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2023 hutchinson 50mm tyre hero

Hutchinson’s tyre range now available in 50mm width

Brand's gravel tyre range gets fat

Wed, Feb 22, 2023 14:40
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2023 Rapha Explore men’s pants

Cool contact points from Wahoo, Shimano, SQlab, Giro and KranX

For this week's round-up of five cool things, we've got saddles, shoes, pedals and a helmet

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 17:14
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2023 February 18 Tech of the Week – 1

Is this CHPT3 collaboration the coolest Brompton yet? Plus tech news from Cube, Ritchey, Silca, Chapter2, Mission Workshop & more

Check out all of the week’s top tech news, including a brand new gravel bike, a limited edition frameset from Ritchey, anodising where you never expected it, and the accessory that’s like ‘sitting on a cloud’... allegedly

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 12:00
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yamaha new 2021 external battery

Trading Standards Institute warns consumers about fire risk posed by non-compliant e-bike batteries and conversion kits

Dramatic surge in house fires attributed to batteries and conversion kits leads to warning

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 14:21
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2023 Tour Down Under Cannondale SuperSix Evo – 1 (1)

Cannondale introduces “ultra-premium” LAB71 tier of bikes

New SuperSix Evo set to be launched with a super-high-end Lab71 version that's one of "the crown jewels of Cannondale’s product line"

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 14:00
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5ct 13 Feb 2023

Five wintery cool things from Spatz, POC, Nalini and Scott

Spring is still quite a while away from springing, so this week we've got a selection of clothing and kit for cooler winter temperatures

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 15:00
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2023 MyWhoosh Arabia – 2

MyWhoosh announces $1 million prize pot for online race series

Win some big money – if you’re fast enough – as free-to-use platform announces largest prize fund in e-sport cycling history

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 12:30
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2023 Feb 11 Tech of the Week – 1

Is this the new Specialized Roubaix frame? Plus post your Zwift videos to Strava, hand-painted Silca floor pumps, super light wheels from Princeton, a bold new Rapha collection + more

We've spotted what looks very much like the next Specialized Roubaix frame, and rounded up all the best cycling tech news from the past week

Sat, Feb 11, 2023 12:00
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2023 Windover Bikes Bostal drivetrain

New adventure steel bike manufacturer Windover Bikes enters the market

The Sussex-based brand has two steel gravel bike models available for purchase now

Wed, Feb 08, 2023 12:20
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2023 UCI Cyclocross World Champs Mathieu Van Der Poel © SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd

Check out the Canyon Inflite CF SLX that Mathieu van der Poel rode to World Champs win

Van der Poel became UCI Cyclo-cross World Champion for the fifth time at the weekend and here’s his bike

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 21:45
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2023 Patent Application Campagnolo shifters – header

Is Campagnolo about to ditch thumb lever on wireless groupset?

Italian groupset brand set to introduce a new system with two shift levers behind the brake lever, and small buttons on inner face of shifter body

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 13:19
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2023 Wahoo Fitness steering – 3

Wahoo adds steering to its indoor cycling experience, including a new Kickr Steer device

New handlebar-mounted accessory allows you to position yourself when riding indoors; you can steer via RGT apps and Wahoo Kickr Bike too

Tue, Feb 07, 2023 13:00
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2023 Montague M-E1 folding bike profile – 1

Montague unveils “world’s first full-size, step-through, foldable e-bike”

New M-E1 – from US brand that’s now available in the UK again – uses Shimano STEPS mid-drive motor and folds small enough to take on public transport

Mon, Feb 06, 2023 09:52
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Ekoi Refresh sleeveless indoor training vest

Ekoi launches new sleeveless indoor training vest – complete with four “on-board blowers” – to stop you overheating on the turbo

The Refresh vest is designed to reduce your body temperature while on Zwift and, Ekoi say, will “revolutionise indoor cycling”

Sun, Feb 05, 2023 21:48
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2023 Feb 4 Tech of the Week – 1

Have we reached peak gravel? Shimano offers gravel-specific eyewear lenses, plus more tech news from Zwift, FSA, Lezyne, CHPT3 & more

Could this cheap hack help save you from punctures? Plus a new saddle from Selle Italia and a space-saving way to store multiple bikes...

Sat, Feb 04, 2023 12:00
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2024 pinarello dogma riding

Pinarello marks its return to cross-country mountain biking with the Dogma XC

The 2023 World Championship winning bike is now available for the buying public.

Fri, Feb 03, 2023 17:00
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2023 Canyon Speedmax CF SLX 8 Disc Frodissimo – 1

You’ve heard of a coffee ride – now Canyon uses real arabica coffee for new Speedmax CF SLX finish

If your cycling needs a caffeine kick, German brand uses 7g of finely ground coffee in special-edition paint job

Thu, Feb 02, 2023 11:36
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2023 Bombtrack Beyond sus gravel bike suspension fork

Bombtrack drops four new gravel bike models – one with a suspension fork

The new bunch of bikes feature beautiful detailing and updated components

Thu, Feb 02, 2023 11:03
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2023 Mavic Cosmic Ultimate wheelset

Mavic launches the Cosmic Ultimate as “lightest wheelset in its category”

The 45mm deep carbon wheelset is claimed to weigh just 1,255g while delivering exceptional strength, and will set you back £3,575

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 23:00
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Rapha Explore Gore tex jacket hero

Rapha expands men’s Explore collection for gravel and adventure riding with new Gore-Tex jacket and trousers

The full set, aimed at adventure riding, will set you back over £500

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:43
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2023 Shimano non-contact patent application – 1

Will Shimano offer wireless recharging for electric components?

Newly published patent application suggests Shimano has worked on a non-contact system of charging electronic components that could live in a bottle cage or e-bike battery, but will it ever come to market?

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 12:29
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Entry by Niall Russell

Is Giant entering the suspension gravel game with a new Revolt X?

We’ve spotted a new Giant Revolt model, and it looks to come with a suspension fork

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:34
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5ct 300123

Five cool bikes for every taste — Brompton C Line, Orro e-bike, Merida Scultura, Handsling all-road bike and Vitus CX bike

This week's five cool things is all about the bikes...

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 16:30
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2023 Balance Bike Ventus Jr – Perspective Left-Left

Van Nicholas launches £1000 titanium balance bike that it claims could “help children to ride better”

The brand says the carbon-fork-equipped Ventus Jr. will serve generations of children…

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 13:46
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2023 Jan 28 Tech of the Week – 1

Fancy a 3D-printed saddle custom-made for your butt? Plus more tech news from DT Swiss, Giant, 3T, Chris King, Classified, Stages & more

If you’re in search of the perfect saddle, you can now have one based on an imprint of your very own butt, plus wheels with adjustable rim depths and the rest of the the week’s bike news

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 12:00
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Latest Reviews

Ampere X-Trail (9)

Ampere X-Trail

Impressive hardtail e-MTB for the money
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 16:00
£1599.00
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Adidas Kentro Sport Sunglasses

Good looking glasses that perform well, but lack versatility
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00
£130.00
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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
£167.40
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2026 shimano deore m6200 caliper hero

Shimano Deore M6200 four piston brakes

Easier bleeding, refined ergonomics, and solid trail power: the trail riders’ standard
Tue, Sep 22, 2026 09:51
£149.99
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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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