Tech News

Dylan Groenewegen Scicon nose cover available to buy

Got the nose (and wallet) to sniff out a Tour de France stage win? Dylan Groenewegen’s bizarre Scicon Batman aero ‘beak’ finally available to buy… for just £300 – but why was it banned in the first place?

The Jayco AlUla rider was sporting the ‘flexible and adjustable’ nose cover as he outsprinted the field in Dijon, three days after being told to remove it by the UCI

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 14:14

Acer expands electric bike range with more AI-driven options, including cargo and urban models

The new bikes are being showcased at Eurobike

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 14:00

Motor round-up: Drone brand brings its expertise to e-bikes, ZF’s “uniquely compact” Coke-can-sized mid-motor + another new mid-drive that’s even lighter than that

There has been plenty of new kit announced this week, starting with some impressive looking drive systems

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 11:00

Sweaty palms on your summer bike rides? You need this patented cooling bar tape that cools while you ride

Simply dropping some water on Ultra Cool Tech's Glacier Tape creates an endothermic reaction that is said to provide continuous cooling, and it's already attracted the attention of WorldTour teams according to its creator

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 10:59

Classified and TRP launch a 16-SPEED, 1x electronic groupset that provides “superior efficiency and durability”

12- and 13-speed not quite doing it for you? The Vistar Powershift is supposedly now the widest-ranging road and gravel groupset around, marrying Classified's Powershift hub with virtual shifting and offering all the benefits of 2x in a single chainring

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 16:18

Drone manufacturer DJI expands into electric bikes and motors with 108Nm and 850W peak power mid-drive

The new drive system will be equipped on the brand’s new electric mountain bike, the Amflow PL

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 15:13

Vello SUB lightweight e-cargo bike now available in the UK

24kg longtail is available from £5,499

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 13:19

RIP Presta and Schrader? Schwalbe reckons its “revolutionary” new Clik valve is set to become cycling’s new tyre inflation industry standard

Schwalbe wants to make bike tyre inflation "child's play" with its new take on the humble valve, that can be latched onto using a compatible pump with little force and just two fingers

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 16:41

Bosch’s automatic shifting for e-bikes now works with Shimano gears

Motor manufacturer expands its eShift portfolio to include electronic derailleur drivetrains for the first time

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 11:33

Continental, DT Swiss and Swiss Side team up to create the Continental Aero 111, the ‘world’s first aerodynamic tyre’: here are our first ride impressions

Front-wheel-specific, tubeless ready tyre utilises patented Vortex Generator tread blocks to maximise sailing effect and boost handling in crosswinds... and we've already had a go

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 06:59

More pictures emerge of new Van Rysel aero bike with mysterious new front tyre

New Van Rysel aero bike is raced for the first time at the Tour de France plus some new rubber that we now know is the Continental Aero 111, touted as the 'world’s first aerodynamic tyre'

Tue, Jul 02, 2024 15:59

I can’t believe it’s not carbon, awesome integration and a subtle Shand rebrand: Five Cool Things from Bespoked Handmade Bike Show 2024

We dived right into Bespoked at Victoria Baths in Manchester over the weekend and spied plenty of intricate, intriguing and unique bike tech. Here is a cool quintet of highlights

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 17:05

Shimano launches two new electric bike mid-drive motors, but where do they sit in the brand’s hierarchy?

The EP5 and E5100 drive systems are set to be an “ally to your daily commute and a gateway to cycling adventures,” it’s claimed

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 12:15

2024 Dylan Groenewegen aero glasses @sprintcycling

“This is getting ridiculous”: Bizarre aero ‘beak’ spotted attached to Dylan Groenewegen’s sunglasses at the Tour de France

The Scicon shades with a curious add-on, presumably for aero gains, are being worn by the Team Jayco–AlUla rider on stage 3, causing a stir on social media. Perhaps it won't seem so silly if he bags the stage win, though?

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 11:59

Will Bikonic’s gas-assisted e-bike workstand replace electric ones?

Hope is that gas strut technology will result in a more affordable workstand suitable for home use

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 08:32

Deda’s £800 handlebars, Bravur’s £2,500 Tour de France watch, Argon 18’s new affordable road racer, sustainable tyres, ANOTHER Ltd edition Raleigh Chopper + more

We've got things to tell you about white and sustainable tyres, an exciting bike from Argon 18, super expensive accessories ahead of the Tour and loads more in this packed Tech of the Week

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 11:00

Spotted: Decathlon AG2R sprinters riding new Van Rysel aero bike at the Tour de France

'Pure' aero bikes are few and far between these days. Are we about to see a new one launch?

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 16:06

Trek unveils radically updated, lightweight Madone and ditches the Émonda. Here’s why we think it’s the biggest bike launch of the year so far

Trek merges its top-end road bikes, with the Madone Gen 8 said to be as aero as the previous model and 320g lighter, marking the end of the road for the carbon Émonda. Full builds start at £3,250 for the SL model, rising to £12,500 for the flagship SLR

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 15:00

The Tern Quick Haul compact electric cargo bike goes Long

And we've already reviewed it...

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:26

Wilier unveils its “lightest ever bike”, the Verticale SLR… and it’s (we think) even lighter than the Specialized Tarmac SL8

Wilier's new all-rounder is a climber's dream with a brand new lightweight cockpit and frame, and you'll need at least £9,000 to own one. By our calculations, the frame, fork and seatpost combined are a shade lighter than Specialized's flagship road bike

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 14:00

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