Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Rapha x Palace 3.0 is here - the two iconic clothing brands reunite with collection inspired by '90s pro cycling styleThe latest collaboration with the streetwear brand sees jerseys and accessories featuring designs that draw from one of cycling's most colourful and controversial eras.
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Giant's new Defy and Avail e-bikes pioneer a rear-hub motor and improved battery technologyThe all-new Defy Advanced and Liv Avail E+ line-ups include an integrated power system that weighs just 2.3kg
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Tech of the Week: Money no object BMC Teammachine R Mpc, Look E-765 e-bikes, Pog's Pop Art Colnago and the DJI Osmo Action 5 cameraWe've got some very special bikes for you this week but, be warned, they're not cheap. Plus a new action camera to capture your adventures.
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This collapsible helmet fits in your bagThe Newlane's design enables it to flip inside itself when not in use, plus new winter kit from Van Rysel, new coaching features from Garmin, a limited-edition vest from Rapha and more
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$1,000 fenders?! Titanium protection that comes at a priceWe look at No.22's beautifully made but ruinously expensive mudguards, plus other eye-catching tech that will test your bank balance to the limit
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What's the optimum pressure for my gravel tyres?Tyre pressure impacts comfort, grip and speed on gravel - here's how to get it right
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Van Rysel releases RCR Pro in abysmal new paint job that's nothing short of stunning'Affordable' WorldTour bike now offered in Abyss Green plus Santini's Eroica collection, a cunning bike rack and more
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Your next road bike needn't be carbon: could steel, titanium or aluminum be a better choice?Carbon is often seen as the default option - but a metal bike brings with it a lot of benefits
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Cube's 2025 line-up sees updates to the popular Attain road seriesThe German brands latest range also features a new carbon gravel bike equipped with SRAM Red AXS
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Is the UK cycling industry doing enough about e-Bike battery safety?E-bike battery fires have been making headlines but are the bikes inherently dangerous? We look at the various approaches being taken to improve safety and restore consumer confidence
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'World's first' 3D printed titanium aero bike reaches prototype stageNo.22 Bicycle Company unveils the pioneering Reactor Aero, plus we look at a new boutique aluminium race bike from Berlin, and some quirky bikepacking footwear
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Suffering with clunky bike gears? Follow our simple guide to diagnose problems and fix your shiftingFollow our step-by-step guide on how to adjust your bike gears
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6 bikes that shaped Mark Cavendish's careerFrom this 2008 Giant TCR to the Wilier Filante which saw Cav claim the Tour wins record, here's a look at the Manx Missile's bikes through the ages
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Elite launches adjustable smart frame with virtual shifting that rivals Zwift RideDéjà vu? Just like the Zwift Ride it attaches to a turbo trainer, but there are some key differences
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New Specialized S-Works shoes break cover at Tour de FranceThe shoes were spotted on the feet of Remco Evenepeol during a training ride in Florence ahead of the opening stages
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Will this be Mark Cavendish's record-breaking bike? Plus more Tour de France tech ahead of the Grand DepartSir Cav will hope his new Wilier Filante SLR brings him his 35th win, Bora teams up with Red Bull for a tour-edition SL8, Israel PremierTech attempts to win over the home crowd and Lidl-Trek race on FSC®-certified rubber
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Trek's newest, lightweight Madone kills off the ÉmondaThe US brand has merged two platforms to create one performance race bike, the Madone SLR Gen 8
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Bianchi's Oltre goes electric plus a more affordable Colnago and Fizik's custom saddle serviceThe e-Oltre weighs just 11kg in its lightest guise while the Colnago V4 features V4Rs styling at a lower price point
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2024 Tour de France bikes: what are the pros riding?Twenty-two teams will start this year's Tour de France in Florence. Here are the bikes they'll be riding
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Does your bike need handcuffs? Plus three eye-catching models from Basso, Wilier and StandertAbus' Chain Claw handcuff lock might be the accessory you never knew you needed, while Basso honours its hometown with a limited-edition Diamante SV race bike
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Hunt rolls out sustainable wheels, PRO debuts aero gravel bars, Santini x Pirelli collab and Hexis serves up a feast of new featuresRecycled content appears in three Hunt wheelsets, Santini celebrates the Sport Club Pirelli, PRO 'discovers' gravel aero bars and Hexis updates its recipe for fuelling success
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Giant slashes bike prices on TCR, Propel and Defy models in huge sale amid industry chaosDiscounts can be found across a range of popular road and gravel models
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SRAM Red specific bars, Zipp specific Goodyear tires plus a Rene Herse bar bag and MAAP Alt_Road clothingZipp's SL 80 Race handlebars are created to work seamlessly with the new Red shifters while Goodyear's VectorR tires are designed around Zipp's 353 NSW and 303 rims
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Four bikes from Specialized, Giant, Fara and Cannondale available with the new lightweight SRAM Red AXS groupsetThe lightest-ever version of SRAM Red AXS launched today, so here is our pick of complete bikes equipped with the new groupset
