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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Close pass-sensing and recording device to determine safety of roads launches on Kickstarter

Overtakes within 1.5m trigger the sensors on this new handlebar-mounted device called Tether

Mon, Nov 08, 2021 12:20
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Would you pay £50 a pop for Muc-Off’s Ultrasonic Chain service? Plus Giant’s new gravel bikes, Shimano shoes, Chris Froome on disc brakes, an Xbox-compatible smart bike + more

Catch up with all the bike and equipment news you need to know

Sat, Nov 06, 2021 12:00
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Giant Rouleur Live 2021 Tech Gallery – Pinarello, Trek, Ceramic Speed, S-Works, BMC & more

Dive into a huge galley of shiny (and some muddy) bike tech

Fri, Nov 05, 2021 17:29
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road.cc Recommends updated with 10 exceptional products from Shimano, Giant, Fizik, SIS, Lusso + more

Updated with all our October selections, find out what made our ever-growing road.cc Recommends pickings and watch the show on Sunday...

Fri, Nov 05, 2021 15:50
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Muc-Off launches ‘pro-level chain optimisation service’ using new Ultrasonic Tanks

For £49.99 with Ludicrous AF lube or £24.99 with Hydrodynamic, your chain is placed in a tank that emits high-frequency sound waves that pulse through cleaning liquid to remove dirt

Fri, Nov 05, 2021 11:50
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Bike at Bedtime: Fara’s brand new F/GR Gravel Bike

Check out this brand new gravel adventure bike before you head off to bed.

Thu, Nov 04, 2021 19:00
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Muoverti claims new Xbox-compatible TiltBike is “the first indoor bike that feels like real cycling”

This smart trainer allows you to ‘balance and steer, accelerate and brake’ for full body engagement, and you can even use it as an Xbox controller for interactive gaming

Thu, Nov 04, 2021 18:00
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Engo Eyewear unveils smart sunglasses with lenses displaying real-time data so you can ‘keep your eyes on the road’

Performance data is said to feel as though it is floating about five feet in front of you; this Head Up display is promised to provide a ‘safer experience’

Thu, Nov 04, 2021 16:35
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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
£130.00
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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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