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podride – via podride on facebook

The Podride e-bike has four wheels and a roof to keep you dry

This cool contraption is the ultimate e-bike for the fair weather e-biker, and described as being like a sofa on wheels!

Mon, Jan 27, 2020 18:10
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Just in: Shand Stooshie with Shimano GRX600

Scottish made steel all-road bike with heaps of versatility arrives for testing

Sat, Jan 25, 2020 11:00
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First Look: Goodyear Eagle F1 road tyres launched with graphene technology

Goodyear launches two new “ultra high-performance” road race tyres weighing from just 180g and featuring graphene

Fri, Jan 24, 2020 10:26
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Parcours launch the Strade ‘next generation’ aero wheelset, with different rim profiles for front and rear wheels

The British brand are encouraging racers to 'think wider' with the launch of their new £999 tubeless-ready aero wheelset, optimised for 28mm tyres and with different depths and profiles for the front and rear wheels

Thu, Jan 23, 2020 09:00
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Mavic’s Comete Ultimate 2 shoes updated with improved fit. Still cost a ruddy fortune

Second-generation Comete Ultimate shoes offer improved fit and now cost just £630...

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 09:35
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Coming this week: road.cc Best Clothing, Components & Accessories 2019/20 awards

Our awards season continues with the best products we've tested over the past year – everything from socks to smart trainers, from handlebars to helmets...

Tue, Jan 21, 2020 11:05
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Chapter2’s new AO gravel and adventure bike launched

New Zealand designed adventure bike hits all the versatility notes

Tue, Jan 21, 2020 09:48
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Wahoo partner with Specialized to include ANGi crash detection sensor support for all Elemnt GPS units

Wahoo Elemnt, Elemnt Bolt and Elelmnt Roam owners will now be able to pair Specialized helmets with ANGi sensors to their GPS thanks to a new firmware update

Mon, Jan 20, 2020 17:17
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First Ride: Orbea Orca OMX, a lightweight aero disc brake-only race-ready bike + video

David Arthur takes Orbea's new lightweight aerodynamic road bike for a first ride

Mon, Jan 20, 2020 10:19
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Ere Research launch new disc brake wheels that “are close to the ideal aerodynamic shape” when used with its tyres

Loads of new carbon and alloy wheels for road and gravel launched by Ere Research

Fri, Jan 17, 2020 10:11
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Cannondale shows off bold new EF Pro Cycling team bikes

Best looking bikes in the 2020 peloton?

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 21:39
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Salsa launches new Warbird gravel bike range

No frame changes but plenty of new GRX equipped models on offer

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 12:15
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Campagnolo’s new Bora WTO 33 is a “multi-purpose” 33mm deep carbon fibre wheelset​

New 33mm deep carbon wheelset for disc and rim brake bikes launched

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 10:43
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Urwahn & Schmolke team up for striking 3D printed steel bike

Copper-plated road bike is available in a limited edition

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 16:46
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Pro Bikes: World champion Annemiek van Vleuten’s personalised Scott Addict RC race bikes unveiled

World champ Annemiek van Vleuten gets a customised race bike for 2020

Wed, Jan 15, 2020 07:06
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Specialized launch new Tour Down Under Collection and donate $100,000 to Australia’s Wildlife Rescue Organisation

A new Specialized Allez Disc will be ridden by Bora Hansgrohe and Deceuninck–Quick-Step riders, with the designs inspired by "the speed and colour of the Australian Budgie"

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 22:00
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Five cool things coming soon from Zipp, Endura, Muc-Off, Lomo and Infini

Our pick of the test pile that our roving team of reviewers are testing this week, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 17:51
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Greg LeMond to launch new bikes this spring – investment in new carbon tech suggests they’ll be carbon

New manufacturing process is claimed to lower the cost of making carbon - Lemond company is also looking to open a US based manufacturing facility

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 13:28
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8 cycling gadgets from the CES tech show 2020

Some of these products look really cool, others are just waaaay out there.

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 18:29
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Lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to a fivefold increase in your e-bike’s battery life

A team of scientists claim that they've created a battery that offers five times more energy than a lithium-ion battery, and they've also cracked how to increase its lifespan

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 17:26
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Hunt launches Carbon Aerodynamicist rim brake wheel range

British brand offers aero carbon hoops in three different rim depths

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 09:00
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Five cool things coming soon from Bryton, Proviz, Lezyne, Muc-Off and Bioracer

Some more of the best bits we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Tue, Jan 07, 2020 18:56
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More teams switch to disc brakes for 2020 season

Is it the year of the disc brake?

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 10:37
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Movistar switches from Campagnolo to SRAM and Zipp for 2020 season

Movistar goes wireless with new groupset sponsor this season

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 16:52
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Look unveils new T20 track bike for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

New T20 is lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic than the model it replaces

Tue, Dec 31, 2019 14:36
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Wolf Tooth Components Shift Gravity Clipless Pedals

Superb and feature rich pedals but at a price
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 11:00
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Ampere X-Trail

Impressive hardtail e-MTB for the money
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 16:00
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Adidas Kentro Sport Sunglasses

Good looking glasses that perform well, but lack versatility
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00
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Ekoi PW8 CrMo Pedals

Massive surface area and low weight means plenty of pedalling efficiency
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 10:00
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Shimano Deore M6200 four piston brakes

Easier bleeding, refined ergonomics, and solid trail power: the trail riders’ standard
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 09:51
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Thule InLock Universal Panel

Decent stab at a quiet, light, secure luggage system
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:00
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Thule Shield Pannier 22L with InLock

Lightweight, quiet and tough way to carry 22L of stuff
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Orbea Kimu 24 H10 TR kid’s MTB

The Kimu 24 H10 TR is a superb bike for inspiring young riders to develop their off-road riding skills. It has been an awful lot of fun and has given us the confidence to tackle more ambitious trails than ever before, together.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 11:00
£1149.00
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Redshift Sports Mousetrap Pedal Adaptors

Brilliant, fast, easy, tool-free conversion enables you to ride SPDs in normal shoes
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 13:00
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Lezyne Strip Drive Front

A bright light with a good battery, but an odd form factor
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 10:00
£40.00
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Built for Athletes Black Cycling Backpack

Robust bag with good protection from the elements, but does it justify its price?
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00
£199.99
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Canyon Grail CFR Di2 gravel bike

A fast, capable gravel race bike with excellent handling and tyre clearance, but the specification leaves room for improvement.
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00
£6200.00
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