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Is Mathieu van der Poel riding a secret new Canyon Aeroad?

Pictures published and hastily deleted suggest Canyon is developing a new version of its aero road bike

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 15:56

Priced at £800, is this “the best mechanical derailleur possible”? Plus more tech news from Bianchi, Brooks Wahoo & more

Check out all of the week's top cycling tech news, including an electric pump that weighs just 97g

Sat, Dec 17, 2022 12:00

Wilier unveils Granturismo SLR racing bike for ‘utmost performance and comfort’

Featuring ACTIFLEX 2.0 system and a number of characteristics derived from its Filante SLR - previously used by Astana Qazaqstan

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 20:50

Shimano files patent for app that can tell you when bike tyres and disc pads need replacing

Will we soon be using an app to tell us when to fit new components?

Tue, Dec 13, 2022 15:48

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New SRAM eTap AXS shifters spotted: is a new SRAM groupset on the way, and what do we want to see from it?

Is this a shape of things to come from SRAM and what would we like to see from the next-generation Red groupset? Nearly four years since it was last revamped, it's due an update

Tue, Dec 13, 2022 14:15

The bonk prevention edition! Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Supersapiens, Juice Lubes, Suunto and Spoked

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

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 17:00

Colnago officially unveils V4Rs road bike with its ‘fastest monocoque frame ever’

The bicycle formerly known as the Prototipo – already raced by Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates in the Tour de France – is said to be more aero than the V3Rs and a little lighter too

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 12:08

Is there really still an appetite for NFTs in cycling? Plus the rest of the week’s tech from Zwift, Rapha, Castelli, Muc-Off + more

Zwift goes to Scotland, Met releases a limited-edition Tadej Pogacar helmet, the millionth Brompton rolls off the production line, and you won't believe how little Engo's latest head-up display glasses weigh

Sat, Dec 10, 2022 12:00

Is SRAM planning to introduce automatic shifting for eTap electronic systems?

New patents suggest an ERG mode out on the road could be a possibility, and that the long-rumoured e-bike drive system is on the way too

Fri, Dec 09, 2022 11:50

Look launches latest 765 Optimum endurance bike designed to maximise comfort and efficiency

The new 765 Optimum comes in some very cool paint jobs too

Wed, Dec 07, 2022 11:33

Will wireless shifting become the norm? SRAM Apex eTap groupset is on the way

Fourth-tier road/gravel groupset from US brand is set to offer wireless electronic shifting in 2023

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 16:33

Ribble adds more steel to bike range with Gravel 725

British brand turns to Reynolds 725 tubing for the latest addition to its gravel range, with prices starting at £2,100

Tue, Dec 06, 2022 09:00

For the cyclist who has everything: Campagnolo introduces €1,950 gold-plated corkscrew

Campag's famous corkscrew gets a glam makeover just in time for Christmas

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 16:12

Five cool things for the festive 500 coming soon from Rapha x POC, Fizik, GripGrab, Universal Colours and Prime

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

Mon, Dec 05, 2022 15:47

Following huge investment, is Classified’s front mech-killing Powershift system really going to take over? Plus the £15,000 3T/Lamborghini collab and more from Rapha, Zéfal, GripGrab…

Classified set to expand range following cash injection from investors behind Rapha and Evans Cycles, plus the rest of the week's tech news

Sat, Dec 03, 2022 12:00

Does Ridley’s new Grifn all-road bike really put an end to N+1?

We’ve been promised do-it-all bikes loads of times before; has Ridley hit the mark with its latest road-plus model?

Thu, Dec 01, 2022 14:26

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UCI clamps down on narrow handlebars, pin-less number pockets and support car trickery

According to the world governing body’s new rules, which will come into force on 1 January, the minimum width of handlebars must be 350mm

Wed, Nov 30, 2022 16:53

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Ritchey releases limited edition Swiss Cross frameset to mark brand’s 50th Anniversary – do those slim steel tubes do it for you?

Limited-edition steel frameset is designed “to bridge the gap between a race-ready cyclocross rig and a fast gravel bike”

Tue, Nov 29, 2022 12:31

Polar-ising products! Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Exposure, Altura, Topeak and Polar

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

Mon, Nov 28, 2022 17:00

Don’t hang around if you want a Gore-Tex Shakedry jacket – the fabric is being retired. Plus tech news from Campagnolo, MET, Kask + more

Find out about the latest feature-packed See.Sense light and an electric bike pump that weighs under 100g

Sat, Nov 26, 2022 12:00

Beware – More fake websites popping up in the bike world Nov 2022

Beware! More fake bike websites trying to scam you

FSA, SRAM, and DMR have all reported fake sites in the past few days, so if you’re looking for a bargain, make sure everything checks out before you check out

Thu, Nov 24, 2022 10:59