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Bryton takes on Garmin with new Gardia R300L bike radar + more tech news from Wattbike, Assos, Goodyear, Scott, Pirelli, Van Rysel, Muc-Off, Reilly, and more

Bryton takes on Garmin with new Gardia R300L bike radar + more tech news from Wattbike, Assos, Goodyear, Scott, Pirelli, Van Rysel, Muc-Off, Reilly, and more

Find out about the invention that reunited a rider with their stolen bike, £440 shoes, and a chainring in the shape of the Batman logo. No, really

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What is Q-factor?

What is Q-factor?

Everything you need to know about Q-factor and why it matters to you

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Redshift Arclight PRO SPD pedals get built-in rechargeable lights

Redshift Arclight PRO SPD pedals get built-in rechargeable lights

Redshift brings SPD compatibility and 360-degrees of visibility with its new, Arclight Pro pedals

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Canyon updates the Neuron "do-it-all mountain bike"

Canyon updates the Neuron "do-it-all mountain bike"

Thoroughly refreshed trail bike is faster and more capable

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Giant Trance X Advanced E+ and Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ get an update

Giant Trance X Advanced E+ and Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ get an update

Both the unisex and women-specific e-bike models get Elite added to their name and shave off weight and add performance

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SRAM unveils next generation direct mount 1x drivetrains and brakes

SRAM unveils next generation direct mount 1x drivetrains and brakes

The launch means direct mount derailleurs and Stealth brakes hit the market

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Is this budget electronic groupset a Shimano and SRAM killer? L-Twoo of China launches new semi-wireless eRX groupset

Is this budget electronic groupset a Shimano and SRAM killer? L-Twoo of China launches new semi-wireless eRX groupset

The new semi-wireless electronic groupset is priced between 500-650USD approximately minus a cassette and chain, and seems to resemble Shimano Di2 a lot

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Five essential things for bike and kit maintenance from Silca, Muc-Off, DK Sonic and Black Mamba

Five essential things for bike and kit maintenance from Silca, Muc-Off, DK Sonic and Black Mamba

From ultrasonic cleaners to chain wax and cleaning products for your helmet and clothes, this week's five cool things is all about maintenance

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Bianchi defends handlebar safety despite Arkéa-Samsic pro breaking two during cobbled race

Bianchi defends handlebar safety despite Arkéa-Samsic pro breaking two during cobbled race

Italian brand says safety of its integrated aero handlebar isn't in question, it's just what can happen when you crash hard

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Giant says Revolt cracking issue is simply down to paint… but it’ll replace frames free of charge

Giant says Revolt cracking issue is simply down to paint… but it’ll replace frames free of charge

Cracks at the top of the seat tube are cosmetic, says Giant, and there's no reason to stop riding while a replacement is organised

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Yes, Pinarello’s new Nytro really is electric. Road and gravel range includes “the lightest pedal-assisted, mid-drive bike on the market”

Yes, Pinarello’s new Nytro really is electric. Road and gravel range includes “the lightest pedal-assisted, mid-drive bike on the market”

Stealthy new range uses TQ’s HPR50 motor to provide up to 300 watts of silent power. Would you be tempted to make the switch?

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Want to show off speed and power stats on your cycling videos? With this app you can + tech news from Castelli, Factor, Supersapiens, 7Mesh and more

Want to show off speed and power stats on your cycling videos? With this app you can + tech news from Castelli, Factor, Supersapiens, 7Mesh and more

Hottest cycling tech news from Streiv, Fizik, Supersapiens, Classified, Castelli, Factor and more

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Campagnolo launches “Formula 1 version” of its road wheelsets - the 1,240g Hyperon Ultra

Campagnolo launches “Formula 1 version” of its road wheelsets - the 1,240g Hyperon Ultra

They might not excel in one category alone, but the brand says they are the perfect balance of lightness, handling and reactivity

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Check out the Colnago V4Rs Tadej Pogacar rode to Paris-Nice victory

Check out the Colnago V4Rs Tadej Pogacar rode to Paris-Nice victory

Take a look at the bike that has been in the headlines, first because of claims it wasn’t fast, then for being ridden to a major win

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Exclusive! Campagnolo is definitely going wireless and ditching thumb levers… and these pictures prove it

Exclusive! Campagnolo is definitely going wireless and ditching thumb levers… and these pictures prove it

Italian brand set to launch updated Super Record with wireless shifting. Check out the new levers here

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Liv and Giant expand their e-mtb ranges with new Embolden E+ and Stance E+ models

Liv and Giant expand their e-mtb ranges with new Embolden E+ and Stance E+ models

The new full-suspension electric mountain bikes come with more travel and more powerful motors

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Specialized launches new Recon gravel shoes - with a wide fit option

Specialized launches new Recon gravel shoes - with a wide fit option

The new gravel shoes boast performance gains and walkability

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Canyon Grizl goes retro

Canyon Grizl goes retro

Canyon pays homage to the 90s with the Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback

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Five cool things for time off the bike: a bike bag that claims to pass as a suitcase, books, headphones + fresh socks

Five cool things for time off the bike: a bike bag that claims to pass as a suitcase, books, headphones + fresh socks

This week's five cool things cover your time off the bike in the form of books, travel and music! And a pair of socks...

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How often do you puncture? Muc-Off says every 8 months is average. Plus new Hunt x Classified wheels, new Lotus bike coming in 2024, Jack Wolfskin goes bikepacking + more

How often do you puncture? Muc-Off says every 8 months is average. Plus new Hunt x Classified wheels, new Lotus bike coming in 2024, Jack Wolfskin goes bikepacking + more

The bike tech world never sleeps and this week has again been filled with new and improved designs and innovations from a range of diverse brands

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road.cc Recommends Spring Special: 27 great new products added from Specialized, Scott, Ribble, Mason + more

road.cc Recommends Spring Special: 27 great new products added from Specialized, Scott, Ribble, Mason + more

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that has really, really impressed our reviewers over the past few weeks

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Colnago invites Tom Boonen for test ride after “unsubstantiated” Tadej Pogačar bike comments

Colnago invites Tom Boonen for test ride after “unsubstantiated” Tadej Pogačar bike comments

The iconic Italian brand also challenged former pro Dirk De Wolf’s claim that the double Tour de France winner would be “another 2km/h faster” on a rival bike

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Have you ever seen a crazier time trial helmet than this?

Have you ever seen a crazier time trial helmet than this?

Uno-X Pro Cycling Team rode the Paris-Nice team time trial in Star Wars-esque Sweet Protection Redeemer 2Vi Mips helmet. Is it really “a new benchmark in aerodynamics”?

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Tadej Pogacar would be "another 2km/h faster" on Jumbo-Visma, Ineos or Soudal-Quick Step team bikes, says classics winner

Tadej Pogacar would be "another 2km/h faster" on Jumbo-Visma, Ineos or Soudal-Quick Step team bikes, says classics winner

Dirk De Wolf says riding a Colnago is holding Pogacar back while Tom Boonen believes there's “a difference in quality” between the top bikes ridden in the pro peloton and the rest

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Five smart cycling glasses — offering you rear-view mirrors, live performance data and more

Five smart cycling glasses — offering you rear-view mirrors, live performance data and more

Who knew a pair of cycling glasses can do so much?! This week’s five cool things are all specs, from HindSight, TriEye, POC, Koo and Engo

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Latest Reviews

MAAP Alt_Road Cargo Bib

MAAP Alt_Road Cargo Bib

Very comfortable, high-quality shorts with a great pad and plenty of storage – but it's a lot of cash to splash

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£235.00

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NiteRider Lumina Max 2500 with NiteLink

NiteRider Lumina Max 2500 with NiteLink

Bright and practical, it lights trails and dark lanes well, although it is pretty imposing on the bike

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£220.00

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Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Rack

Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Rack

A solid handlebar rack for mounting your bags in front of your bike, if a little expensive

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£90.00

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Stolen Goat Women’s Green Kiko Bodyline LS Jersey

Stolen Goat Women’s Green Kiko Bodyline LS Jersey

Colourful, well-made option that performs in a wide range of temperatures, best suited to slender-armed riders

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£130.00

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Oxford UltraTorch Headlight CL200

Oxford UltraTorch Headlight CL200

A light with a great display, but disappointing output

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£26.99

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Muc-Off Disco Bar End Plugs

Muc-Off Disco Bar End Plugs

Work well, and a great way to add some bling to your bike

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£20.00

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Merida Scultura Limited 2023

Merida Scultura Limited 2023

Sweet-handling race bike with an impressively comfortable ride

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£3,000.00

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The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner

The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner

Information-dense map with a vast network of UK traffic-free or low-traffic routes

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£9.95

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Poc Ventral Air Mips

Poc Ventral Air Mips

Great ventilation, light, comfortable and looks good

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£230.00

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WTB Exposure TCS Fast Tyre

WTB Exposure TCS Fast Tyre

A bit weighty, but this is a smooth-rolling tyre that delivers confidence-inspiring grip levels

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£55.00

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Vulpine Mens Regents Mac

Vulpine Mens Regents Mac

Stylish and practical on and off the bike, with a price tag reflecting its quality and features

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£260.00

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Cycliq Fly6 Gen 3

Cycliq Fly6 Gen 3

Some improvements on previous iterations, but a backward step where run-times are concerned

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£209.00

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