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Aldi drops loads of new cycling stuff at cheap prices, Wahoo slashes turbo prices, Winter kit announcements, 50% off refurbished Hunt wheels + more

Tech of the Week time! With hot new stuff from Van Rysel, Pinarello, Hunt, Cube, Shimano, Wahoo and of course... Aldi!

Sat, Sep 07, 2024 11:00

The Gouach Infinite Battery claims to be fireproof, compatible with 90% of e-bikes and you can repair it yourself

“We have made this battery available to the public so that those who want to assemble or maintain their own batteries can do that”

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 13:15

Shimano hints new Cues entry-level drop bar groupset coming in “early 2025” after tech leaked in Cube gravel bike launch

A glimpse at the future of Shimano Cues? Components giant teases "more information will be shared in early 2025"

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 10:03

Are No.22’s titanium mudguards the most expensive in the world? Fancy fenders that “last a lifetime” start at over £750

These mudguards are designed for both road and gravel bikes, with a range of finishes available... and for that price it's just as well

Thu, Sep 05, 2024 16:26

Bling wheels from Enve, Merida magic and a top quality kids bike: road.cc Recommends updated with ten top cycling products

We've a healthy spread of stuff in our August Recommends selection, with all these products scoring rather good, very good or excellent (and even one getting a perfect 10) in road.cc reviews

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 17:18

Cube’s lightweight Bosch SX-powered Nulane Hybrid e-bike is a flat handlebar cousin of its Nuroad gravel bikes

2025 Cube range also features updated Kathmandu, Reaction and Supreme

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 15:08

Virtual racing revamped, more hardware and more roads: here are 6 things you need to know about Zwift as it turns 10

Time to hang up the summer wheels and dig out your whopping great fan again... here's what's changing on the biggest indoor cycling platform of the lot as it celebrates a decade of virtual riding

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 14:58

The best value road bike of the decade so far? Cube’s new Attain C:62 SLT with Ultegra Di2 shifting launches with €2,999 price tag

The German brand has launched an all new carbon Attain, along with a revamp of its Nuroad gravel models. With the carbon Attain priced at around £2,500 with Ultegra Di2 shifting, is this another sign that bike prices are still coming down?

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 08:13

Five cool things for whatever the weather from Fizik, Michelin, Van Rysel, Jack Wolfskin and CHPT3

We have some bright shoes, white shoes and lots more cycling accessories to use in our latest round-up of cool stuff we're testing right now

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 13:44

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