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2020 Giro d'Italia - Wilco Kelderman zip - (CorVos/SWpix.com)

Giro d'Italia zip-gate. Hindley and Kelderman struggle with jacket issues on a freezing Stelvio

Hindley and Kelderman were forced to descend the Stelvio at upwards of 100kph with their jackets undone

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Ratio 12-speed conversion 5

Ratio has a nifty way to add an extra shift to your 1x11 SRAM mechanical groupset

UK start-up Ratio says its £49.50 conversion kit will turn SRAM mechanical 1x11 shifters into 1x12

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2021 Specialized AETHOS EXPERT ICEBLU

Specialized Aethos Pro and Expert models announced with 699g frame weight

Two Shimano Ultegra Di2 models and one SRAM Force eTap AXS model come with a 114g heavier Fact 10r carbon frame

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2021 Assos Equipe RS Winter Cold

Assos releases 2021 Equipe RS winter range based around a £575 jacket

Assos claims that the new kit is a “new benchmark in breathability and weatherproof protection”

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Hunt 42 Limitless Gravel wheels 3

Hunt introduces 42mm deep Limitless gravel wheel with the promise of “maximum aerodynamic benefit”

Wheel is 36mm wide and sits alongside existing aero road wheel

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Sunweb Cervelo R5 2020

Jumbo-Visma, GreenEdge and Sunweb swap bike suppliers for 2021

Bike brands Cervélo, Bianchi and Scott all move to new WorldTour homes

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Fizik releases new top-end road cycling shoes - Vento Infinito Carbon 2 and Infinito Knit Carbon 2 getting a lighter outsole

The flagship shoes still cost £329.99 and £369.99 respectively

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Newton-Rider Helmet 6

Newton-Rider claims its foldable semi-soft helmet is world’s thinnest

It’s claimed to be just 16mm thick and folds down for easy storage

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Arenberg RH-1 2-2

Arenberg launches RH-1 road helmet with integrated 4K camera on Kickstarter

Backers can get a helmet for £215 in March 2021

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2021 Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset 3.jpg

Five cool things coming soon from Campagnolo, Scott, Liv, Fidlock and Koo

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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2021 Rapha Classic Winter Jacket 2

Rapha updates Classic Winter Jacket with Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabric

Rapha claims that the jacket “will help you enjoy winter rides rather than simply enduring them”

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Le Col Pro Rain Jacket 6

Le Col Pro Rain Jacket claims to be “the ultimate rain jacket” with total waterproofing and a close fit

Coming in orange or black and costing £240 the new jacket is claimed to be “form fitting, waterproof and breathable”

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Van Rysel EDR 940 CF 1

Van Rysel releases £3,799.99 Dura-Ace carbon endurance bike

EDR 940 CF is claimed to be fast, lightweight and comfy too

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Video: Specialized Aethos First Ride Review - How does the world’s lightest disc-brake road bike ride?

We headed to a sunny Solihull for a quick spin on the Specialized Aethos. This hyper-light disc-brake road bike is stunningly quick.

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New Shimano Dura-Ace Mechs

Could this be the new Shimano Dura-Ace groupset

Spotted on Remco Evenepoel's Instagram, could Shimano have finally gone wireless for a new Dura-Ace groupset

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2021 Canyon Aeroad CFR Dura Ace Di2 - riding 5.jpg

Video first ride review: Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2

New aero road bike is fast and fun while boasting some innovative features

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Abbott Libre Sense ©INEOS Grenadiers

Supersapiens app promises easier energy management for athletes via blood glucose tracking

The device claims to help you to fuel without spikes and troughs in energy through blood glucose monitoring. Pro teams like Ineos are already using it.

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Canyon unveils 2021 Aeroad 065 road bike

New aero road bike range developed with Swiss Side features three different disc brake-only framesets and clever innovation

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2021 Wilier Cento 10 SL

Five cool things coming soon from Wilier, Wahoo, Aftershockz, Evoc and FFWD

Another fine selection of bikes, gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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Pro Vibe Alloy Aero

Pro announces new saddles, handlebars and bike bags for road and gravel bikes

The range includes alloy versions of some of Pro’s carbon parts

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Rapha EF x Palace clothing CREDIT S J HOCKETT 4

EF Pro Cycling to ride special Rapha x Palace Skateboards kit and bikes at Giro d’Italia

The limited edition kit and bikes are certainly a fresh look

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Nopinz SubZero 2

NoPinz unveils indoor training specific SubZero kit with active core temperature-cooling technology

Getting too hot while smashing the indoor miles? NoPinz claims to have the answer

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SwiftCarbon Attack G2 Ultegra Di2

SwiftCarbon bikes launch into UK market with a hybrid direct-online / retailer sales model.

South African bike brand has set up shop at Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub

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Five cool things coming soon from Fizik, Pirelli, Giant, Craft and HolyHigh

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

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2021 Aurum Magma 3

Alberto Contador and Ivan Basso launch Aurum Magma carbon disc-brake road bike

Designed as an all-around road racer, the Magma is “the ultimate racing road bike”

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Latest Reviews

Campagnolo Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset

Superb gear range and mostly excellent shifting that is very fast and accurate

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£1,447.00

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Vision TriMax Carbon Stem

Decent alloy stem with features that add obvious extra cost, but little extra function

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£139.95

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Rapha Men's Pro Team Crit Suit

Bright, good-looking and comfortable when in the drops, but awkward in most other ways

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£210.00

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Michelin Power Road Tubeless Tyre 28

Fast, grippy and great wet or dry – up there with the very best tubeless rubber

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£59.99

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Madison DTE Women’s Hybrid Jacket

Well-designed warm but lightweight jacket ideal for cold days on and off the bike – and great value to boot

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£89.99

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2020 nologo Orange Cycling Socks

nologo Orange Cycling Socks

A comfortable pair of socks for warm weather, available in a wide range of colours, with no logos!

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£10.87

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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 GPS

Good quality smartwatch with plenty of options for tracking and routing

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£289.99

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2020 Maxxis Rambler Folding Exo TR

Maxxis Rambler Folding EXO TR

Extremely impressive high volume gravel tyre that copes with all terrain

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£54.99

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Lake CX238 Carbon Road Shoe

Stiff-soled road shoes that offer comfort, toughness and great adjustability – available for those with wider feet too

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£250.00

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Topeak Tune-Up Stand X bike stand

Compact bike stand that'll hold heavy bikes securely and even allow a bit of gear tuning, this does the trick

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£60.00

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Vision Metron Aero Handlebar

Aerodynamic, light, comfortable bar that works for all types of riding – it's only the price that's uncompetitive

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£351.00

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Giant Fleet SLR saddle

Comfortable, supportive and priced well against its competitors

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£129.99

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