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Giant launches “lighter, smoother and more efficient” Defy endurance road bike: first ride

Three-tier range features a geometry that’s less relaxed than previously and a top-level Defy Advanced SL with a 785g frame; check out our first ride impressions

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 16:00

Wilier introduces cheaper versions of Filante aero road bike

Filante SL comes out of the same mould as the top-level Filante SLR but is made from less expensive materials to bring the cost down... although the price tag is still pretty hefty

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 15:00

New Liv Avail Advanced endurance bike has 38mm tyre clearance, goes more aero and sheds some weight

Priced from £2,299 up to £5,999, the 2024 Avail Advanced range now also has full internal cable routing and updated D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 16:00

Fulcrum releases “versatile and comfortable” Wind 42 and 57 carbon wheels for “road and light off-road riding”

Unsurprisingly, the Italian brand says these new £1,250 hoops offer a superior ride feel compared to the outgoing Wind 40 and 55 wheels

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 14:00

Watopia gets even bigger, Climb Portal now has difficulty scaling and Tour of Watopia is back in Zwift’s latest update

There are also new themed rides, a women's training club, a new 'Zwift Racing Score' to measure your Zwift racing performance against others and quite a lot more in this extensive update to the Zwift app

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 09:00

All new Roubaix SL8 is the “smoothest” and fastest endurance road bike ever, claims Specialized

The updated flagship endurance bike from Specialized boasts new Future Shock 3.0 suspension technology, mudguard compatibility and 40mm tyre clearance. Prices range from £2,500-£12,000

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 16:00

Wahoo introduces £1,400 Kickr Move indoor trainer with “the closest real-world ride-feel”

New design moves forward and back as you ride to mimic outdoor riding; there’s a new Kickr Bike Shift smart bike too – and at £2,700 it costs much less than Wahoo’s existing smart bike

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 12:00

Five cool tech things from Garmin, Suunto, DJI, Tozo and more

This week we're diving into the techy stuff we're currently reviewing

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 16:09

Is this the ultimate bike-packing machine… or a very cool 1990s mountain bike? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Trek, Bianchi, Orbea, Muc-Off, Fizik and loads more

Check out the top-secret Bianchi race bike, Rapha’s surplus fabric clothing collection, Trek’s wheels made with “100% recyclable” fibre, and just-released models fitted with Shimano’s new 105 12-speed mechanical groupset…

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 11:00

Trek lightens entry-level Domane AL road bikes

Endurance range now has internal cable routing and space for 38mm tyres – and there's a model with Shimano's new 105 R7100 12-speed/mechanical groupset

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 09:10

Ridley combines light weight and aerodynamics on new Falcn RS road bike

Belgian brand is the latest to offer an all-round high-performance bike aimed at all kinds of road rides – you can even fit tyres up to 34mm wide

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 08:00

A titanium treat! road.cc Recommends updated with 10 great products from products from Van Nicholas, Spa Cycles, Landrace, Liv, Merida + more

The best of the best for August have been awarded the road.cc Recommends badge. Here are the 10 newest additions....

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 10:37

Part-fixie, part-towel rail: Revisiting the curious Commencal Acid urban bike with its intriguing asymmetric frame

We've delved into the archives to look back at a simple steed with a literal twist for this edition of Bike at Bedtime

Sun, Sep 03, 2023 20:40

Here’s how to build a 3.6kg road bike + Santini’s non-denim Denim jacket, the freakiest shifter position ever and new stuff from Cadex, Festka, Rouvy + more

Check out the week’s hottest tech news, including how to get discount on a “game-changer” bike case, new bags from Restrap and Chrome, and tons more cool kit…

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 11:00

You can now buy Rapha’s Core range at Evans Cycles

A selection of kit and accessories from the premium cycling clothing brand is now available online and in-store at the (arguably less premium) Evans Cycles

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 23:01

2023 Shimano 105 R7100 Mechanical 12-speed – 14

At last! Shimano unveils 12-speed mechanical 105 R7100 groupset to sit alongside existing Di2

New mid-level 105 R7100 mechanical groupset costs under £1,000 and plugs a gap in Shimano’s range – but there are still no rim brakes

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 16:00

Five cool bikes for road and gravel from Canyon, Enigma, Orro, Basso and Lapierre

We've had a flurry of lovely bikes in for review! Here are the best ones we're riding at the moment with full reviews coming soon

Tue, Aug 29, 2023 15:12

New prototype 750d wheel size spotted at SBT GRVL

Is this the next big thing for gravel bikes?

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 18:29

Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 11:00

Trek launches “fastest and lightest Madone SL ever” with trickle-down IsoFlow tech from top-end SLR model

New models use the same IsoFlow technology as the Madone SLR introduced last year – designed to reduce drag and improve comfort – but prices start from 'just' £5,652

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 10:04

2023 Driven Technologies Orbit Drive – 6

Driven seeks crowdfunding for fully-enclosed Orbit Drive e-bike system

Innovative design that’s completely hidden away from the elements grew out of CeramicSpeed’s chainless drivetrain concept

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 13:50

Five cool bikepacking things from Cafe du Cycliste, Vaude, Blackburn, Carradice and Zefal

These are five of the most intriguing bikepacking and commuting accessories we're testing right now

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 14:02

The anti-theft bike light that’s “more secure than most relationships”, a sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build, lush Leadville bikes, watt-saving chainrings + more of the week’s top tech news

A dazzling light that acts as your bike's own security guard? A sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build? Aldi telling us to measure our cassettes with digital calipers? It's all in our weekly tech round-up

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 10:00

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Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Yep that's for the pair, and we weighed our test wheels at just 950g! Hunt has revived its Hill Climb SL wheels for disc brake bikes ahead of the hill climb season, and they might be the lightest disc brake wheels on the market

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 14:00