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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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2021 Ridley Kanzo Fast Laurens Sweeck

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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2021 DT Swiss ARC 1100 62 Header

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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2021 Wahoo Kickr 1

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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Canyon unveils 6.2kg Ultimate CFR road bike

Two disc brake-equipped models are built around a 675g frame

Tue, Aug 11, 2020 09:00
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2021 Wilier Cento 10 SL – riding 1

First ride review: Wilier Triestina Cento10SL

Find out about our early impressions of Wilier's latest race bike

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 09:00
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2021 Wilier Cento10 SL 1

Wilier goes all internal with new Cento10SL – that’s for rim brakes too

Wilier's "mid-range" aero road bike has options for disc brakes and rim-brakes

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 08:46
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Enve SES Tyres Action 1

Enve partners with Tufo for new SES road tyres that are “capable of making any aero road wheel faster”

Enve's SES tyres focus on aero optimisation

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 14:00
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Video: We take Mark Cavendish’s 2021 Tour de France Merida Reacto for a spin

Liam has the 2021 Merida Reacto Team Disc on test. Here are his thoughts from his first ride.

Tue, Aug 04, 2020 11:45
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2021 Kask Mojito 3 4

Kask launches safer and comfier Mojito3 helmet with new shell shape

There's more ventilation and improved impact protection, claims Kask

Mon, Aug 03, 2020 09:00
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FFWD Drift Gravel Wheels 1

FFWD step into the gravel market with hookless, 24mm wide Drift carbon wheels

24mm internal width and hookless rim that apparently copes well with rock strikes

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 15:42
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2021 Orbea Avant Disc 1

Orbea announces redesigned Avant aluminium endurance road range with all disc models getting fully internal cable routing

Disc brake models start at £999 and all feature 35mm clearance, mudguard eyelets and a fully integrated front end

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 15:00
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2021 Merida Reacto Riding Stock-2

Merida’s 2021 Reacto gets aero refinements to save you 4 watts

Merida’s fourth version of the Reacto gets a refined front end

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 08:00
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2021 Merida Reacto Profile Liam

2021 Merida Reacto Disc Team-E first ride review

Liam has pinched Cavendish's Tour de France bike for a bit. Here's what he thinks after a few rides.

Thu, Jul 30, 2020 08:00
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2020 Elite Direto XR Rider

Elite’s new Direto XR claims power accuracy of 1.5% with a slope replication of 24%

They’ve even included a Shimano 105 11-speed cassette in the £824.99 price

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 23:00
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New Tarmac SL7: lightweight AND super aero, says Specialized

US brand says you no longer need to choose between light weight and top-level aerodynamics – this bike is sub-6.8kg with as little drag as the Venge

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 16:00
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First Ride Review: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2

Stu shares his initial thoughts on what it is like to ride Specialized's new aero and lightweight Tarmac SL7

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 16:00
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2021 Campagnolo Ekar 1×13 – 1

Campagnolo to launch Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset

New range will include a super-wide cassette, including a 9-tooth sprocket

Tue, Jul 28, 2020 10:14
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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Open, Parcours, FLR and Veloflex

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 15:50
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PIRELLI P ZERO VELO TLR – 7

Pirelli expands P Zero road tyre range with two tubeless-ready options.

Both tyres feature 120tpi casings and Pirelli’s new SmartEVO compound.

Mon, Jul 27, 2020 12:30
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Robust bag with good protection from the elements, but does it justify its price?
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