Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Swiss Side rolls over and adds a UCI-compliant 65mm deep option to its Hadron range but the rebellious amongst you can still buy the illegal 68mm
With its Hadron 680 wheels banned from UCI road races from the new year onwards it answers back with what it claims is a lighter, faster and more stable model
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Campagnolo does the most Campagnolo thing ever and drops a range of hop ups to make your Super Record Superer
Campagnolo have introduced a range of fancy parts for its already fanciest groupset. Carbon chainrings, titanium cassettes and uber fancy bearings, just don't ask the price.
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You think that's light, Brompton? Oleg at Twisted Wheels says, "hold my beer" with a custom Brompton that only weighs 5.99kg
On the day Brompton launches it's lightest ever Brompton, we thought we'd bring you this flyweight from custom builder, Twisted Wheels. A specialist in light-weighting posh bikes, he loves everyone's favourite folder and he's got this one under 6kg.
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Brompton abandons front wheel drive in big rethink on e-bike range
The Electric T Line weighs 14kg and features a titanium frame shifting driving duty to the rear of the bike for the first time, but commuting in style is costly with the top of the range bike selling for £5799.
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Thinking of switching to TPU tubes but put off by the price? There's never been a better time to ditch your Butyl tubes thanks to these deals on Amazon Prime Day
Lighter and smaller than traditional tubes, and now not quite as expensive!
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My Crankbrothers Multi Tool M 19 is still going strong but if you need a new multitool its on offer
The M 19 is sturdy, reliable and equipped to deal with the majority of your road or trailside adjustments and repairs
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They’re not sexy, but they'll keep you pedaling happily: stock up on cycling essentials while they’re marked down for Amazon Prime Day
From TPU tubes and bottle cages to bike lights and tools, these are the everyday must-haves every rider should stock up on during Amazon’s big sale event
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K-Edge's supplies US giant Enve with their mount hardware, but you can buy them direct too with 15% on Amazon Prime Big Deals Day
K-Edge mounts are found keeping headunits, headlamps and action cams safe on some of the world's best bikes, but they're not cheap. With 15% off, this deal brings them into range with far more ordinary gear.
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My favourite bike got stolen: I'd have paid full price for my favourite lock after that but it's unmissable with this Big Deals Day deal
Both the Seatylock Compact and Onguard Pitbull Mini are available with as much as 24% off retail
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Alpha, Max Blower, Regal and Rolls, in this weeks serving of rich tech soup
Do you need it all, hell no, but it wouldn't be cycling-tech without a blow dryer for your bike and saddles that wouldn't look out of place in Liberace's boudoir
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How often should you replace your chain and cassette, and does cross chaining really matter?
We asked the experts the fundamental questions on chain and cassette maintenance to help you navigate both the costs and work you can expect for a smooth running, reliable bike.
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Is it wheelie October already? New gravel and road hoops dropping everywhere just now
A wheelie good line up from Vision, Miche, Fulcrum and a Dangerholm prototype
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Castelli's says its new Do.Di.Ci jacket is the "spiritual heir" to the Gabba
Designed for cool and dry conditions the Italian brand says its the most breathable offering in its fall winter range
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Checker board design to keep the draughts out – Q36.5's 70s car-seat-chic is begging to be added to your winter kit rotation
Developed in-house the nylon and polyester fabric is woven and piece-dyed to create the distinctive two-tone effect.
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New RLS helmet tech 'reduces risk of concussion' compared to conventional designs says independent tester
Designed in London, RLS will be first used in Canyon's Deflectr helmet released this autumn
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A week or so in tech is a long time - a new gravel bike from Onguza, new Oakley's, and plenty of tyre tech to take you into the weekend
Onguza, ex-pro Dan Craven's framebuilding company, leads the round up this week, with sunglasses from Oakley, a new helmet from Rudy and some hot tyre tech to get you pumped.
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Winter is coming, and MAAP's new road collection is designed to help you beat the elements
The line-up includes a new waterproof jacket and thermal jersey as well as an updated winter jacket and bib tights
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Garmin's launches new Edge head units - they are bigger but are they better?
The Edge 550 and 850 have a larger screen size but also offer new training and safety features as well as improved battery life
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Lazer's VeloVox communication and audio system; is this new tech we might actually need?
Intercom technology is now commonplace in motorcycling, but in cycling we still rely on shouting to one another, often over the hedges and villages where our presence is least welcome. Is Velovox the answer?
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Cervelo's new R5 is just 5.97kg but did the Tour de France Femmes rescue it from obscurity before it even went on sale?
Today Cervelo launches it's lightest ever R5 climbing bike, but does anyone care now aero-bikes are flavour of the month?
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Best winter cycling gloves 2025 - how to keep your hands warm in the coldest months
Good gloves are vital for the enjoyment of winter cycling and safety if you are riding through the colder months
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$26k Vuelta themed Colnago, a helmet with skirts for any occasion, and a Rapha x Factor 'Ray Gun' collab
We round up the latest tech including an exclusive C68, an artist edition Monza, a Pogacar favoured camera and a TT helmet worn by Tom Pidcock
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Shimano's gravel racing shoes borrow heavily from road and feature a new grippier cleat system it's calling "revolutionary"
The RX910 S-Phyre shoes are designed for gravel racers and use replaceable contact blocks that form part of the cleat mechanism
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Wahoo updates Kickr Rollr with onboard power for more accurate readings
If you love the ease of use of Kickr Rollr system, and the feel of rollers, but need more accurate power data Wahoo now have you covered.
