Tech News

Is Zwift’s Tron bike coming to life? Affordable new Zwift smart bike and Zwift Wheel direct driver trainer revealed in research survey

The virtual racing platform appears to be imminently releasing its own equipment with a new smart bike “hypothetically priced” at £1,700 and the turbo is £900

Tue, Jan 04, 2022 14:15
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ArmaUrto says its impact-protection products don’t increase drag… and can sometimes reduce it

Wind tunnel testing suggests that lightweight polymer padding can even improve aero performance in some situations

Fri, Dec 31, 2021 12:52
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Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) unveils OpenRun bone conduction headphones with quick-charge function

Forgot to charge them? Plug in for 10 minutes and Shokz says you’ll have tunes motivating you along a 1.5hr ride

Wed, Dec 29, 2021 08:00
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Restrap unveils Carry Cage to increase your bike’s load-carrying capacity

Three adjustable mounting points allow the cage to be positioned in a variety of ways to take extra bottles or camping equipment

Sat, Dec 25, 2021 08:00
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Five cool things coming soon from Bont, Specialized, 4iiii, Galibier and Exogard

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

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 16:30
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Fit That Bike offers online bike fit subscriptions for your whole family or whole bike collection

Detailed video and written instructions on how to set up your bike to match your determined position are provided

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 12:50
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La Passione launches Commuter collection with stylish parkas and insulated jackets

New versatile layers for men and women are designed to be functional on the bike and look "impeccable" off

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 10:57
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UK Whoop users: no sex please, we’re fittish! Plus real-time aerodynamic device closer to reality, Shimano, Campagnolo, Rapha, Adidas, Deda, Brompton, Restrap & more

Catch up with all of this week’s big bike and equipment news – including a £2,700 espresso machine and how to free a seized seatpost

Sat, Dec 18, 2021 12:00
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Fancy a Rapha coffee machine? That’ll be £2,735, please

British cycle clothing brand teams up with Rocket Espresso of Milan for limited edition collaboration

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 11:00
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Adidas adds lightweight, breathable Indoor Shoe to its growing cycling footwear collection

Two open mesh windows are included in these three-bolt compatible shoes to help increase ventilation to keep your feet cool during high-intensity workouts

Thu, Dec 16, 2021 10:20
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Deda Elementi unveils 2022 highlights including cool-looking aero wheels and gravel bars designed for stability and control

Deda has new 38mm deep aero road wheels, lighter and stiffer Superzero RS handlebars as well as new alloy products in its gravel bikepacking Gera range

Wed, Dec 15, 2021 13:15
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Is a Campagnolo power meter on the way? Patent application suggests crank-based system could be coming

Recent patent application from Italian brand is for a wake mechanism “particularly suitable for a power meter”

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 13:20
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Does this affordable rear view bike camera with integrated light have the battery life for all-day adventures?

Now crowdfunding on Kickstarter, this bike camera with integrated 80 lumen rear light offers a huge 9.5 hours of video and audio recording time at 1080p @ 30fps

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 12:50
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Five cool things coming soon from DMT, Giro, Zefal, TruFlo and ArmaUrto

Another great selection of the interesting gear we have on test currently, with full reviews on the way soon

Mon, Dec 13, 2021 16:00
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Fancy owning unreleased Olympic edition Oakley Katos? Bid on limited edition cycling memorabilia, plus check out Canyon’s refreshed gravel bike, Altura’s indoor kit, new commuting kicks, + more

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

Sat, Dec 11, 2021 12:00
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Ribble responds to customer concerns over bike delivery delays

“The optimistic timescales are one thing - it's the waiting till the day before each dispatch date to bump them down the road each time which gets me,” sums up the mood

Thu, Dec 09, 2021 16:30
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Strava now used by 17% of the total UK population, claims social fitness giant as annual Year in Sport report published

Over 10 billion miles have been logged by cyclists worldwide this year, and Strava also says its Year in Sport report is one of the largest studies into the active lifestyles of the British population

Wed, Dec 08, 2021 13:20
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What did it take for Katie Archibald to dominate the UCI Track Champions League?

The Scottish rider was 87% recovered heading into the second day of racing at the London Olympic velodrome, Whoop’s data reveals.. How did she claim such a convincing victory?

Tue, Dec 07, 2021 14:30
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Five cool things coming soon from Basso, Spatz, Abus, NoPinz and Hornit

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 16:30
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Muc-Off launches new ‘Ride Box’ subscription service for keeping your bike care stash topped up

Products from across the Clean, Protect and Lube range are delivered every three months and are available in a range of size and discipline options

Mon, Dec 06, 2021 14:45
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Latest Reviews

Wolf Tooth Components Shift Gravity Clipless Pedals

Superb and feature rich pedals but at a price
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 11:00
£205.00
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Ampere X-Trail

Impressive hardtail e-MTB for the money
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 16:00
£1599.00
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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
£167.40
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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
£149.99
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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 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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