Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Deeper at the front, shallower at the rear: Roval's new wheels just flipped aero convention around
New Rapide Sprint models feature different rim depths and claim to be even lighter and faster than ever before
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Is this the fastest climbing bike in the world? BMC says so, as it launches new Teammachine SLR01, just ahead of the Tour de France
BMC launch 5th Gen SLR01, a bike it claims to be world's fastest climbing bike, to be raced by Tudor Pro Cycling team at this year's TdF
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Can Raleigh's new ONE, finally entice you out of the car, and keep you and your bike safe, in the urban jungle?
Raleigh, the company that brought us the Grifter, Burner, and Sturmey Archer three-speed hub, has designed the ONE to make e-bike ownership easier – and safer – than ever.
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PNS collab with Colnago, Scarab handmade steel, and a reimagined classic in the latest Parlee P-Zero. Rouvy members read on to the end!
Updated models from Scarab, Parlee and Pearson, a limited-edition fashion forward Colnago, wider tyres from Hutchinson and new pricing plans from Rouvy
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UK brand Ribble just threw down a whole range of gravel bikes, and they're already taking podiums at some of the big US races
The carbon Ultra-Grit is used by the Ribble gravel team at UCI races while the Allgrit line-up includes titanium and electric options
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SRAM overhauls Force and Rival groupsets bringing Red performance to the whole range, adds a 1x13-speed XPLR option and goes wild with a purple chain!
With braking tech from Sram Red and the same shifting experience now available in the lower tier groupsets, you can now have your cake and eat it with Sram
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Cervélo claims its new Áspero-5 is the world's fastest gravel bike
Already ridden to victory by Marianne Vos, the bike features a new two piece bar, compatible with the S5's aero bars as well as downtube storage
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Ride it or hang it on the wall? The limited-edition Look frameset that costs $10,000
Each run-of-50 765 Blade RS is hand-painted by London artists Jay Kaes, plus a POC and Team Amani collection, handmade Ti gravel bikes and Fizik gravel race shoes
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We extensively tested the best electric bike pumps recently, then Trek shows up with it's own high-quality take, for under £80.
Trek is now making it's own rechargeable handheld pump which can inflate tyres up to 120psi with the press of a button, and the specs and pricing are right up there.
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Best commuter bike pedals 2025: for all weathers and any type of shoes
From flats to clipless SPDs, we've sorted through the best commuter bike pedals for your daily commute
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Leaked Aspero: Cervélo doubles down on S5’s Aero creds to create what must be one fast gravel bike
Marianne Vos stepped out this weekend in her newest rainbow jersey, with what also appears to be a very new, and pretty rapid, aero gravel bike from Cervélo
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Shimano's Q’Auto system brings battery-free automatic shifting AND machine learning, to everyday bikes
The Cues dynamo powered freehub, rear derailleur and shift switch utilise adaptive learning software
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SRAM and Bespoked Announce Third Annual Inclusivity Scholarship for European Framebuilders
The scholarship provides support for underrepresented talent with opportunity to showcase their work at Europe's biggest handmade bike show, in Dresden, Germany
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Pinarello celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first Grand Tour win with a limited edition Dogma F plus MAAP's latest Quoc collaboration, and new features from TrainingPeaks
The Dogma F Edizione Speciale will be ridden by INEOS Grenadiers on stage 14 at this year's Giro d’Italia
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Monitor your tyre pressure on the go: Zipp launches inbuilt pressure sensors with latest wheels
Zipps new integrated pressure sensor, gives you the green light to go ride, and opens up a world of geekery. The 353 NSW and 303 SW now come with built in AXS Wheel Sensor
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Best road bike handlebars: how to choose them and best reviewed handlebars
The best bike handlebars are an oft overlooked upgrade - we explain why they're so important and outline what to look for when you 're shopping for a new pair
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Best bike saddlebags for cycling essentials 2025
Offered in numerous shapes and sizes, we review some of the best saddlebags for holding your ride essentials and more
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Pirelli's new 55mm slick tyre is for more than just smooth tarmac
The Cinturato Evo TLR is made from over 50% bio-based and recycled materials and comes in widths from 28mm to 55mm
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Capri-Sun and Eddy Merckx reunite for a good cause
The limited-edition all-road bike and jersey revisits the '80s team colours with proceeds going to War Child plus Canyon updates, new kit from Alé and a Tailfin top tube bag
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Standert's updated Kreissäge RS aluminium race bike goes aero
The German brand has used CFD to create new, drag reducing tube shapes while upping the tyre clearance to 35mm
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Pretty in Pink: Poc releases EF Education team edition helmets and glasses in time for the Giro d'Italia
Both the Cytal helmet and Elicit Toric sunglasses are now offered in EF Team pink and will be worn by the team throughout the racing calendar
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Cannondale's latest Synapse seeks to blend greater speed and comfort in a more versatile package
Updated model boasts 42mm tyre clearance and a more compliant frame alongside downtube storage and SmartSense tech
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Who's riding what bikes at the 2025 Giro d'Italia: Here are the best bikes heading to the Italian Grand Tour
All the WorldTour bikes taking the start line in Albania as the Giro d'Italia kicks off
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Factor launches its new Monza: a cheaper more practical bike, designed to fit more racers
Factor's new Monza, promises more bang for buck, for more people, without losing the character that makes the OSTRO VAM one of the highest performance bikes on the World Tour
