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Bike at bedtime: Festka Doppler

Take a look at this moving work of art with an unusual construction of titanium tubes and carbon joins

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Decathlon to stock new Santini UCI World Champs collection

Santini has made a new UCI collection for Decathlon, available from March 2021... can you see yourself rocking rainbow stripes?

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Brexit and the bike industry: how the situation is evolving

As the effects of Brexit on the bike industry continues to play out, one EU brand has explained how customs charges being based on volume has significantly impacted the price of its lower end bikes for customers

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Specialized launches S-Works Ares: the “most powerful performance shoe ever”

Designed with Tour de France sprinter Sam Bennett, the Ares is “1% faster” than any shoe Specialized has ever made

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First ride review: Specialized S-Works Ares shoes

Ultimate power transfer levels don’t only need a stiff sole, delicate feet also call for ultra-comfy shoes…

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Bike at Bedtime: take a look at the Wilier Filante SLR

The latest addition to Wilier's range is an aero road bike that's lightweight and also a bit of a stunner

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Wattbike users now able to ride on Rouvy’s mixed reality roads

The new partnership enables riders to sync their Wattbike smart trainer with the Rouvy app for immersive indoor workouts

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Eurosport presents… a new skincare range for the active

The new Active Skin range consists of 12 products including chamois cream and a no hands muscle release treatment. Hands up who was expecting that!

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Cinelli updates Hobootleg travel bikes for 2021 adventures

Revised geometries and new features have been unveiled on Cinelli's range of double-butted Columbus steel bikes

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Shimano takes over Tour de France neutral support from Mavic

The announcement brings to an end the iconic image of the yellow neutral service car

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BMC partner with real-time aero data tech developers Body Rocket

Body Rocket is the start up behind a device which gives real-time wind tunnel data to riders out on the road

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Is Roval set to release tubeless Rapide CL wheelset?

There's no official comment from Specialized, but unfortunately, it doesn't look likely

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Five cool things coming soon from Assos, BTWIN, Quintana Roo, Cadex and Iris

More of our favourite things that have arrived in the office for testing recently, with full reviews coming soon...

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LeMond's new Prolog e-bike has a March expected landing date for the UK

The new elegant e-bike from LeMond with integrated, clean lines throughout is not far away from UK customers

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Here are the spring 2021 highlights from Chrome Industries

Check out the best new clothing and bags from the urban riding specialists

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OTTO Bike Light with automatic smart lighting launched on Kickstarter

The OTTO bike light is claimed to work "auto-magically" with sensors that detect movement and light levels.

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6 cycling gadgets from CES 2021

The Consumer Electronics Show has gone online this year; some of the products look incredibly helpful, others look weird and wacky

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Five cool things coming soon from Kona, Wahoo, Chapeau, Galibier and Ruzer

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

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Muscles zapped for performance gains in new AI shorts by Inpulse

The British start-up has designed shorts with hidden wires that use electrical impulses to stimulate cyclists’ muscles while riding.

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Bike at bedtime: Cotic Escapade

The do-it-all bike handbuilt in Taiwan, but designed, developed, engineered and tested by Sheffield-based Cotic. Is it British, and why does it matter?

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Lazer focuses on ventilation and safety with new Sphere helmet

The Lazer Sphere is claimed to be “one of the safest road helmets on the market,” getting a five-star Virginia Tech safety rating

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THM launches 'world’s lightest' power meter crankset at just 320g

Power meter internals from Sensitivus adds just 27g to this ultra lightweight crankset

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Five cool things coming soon from Santa Cruz, Giant, Lezyne, Spatzwear and Miss Grape

We're back with a bang in 2021, featuring an exciting selection of gear and clothing that we're testing at the moment with full reviews coming soon...

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Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

Lotion is designed to allow hard training and fast recovery while avoiding gastric issues

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Five cool things coming soon from Oakley, Santini, Spatzwear, Avrox and Baggicase

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

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Latest Reviews

La Passione Duo Winter Jacket

Keeps you warm and protected in single digit temperatures – and is a joy to wear too

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£126.00

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Archer Components D1x Trail with Standard Remote

Wireless shifting for (some of) the masses, in a very well executed, robust package with huge potential

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£287.00

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Lezyne Flow Bottle 750

Leak-free bottle for those who like little sips, but won't stay in all cages

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£7.00

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Miss Grape Trunk bag review

Strong, light and waterproof – but expensive

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£55.00

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SKS S-Guard Rear Mudguard

Cheap and effective rear guard that should fit most saddles

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£7.99

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Sportful Wool Woman 16 socks

Good low-bulk winter socks that will cater for most cold weather, but the high price works against them

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£17.00

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Spatz Thrmoz Deep Winter Gloves

Reasonably warm winter gloves that retain excellent feel, with a unique fold-out section

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£79.99

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2021 Rondo RUUT AL

Rondo RUUT AL1

Fun and fast with a well-specced frame, but decent stop and go bits would add more than the gimmicky geo adjust

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£1,800.00

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Koo Spectro sunglasses

These quality glasses offer a bold design and strong performance, though they are expensive

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£169.00

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Proviz Reflect360 Elite Women’s Cycling Jacket

Superb cold weather comfort and exceptional reflectivity, at a price – and check the fit

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£199.99

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Selle Italia SLR Boost Endurance TI316

If its strengths tally with your needs, this has all the features to be a perfect saddle

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£214.99

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Scribe Gravel Wide++ Disc wheelset

Excellent gravel wheels – stiff, wide and a good price

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£330.00

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