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Trek’s blinged up Madone, CHPT3’s new cycling shoe, The ultimate Brompton upgrade, Are tovershoes the new overshoes? + more

Tech of the Week time! With lots of new stuff from Factor, BBB Cycling, Paul components, Nopinz and loads more

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 11:00

2024 Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Dynamo wheels

A more sustainable future for the bike industry? Hunt introduces recyclable carbon fibre to new gravel wheelsets and plans to implement tech more widely “over time”

Fully recyclable carbon fibre and resin technology initially to be available on updated 40 Carbon Gravel Race and all-new 40 Carbon Gravel Dynamo wheels

Thu, Aug 29, 2024 14:04

“World-first” prosthetic arm for cyclists developed with help of GB Paralympians

UK-based prosthetics company Koalaa hopes its Sarah Pro will be a game-changer for cyclists with below elbow limb differences

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 14:03

“First ever” 3D-printed titanium aero road bike — plus independent test on “one of the fastest road tyres”, a £20,000 road bike, autumnal gels, Standert’s new Kreissäge + more

Your weekly round-up of all the new products and tech we've spotted this week, starring a few hot new bikes to tell you about

Sat, Aug 24, 2024 11:00

Valtteri Bottas says “refreshing” cycling “more fair” than Formula One as you don’t need best bike to win

"Machinery plays a part, but that's why I love doing those [cycling] events and challenging myself, because I feel like on the start line, pretty much everyone, more or less, has the same chances to win or do well"

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 17:27

Prices slashed across bike industry summer clearance sales

Huge discounts spotted as bike and cycling clothing prices slashed in summer clearance sales at Wiggle, Trek, Rapha, Evans Cycles and more

A great time to find a bargain? Host of cycling brands cut prices by up to 80% across kit, tech, components and bikes

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 14:14

Merit’s Jumbo gravel bike adopts the 750d wheel standard

The odd-ball wheelsize first found after a collaboration with Moots and WTB is gaining traction.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 10:30

Bike edition! Five cool bikes coming soon from Pinarello, Ribble, Cervélo, Orro and Mason Cycles

Ranging from £1,999 to £12,600, we’re currently testing some exciting bikes. Full reviews are on the way

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 08:32

Is this Kickstarter a game-changer for teaching kids to cycle? Cargo bike or gig speakers… or both?, A new era of bike lights… (maybe), BMC’s new bikes, Peak bikepacking, Canyon colourways + more

It's a Tech of the Week Kickstarter special, from spring-adjustable training wheels for kids, to "revolutionary" smart lights and a cycling-related horror film, plus some non-crowdfunded stuff from Canyon, BMC, PEdALED, VeloConcerts and more

Sat, Aug 17, 2024 11:00

Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 – Pinarello Dogma F – Detail (CREDIT Irmo Keizer_Andreas Dobslaf)-11

No, you won’t be able to hack pro cyclists’ electronic gears — Shimano shuts down cheating concerns over £175 jamming device, with immediate firmware update to “enhance security” already in use by pro cycling teams

Has it actually happened, and how seriously are the groupset giants taking it?

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 10:37

Trek’s new Checkmate is an all-out aero gravel race machine

And the Checkpoint gets more clearance, more storage and more comfort.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 16:01

Genesis gives Croix de Fer “biggest update since it was introduced in 2008”, with “racier” design and wider tyre clearance

British adventure brand also announces updates to Tour de Fer and Vagabond models, the "long-standing icon of the Genesis range" the Croix de Fer now with new tube shaping and space for 47mm tyres for "improving already fantastic ride comfort"

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 10:00

Canyon officially unveils new CFR helmets with HighBar chin strap system that can save you up to 20 watts… at 60-70km/h

Canyon aims to set the bar high with its two new helmets built with the innovative HighBar closure system, priced at £289.95 each

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 14:50

Five cool bits of cycling tech coming soon from Garmin, Trek, Insta360, Coros and Life360

It's a tech-packed edition of cycling tech products that we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 09:59

Will robotic exoskeleton legs soon be powering our cycling? Plus “the first razor for men’s leg shaving”, new Bianchi Oltre colourways, Vittoria’s tyres measured in CO2 + more

You've heard of e-bikes, now get ready for e-hikes... and we're told these robo legs could also work for cycling in the not-too-distant future. We've also got tech news from Elite, Vittoria, Stolen Goat and Saris

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 10:59

An Italian all-road ripper, a 10/10 frame bag and a double Canyon: road.cc recommends updated with 11 top cycling products

It's road bikes and e-bikes galore plus a perfect 10 for Tailfin in our latest update to the road.cc Recommends section, with both of Canyon's latest performance road bikes picking up 9/10 scores

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 12:34

Rim brakes aren’t (quite) dead after all — Colnago launches new C68 Rim Brake frameset

The latest C-series bike from the Italians embraces tech some of us (most of us) thought was just about at the end of its lifespan. Interestingly, the frameset is slightly heavier than its disc brake-ready counterpart

Wed, Aug 07, 2024 12:26

Ebco launches sub £1,500 Adventure e-bike with Bafang rear hub motor

It will be the entry-level option in the Adventure range, designed for commuting and leisurely gravel rides

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 17:15

Cervelo releases updated Caledonia-5 all-road endurance bike for “your big, stupid rides”

Refreshed all-roader gets downtube storage, 36mm clearance and frame changes geared towards more compliance and comfort

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 07:00

SRAM’s £4k gravel groupset, “the lightest folding bike in the world”, Ritchey’s long-distance Montebello, Trek’s green initiatives, and tech news from Chris King, Styrkr + more

It's been a big week for tech news and we take a look at new bikes from Ritchey and Prodrive, sustainable developments from Trek and new colours and products from Fizik, Factor, Styrkr and more

Sat, Aug 03, 2024 10:59

Specialized reveals new S-Works Crux – “the lightest gravel bike in the world”

The UDH-compatible gravel bike is now 102g lighter, but that's because of the new SRAM Red XPLR AXS groupset

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 15:59

SRAM Red XPLR AXS brings 13-speed T-Type shifting to gravel bikes

The technology first introduced on mountain bike drivetrains comes to gravel.

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 15:00

Zipp unveils huge 303 XPLR S and SW gravel wheels and all-new drop handlebar

And Goodyear joins the party with tyres to match.

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 15:00

The £1,000 bike seat is here: all the details on Pogacar’s very pricey new TT saddle, plus 3D printed chamois pads, Specialized 50y Collection + plenty more

Is the future of cycling bib shorts in 3D printing? Find out in our latest Tech of the Week round-up, where we've also got news from Prologo, Specialized, Standert, Brompton and more

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00