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2022 five cool things end Aug second comp

Five cool things coming soon (but on a budget) from Vittoria, Decathlon, Topeak, Hutchinson and Formbeat

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

Mon, Aug 08, 2022 16:00
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Tech of the Week 6 August 2022 – 1

You can be the first to own the new Colnago Prototipo… but it’ll cost you – plus more tech news from SRAM, Pirelli, Brompton, Apidura and more

Unique version of model Tadej Pogacar rode in the Tour de France is up for auction, plus all of the rest of the week's bike tech news

Sat, Aug 06, 2022 11:00
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2022 Knaap e-bike hero

Check out Knaap’s e-bike designed for larger riders… or even two people

With most UK adults obese or overweight, Knaap reckons its e-bike – with a 180kg rider capacity and space for two people – has the potential to cause a boom in the bike industry

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 13:31
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2022 Gelu Carbon Creations Dracon

Is Gelu Carbon Creations’ Dracon the lightest hardtail ever?

Portuguese brand's cross-country hardtail weighs just north of 7kg

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 10:27
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2022 Aerosensor – 1 (1).jpeg

Is Aerosensor the best system for reducing drag without a wind tunnel?

Check out the new British system that uses F1 tech to give your aero drag in real-time as you ride

Thu, Aug 04, 2022 10:01
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2022 Transcontinental Ulrich Bartholmoes BMC bike @ubartholmoes

What’s the best bike for tackling the Transcontinental Race across Europe? Take a look at the leaders’ continent crushing machines

Comfort vs lightweight: here’s what the best ultra-endurance riders are using to ride from Belgium to Bulgaria as fast as possible

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 15:47
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2022 Komoot Trail View – 1

komoot launches Trail View for improved route planning

New feature “brings maps to life” with user-contributed photographs of paths and trails

Tue, Aug 02, 2022 10:25
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2022 Five cool things August 1

Are these Oakleys dope or nope? Check them out in this week’s five cool things also featuring Specialized, Rapha, Altura and Tifosi

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now with full reports on the way, including Rapha's £295 bib shorts…

Mon, Aug 01, 2022 16:00
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2023 Orro – 1

Orro updates road and gravel lineup, introduces Shimano 105 Di2, and teases new titanium model

Orro is among the first brands with bikes equipped with Shimano 105 Di2 electronic groupsets available to buy

Mon, Aug 01, 2022 11:30
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Tech of the Week 30 July 2022

Shimano 105 Di2 review is on the way, + more tech news from Ritchey, Ribble, Moots, Stolen Goat & more

We've got our hands on Shimano's brand new electronic groupset, plus the rest of the week's bike tech

Sat, Jul 30, 2022 11:00
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2022 Ribble_Gravel_Ti_AXS_Main

SRAM eTap AXS x Ribble Gravel Ti spotted at Grinduro

Prototype frameset features wireless-only design and RockShox fork

Wed, Jul 27, 2022 12:44
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Vingegaard Cervelo S5 Tour de France Yellow Bike A.S.O. Aurélien Vialatte

Cervelo launches new S5, Vingegaard’s Tour de France-winning aero road bike

Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France weapon of choice is lighter and more aero than previously, says Cervelo

Tue, Jul 26, 2022 07:00
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2022 five cool things end July comp

£500 for a stem!? Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Mavic, Wolf Tooth, Bolle and Mythos

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

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 16:00
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2022 July 23 Tech of the Week – 1

Would you ride with a selfie stick fixed on your bike? Plus loads more of the week’s tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Vittoria, Kask & Factor

Can you see yourself filming your road rides with a camera on a pole? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from some of the biggest brands

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 11:00
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2022 Vittoria Corsa N.Ext tyres – 1.jpeg

Vittoria releases the Corsa Next – a cheaper and more durable tyre

The all-new Vittoria Corsa Next tyre has been billed as ‘a tyre for the everyday rider’ with a core focus on bringing durability and performance to a broader demographic

Fri, Jul 22, 2022 10:00
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2023 Enve Melee – 1 (1).jpeg

Enve introduces Melee, its first non-custom race bike

Although race-focused, the new design takes tyres up to 35mm wide

Thu, Jul 21, 2022 14:00
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2022 Squire inigma Diamond BL1 D-lock – 2

Squire’s Bluetooth-controlled inigma Diamond BL1 D-lock comes with top Sold Secure rating

New lock that you open via your smartphone is looking for funding on Kickstarter

Wed, Jul 20, 2022 09:31
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2022 Fuji Jari sideview at eurobike

Fuji Jari – a gravel bike with top tube and bottom bracket storage

The revamped Fuji Jari gravel bike takes comfort and storage to another level

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 10:39
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Matej Mohoric milan-san remo victory – via sprint cycling agency

Return of the dropper post! Mohoric spotted using his favourite marginal gain at Tour de France

The battle everyone wants to see! Are we going to get a Stage 16 Mohoric vs Pidcock descending battle?

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 10:35
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2022 Evoc Commute A.I.R. Pro 18 – 2.jpeg

Evoc’s airbag-deploying backpack promises greater safety for commuters

World-first design that automatically inflates if you crash goes on sale this autumn

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 09:40
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2022 five cool things mid July comp

Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Lezyne, Crono, Tronsmart and, um, Lezyne again

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

Mon, Jul 18, 2022 13:38
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2022 TdF TBV Vision Shimano 180mm disc rotor

Is bigger better? 180mm disc brake rotor spotted on Tour de France bike

Do Bahrain Victorious know something we (and the rest of the peloton) don't?

Mon, Jul 18, 2022 10:26
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2022 tech of the week comp July

Is there anything left!? Basso chops 200g off it’s Diamante, plus new releases from Giro, Selle San Marco, Alpitude and Shokbox

We spotted a new Basso at Eurobike, read all about it and the rest of this week's tech news here

Thu, Jul 14, 2022 14:43
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2022 tdf Pogacar stage 11 yellow colnago SW Pix Zac Willimas lead

Did disc brakes get Pogacar dropped?

We do the maths to see if the very vocal rim brake army has a point about Pogacar cracking on the Col du Granon yesterday

Thu, Jul 14, 2022 14:09
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EB cool bikes collage

Eurobike 2022: Best off-road bikes from the show

Eurobike is back and we've put together a gallery of all the best bikes on show

Thu, Jul 14, 2022 12:19
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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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