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Look Keo Vision road pedal lights. Safety starts with being seen.

Look Keo Vision - Now that's bright idea!

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 07:58

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Lezyne’s Radar React light system warns you of traffic approaching without the need for an app or bike computer

Radar system alerts you to traffic without the need for a phone app or GPS bike computer

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 07:00

Tern updates folding “Goldilocks bike” the Vektron with belt drive and more powerful motor

The new P range is "juuust right" according to the brand

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 14:57

Castelli’s all-new winter cycling fabric, Fulcrum’s wavy rim all-road wheels, G’s SunGod shades + more cool stuff from Moon and Chilli Technology

New fabrics, wavy rims, lights, cameras, and Geraint Thomas’ sunnies are amongst the products currently in for review at the road.cc HQ

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 11:54

This mad-looking moving bike saddle has raised £130,000 on Kickstarter and claims to reduce pressure by 80%, plus Met’s new helmets aren’t white, they’re “absolute white”

It's a bumper edition of Tech of the Week, including the "world's first moving split seat-saddle" as well as new stuff from EF Pro Cycling, Knog, Frog Bikes, Assos, MAAP, Met, Gobik and more

Sat, Sep 20, 2025 11:00

Has Amflow leaked its next gen PL e-MTB?

A leaked spy shot shows what could an upcoming bike from the brand

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 10:59

Trek’s Checkpoint gravel bike goes electric with TQ’s HPR-60 motor

Prices start at £4,500 for the SL5, with three build options to choose from. And yes, one of them comes with a suspension fork.

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 15:00

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses Sept 2025

Oakley and Meta launch new Oakley Meta Vanguard AI-powered glasses that record your rides and integrate with Strava and Garmin

The Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses let you capture rides in 3K (you can ask them to in real-time), track stats from your bike computer, overlay ride data and more - all from your eyewear

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 12:16

Five cool gravel things coming soon from Cervelo, Scribe, Favero, Zefal and Trimetals

From string-spoked wheels to speedy gravel bikes, here's a first look at the latest gravel tech we have in for review - plus some surprisingly gravel-friendly road pedals

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 08:57

Is this mysterious Q36.5 jacket hiding a wind protector, or a bib for the cafe stop? Plus zombies have taken over MyWhoosh, new saddles from Trek, Zwift Ride discounts + more

We're as puzzled as you are by the main subject of this Tech of the Week edition, and things don't get much clearer by the time you get to zombies infiltrating the virtual roads of MyWhoosh's indoor training platform

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00

Argon 18 creates its fastest bike yet by optimising the frame and wheels as a single system

Argon 18 says the new Nitrogen Pro - developed with wheel brand Scope Cycling - is a "fully integrated bike system" engineered for real-world speed, not just wind tunnel results

Thu, Sep 11, 2025 14:54

“A cheat code for gravel”: Specialized boasts its new Diverge 4 is “the ultimate getaway vehicle”, with revamped Future Shock suspension, 50mm tyre clearance, and bags of internal storage

Leaked just before Unbound 2025, Specialized pulls the covers off its new gravel bike

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 16:00

Garmin launches new Edge 850 and 550 bike computers, as well as updated rechargeable power meter pedals starting at £550

Host of upgrades as Garmin updates its mid-range bike computers and adds two new power meter pedal options claiming accuracy "within 1 per cent"

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 15:28

Wahoo adds WiFi connectivity to new £500 Kickr Core 2 trainer, and claims new Kickr Bike Pro is “the pinnacle of indoor riding technology”

New Kickr Bike Pro comes in as the flagship model in the range, while the Kickr Core 2 trainer now offers WiFi connectivity and easy setup

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 12:00

Lazer launches VeloVox open-ear communications device for cyclists: a walkie-talkie for group rides, a music player for training sessions… and you can take that important call too!

Already got the team bike and kit? Now you can talk to your Directeur Sportif like the pros do, or just chat to your friends on the group ride more easily anyway

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 08:20

2025 Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 jacket Polartec AirCore montage

“Re-writing the gold standard of what high-performance cycling gear can do”: Castelli unveils first clothing made with Polartec’s “revolutionary” AirCore fabric

Italian brand says its new Perfetto RoS 3 jacket “revolutionises breathable protection”, promising windproofing, water resistance and next-level breathability

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 22:00

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Rudy Project releases new “single-material” helmet to boost sustainability, with an accessible £59 price tag

The Sinergy helmet offers comfort, low weight, and recyclable materials at what looks to be a very reasonable price

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 16:05

Five cool things for the commute that we’re reviewing from MET, Lezyne, Knog, Proviz and Zefal

It’s Commuting Week on road.cc, and this week’s Five Cool Things previews must-have gear for safer, drier, and more enjoyable rides - from lights and a reflective jacket, to a MIPS helmet and more handy tech

Mon, Sep 08, 2025 11:23

Colnago’s new £15,000 bike “is not a bike”, apparently… plus wheels with “best in class aerodynamics” for £1,698, + Campagnolo bags a design award

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Campagnolo, Colnago, Pas Normal Studios, Scope, Dynamic Bike Care and more

Sat, Sep 06, 2025 11:00

“The lightest road bike on the market”: Cervélo finally unveils new R5, weighing just 5.97kg

Sub-6kg and already ridden to Tour de France Femmes victory — Cervélo is very confident about its new climbing bike

Fri, Sep 05, 2025 07:00

Schwalbe Click Valve hits the mark and Hunt wheels offer great value – road.cc Recommends updated with 14 more excellent products

A bumper 14 products have earned Recommends badges for August, spanning wheels, bikes, helmets, and more

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 16:48

How on earth has Scott worked out its brand-new Addict is now “50% more comfortable”?

Revamped Addict endurance range features six new bikes, ranging from £2,249 to £6,499, all with space for 38mm tyres and "long ride ready" geometry

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 14:00

2025 Zwift Virtual Brompton World Championship

Tweed is speed: Virtual Brompton World Championship hits Zwift

“The world’s most dapper race has arrived on Zwift” – plus new controllers, Zwift’s biggest expansion in years, and AI-driven recommendations to improve your fitness

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 13:00

Pinarello updates F Series promising the “ultimate balance of performance, weight and price”, with prices starting at £3,000

Increased tyre clearance, a redesigned head tube, plus a stiffer bottom bracket and rear triangle are among the updates to the new F Series

Tue, Sep 02, 2025 11:58

The lightest bike seat we’ve ever had in for review: Slovenian brand Berk’s feathery 100g saddle, plus more from Roval, Topeak, Fulcrum and Panda Optics

This week's products on test include Panda Optics sunnies, a featherlight saddle from Berk, an all-in-one toolkit from Topeak and two sets of carbon hoops from Roval and Fulcrum

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 15:50