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Wahoo ditches coin cell batteries and goes rechargeable with new Trackr heart rate monitor

The Trackr Heart Rate is the inaugural product in Wahoo's newly branded Trackr line-up, replacing the Tickr

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 13:48

Garmin claims new Edge 1050 is “brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever”… but there’s less battery life and no solar option

The Edge 1050 is priced at £649.99, with new features including a built-in speaker that can act as a bike bell, the ability to receive road hazard alerts and the use of Garmin Pay, though it comes with a shorter battery life than the outgoing Edge 1040

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 11:00

The “fastest and most protective helmet in the peloton”, a new high-end turbo and mid-priced Merida: Five Cool Things we’re reviewing right now

This week we're previewing a helmet worn by the pros, a shiny new road bike, camo gravel shoes and more, with full reviews dropping soon

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 15:31

Will Shimano soon offer wireless tyre pressure and suspension adjustment? Plus a SRAM battery-charging light patent, 132g rim brake callipers, a robotic workstand plus tech news from Cannondale, Prologo + more

We're also bringing you news of some new budget-friendly £30 road tyres from Michelin, POC's Team Amani collection and Pas Normal Studios' Midsummer Challenge in our weekly tech news compilation

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 11:00

Contactless wheel hub locking system could “set a new benchmark for e-bike security”

New system combines digital and physical security to deter would-be e-bike thieves

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 10:00

Nick Sanders MBE completes his round the world e-bike challenge atop the Yamaha Wabash RT

Renowned explorer finishes his 20,000 mile trip aboard his electric gravel bike

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 11:00

2022 Poc Autoliv airbag helmet prototype – 1

Coming to a head near you soon? Cycling helmet with integrated airbag is one step closer to reality as POC patent approved

Following Hövding's bankruptcy last year, fellow Swedes POC and Autoliv have taken their own airbag helmet concept one step closer to production

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 10:50

New Pinarello Dogma F: the secret’s out… so is it a secret you’d want to keep?

Ineos Grenadiers’ updated race bike is lighter than before but the real gains come through reduced drag, says Pinarello

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 14:00

A Vanmoof imitator, children’s e-bikes, an e-cargo bike with a roof, Tenways’ new mid-motor e-bikes, a full-suspension Shark + more e-bike highlights from the 2024 National Cycling Show

Birmingham's NEC saw e-bikes aplenty on the stands and on one test track in particular

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 10:23

Colnago unveils all-new, “accessible” V4 based on its flagship V4Rs – but with £5,500 price tag

It's got the same monocoque frame and design as the V4Rs, but the V4 has more affordable components including an Ultegra Di2 groupset to make it around half the price

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 09:00

Fizik One-to-One custom 3D-printed saddle You can’t put a price on comfort

Fizik introduces 3D-printed saddle service, with prices starting at £459

The brand's Adaptive line of 3D-printed saddles are set to become completely custom-made, but the advanced technology doesn't come cheap

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 13:59

Liv introduces new lighter Langma with 33mm clearance, more aero and more efficiency: here are our first ride impressions

The third generation of this women-specific race bike has got big updates all round

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 15:00

Coros launches £249 Dura cycle computer claiming “groundbreaking battery life” in attempt to shake up the market

Will this solar-powered GPS bike computer outshine Wahoo and Garmin with its "flawless operation" and a claimed 120 hours of battery life on a single charge? Here are our first impressions

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 13:00

Mahle launches “bulletproof” X30 e-bike hub motor, offering 45Nm torque and weighing just 1.9kg

The new system is “robust and versatile” and is compatible with X20 components

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 10:35

Sidi’s shoe dials head into space, Canyon/Cnyn lnchs CLLCTV strtwr cllctn, Wattshop’s £1,800 tt bars, ‘cleat locks’ for trackies + loads more tech news

This week, Canyon is too cool for vowels, Insta360 has taken its vid quality up a notch, Sidi shoots for the moon and we've got more sumptuous cycling tech news from DT Swiss, J.Laverack, Basso and Fizik

Sat, Jun 15, 2024 10:59

Free virtual riding app MyWhoosh lets users transfer levels and ratings over from Zwift profiles

Could this free-to-use indoor training platform be a serious rival to Zwift following its latest update?

Fri, Jun 14, 2024 15:22

Bianchi launches e-Oltre: an 11kg ebike that feels like “a true road bike” (says Bianchi)

The impressively light e-road bike, priced from £4,299, is powered by the newest Mahle X30 motor and boasts top-of-the range spec

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 16:12

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Revamped Standert Pfadfinder all-road endurance bike gets full internal cable routing and is handmade in the Czech Republic

New Pfadfinder combines timeless appeal of steel with 3D printing tech and the latest design trends to promise added aero gains and extra versatility

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 13:00

22024 Specialized Crux DSW alloy gravel bike

The Specialized Crux DSW is “the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made”… and it costs £2,300

Aluminium is making a comeback to the Specialized gravel line-up, as Crux gets an aluminium frame option

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:00

Cube’s Kathmandu Hybrid electric bike gets a carbon frame, rigid forks and Bosch SX motor treatment

The new e-bike will be available in both a classic diamond shape and an ‘easy entry’ design and priced from £4,199

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 15:45

This one will go up to 14 (just not yet): Five Cool Things coming soon from Wheeltop, Enigma, Miche, Tailfin and Recall

In our latest haul of cool things, we've got a future-proofed groupset, a high quality helmet cam that can be bar or helmet-mounted and plenty more interesting bits of tech

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 14:48

Ariel’s new bike comes a mere 92 years after its last – this latest one’s a 3D-printed e-bike

Each slick-looking £10k Ariel Dash will be hand-assembled and signed-off by a single technician

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 13:07

Mad bum-massaging saddles special: Is THIS the craziest bike seat ever? Plus the “lightest and fastest” tubeless-plugging tool, a new Zwift climb and tech news from DT Swiss, Xpedo, Zwift + more

If you thought we were done with weird saddles in 2024, we have not one, but two more eccentric seats to show you! We also take a look at some ENVE wheels, Xpedo's new SPD-SL-compatible pedals, a super compact tubeless tyre plugger and loads more

Sat, Jun 08, 2024 11:00

2024 Lore Cycle LoreTwo black cycling shoe

Lore Cycle introduces the “world’s most advanced road cycling shoe”… and it’ll cost you over £1,000

The second-generation 3D custom-printed carbon shoes from Lore are designed to deliver a superior fit and enhanced pedalling efficiency, for a princely sum of cash

Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:27