printed open frame carbon shoes claimed to be “the most powerful cycling shoe ever created”, but you’ll never guess how high the price…

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 08:00

Elite unveils Rizer indoor gradient simulator with micro movement steering

Rizer simulates climbs up to 20% and descents as low as -10%, and can be set up for automatic or manual changes

Mon, Jul 26, 2021 16:00

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Zipp, Pirelli, Van Rysel and Selle San Marco

Another fantastic selection of wheels, shoes and saddles that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 26, 2021 15:30

Prototype helmet made with new Elium material can cut critical cycling injury rates by 12%, claim researchers

The outer shell is designed to absorb more energy so that around 40% less is absorbed by the foam underneath that’s in direct contact with your head, researchers say

Fri, Jul 23, 2021 12:49