Tech News

Factor unleashes Ostro lightweight and aero race bike

New all-rounder is being raced in the Tour de France – plus new wheels from Black Inc

Mon, Sep 07, 2020 12:00
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Mavic unveils Cosmic SLR 45 Disc tubeless wheelset

New all-rounder design drops weight over previous designs by eliminating the need for tape

Mon, Sep 07, 2020 06:00
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Are Bianchi about to launch a revamped Specialissima? 2021 version of legendary race bike leaked on retail sites

It looks like after five long years, Bianchi are about to unveil a fully reworked Specialissima with completely hidden cables. Will we see it in action during the 2020 Tour de France?

Sun, Sep 06, 2020 16:28
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Basso launches redesigned Diamante SV with a cleaner front end, disc-only frameset and bigger gaps for a claimed aero improvement

The Diamante SV has been redesigned with compliance in mind. Basso’s race bike now comes with a slight more relaxed geometry too.

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 11:50
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Shimano launches 2021 S-Phyre RC902 road shoes with function-specific areas and Boa’s new Li2 dials

The new carbon road shoes feature “function-specific zones, power transfer optimisation and an engineered fit”

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 15:00
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2021 Canyon Aeroad spotted at the Tour de France. Surely Canyon has to release it soon?

Warren Barguil of Arkea Samsic is riding the bike that features deeper tubes and a fully integrated front end

Tue, Sep 01, 2020 08:15
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Tour de France Tech 2020: Jumbo-Visma’s Bianchi bikes

The Dutch team is looking to secure victory on the Bianchi Oltre XR4 and Aquila CV

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 09:30
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Scott updates Foil road bike with internal cable routing

New design will be raced for the first time in the Tour de France; check out the big gallery of pics

Thu, Aug 27, 2020 14:01
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First ride review: Vitus Energie Evo CRS

In preparation for the upcoming cyclocross season, Stu gives his first thoughts on how this new bike behaves in the mud

Thu, Aug 27, 2020 11:00
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Vitus launches 2021 Energie Evo cyclocross bike with big mud clearance and lower weights

The underside of the top tube has been “designed in conjunction with shoulder physiology” for added carrying comfort

Thu, Aug 27, 2020 11:00
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Roval Alpinist CL wheels use DT Swiss 350 hubs to bring price of top-end climbing wheels down

Bringing the price down to £1300 takes the weight up to 1365g. The CL also sticks to Roval’s clincher-only approach.

Mon, Aug 24, 2020 16:00
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Factor launch lighter, fully integrated O2 VAM – Chris Froome’s 2021 Tour de France bike?

Factor’s sub-brand, BlackInc has New lightweight disc wheels (1240g for the clincher version) from Factor sub-brand BlackInc – tubular version coming, but no tubeless

Fri, Aug 21, 2020 11:00
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Avrox claims new Ei8ht Energy drink boosts peak power by 6.6% and saves 37 seconds over a 16 km time trial

The new energy drink boasts some pretty impressive claims

Tue, Aug 18, 2020 10:30
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Five cool things coming soon from Garmin, Merida, Topeak, Showers Pass and SunGod

Here's another selection of cool stuff we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Aug 17, 2020 15:55
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Cube launch 2021 bike range – gravel, road, and commuter bikes among the highlights

New carbon gravel bike and a commuter-focused road range are just some of the bikes to catch the eye

Mon, Aug 17, 2020 13:55
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Goodyear adds to tubeless tyre range with entry-level and racing options

Goodyear has developed a Dual Angle tubeless bead for better sealing

Mon, Aug 17, 2020 09:49
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Cotic’s Escapade do-it-all drop bar bike gets updates for 2021

Now has 142x12mm axle & refined cable routing on steel frame

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 16:46
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Orro reveals 2021 Venturi range with fully internal routing

British brand gives its aero road bikes integrated cabling and compatibility with loads of different components

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 14:00
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Swiss Side launches “benchmark” Hadron² Ultimate aero wheels

New wheels, available in three depths from 50mm to 80mm, are designed to reduce drag and improve stability

Fri, Aug 14, 2020 08:00
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Ridley launches the Kanzo Fast, an aero gravel bike with the Classified shifting system

Ridley reckons that this is the “fastest gravel bike in the world”

Thu, Aug 13, 2020 16:00
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Video: Castelli’s Unlimited clothing range

"All surface clothing" encompasses road and gravel

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 08:48
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DT Swiss claims new ARC Dicut 1100 and 1400 wheelsets are even more aero

Aero+ rim shapes and redesigned aero spokes make the wheels more stable too

Wed, Aug 12, 2020 07:00
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Liv unveils Devote gravel range

Giant's women-specific brand offers new models built about both aluminium and carbon frames

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 16:00
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First Ride: Wahoo KICKR V5 trainer

We've had a go on Wahoo's latest trainer - how does it stack up?

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 13:00
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Wahoo releases “most accurate”, “more natural” KICKR V5 smart trainer with new Axis feet

Power accuracy up to just +/-1% and Axis feet allow 5º of left/right tilt

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 13:00
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