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2021 Kask Mojito 3 4

Kask launches safer and comfier Mojito3 helmet with new shell shape

There's more ventilation and improved impact protection, claims Kask

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FFWD Drift Gravel Wheels 1

FFWD step into the gravel market with hookless, 24mm wide Drift carbon wheels

24mm internal width and hookless rim that apparently copes well with rock strikes

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2021 Orbea Avant Disc 1

Orbea announces redesigned Avant aluminium endurance road range with all disc models getting fully internal cable routing

Disc brake models start at £999 and all feature 35mm clearance, mudguard eyelets and a fully integrated front end

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2021 Merida Reacto Disc Team-E first ride review

Liam has pinched Cavendish's Tour de France bike for a bit. Here's what he thinks after a few rides.

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Merida’s 2021 Reacto gets aero refinements to save you 4 watts

Merida’s fourth version of the Reacto gets a refined front end

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2020 Elite Direto XR Rider

Elite’s new Direto XR claims power accuracy of 1.5% with a slope replication of 24%

They’ve even included a Shimano 105 11-speed cassette in the £824.99 price

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First Ride Review: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 Dura-Ace Di2

Stu shares his initial thoughts on what it is like to ride Specialized's new aero and lightweight Tarmac SL7

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2021 Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 - 1

Campagnolo to launch Ekar 13-speed gravel groupset

New range will include a super-wide cassette, including a 9-tooth sprocket

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Five cool things coming soon from Rapha, Open, Parcours, FLR and Veloflex

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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New Tarmac SL7: lightweight AND super aero, says Specialized

US brand says you no longer need to choose between light weight and top-level aerodynamics – this bike is sub-6.8kg with as little drag as the Venge

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PIRELLI P ZERO VELO TLR - 7

Pirelli expands P Zero road tyre range with two tubeless-ready options.

Both tyres feature 120tpi casings and Pirelli’s new SmartEVO compound.

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Rumoured Tarmac SL7 via Ride App

Is this Specialized's new Tarmac SL7? Specialized's Ride app has a mystery bike preview

We've got no specifics, but it looks like a Venge that's been put on a crash diet… so think aero

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Loop Mount Kickstarter 5

Loop Mount, a nifty phone mount for bikes has smashed its Kickstarter funding target

The CNC machined aluminium mount folds away when not needed

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Cervélo launches Caledonia all-road bike range

Two entirely new platforms are aimed at endurance riding over multiple surface-types

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2020 Chater-Lea Grand Tour Chainset 8

Chater-Lea release first chainsets since the early 1960s with new sub-compact Grand Tour model

“We hope you will find them worth waiting for”

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Temple Cycles unveils two new steel bikes

Adventure Disc 1 is a do-it-all multi-surface bike, while the Adventure Disc 3 is a budget-friendly tourer

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Canyon launch the Grail:ON e-gravel bike, with double-decking cockpit and Bosch drive system

Canyon's groundbreaking Grail gravel bike has been electrified, featuring those unique double-decking handlebars, 50mm tyres and all the benefits of a sleek Bosch motor system to turbo-charge your ride

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LeMond confirms new bike line is on the way

Greg LeMond's brand says it will reveal plans in the next fortnight

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Five cool things coming soon from dhb, Rose, Topeak, Apidura and Bookman

The best bikes, gear and kit we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

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2021 Campagnolo Shamal DB 1

Campagnolo launches Shamal Disc wheels with 21mm inner width and hints at a gravel gearing

The new freehub standard could be a sign of a new gravel groupset

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First Ride Review: Merida Scultura Endurance 7000-E

Stu gives his early thoughts on Merida's brand new long distance road bike

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The bike formally known as Prince gets a 2021 redesign with aero trickle-down tech from the Dogma F12

Sorry, we couldn't resist.

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2021 Trek Madone - SLR9 Disc

2021 Trek Madone SLR switches to OCLV 800 carbon, saving a claimed 80g

Madone SLR borrows carbon layup developed for the Emonda

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Merida launches comfort-focused Scultura Endurance road bike

New lineup fills the gap between Merida's road race models and its gravel bikes

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Giant lightens TCX Advanced Pro cyclocross bike

New frameset is 17% lighter than before and smoother too, according to Giant

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Latest Reviews

Bontrager Pro VR-C Road Bar

Compact carbon bar with premium looks and comfort

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£149.99

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2020 Merida Pump telescope hand hero

Merida Telescope MTB Mini Pump

Well built and compact, but inefficient and noisy too

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£23.00

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Merida Reacto Disc 5000 2020

Not the lightest or most comfortable, but if speed is your main goal then the Reacto delivers

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£2,500.00

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Velocio Breton Signature Sock

Light, breathable, comfortable and secure – but expensive

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£17.00

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dhb Aeron LAB Raceline Long Sleeve Speedsuit

Comfortable and close-fitting speedsuit ideal for privateer racers, but a number pocket would have been great

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£190.00

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Bontrager Foray Shoes

Comfortable, just stiff enough, broad of toe and green of colour shoes for backroad exploring

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£129.99

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2020 Zefal Tubeless Repair Kit

Zefal Tubeless Repair Kit

A neat and simple solution to punctures your sealant can't handle

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£7.99

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Bookman Block Light Front

Small, lightweight and very easy to use – though it could be cheaper

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£20.00

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Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber

Excellent 'hands-free' chain cleaning device with a low price tag

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£13.00

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dhb PhotoChromatic Half Frame Sunglasses

Impressive glasses for most conditions and road-biased riding, with only some minor compromises

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£40.00

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2020 Merida 24 in 1 multitool

Merida 24 IN 1 multi tool

Very comprehensive tool, but is awkward to use and feels cheap

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£32.00

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Shimano Evolve Jersey 2020

Performs well in hot weather but expensive, on the short side, and has a tendency to ride up

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£149.99

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