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2023 Bianchi Oltre RC Tour de France limited edition – 2

Bianchi introduces Tour de France Oltre RC road bike

Aero road bike comes in a special edition ahead of the start of the Tour... but it ain't cheap!

Fri, Jun 16, 2023 11:30
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SRAM Apex XPLR AXS first ride review – premium groupset at a pleasing price point

SRAM brings electronic shifting to the people with no compromise on performance, quality and pricing

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 14:00
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Check out the new Zwift Play controller that offers fingertip control of virtual rides from your handlebar

New accessory is designed to give you fingertip control of your Zwift rides

Wed, Jun 14, 2023 15:00
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Updated: Strava Heatmap could allow identification of user addresses, say researchers

University researchers claim users’ home addresses can be identified in some circumstances, raising privacy concerns for active users in remote areas; Strava responds

Tue, Jun 13, 2023 17:05
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Velocio’s “compostable” cycling socks, plus more cool socks + mitts from Castelli, GripGrab, Maap and Galibier

Summer socks and mitts are now hot commodities, and we’re testing out these five to see if they're any good

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 14:37
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Tech of the Week 2023 June 10 – 1

Could these “intelligent beads” really revolutionise bike design? Plus more tech news from Michelin, Wahoo, Cannondale, Cafe du Cycliste and loads more

We have loads of new products to tell you about, including tyres, helmets and clothing, and the shiniest cycling shoes you’ll ever see

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 11:00
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2023 Dauphine Roval Rapide cockpit – 2

Specialized says new Roval Rapide Cockpit is the fastest bar it has ever made

Does the introduction of new one-piece handlebar and stem suggest a Specialized Tarmac SL8 is on the horizon?

Thu, Jun 08, 2023 16:00
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2023 Shimano rear derailleur hanger patent – 1

Is Shimano working on a hub-charged electronic shift system?

New patent suggests Shimano is working on an electronic shift system that’s powered by a hub dynamo

Wed, Jun 07, 2023 16:05
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2023 Apple Watch OS10

Power meter connectivity is coming to the Apple Watch — can it kill off the dedicated bike computer?

The big OS10 software update for Apple Watch includes new cycling features such as power meter connectivity

Tue, Jun 06, 2023 17:03
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2023 VeloVetta Monarch cycling shoe white

VeloVetta launches “the fastest cycling shoe ever made”… and it’s even been through the wind tunnel

The Monarch is the first CFD-designed and wind tunnel-tested cycling shoe, claims VeloVetta, and it's aimed at cyclists and triathletes looking for top-end aero gains

Tue, Jun 06, 2023 12:01
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8 products from Rapha, Zefal, Schwalbe, Vitus and more added to road.cc Recommends

The best of the best cycling products are awarded the road.cc recommends badge every month, and here are the 8 newest additions....

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 13:02
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2023 Dauphine Ridley prototype – 2

New Ridley road bike breaks cover at Critérium du Dauphiné

Could this new design being ridden by Lotto Dstny’s Maxim Van Gils be Ridley's "one bike to rule them all" model?

Sun, Jun 04, 2023 18:21
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BMC prototype aero superbike spotted at Dauphine (updated with new pics)

Radical new frameset will make its race debut in France. Check out the width of those fork legs!

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 19:46
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Cycling goes high street again with Zara’s latest ‘strappy cycling culottes’, the “ultimate bike storage cover”? Beatles-inspired cycling kit and much more

Take a look at the most interesting tech news in this fashion-filled edition of tech of the week in a while

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 11:00
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2023 Garmin Smartwatch LED

Garmin launches new Fenix 7 and Epix Pro smartwatches, said to be the most capable yet

The Fenix 7 Pro (from £749.99) and Epix Pro (from £829.99) come with yet more training features, are available in extra sizes and are designed for all-day wear

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 13:15
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five cool things 30/05/23

Five cool things for your head, ass and tyres from Trek, Ekoi, Silca, Schwalbe and Ass Magic

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reviews on the way…

Tue, May 30, 2023 16:40
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Campagnolo Super Record Wireless May 2023

Campagnolo ditches iconic thumb shifter and goes wireless with new Super Record Wireless electronic groupset… and it’ll cost you £4.5k

The new super premium groupset from the Italians has a 10t smallest cassette cog, is disc brake only, and the reassuring 'clunk' of the Campag thumb shifter has been replaced by paddles behind the brake levers

Tue, May 30, 2023 12:00
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Primoz Roglic opts for a gravel-style setup for final mountain stages of 2023 Giro d’Italia

Primož Roglič gears up for decisive – and monstrous – Giro d’Italia mountain time trial by using gravel groupset… and specialist bike change mechanic

The Slovenian is hoping his experimental setup will help him usurp pink jersey Geraint Thomas, and avenge his dramatic defeat at the 2020 Tour de France

Sat, May 27, 2023 12:12
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TOTW hero

Would you spend £2k on custom aerobars? Plus Ekoï’s NASA-approved jerseys, TRIANGULAR bike wheels, new Fizik kicks, Ass Savers and Brompton ltd editions, yet another “smart helmet” + loads more

We've got a bumper, astronaut-backed edition of Tech of the Week for you featuring high fashion, high prices and everything in between!

Sat, May 27, 2023 09:30
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Campagnolo Super Record wireless leak image

Leak all but confirms wireless Campagnolo Super Record groupset is coming with prices quoted

A retailer says it is “accepting orders for the new Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset”, with the RRP quoted at €4,499. Here’s everything else we know so far too

Wed, May 24, 2023 12:54
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Specialized launches all new “lightest in class” Allez and ditches rim brakes for good

The US bike brand boasts this is its best Allez yet... but if you like your road bikes priced under £1,000 and equipped with rim brakes, Specialized can no longer help you. We've also taken it for a quick spin!

Tue, May 23, 2023 16:00
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Five cool fuelling things from Topeak, Styrkr, Syncros and Skratch Labs

These are the top five cool things we're reviewing at the moment

Mon, May 22, 2023 16:01
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2023 Gralloch – Tiffany Cromwell-2

Are the Canyon Grail double-decking handlebars no more? New Canyon gravel bike spotted… without striking ‘Hover Bar’ cockpit

Exclusive! We've spotted a new Canyon gravel bike in the wild at the Gralloch UCI gravel race, and the cockpit is very much a single-storey affair. Does this mean Canyon's peculiar Hover Bar for its Grail gravel bike will be discontinued?

Mon, May 22, 2023 12:14
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2023 May 20 Tech of the Week – 1

A gem of a bike, but is this diamond-adorned Colnago worth £100,000? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from Canyon, Trek, Santini, Campagnolo, and loads more

Find out about loads of new summer clothing, more evidence that Campagnolo Super Record is going wireless, and the bike brand that’s slashing its prices

Sat, May 20, 2023 11:00
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Stromm: A Track Bike hero

Stromm Cycles reach for a new type of track bike designed around UCI rule changes

The Kickstarter bike with 8:1 tube profiles seeks backers to go into full production after further relaxation of 3:1 ratio rule and new longer reach rule for 2023

Thu, May 18, 2023 16:03
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Ampere X-Trail (9)

Ampere X-Trail

Impressive hardtail e-MTB for the money
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 16:00
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Adidas Kentro Sport Sunglasses

Good looking glasses that perform well, but lack versatility
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00
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Ekoi PW8 CrMo Pedals

Massive surface area and low weight means plenty of pedalling efficiency
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 10:00
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Shimano Deore M6200 four piston brakes

Easier bleeding, refined ergonomics, and solid trail power: the trail riders’ standard
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 09:51
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Thule InLock Universal Panel

Decent stab at a quiet, light, secure luggage system
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:00
£24.99
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Thule Shield Pannier 22L with InLock

Lightweight, quiet and tough way to carry 22L of stuff
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 16:00
£89.99
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Orbea Kimu 24 H10 TR kid’s MTB

The Kimu 24 H10 TR is a superb bike for inspiring young riders to develop their off-road riding skills. It has been an awful lot of fun and has given us the confidence to tackle more ambitious trails than ever before, together.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 11:00
£1149.00
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Redshift Sports Mousetrap Pedal Adaptors

Brilliant, fast, easy, tool-free conversion enables you to ride SPDs in normal shoes
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 13:00
£49.99
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Lezyne Strip Drive Front

A bright light with a good battery, but an odd form factor
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 10:00
£40.00
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Built for Athletes Black Cycling Backpack

Robust bag with good protection from the elements, but does it justify its price?
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00
£199.99
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Canyon Grail CFR Gen 3 Main

Canyon Grail CFR Di2 gravel bike

A fast, capable gravel race bike with excellent handling and tyre clearance, but the specification leaves room for improvement.
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 10:00
£6200.00
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Volt Urban LS

Good quality city bike with maintenance-free automatic gears
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 16:00
£1899.00
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