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“Shop early for kids bikes,” says UK bike brand… but is it too late for Christmas already?

It’s not just adult-sized bikes that are being hit by the bike shortage. Don’t miss out on getting the perfect bike for your child this Christmas by shopping too late, and check out our recommendations

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 13:30

What do you think of the new Ineos Grenadiers kit from Bioracer? Plus Cervelo, Rapha, 4iii, CeramicSpeed and + more in our weekly tech roundup

Check out all of the week’s big – and not so big – tech stories, including a bike that COULD be ridden at over 300km/h

Fri, Dec 03, 2021 12:45

Cervelo officially unveils R5-CX, its first production cyclocross bike

New model is already being ridden by Wout van Aert and Marianne Vos

Thu, Dec 02, 2021 14:00

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Effetto Mariposa unveils new cleaning range designed to be kind to environment

Swiss brand says it has prioritised low ecological impact with the use of sunflower wax and pine oil

Wed, Dec 01, 2021 18:00

CeramicSpeed adds lifetime warranty to Solid Lubrication Technology bearings

Maintenance free, self-lubricating and corrosion resistant bearings from CeramicSpeed now claimed to have massive longevity

Wed, Dec 01, 2021 10:24

Five cool things coming soon from Black Inc, Met, Koo, 7mesh and Moon

Some more of the best gear we're testing at the moment, with full test reports coming soon.....

Mon, Nov 29, 2021 16:30

Is this Rapha Insulated Gore-Tex Field Coat the ultimate winter jacket for urban commutes?

With casual parka styling, a fully waterproof shell and quilted liner, this looks rather sung for winter urban riding

Tue, Nov 23, 2021 12:12

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Five cool things coming soon from Shimano, SunGod, Muc-Off, Maap and The Road Book

More of the best gear on test with our team of reviewers at the moment…

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 16:30

Dragons’ Den reject who designed ‘the world’s loudest bicycle horn’ hits over £3 million in global sales

Devon based company Hornit invented a 140-decibel horn for cyclists for truly alerting distracted drivers

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 13:30

Would you shell out this much on a set of Lightweight’s new Obermayer Evo wheels? Plus breaking Shimano cranks, updated bikes from Trek & Brompton, new roads on Zwift & loads more

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

Sat, Nov 20, 2021 12:00

Canyon has dropped the price of Aeroad bikes by £450… but they are ‘currently unavailable’

Canyon’s Aeroad CF SL 8 Disc, for example, was £4,149 and is now £3,699, leading to speculation over why the prices have changed

Fri, Nov 19, 2021 14:30

Zwift doubles Makuri Islands world with new neon-lit Neokyo fast-paced city routes

Ride in the dark indoors along the eight new routes in the Japanese-themed world…

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 17:00

Trek claims its new ‘fastest ever’ £12,100 Speed Concept triathlon bike is 40% more comfortable

New integrated storage and hydration solutions give no aero penalty and most parts can be adjusted with just one or two allen keys, says Trek

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 15:00

Brompton shaves weight from the Superlight folder… and renames it P Line

London brand say updated model is faster to ride, lighter to carry, and easier to move around the city

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 14:00

Bike shortages: Orbea launches Rider Connect tool to help consumers hunt down available bikes

New feature allows customers to check the current and future availability of Orbea bikes, and reserve them too

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 11:21

Shimano denies design problem with Hollowtech cranks despite reports of cracked arms

Component giant says its engineers are trying to find out if there is a specific cause of crank failures

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 11:01

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Five cool things coming soon from Giro, Gore, Chrome, Jabra and Velocio

Another selection of some of the coolest stuff we're testing at the moment. Full reviews are on the way, but here are some previews for now...

Mon, Nov 15, 2021 16:30

Can you see yourself on one of these hand-painted Stella McCartney x Cannondale bikes? Plus Orbea’s revamped gravel bikes, DT Swiss’s updated wheels, new smart trainers, and a shedload of new clothing…

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

Fri, Nov 12, 2021 15:30

Orbea launches updated Terra gravel bike with new geometry and loads of versatility

Revamped range comes with internal cabling, storage inside the frame, and a huge amount of personalisation

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 15:00

2021 TrainerRoad Adaptive Training plan overview

TrainerRoad rolls out AI-powered Adaptive Training to all cyclists following beta testing success

TrainerRoad’s testing revealed a 50% decrease in failed workouts, plus riders were 20% more likely to increase their power to weight ratio

Thu, Nov 11, 2021 10:45

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DT Swiss increases stability, decreases drag with updated ERC wheel range

Second generation endurance wheels – with rims that are wider than previously – are the latest to come out of collaboration with aero specialist Swiss Side

Tue, Nov 09, 2021 08:00

Five cool things coming soon from Sidi, Santini, Gore, Vulpine and Drift Innovation

It's Monday, so here's your weekly installment of the coolest kit and gear that's arrived at our HQ recently; some sneak peak previews before full reviews...

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 16:50