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Enve bikes join pro peloton with Team TotalEnergies riding the Melee in 2024

Enve bikes join pro peloton with Team TotalEnergies riding the Melee in 2024

Serving not only as a supplier of wheels and finishing kits, Enve's race-focused frame replaces Specialized for the French team

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Cervélo’s first e-bike switches between road and gravel modes... and doesn't look much like an e-bike

Cervélo’s first e-bike switches between road and gravel modes... and doesn't look much like an e-bike

New Cervélo Rouvida comes with a Fazua Ride 60 motor and has interchangeable dropouts that alter the geometry

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Strava introduces messaging - you can now communicate with your friends on the app

Strava introduces messaging - you can now communicate with your friends on the app

The fitness app users can now send messages to their friends and create group chats – and you don't need a Strava subscription (and you can turn it off)

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Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

Take a look at Van Rysel’s cool new shoes, the super-waterproof jacket that ‘does everything’, stylish clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, and the rear light that lets you design your own emojis

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Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition 'golden' tyres to celebrate the "winningest tyre of 2023"... priced at 299 euros a pair

Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition 'golden' tyres to celebrate the "winningest tyre of 2023"... priced at 299 euros a pair

These gold(ish)-walled tyres are limited in number and attainable for even fewer, with Vittoria deciding the special edition version of a tyre used in 59 Grand Tour victories this year deserved a special price tag to match

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Would you pay £3K for an aluminium Specialized Allez?

Would you pay £3K for an aluminium Specialized Allez?

New Allez Sprint is equipped with Shimano’s 105 Di2 12-speed groupset, and is priced at £3,100

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2024 Van Rysel road bikes and kit for newly-named Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale unveiled (and the prices aren’t too outrageous)

2024 Van Rysel road bikes and kit for newly-named Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale unveiled (and the prices aren’t too outrageous)

AG2R riders will be sat atop bikes from Decathlon's in-house performance road cycling brand in 2024, and the RCR road bike in its team spec will be available in the new year for around £8.5k

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How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more…

How much weight can you shave off by drilling your chainring? Plus the 15g rear bike light, Wahoo x Zwift discounts, new stuff from Campagnolo and Insta360, and loads more…

Is this inflatable helmet “four times safer than testing standards”? Are chainless bikes a genius or terrible idea? And is this really the smartest ever action camera? All will be revealed in our round-up of the week’s top bike tech…

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Boardman bolsters range with new road and adventure bikes that look excellent value

Boardman bolsters range with new road and adventure bikes that look excellent value

SLR 8.9 Disc Di2 road bike comes with carbon frame and electronic version of Shimano’s 105 groupset for £2,800

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Bianchi unveils Impulso RC – an aero-inspired gravel bike

Bianchi unveils Impulso RC – an aero-inspired gravel bike

Forget cargo mounts, this gravel race bike is all about aero and efficiency

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Light up those dark evenings on your ride (with up to a whopping 2,600 lumens) — five bike lights we're testing from Lezyne, Trek, Moon, Magicshine + Gaciron

Light up those dark evenings on your ride (with up to a whopping 2,600 lumens) — five bike lights we're testing from Lezyne, Trek, Moon, Magicshine + Gaciron

We're testing these 5 bike lights featuring smart sensors and powerful beams

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UCI rules? Forget ’em! Is this the most unusual road bike of the year? Plus more tech news from POC, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Santini, Cinelli and more…

UCI rules? Forget ’em! Is this the most unusual road bike of the year? Plus more tech news from POC, Bianchi, Ortlieb, Santini, Cinelli and more…

Check out Princeton’s ultra-aero wheels, POC’s new helmet for bike and snow, Cinelli’s latest road bike, and “the lightest 3D-printed titanium bottle cage in the world”

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Strava introduces Flyover 3D video maps – years after withdrawing support for similar Relive system

Strava introduces Flyover 3D video maps – years after withdrawing support for similar Relive system

New feature is designed to give you a bird’s eye video recap of your Strava activities

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Cool kit for cold days coming soon to road.cc from: Pas Normal Studios, dhb, Rapha and more

Cool kit for cold days coming soon to road.cc from: Pas Normal Studios, dhb, Rapha and more

No such thing as the wrong weather if you've got the right kit… here's a selection what 'might' be right for winter 2023 currently being put through its paces by our reviewers

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Angle grinders? Pah! Has Hiplok invented the ultimate bike lock system? Plus tech news from Zwift, Trek, Shimano, Northwave, Ass Savers and more

Angle grinders? Pah! Has Hiplok invented the ultimate bike lock system? Plus tech news from Zwift, Trek, Shimano, Northwave, Ass Savers and more

Check out shoes designed to increase your power, a beautiful new steel road bike, the action camera that’s set to challenge Insta360, and “the biggest cycling esports competition ever”

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The SaddleSpur with a patented backrest redefines cycling comfort, performance and efficiency, claims its creators

The SaddleSpur with a patented backrest redefines cycling comfort, performance and efficiency, claims its creators

It’s claimed the ‘spur’ at the rear of this intriguing saddle should support the pelvis to improve pedalling efficiency, and it could soon be yours for £125 if you pre-order

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Look familiar? What is this mystery bike? Clue: it’s not a Trek Madone

Look familiar? What is this mystery bike? Clue: it’s not a Trek Madone

We know the cutout in the seat tube is designed to add damping, but whose prototype frame is this?

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Here are this month's 10 road.cc Recommends additions from Canyon, Giant, Smith, DJI and more

Here are this month's 10 road.cc Recommends additions from Canyon, Giant, Smith, DJI and more

Find out all about the latest additions to our best-performing products list – out of all the bikes, components, clothing and accessories that we review, only the very best make it through

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Check out 10 highlights from Rouleur Live: Bianchi, Lotus, Pinarello, Cannondale, Fizik and more

Check out 10 highlights from Rouleur Live: Bianchi, Lotus, Pinarello, Cannondale, Fizik and more

Take a quick look at some of the most eye-catching bikes and equipment that we spotted over the weekend…

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The most bizarre e-bike ever, and the coolest gravel bike ever? The sliding Pop-Cycle hits Indiegogo, Reilly launches Reflex titanium beauty + more tech news from Rapha, Factor, Wahoo + more

The most bizarre e-bike ever, and the coolest gravel bike ever? The sliding Pop-Cycle hits Indiegogo, Reilly launches Reflex titanium beauty + more tech news from Rapha, Factor, Wahoo + more

We're sliding into the weekend with the electrified version of the peculiar Pop-Cycle, plus loads more tech news and shiny new products

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Lotus launches £20,000 performance road e-bike inspired by Olympic gold medal-winning track bikes

Lotus launches £20,000 performance road e-bike inspired by Olympic gold medal-winning track bikes

Featuring "striking aero design", V-shaped handlebars, wing-shaped forks and vaulted chain stays, Lotus says the 9.8kg Type 136 "harnesses design and engineering excellence from more than 30 years of road and track cycling success"

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SRAM to recall aftermarket 12-speed shift-brake levers that could 'move on the handlebar' due to excess threadlock

SRAM to recall aftermarket 12-speed shift-brake levers that could 'move on the handlebar' due to excess threadlock

US component brand is set to announce a safety recall on 12-speed eTap AXS Red, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers produced before July

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Aston Martin teams up with J.Laverack for "the world’s first ‘boltless’ bicycle", the Aston Martin .1R

Aston Martin teams up with J.Laverack for "the world’s first ‘boltless’ bicycle", the Aston Martin .1R

Luxury car brand has joined forces with titanium bike maker to craft "the world’s most bespoke, advanced and meticulously engineered road bicycle"... those are some seriously big claims!

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Five winter cycling staples we're testing from Gorewear, Pas Normal Studios and Scott

Five winter cycling staples we're testing from Gorewear, Pas Normal Studios and Scott

Winter is (nearly) here now that the clocks have gone back, and we're out in the cold and dark testing all the latest kit

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Could this pocket-sized electric pump consign mini pumps and CO2 cartridges to history?

Could this pocket-sized electric pump consign mini pumps and CO2 cartridges to history?

This nifty pump weighs just 178g, inflates an inner tube to 120psi, and comes with a digital display

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Latest Reviews

Pas Normal Studios Women's Escapism Wool Long Sleeve Jersey

Pas Normal Studios Women's Escapism Wool Long Sleeve Jersey

Excellent long sleeve jersey for mild to chilly temperatures, but the short body length lets it down

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£160.00

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Hutchinson Challenger TLR tyres

Hutchinson Challenger TLR tyres

An ultra-long-lasting tyre with very high puncture resistance and decent comfort and grip. What's not to like?

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£54.95

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Rapha Backpack 20L

Rapha Backpack 20L

A great-looking and robust bag that's impressively waterproof – and good for cycling and off-the-bike duties

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£120.00

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Garmin Edge 840 Solar

Garmin Edge 840 Solar

A very impressive all-singing, all-dancing device offering navigation, data recording and full training partner

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£519.99

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Gorewear Everyday Jacket Womens

Gorewear Everyday Jacket Womens

A well-made windproof and breathable jacket for all sorts types of riding and other outdoor activities

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£159.99

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Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 - SRAM Red eTap AXS

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 - SRAM Red eTap AXS

Narrowing in on perfection - this is the new race bike benchmark

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£12,000.00

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dhb Aeron Men's Softshell 2.0

dhb Aeron Men's Softshell 2.0

A warm and versatile jacket/jersey hybrid that fends off wind and some rain with good breathability and a fair price

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£120.00

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Ebco Adventure 3R

Ebco Adventure 3R

A good option if you’re looking for a sub-£2,000 adventure e-bike

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£1,999.00

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Cycplus Cube Mini Pump

Cycplus Cube Mini Pump

Great little battery-powered mini pump that makes mid-ride reinflation a breeze

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£70.62

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Moon Helix Pro-W Front Light

Moon Helix Pro-W Front Light

Not the cheapest for the output, but solidly made, with some excellent settings and tuneability

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£49.99

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GripGrab Ride Windproof Deep Winter Lobster Gloves

GripGrab Ride Windproof Deep Winter Lobster Gloves

Very warm and comfortable for cold, dry days, if you can put up with the slight limit on dexterity

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£54.95

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Yamaha Booster Easy

Yamaha Booster Easy

High quality, comfortable and stylish urban ride

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£2,900.00

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