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Bright lights, tough tyres and the “sublimely smooth” new Roubaix: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven new products

It was a small but perfectly formed selection that made the cut in September, with gongs for Specialized, Michelin, Orro*, Galibier, Magicshine, Udog and MiRiDER

Thu, Oct 03, 2024 15:50

Shimano’s Q’Auto automatic shifting technology touted to launch in 2025, as cycling components giant admits it “can’t break Bosch’s hold on e-bikes”

Will changing gear manually become a thing of the past? Shimano reckons its Q'Auto auto shifting will provide a simple and keenly priced alternative to e-bikes for the mass consumer market

Wed, Oct 02, 2024 15:30

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Latest Bosch Performance Line CX mid-motor “knows” how steep a climb is

Arrives alongside a bigger battery, an updated display and two new ABS modes

Mon, Sep 30, 2024 13:55

Will this new online vintage bike store help you build your dream retro machine? Plus Muc-Off launches new electric mini pump, Pogačar’s custom Colnago V4Rs for the worlds, new Quad Lock mounts + more

From limited edition bikes to a new place to buy retro bike parts, we've got all bases covered in this week's Tech of the Week

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 11:00

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The Scott Silence eRide is a 14.5kg, mid-motor urban e-bike, but it comes at a price

The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 13:34

The Elja is Lauf’s first MTB and runs 2.8in tyres

There's hardly a leaf spring in sight and it runs two bottom brackets.

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 15:00

Strava adds ‘Quick Edit’ option to make it easier to edit and customise key details for your ride uploads

If you want to change the title of your Strava upload, or quickly hide the start and end point of your ride (or your pace and amount of calories burned if your stats aren't something to brag about) Quick Edits now makes it much easier to do those things

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 12:59

The “easy” Estarli e28.X offers a belt drive and automatic gears for under £2k

British brand takes on £2k price point with new range of e-bikes

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 18:15

Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from Muc-Off, Zefal, Moon, Tooo Cycling and H2O Audio

As it's Commuting Week on road.cc, it's only right that we preview commuter-friendly gear in this edition of FCT! We've a front camera/light combo, a carbon fibre mini pump, a 450 LUMEN rear light and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 13:06

Bosch e-bikes to be compatible with ABS from rival Blubrake

Italian Competition and Market Authority investigation into Bosch concludes after Bosch commit to making their e-bikes compatible with other ABS

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 12:57

Schwalbe ONE 365 all-season tubeless tyre Sept 2024

Schwalbe introduces tubeless version of the ONE 365 all-season tyre

Brand's all-year-round tyre gets tubeless upgrade in 28 and 32mm widths

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 11:00

“Why do millions of cyclists have to walk like ducks?”: Could this “walkable cleat” revolutionise cycling shoe design?

One road.cc reader is on a mission to make shoe brands consider making a "third type" of cycling sole, but would it work and what do the shoe companies think?

Sun, Sep 22, 2024 10:00

How the other half inflate their tyres… check out Lezyne’s 18k gold-plated pump, Van Rysel releases loads of new kit at attractive prices, Training tools to optimise your riding + more

All the best new tech we've spotted this week from Van Rysel, Cervélo, Garmin, FSA, Rouvy and more

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 11:00

Rubbee X is another ‘plug and play’ friction drive e-bike conversion kit

Lithuanian brand reckons drive unit can be installed and removed “within seconds”

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 10:00

“The premium sector is the fastest-growing part of the cycling market”: Halfords to double the amount of bikes in its range priced over £1,000

The new bigger Halfords bike range will feature models from Carrera, Boardman and Voodoo, with prices up to £3,800

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 15:51

Ribble’s “redefining road” range expands with launch of Allroad Ti featuring 3D-printed titanium tube junctions and 35mm tyres

A new titanium model has been added to Ribble's Allroad range, with prices starting at £3,499 for a full bike. We managed to get a sneak peek ahead of the launch

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 07:59

Head in rig with camera. Credit_ Tomasz Tomaszewski

Are cheaper cycling helmets better than expensive ones? New test and rating system from Imperial College London ranks £45 Specialized lid as safest

Cycling helmet safety is a constantly disputed topic, but researchers from Imperial College London have designed their own testing and safety ratings which show some pretty interesting findings, if the results are to be believed

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 06:00

“For the city and beyond” – Brompton Electric G Line rolls in on 20-inch wheels

Folding brand’s latest electric model promises greater versatility than its smaller-wheeled siblings

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 14:20

2024 AbsoluteBlack Hollowcage Titanium oversized pulley cage 2

AbsoluteBlack will only let you buy its “extraordinary” titanium oversized pulley cage if your bike is good enough

Priced at £839, the Hollowcage Titanium is for Shimano Dura-Ace 9250 groupsets and "the finest bicycles" only

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 13:53

2024 Ram Air Fairing Pioneering Bike Backpack

An air-filled cycling backpack to “reduce drag and “enhance safety” is about to hit Kickstarter

The “next level of cycling safety and performance” weighs under 300g and even has an integrated airbag, claim its ambitious creators

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 12:58

Are the “world’s first” wrapper-free bars the ultimate jersey-friendly fuel for cyclists? Plus more cool stuff from Oakley, Kask, Coros + Connex

These five cycling accessories are currently being tested by our experts, with full reviews landing on road.cc soon

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 10:24

Bike lock weighing you down? Try this folding one that stashes inside your seatpost… plus “the world’s greatest bike light”, a bike computer with bonus mobile data + more

It's time for Tech of the Week again, and we have news from Le Col, Storck, Uplock and plenty more!

Sat, Sep 14, 2024 11:00

Is this the new Cannondale Synapse? After Lachlan Morton’s most astonishing ‘Lap of Australia’ effort yet, here’s what we know about his new bike so far

Spoiler alert: very little... but with the Australian most recently ticking off 583km/362 miles of the Outback at a ridiculous 36.6km/h/22.7mph as part of his 'Lap of Australia' record, the mysterious bike certainly seems built for endurance

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 17:35