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New Cadex gravel wheels offer “best-in-class stiffness-to-weight ratio”

Giant’s high-performance component brand expands range with lightweight wheels and 40mm tyres for rough roads and gravel

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 17:00

2022 Specialized S-Works Pathfinder 700c x 42mm 4

Specialized shaves weight off S-Works Pathfinder gravel tyres to increase speed

US brand says the new 700c x 42mm model is the fastest, lightest and most reactive gravel tyre it has ever made

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 17:00

FFWD launches versatile Tyro II 45mm deep disc-brake wheelset with a new rim-brake version too

New sub-£1,000 wheels can cover road riding and your light gravel needs too as they can take tyres up to 44mm wide

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 16:00

Giro launches ‘fastest ever’ Eclipse Spherical aero helmet with added MIPS Spherical protection

New £239.99 lid claimed to be the “fastest road helmet ever that cools better than most helmets lacking any aero advantages”

Tue, Mar 01, 2022 10:32

Zwift U-turns on ban for user who exposed weight-doping hack

Luciano Pollastri had received a partial ban from Zwift, but Zwift’s CEO Eric Min lifted the ban and apologised to Luciano

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 11:33

Shokz launches OpenRun Pro headphones with enhanced bass and five-minute quick charge feature

"Unrivalled sound quality" is promised from these bone-conducting headphones, along with an increased battery life of 10 hours and a quick charge function

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 11:15

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Shooting the messenger? Zwift bans user for exposing in-race ‘weight doping’ hack

Tech firms usually thank users for exposing loopholes, but Zwift has cited a breaking of its terms of service and imposed a ban. Updated with Zwift's responses

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 11:47

2020 Tokyo Olympics broken Australia bike

Aussie Olympic handlebar failure: inadequate spec and fatigue testing to blame

3D-printed titanium base bar was exposed to far greater forces than it was designed to handle, incident resulting in a crash in men's team pursuit qualification

Fri, Feb 25, 2022 11:41

Strava rolls out 3D maps to mobile to help riders prepare for tricky terrain in advance

Strava reckons this will help riders “make informed decisions on the go” about their route choices depending on what type of challenge they want

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 18:00

Van der Poel and Philipsen spotted using new Shimano shoes – the RC903 perhaps?

Van der Poel hasn’t been hiding them on his Instagram or Strava and Philipsen has been winning in them at the UAE Tour

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 17:26

Ridley launches cut-price versions of its Noah Disc and Helium Disc

The bikes get the same geometry and frame features as the World Tour level machines but use a different carbon layup that also leads to a slight increase in weight

Thu, Feb 24, 2022 14:00

Verve unveils £4,740 3D-printed titanium crankset power meter with ‘unparalleled accuracy’

New InfoCrank 3D Ti directly measures torque and cadence from within the crank arms at a rate of 256 times per second, per crank arm, with claimed accuracy at under +/-1%

Wed, Feb 23, 2022 16:00

On with the show! Cool new stuff from Pearl Izumi, Shimano, DT Swiss, Pro, Park Tool, 100%, Elite & more

One of Britain’s biggest bike trade shows has gone online for 2022 and here are the highlights…

Wed, Feb 23, 2022 15:04

Campagnolo releases £130 waterproof backpack

Reflective Campagnolo logos and an outer support for carrying your helmet or shoes are included

Wed, Feb 23, 2022 11:13

Chapter2 launches Koko aero road bike with adjustable compliance

New bike has a seatclamp which can be positioned to tune the ride feel; Chapter2 reckons this is “the fastest, most comfortable aero platform available”

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 15:25

Wahoo launches Speedplay Powrlink Zero, the first dual-sided entry power meter pedals for the road

Based on the updated Speedplay Zero pedals, the Powrlink Zero comes with a claimed +/- 1% accuracy

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 13:00

Wahoo releases Kickr Rollr combining the ride feel of rollers with resistance and wireless connectivity

New device secures the front wheel so it's easier to ride than standard rollers

Tue, Feb 22, 2022 13:00

Enve Foundation Collection 65 Carbon Tubeless Disc Wheelset

Five cool things coming soon from Enve, Garmin, Shimano, Oxford and Torque

Lots of cool wheels, jackets, shoes, smartwatches and tools have recently arrived at the road.cc HQ. Here are the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Feb 21, 2022 16:30

Sauce for Strava releases £2 per month performance analysis tools

The browser extension gives you more tools to easily track fitness and peak performances

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 13:33

Restrap releases 14L and 17L Bar Bags with dry bag and holster included

Designed as a hassle-free luggage solution for road and gravel use, no tools are needed to take advantage of the practical carrying capacity

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 08:00

Met brings out aero Trenta 3K helmet with lightweight Mips Air brain protection system

Met’s £280 top-end performance lid still has a low weight of 225g, and 10 to 15mm of relative movement has now been integrated into it

Thu, Feb 17, 2022 09:45

2022 Scicon Aeroshade Kunken eyewear – 3.jpeg

Would you wear Scicon’s new Aeroshade Kunken glasses with logos across the lens?

Pattern covering the lens follows trend from the fashion eyewear market

Thu, Feb 17, 2022 08:00

Fizik reveals even lighter Vento Argo 00 short-nosed saddle for racers, at just 139g

Designed for improved stability in aggressive positions, the Vento Argo 00 features a full carbon fibre shell and one-piece mobius loop rail to keep the weight low

Wed, Feb 16, 2022 16:00