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Does Ridley’s new Grifn all-road bike really put an end to N+1?

Does Ridley’s new Grifn all-road bike really put an end to N+1?

We’ve been promised do-it-all bikes loads of times before; has Ridley hit the mark with its latest road-plus model?

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UCI clamps down on narrow handlebars, pin-less number pockets and support car trickery

UCI clamps down on narrow handlebars, pin-less number pockets and support car trickery

According to the world governing body’s new rules, which will come into force on 1 January, the minimum width of handlebars must be 350mm

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Check out Mathieu van der Poel’s Canyon Inflite CF SLX cyclocross bike

Check out Mathieu van der Poel’s Canyon Inflite CF SLX cyclocross bike

Van der Poel destroyed the field in his first race of the 'cross season and here’s his bike

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Ritchey releases limited edition Swiss Cross frameset to mark brand's 50th Anniversary – do those slim steel tubes do it for you?

Limited-edition steel frameset is designed “to bridge the gap between a race-ready cyclocross rig and a fast gravel bike”

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Polar-ising products! Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Exposure, Altura, Topeak and Polar

Polar-ising products! Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Exposure, Altura, Topeak and Polar

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Don’t hang around if you want a Gore-Tex Shakedry jacket – the fabric is being retired. Plus tech news from Campagnolo, MET, Kask + more

Don’t hang around if you want a Gore-Tex Shakedry jacket – the fabric is being retired. Plus tech news from Campagnolo, MET, Kask + more

Find out about the latest feature-packed See.Sense light and an electric bike pump that weighs under 100g

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Beware! More fake bike websites trying to scam you

Beware! More fake bike websites trying to scam you

FSA, SRAM, and DMR have all reported fake sites in the past few days, so if you’re looking for a bargain, make sure everything checks out before you check out

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Would you spend £58 on Silca’s new tyre levers?

Would you spend £58 on Silca’s new tyre levers?

Admittedly, they come with a CO2 regulator attached – plus more new additions to Silca’s range

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Sum-thing cool! Five cool things coming soon from Argon 18, Exposure, Gore, Universal Colours and Knog

Sum-thing cool! Five cool things coming soon from Argon 18, Exposure, Gore, Universal Colours and Knog

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Zipp: any damage from Wahoo Kickr Rollr still not covered by warranty – plus more tech news from Strava, Zwift, Hammerhead, Selle San Marco, Syncros, and more

Zipp: any damage from Wahoo Kickr Rollr still not covered by warranty – plus more tech news from Strava, Zwift, Hammerhead, Selle San Marco, Syncros, and more

This edition of Tech of the Week also features the nuttiest bike you’ll see in your life

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BMC launches new Roadmachine 01 AMP X all-road e-bike with "revolutionary" TQ drive unit

BMC launches new Roadmachine 01 AMP X all-road e-bike with "revolutionary" TQ drive unit

Full mudguard mounts, 38mm of tyre clearance, a 2in display and the all new TQ drive unit... would this bike tempt you to switch to electric?

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Garmin unveils Tacx NEO Bike Plus indoor smart bike – but it doesn’t come cheap

Garmin unveils Tacx NEO Bike Plus indoor smart bike – but it doesn’t come cheap

If the British weather is getting you down, this new indoor smart bike is said to be "one of the most adaptable and engaging smart bikes available"... and it'll cost you £3,499.99

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The traditionalist's idea of hell? Meet the new Moots Vamoots CRD — a fully integrated titanium road bike

The traditionalist's idea of hell? Meet the new Moots Vamoots CRD — a fully integrated titanium road bike

The Vamoots CRD is an all new, all integrated, electronic groupset-only titanium road bike with 32mm of clearance and 3D-printed parts, and the frameset module alone is priced at £9,800

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Is this the future of mudguards? Five cool things coming soon from Ass Savers, Specialized, Prime, Magene and Bell

Is this the future of mudguards? Five cool things coming soon from Ass Savers, Specialized, Prime, Magene and Bell

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Wahoo hits back at Zipp’s warranty position: testing shows Kickr Rollr causes no damage to wheels, tyres or frame

Wahoo hits back at Zipp’s warranty position: testing shows Kickr Rollr causes no damage to wheels, tyres or frame

Independent testing backs Wahoo’s contention that its product doesn’t harm other equipment

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Would you convert your bike to an e-bike with the Livall PikaBoost? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Selle Italia, Zefal, MAAP & more

Would you convert your bike to an e-bike with the Livall PikaBoost? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Selle Italia, Zefal, MAAP & more

Check out all of the week’s bike tech news, including the craziest gravel wheels in existence and “an NFT-validated carbon-fibre bike”

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Ride new virtual roads in Zwift's Urukazi expansion of Makuri Islands

Ride new virtual roads in Zwift's Urukazi expansion of Makuri Islands

Bad weather getting you down? There are 8 new routes to explore in this 'coastal oasis' and Zwift teases a new type of surface

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Do we need indicators on bike helmets? Giro launches Ethos Mips helmets with integrated LED lights

Do we need indicators on bike helmets? Giro launches Ethos Mips helmets with integrated LED lights

Giro says that its new urban come commuter Ethos helmets are a "revelation in transportation"

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7 of the coolest bikes from Rouleur Live

7 of the coolest bikes from Rouleur Live

Check out stunning models from Cannondale, Colnago, BMC, Ribble, and more

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Cool cycling stuff indoors and out! Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Mason, Pirelli, Hed and Markus Stitz

Cool cycling stuff indoors and out! Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Mason, Pirelli, Hed and Markus Stitz

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Would your kids like a Boardman JNR bike for Christmas? Plus all of the rest of the week’s tech news from Zwift, Rapha, Kask, Raleigh, Santini and more

Would your kids like a Boardman JNR bike for Christmas? Plus all of the rest of the week’s tech news from Zwift, Rapha, Kask, Raleigh, Santini and more

Check out the week's big tech releases, including new roads on Zwift and a new helmet from Kask

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Mips comes out fighting in helmet safety debate

Helmet ingredient brand Mips defends system’s effectiveness in protecting against brain injury and, in a reference to Kask, says “any reference to WG11 as a self-contained test method for rotational motion is false and misleading”

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Bianchi returns to WorldTour with Team Arkéa-Samsic – but those Air Deflectors are missing

Bianchi returns to WorldTour with Team Arkéa-Samsic – but those Air Deflectors are missing

French team will use Bianchi’s Reparto Corse collection, headlined by the new Oltre RC

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The lightest 3D-printed pad saddle you can buy? Five cool things coming soon from Bjorn, Specialized, Campagnolo, Gripgrab and Kostume

The lightest 3D-printed pad saddle you can buy? Five cool things coming soon from Bjorn, Specialized, Campagnolo, Gripgrab and Kostume

Check out the latest and coolest gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

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Are Canyon and a swimming goggle brand about to offer smarter bike fits and fully customised components?

TheMagic5 is the world’s first company to offer custom-fit swimming goggles using smartphone facial scanning technology. What on earth has this got to do with Canyon? We'll try to find out

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Gore Wear C3 3/4 Bib Tights+

Gore Wear C3 3/4 Bib Tights+

Good wardrobe essential for the transitional months, but not the warmest

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£89.99

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Endura Hummvee Flat Pedal Shoe

Endura Hummvee Flat Pedal Shoe

Excellent option for pairing with your flat pedals and for walking

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£89.99

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Specialized Roubaix Pro

Specialized Roubaix Pro

Grippy tyre offering excellent performance in all weather conditions

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£35.00

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Endura Pro SL Waterproof Shell Jacket

Endura Pro SL Waterproof Shell Jacket

Great waterproofing, breathable, light and packable, but sizes up quite large so do check the guide

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£199.99

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GripGrab Waterproof Knitted Winter Gloves

GripGrab Waterproof Knitted Winter Gloves

Good gloves that'll keep you comfortable when it rains, but they're not truly waterproof

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£48.00

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Tern NBD

Tern NBD

High quality low-step city bike with a quiet motor and impressive load-carrying credentials

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£4,700.00

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Ass Savers Win Wing

Ass Savers Win Wing

Great for keeping your bum dry and easy to fit

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£22.00

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Smanie GP Pro saddle

Smanie GP Pro saddle

An eco-friendly, lightweight, race-ready saddle with a classic flat shape and long nose

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£169.99

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Raleigh Trace

Raleigh Trace

Great lightweight sporty option with (almost) full equipment

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£2,199.00

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Castelli Spettacolo RoS gloves

Castelli Spettacolo RoS gloves

Very well-thought-out gloves that are comfortable, flexible and keep the elements at bay – but they are expensive

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£110.00

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Specialized/Fjällräven Thermo Anorak

Specialized/Fjällräven Thermo Anorak

A warm and effective outer layer for adventurous rides but very expensive. A cosy lining to the pocket would have been good

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£195.00

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HJC Furion 2.0 Road Cycling Helmet

HJC Furion 2.0 Road Cycling Helmet

Very comfy with an excellent retention system and impressively low weight, though cooling is average

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£180.00

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