Latest articles by Andy Carr
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Best Bike Lights 2026: be seen year-round with expert-tested daylight running lightsSummer is here, but don't put your lights away — modern lights all feature daylight running, and if yours doesn't, it's time to upgrade to one of the best bike lights
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Spotted: Specialized Tarmac SL9 'Project Black' at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesThe long-awaited but poorly kept secret, what looks like Specialized's new SL9, appears to be being readied for racing ahead of Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and we've seen it
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32” wheels could exclude already marginalised cyclists - my CAD drawing shows you whyPros will be testing out the new wheelsize at Unbound this weekend but there are many practical reasons I hope 32” wheel platforms don't take off
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Another Chinese manufacturer arrives in Europe with a 6.7kg race bike and it's half the price of the big brandsPardus is now available in Europe with a dealer model and pricing strategy that could challenge both direct-to-consumer and established Western brands.
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After 100 hours of aerodynamic and thermal testing, the Specialized Evade 4 isn’t any faster - but it is coolerThe newest edition of the much-loved aero helmet from Specialized is 2.4 per cent cooler than its predecessor
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Riders aren't crashing at the Giro d'Italia because of TT tyres – despite what Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe sayUAE were quick to defend their tyre choice after stage 2. The physics agree with them.
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Is Canyon testing a new Speedmax? Marlen Reusser teases a camouflaged TT BikeSwiss rider posts what appears to be a new Speedmax prototype in what looks like good timing for a launch at the Tour.
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'What a tragedy, what a f****** sport' – Jan Willem van Schip disqualified again for breaking UCI forearm position rulesDutchman thrown out of Tour of Hellas for the way he held his handlebars, seven months on from Tour of Holland expulsion.
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‘A week for a mental refresh before a big summer’ – Tom Pidcock ‘unwinds’ with impressive Nürburgring lap during rest weekThe Pinarello-Q36.5 rider took the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3RS during a scheduled recovery period, with the Tour de France just weeks away.
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Wilier's new Rapida aims to entice more people to the brand with 'accessible' pricingThe newest road bike seeks to offer a more wallet-friendly option for those wanting to rep the storied Italian brand
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Quirk Cycles wins best road bike at Bespoked London 2026The Hackney builder’s Durmitor takes the prize from judge Robin Mather – with Bespoked Osaka next on the calendar in Japan
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Best aero bikes 2026: the world's fastest bikes ridden and rated by our expertsAero bikes are no longer just for the fast men. They now dominate the pro peloton regardless of parcours. See why you should follow suit with our six top-rated and best aero road bikes
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Zipp 202 NSW wheels are back: Can Pidcock's new shallower wheels make you faster?When Zipp stopped making the 202, weight weenies everywhere shed a tear. Now it's back, it's deeper, and resolutely sensible. But, is it any good?
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Best road bikes under 1000: our tech editors' top-rated bikes for those on a tight budgetYou can still get yourself a top-rated road bike for around the 1000 barrier - 4 top picks from our tech editor
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Italian cobblers Fizik make Lachlan Morton's gravel-race shoes roomierStiffer, lighter, faster carbon sole gravel shoes from Italian asthetes, Fizik. For the discerning gravel racer who doesn't have to pay for their own shoes.
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Allied Cycle Works bets on road clearances going even bigger, with a versatile new road bike platform that can also go most anywhere elseWith road clearances going as big as 35mm already, you could be forgiven for thinking we have reached the limit. But Allied Cycle Works don't think so, with a new road bike platform that has room for 45mm rubber.
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Conti launches 50mm Dubnital – mountain bike rubber that might be your next gravel tyre upgradeDubnital replaced the Raceking, in XC and MTB, but this is the first time we've seen a 50mm version. And we've a feeling we're going to see a lot more of it this season.
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Wear it where you want to – POC's new Amidal helmet is designed to work for any occasionSpecialist head gear is giving way to high-end all-rounders and this latest effort from POC is it's attempt to meet more of your needs in one helmet.
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Did a piece of £15 plastic cost Mathieu van der Poel his chance of victory at Paris-Roubaix?With several Alpecin-Premier Tech riders using prototype Shimano pedals, Van der Poel was left without a bike at a crucial point
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Huge tyres, off-road rear mechs, and single chainrings galore: All the tech we spotted at Paris-RoubaixThere were new hacks and trends on show at this year's cobbled Hell of the North
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Why was Tadej Pogačar running mismatched tyres and wheels at Paris-Roubaix?The world champion had a 35mm front tyre and a 32mm rear tyre, as well as mismatched wheels – but why? And could tyre and wheel choice really be that decisive?
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Factor drops spectacular Monza Vexx edition at Paris-Roubaix – and it's 'Magnus Bäckstedt approved'Modern Adventure add modern art to their modern race bike platform of choice, the Monza, bringing a touch of style to this weekend's 'Hell of the North'.
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Hunt launches 5AM Limitless wheelsets which it says are the fastest its ever madeWindtunnel and real-world data supplied by the brand suggests Hunt is gunning for the very highest performing wheelsets with it's latest range
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Kyros from Fizik a new 'all-road' helmet that focuses on practicality, versatility and – dare we say it – common senseFizik follows up high-end launch with mid-range, good looking and practical helmet that might replace all of them, depending on how specialist you need a helmet to be
