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Repete introduces two new steel bikes

Custom framebuilder now offers off-the-peg models: the Reason road bike and the Verne gravel bike

Mon, Nov 04, 2019 11:14

Mudguards are MORE aero: study shows that optimum drag reduction is achieved with mudguards on

A study has has shown that an 'optimum decrease in drag' was shown when bikes were fitted with mudguards as opposed to without... is it time to start keeping your on year-round?

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 19:11

Limited edition Vintage Electric e-bike launched in tribute to upcoming Ford v Ferrari film

The high-powered limited edition e-bike is modelled on the paint scheme of Carroll Shelby's 289 Cobra, with Vintage Electric enlisting the help of the auto-building legend's grandson to design it...

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 11:56

The Lotus track bike is back! Hope Technology develops new Team GB track bike for 2020 Olympics

The Lotus track bike is reborn for Tokyo 2020

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 11:30

Rouleur Classic 2019 preview: New bikes and star speakers from the world of cycling

Rouleur Classic 2019 is this weekend and here's a taste of what you can expect to see

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 10:39

You can buy Chris Froome’s new personalised Pinarello Dogma F12 X-Light for £500 (on top of the £6k price of a frameset)

Chris Froome has got himself a shiny new Pinarello Dogma F12 X-Light

Mon, Oct 28, 2019 17:46

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First Ride: Look 765 Gravel RS Force 1 Mavic All Road

We take a high-end French all-road machine for a spin

Sat, Oct 26, 2019 15:14

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Is Shimano ABS coming to a bike near you soon?

With Bosch and Blubrake having already developed anti-lock braking for bikes, now Shimano look to be in on the act with a patent filed for an ABS system aimed predominantly at e-bikes

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 14:01

Enigma updates Escape gravel bike with bigger tyre clearance and all the mounts

Enigma's titanium gravel bike has been updated with wider tyre clearance and much more

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 10:56

Wilier’s £10k Cento10 Hybrid e-road bike – First Look with video

It weighs just 10.8kg and looks as close to a svelte road bike as it gets

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 20:34

Hunt issues recall for 48 Limitless Aero Disc wheels – “worlds fastest road disc brake wheel set”

Brand new aero carbon wheels subject to recall following "significant damage as a result of impacts on potholes"

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 19:15

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Lightweight’s new wheels are tubeless, gravel and disc brake ready and cost up to £7,319

All-new carbon layup, tubeless and disc brake compatible for latest evolution of iconic German company’s lightweight wheels

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 10:43

Is this the new Specialized Tarmac SL7?

Check out the new bike being tested by the Bora-Hansgrohe pros

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 17:02

Five cool things coming soon from Van Rysel, Vitus, 7Mesh, Lusso and Sportful

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 16:32

Veloflex’s new clincher tyres are safe to use with carbon wheels

Veloflex has beefed up clincher tyre sidewalls to be safe with all carbon rims

Fri, Oct 18, 2019 14:24

Bosch developing new tech that they say will bring “a giant leap forward in e-mobility”

Bosch say their new silicon carbide microchips can conduct electricity better, which will lead to better range, smaller batteries and less energy lost through heat

Fri, Oct 18, 2019 13:27

Strava app stops supporting Bluetooth and ANT+ device pairing, and people aren’t happy

You can no longer pair Bluetooth sensors with the Strava smartphone app

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 07:37

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Specialized make limited edition Deceuninck–Quick-Step Tarmac Disc frameset

To celebrate a stellar year for the team including a whole two weeks in yellow for Julian Alaphilippe, Specialized have produced just 200 Quick-Step edition Tarmac framesets, with 199 of them available to buy globally

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 16:00

Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Genesis, Time, Swiss Side and Northwave

Some of the best bikes, gear and clothing we're trying out at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 18:35

dhb’s Aeron Rain Defence range: everything you need to know

It's time to layer up, and luckily there's plenty to see you through the worst of the British weather in dhb's Aeron Rain Defence range. We take a closer look at the gear itself and the tech that goes into it...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 18:13

Soma Fabrications launch the world’s biggest water bottle that fits in a standard sized cage, with a 1.1 litre capacity

Able to hold over a litre of liquid and fitting in 98% of standard cages according to Soma, the new bottle is aimed at endurance riders who want to go further without having to refill...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019 14:45

First Ride: Michelin’s first ever road tubeless tyre + Video

First Ride on Michelin's brand new Power Road tyre, in clincher and tubeless versions

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 09:41

Salsa launch new Cutthroat ‘ultra endurance’ bike for 2020, with more accessory mounts and a redesigned fork

The Tour Divide-conquering Cutthroat has been given an overhaul, with a more compliant fork plus a new range of direct mount frame packs for carrying loads of luggage...

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 14:47