Latest articles by Luke Friend
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I switched to these pedals after my hip operation to avoid toppling at the lights. These easy-to-use, dual-sided pedals are now 26% off during Prime Day, but hurry - all deals end tonight
Crankbrother Candy pedals might not suit everyone, but their wide range of float options, simple dual-sided design, and low weight make them one of the best gravel bike pedals
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"Don't screw up an already great bike" - Cervélo opts for evolution not revolution with new S5
Cervélo details a comprehensive nip-tuck for their flagship S5, resulting in less weight and a claimed 6.3 watts of savings in what was already a very fast bike
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The custom paint colour everyone wants at the Tour - Mathieu van der Poel's yellow Canyon Aeroad CFR
Bikes change colour overnight at the Tour De France. Mathieu van der Poel didn't let the fumes go to his head, as he headed out on a colour changed bike for stage 3 today.
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Cycling's best free and paid apps: There's a lot more than just Strava
We round up the most useful free and paid mobile apps for cyclists to assist with route planning, tracking your fitness, sharing your rides and much more
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Tour de France gold rush in Tech round up this week with special edition bikes from Bianchi, Look, Factor and more 'attainable' kit from Ribble
Tour de France always generates plenty of buzz - for new tech, it's the moment when the world's most famous brands get creative to mark the moment
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Swiss Side just launched a 68mm wheelset that could be banned in a few months time
Swiss Side's new Hadron 3 wheelset incorporates the brand's latest aero research, and adds ceramic bearings but shuns composite spokes in a 68mm wheelset UCI says will be illegal in sanctioned events come 2026
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We've seen Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France shoes and wheels, here's his $450 saddle
The Belgian will be sat atop a new S-Works Power EVO saddle in France plus UAE extends its deal with Enve, Vision launches an 'affordable' carbon road wheel and Tacx releases its Alpine gradient simulator
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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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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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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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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
