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What do you think of Shimano’s unique new handlebar design? Plus eco wood bikes now on Cycle to Work scheme, new Paris-Roubaix and ‘Hell Yeah’ themed kit + more

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

Sat, Mar 19, 2022 12:00
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Garmin patents rear-view bike camera triggered by approaching dangers

System could automatically collect video evidence of close passes and collisions

Wed, Mar 16, 2022 15:38
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Silca says new Ultimate Tubeless Sealant has race sealing performance and lasts up to year

Very lightweight carbon fibres combined with foaming technology is claimed to guarantee even dispersion throughout the sealant for faster sealing

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 16:00
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Swiss Side launches versatile Hadron2 All-Road wheelset that can take up to 65mm tyres

45mm deep aero rims still appear on these wheels that are designed to take on poor quality roads

Tue, Mar 15, 2022 11:42
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Five cool things coming soon from Scribe, Garmin, Wizard Works, Altura and Cafe du Cycliste

More of the best wheels, bags and clothing we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Mar 14, 2022 16:30
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How to make sure you get a Vitus 2022 bike, new Rapha & Orbea clothing, Map My Track app for clubs, Pirelli tyres now made in Italy, Alba sunnies + more

Catch up with all of this week’s big – and not so big – bike and equipment news

Sat, Mar 12, 2022 12:00
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SRAM acquires cycling apparel brand Velocio

American bicycle component manufacturer keeps on adding to its portfolio, with the cycle apparel brand coming on board just after the recent Hammerhead acquisition

Thu, Mar 10, 2022 12:48
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Michelin launches ‘fastest ever road tyre’, the Power Cup

Independent testing for grip and puncture protection also found the Power Cup is competitive in the road race category, but not class-leading

Thu, Mar 10, 2022 12:00
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Udog’s lightweight Cima shoe comes with one-piece knitted upper

The ends of the laces are hidden in a pocket on the tongue of this breathable new design

Thu, Mar 10, 2022 09:00
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4iiii makes new Precision 3 power meter slimmer for better frame compatibility

The latest in 4iiii’s Precision range claims a weight of just 9g, an 800-hour battery life, +/-1% accuracy and backwards compatibility with the current Precision drive-side power meter

Wed, Mar 09, 2022 15:00
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Canyon’s Ultimate is about to be updated and here’s what you can expect

Will Canyon trickle over features from the Aeroad? Will rim brakes remain an option? How about a non-slammed geometry option for those who simply want to ease their way up the climbs?

Tue, Mar 08, 2022 14:20
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Five cool things coming soon from Basso, Silca, Pas Normal Studios, Easton and Sundried

Here are the best bits we're testing right now including gravel bikes, road shoes and bars, with full reviews coming soon....

Mon, Mar 07, 2022 16:30
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Ducati’s first pedal-assisted road bike doesn’t look much like an e-bike

Italian motorcycle brand updates range with Futa e-bike for the road featuring a 250W motor; there’s even a Campagnolo Super Record model if you’re willing to dig deep

Mon, Mar 07, 2022 12:56
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The Citroën ë-Tour virtual cycling stage race begins today on the Bkool indoor training app

The virtual race consists of four stages of between 14km and 25km, with prize draws for Zycle smart trainers for all who complete a stage

Mon, Mar 07, 2022 12:40
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LeMond is promising “transformative change” to carbon construction with all new 8 road bike

Brand headed by three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond says new model “is the most transformative change to carbon fibre frame construction since its introduction over 30 years ago” and is “the safest bicycle in the world”

Fri, Mar 04, 2022 12:36
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Specialized takes Vent tech breathability off-road with new S-Works Vent Evo gravel shoes

Ventilated mesh panels are designed to encourage airflow through the toe box, tongue and medial panel of these £400 shoes

Thu, Mar 03, 2022 17:00
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Hunt unveils hookless 1213g Aerodynamicist wheels first seen at the 2021 Tour de France

The Tour de France-tested new hoops are tubeless ready and hookless, 32mm deep, 25mm wide externally and 21mm wide internally

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 15:00
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Is a new Specialized Allez Sprint on the way in 2022? Leaked images suggest so

Specialized’s Singapore website leaks spec details including fully internal cable routing, the S-Works seatpost from the Tarmac SL7 and a hydroformed aluminium frame

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 14:45
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Trek to launch new Domane range

Domane SL, Domane SLR, and Domane RSL endurance road bikes are about to get a revamp but what can we expect to see?

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 12:44
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Bike supply chain woes could end this year and Brexit not solely to blame for Shimano shortages, claims Madison CEO

Is the end in sight for the bike industry's chronic supply chain problem in the UK? Dominic Langan speaks at DigiBike 2022 about Shimano supply during the pandemic, how things are looking going forwards and the problem with fakes

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 12:29
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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