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A bike light that promises to get you seen “5.5 times sooner”, plus a hologram-powered smart bike, propeller-powered Seabike + loads more tech news from 3T, Oakley, Continental + more

We've also got an updated aero bike from 3T, another 3D-printed saddle that weighs just 100g and new lids from Rudy Project to tell you about this week

Sat, May 11, 2024 11:00

New patent suggests Shimano 13-speed electronic groupsets are coming — here’s what we know so far

The Japanese components giant looks to be adding yet another cog to its next top-end Di2 groupset, likely for road bikes, and it looks like it will be fully wireless

Wed, May 08, 2024 16:36

Long-distance lace-ups and an endurance bike bargain: road.cc Recommends updated with products from Boardman, Revoloop, Quoc + more

Just 7 products made the Recommends cut in April, including a lightweight inner tube that's the best we've seen in its category so far

Tue, May 07, 2024 14:34

Pinion’s e-bike mid-drive and gearbox combo is now getting automatic gears

The Pinion MGU joins the likes of Valeo in offering fully automatic shifting

Mon, May 06, 2024 13:51

Check out the bike helmet with indicators you trigger by nodding, a £2.5k Giro-themed watch plus loads more tech news from Rapha, FSA, Ridley, Specialized + more

Find out about the "game-changing" electric rack that takes the strain out of loading your bike, the fastest gravel tyre on the market (allegedly), and how to get 20% off Sportful clothing

Sat, May 04, 2024 11:00

MiRider has launched a compact e-bike with a new 3-speed gearbox

Wigan-based brand uses technology from sister company G3ARED to help expand e-bike portfolio with larger wheeled bikes

Thu, May 02, 2024 14:00

Check out Bianchi’s updated Infinito road bike with internal routing

Italian brand has revamped its carbon-fibre endurance bike and offers it in three Shimano-based builds. Of course, you can have it in celeste

Thu, May 02, 2024 12:20

Giant Expression E+ gets brand’s latest SyncDrive Core motor which automatically adapts to the terrain and your input

Giant says there is no need to adapt your riding to the motor: "You can ride like you normally do, but with more power."

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 09:04

2024 Cervelo Aspero SRAM Apex – riding 1.jpg

Cervélo updates Áspero gravel bike to be “faster, more comfortable, and more versatile” – we’ve ridden it and here’s what we think so far

Updated bike has increased mud clearance, semi-integrated cable routing, and it’s very quick. Complete bike prices start at £3,000

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 07:00

Hexlox launches anti-theft wheel nut for e-bikes with rear hub motors

The product works with some bikes that use motors from Mahle, Bafang and Zehus

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 20:15

New British Olympic track bike for Paris 2024 finally unveiled, featuring Hope carbon, Renishaw titanium and Lotus fork

Retaining its distinctive design elements, check out what's new on the updated space-age track bike that Team GB will be going for gold(s) on in Paris this summer

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 15:00

Will head-up display cycling shades finally catch on with the launch of the Qidi Vida Smart AR glasses? Plus a £6k limited edition Campagnolo groupset, £16k custom titanium road bike, the maddest shoes you’ll see this week + more

Check out Look’s updated climbing bike, new clothing from Rapha, Oakley and Pas Normal Studios, Fizik’s latest 3D saddle, and carbon kit for a superlight Brompton

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 11:00

2024 Scribe_Elan_Superlight_60mm_Carbon_Disc_Full_Wheelset

Scribe introduces new SL lightweight wheel range with lofty aero claims

New wheels outperform Roval’s (admittedly superseded) CLX I in the wind tunnel, says UK brand, and the prices look good

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 12:23

Trek offering up to 30% off bikes and parts in crazy April MTB sale

Huge discounts on Trek bikes, components and shoes.

Fri, Apr 26, 2024 10:52

FSA recalls Gossamer Pro AGX+ cranksets due to potential detachment risk

The recall affects over 12,000 gravel cranksets sold between January 2022 and December 2022

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 12:07

2024 Stages Cycling Shimano 105 crank – 1

Stages has ceased operations and laid off all its staff, say reports, while UK consumers reassured that warranty claims will be covered

US power meter and indoor bike brand appears to be the latest victim in the cycling industry’s economic crisis

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 11:50

Specialized slashes mountain and gravel bike prices by up to 50 per cent

Now is the best time to buy a new Specialized bike!

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 15:27

New SRAM Red AXS is leaked – images by @opaisdociclismo – April 2024

New SRAM Red AXS leaked again? Best look yet at (what we think is) SRAM’s new 2024 top-end road groupset

More photos of what we think is the new SRAM Red chainring and front mech complete the previously-leaked pics of SRAM's top-of-the-range road groupset

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 11:57

The Moustache J says it’s not a bike… but it absolutely is – it’s an urban e-bike, now with automatic gears

"J'm not a bike but a brand-new day" claims the French bike which apparently can articulate on its own

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 17:25

Could the “world’s strongest folding lock” be the answer to your bike security woes? Plus more bike tech news from Zipp, Vision, Fizik, POC, and Bob Marley. Yes, that Bob Marley

Check out loads of cool new wheels, Kona’s rowdy gravel bike, clothing from Jack Wolfskin, and a couple of collabs you never saw coming…

Sat, Apr 20, 2024 11:00

The Specialized Creo 2 electric road and gravel bike has gone alloy

Mid-drive drop bar e-bike costs a grand less than its carbon sibling

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 16:14

Trek sets sights on Garmin with CarBack bike radar

New device warns of vehicles approaching from up to 240m behind and provides a daytime-visible rear light – and it’s an identical price to Garmin’s Varia RTL515

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 14:09

2022 Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless Disc brake wheelset – rim 1.jpg

In conversation with Zipp about hookless wheels: are 28mm tyres ok on 25mm hookless rims, and why are the rules for pros different?

Following two separate incidents in the pro peloton involving hookless wheels, questions were raised over their safety and the correct tyre compatibility. We sat down with two Zipp product managers in an attempt to get some answers

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 14:06