Tech

A closer look at Jill Scott’s custom Mercian Ventura Allroad for her gruelling 388-mile Sport Relief challenge

The former England midfielder is currently cycling and running some mega distances on her quest to get from Wembley to the Stadium of Light by Friday. Here's some more info on the bike she's using

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 13:55
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The mini Tour de France provides maximum bike tech goodness – mega tech gallery from the race formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné

New bikes, bikes stripped of their paint, retro bikes, very shiny bikes, heavily modified bikes... once again, the race with a new name that will never catch on proved fruitful when it comes to sweet pro bike tech

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 16:34
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This Hetchins Magnum Opus De Luxe is a modern(ish) retro beauty

Although visually similar to the original 1950s classic, this one was built brand new in 1997, and rides like the thoroughbred it is!

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 21:45
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Ridley isn’t done with climbing bikes – new lightweight prototype spotted at the Dauphine

The bike might just be a faster version of the Specialized Aethos

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 13:57
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Orbea’s prototype aero bike has a hand-drawn disguise

The designers got the crayons out to hide the details...

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 12:21
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A New, Aero-Looking Van Rysel RCR-Pro Spotted At Criterium du Dauphine

The new bike features a host of changes

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 11:25
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Cube’s prototype aero road bike might be the cheapest 2026 Tour de France bike

The prototype features significant changes from Cube's affordable aero racer

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 08:06
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The iScooter U4 can be yours for under £450: find out more about the folding e-bike with an unbeatable price tag

We look at iScooter’s U4 folding electric bike – a fantastic piece of pedal-assist cycling technology that is currently available with a simply incredible sub-£450 price tag (and the opportunity to save an extra £25!)

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:00
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Will these super low-profile tyres actually perform? Maxxis’s Aspen ST tyres, Merida’s affordable hardtail and more from Leatt, Rudy Project and Cinelli

This week's top pick of Five Cool Things and the best stories of the week

Sat, May 30, 2026 11:00
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If you want to unlock your true cycling potential, here’s why a power meter is now essential

With the help of the experts from Favero, the brand behind the class-leading Assioma PRO RS and PRO RL power meter pedals, we explain why training with power is the most reliable tool you can buy if you want to improve on the bike

Tue, May 26, 2026 11:55
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This bike’s suspension is mad! Auckland Cycle Works’ mental Marra, Troy Lee Designs’ new three quarter helmet and more from Smith, Revel and Victory Chimp

The coolest things to land at off.road.cc HQ and the top stories of the week

Sat, May 23, 2026 11:00
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We built an elite Chinese bike for Emily to race at the Welsh gravel champs… for under £4,000

A competitive rider needs a competitive bike, step forward Yoeleo with their new Altera G21 frameset – here’s how we built it up… and how much it cost

Thu, May 21, 2026 16:54
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I built a gravel bike from a Chinese MTB frame… and it wasn’t plain sailing

Affordable and well shaped, but is a Chinese MTB frame really right for gravel?

Wed, May 20, 2026 14:00
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Fat tyres, super aero bikes and deep section alloy rims: the best gravel tech of Gralloch 2026

Our Mick headed up to Gatehouse of Fleet to check out what new kit has popped up during one of the UK's most exciting gravel races

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:18
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Could correcting your aero position in real time really unlock free speed? I put the new Wasted Watts Tracker to the test to find out

Soon launching on Kickstarter with its price tag set to be around the £1,500 mark, Wasted Watts is promising a revolution in how cyclists measure performance. Will it really be worth the lofty investment for you and I? It's time to run some tests

Fri, May 15, 2026 16:30
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From bum massage boards to backrests: check out cycling’s weirdest saddles

They promise “revolutionary cycling comfort” and sometimes more power – and while some strange saddle concepts have quietly disappeared, others are still wobbling on in the wild

Fri, May 15, 2026 12:06
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How to get your mountain bike ready for summer: choose the right tyres, spruce up that suspension and perfect your pedalling to make warm weather riding even better

Get your mountain bike summer-ready in eight simple steps.

Wed, May 13, 2026 13:54
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Particle’s 835g RCX27 Hyperlight is the world’s lightest UCI-approved carbon road wheelset

We look at young specialist brand Particle, whose range-topping RCX27 Hyperlight Road carbon wheelset features the lightest UCI-approved wheels in the world, as well as their other sub-1kg wheelsets.

Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00
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Velduro’s prototype e-MTB, six piston brakes and more 32″ madness: The best bits of China Cycle Expo 2026

China is becoming a huge player in the cycling world, so we sent Andi out to the China Cycle Expo to see what might land on western shores

Mon, May 11, 2026 17:44
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Chinese bikes are (still) coming for the big Western brands, and the designs are getting wilder: highlights from the 2026 China Cycle show in Shanghai

Some of the innovation on show at the 30th China Cycle show suggested that Chinese bike brands are no longer just competing with more established names, but are ahead of the curve when it comes to cutting-edge tech

Sat, May 09, 2026 08:53
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Test of Time: Bont Vaypor S shoes

Years after first riding in them, the Bont Vaypor S continues to deliver standout comfort, stiffness and durability – here’s why Mat Brett keeps coming back to them

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:23
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Selle San Marco’s gravel-specific Shortfit Allroad saddles bring new levels of comfort to your cycling adventures

We look at Selle San Marco’s all-new range of Shortfit Allroad saddles, which combine two unique design elements to create the ultimate gravel riding experience

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:03
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The UK-made bike that propelled Charlie Hatton to World Championship victory: a closer look at the Atherton A.200

We check out Charlie Hatton's World Championship winning bike, and chat with Atherton's Team Manager about how the race was won, and the World Cup's new venues

Tue, May 05, 2026 15:31
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Around the world on a wooden bike: British rider’s post-heart-condition adventure begins

Months after a heart procedure, Tom Williamson is setting off on a global bikepacking journey aboard a striking wooden bike designed to turn heads and start conversations

Mon, May 04, 2026 09:00
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Get a load of the luscious lugs on this gorgeous 1952 Rotrax Concours

No chance of over (Oscar) Egging this pudding. Here's a sweet confection of details and ornamentation from the early 1950s!

Sun, May 03, 2026 21:45
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Do Brembo’s GR-Pro Brakes Live Up to the Hype? A first ride review of the legendary Italian motorsport brand’s first foray into mountain bike braking

Legendary motorsport braking brand has launched into the mountain bike scene but how does its pricy GR-Pro brakes stack up?

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 14:00
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Wooden rims, cork brake blocks… a rooster perching on a wheel hub? Feast your eyes on Ciclo Galmozzi’s eccentric Super Competizione from 1973

How about a bike with wooden rims and cork brake blocks, or a cockerel balancing on a wheel hub!

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 21:45
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A recent exhibition shows the “future of performance wear” doesn’t have to mean worse-performing cycling kit in a post-PFAs world

The Performance Without Toxicity exhibition is showing how innovators are proving that high-performance clothing can still deliver comfort, protection, and durability while reducing toxic exposure and supporting human health

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 09:00
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Stiffer wheels, better rides? Not always – and here’s why

Wheel stiffness is sometimes seen as an unqualified positive, but talk to the engineers and the picture gets murkier. We spoke to Hunt and Parcours to find out whether extra rigidity can hurt grip, comfort and even speed

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 15:14
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How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 e-bike motors?

We get in touch with Avinox to find out how the brand plans to honour warranty claims

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 09:17
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