In April, Shimano launched its Ultegra RX rear derailleur in both mechanical and Di2 formats. The Ultegra RX mech differs from a standard Ultegra mech in having a clutch mechanism…
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Mavic Allroad jersey
Mavic has upped its gravel game this year – the French brand prefers to call its range Allroad to emphasise its products’ versatility. Alongside four new gravel wheelsets, its also…
Tech of the week: a time trial bike, less sweaty commutes and chain wear
Primož Roglič’s time trial bike and Wahoo’s turbo trainer ecosystem This week, we’ve had a look at the Bianchi Aquila time trial bike ridden to the race lead on stage…
Primož Roglič’s Bianchi Aquila CV time trial bike
All photos: Andy Jones Yesterday, Team LottoNL-Jumbo blitzed the 14km Tour of Britain stage five team time trial, winning by 16 seconds to put Primož Roglič in the race lead…
Enigma Etape Ultegra Hydraulic
The Enigma Etape had a refresh at the start of 2018 and the newest model falls into that new category of endurance bikes which can take on a bit of…
Smith Portal MIPS helmet
The Smith Portal becomes considerably more expensive in its MIPS variant – is it worth the extra outlay?
Gravel bikes buyer’s guide: best bikes for your adventures in 2019
We pick out some of the best gravel bikes and adventure road bikes on the market, and explain what defines the genre and what to look for
Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline race cape II
As a Scottish brand, Endura knows about rain and the Endura FS260-Pro Adrenaline race cape is an effective rain stopper. It’s made of a stretchy waterproof fabric so that you…
Mavic Comete Ultimate helmet
The Mavic Comete Ultimate is the latest helmet from Mavic, and comes with aero credentials. Mavic has tested these in the wind tunnel and says that the new helmet will…
Kalf Flux lightweight jacket
The Kalf Flux lightweight jacket is made of a lightweight, ripstop, breathable waterproof fabric. It’s comfortable and a close fit, so that there’s little windflap, although the technical fabric is…
Bollé The One helmet
If you’re not sure whether you want a normal vented helmet or an aero one, Bollé has a solution: the Bollé The One helmet is both. When you unbox the…
New Orbea Keram e-bike comes in three models for different uses
Orbea says that it’s aimed for ease of riding with its new Keram e-bike. Since the electric motor is there to help, the Keram can be designed for stability and…
Tech of the week: new Enve wheels, everesting and 13 Haute Route rides for the price of one
New wheels for Dimension Data and a new bike for the British national champion This week, aero wheel specialist Enve has released its new flagship SES 5.6 rim brake wheelset.…
Study shows e-bike riders sweat three times less than normal bike riders
Commuting by bike is great for your fitness, zaps pollution and often gets you there faster than in a vehicle. But the side effect is that you can often arrive…
Grab yourself a chic French bargain in Café du Cycliste’s London sample sale
If you want to add a little French style to your cycling wardrobe, you could do worse than head down to Café du Cycliste’s sample sale. The Nice-base cycle clothing…
Check out national champion Connor Swift’s custom Genesis bike for the Tour of Britain
Lots of red white and blue on display
Enve releases flagship SES 5.6 rim brake wheels
Underpinning Team Dimension Data’s performance in the Tour de France, the new Enve SES 5.6 is a medium depth aero wheelset, available as a tubular and a clincher. At 29mm…
Tech of the week: climbing, new shoes and out-training Eddy Merckx
Hour records, new gravel and new shoes Dutch cyclist Dion Beukeboom covered the fifth longest distance in an hour last week, in his quest for the hour record. We’ve taken…
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 smartwatch
The market for smartwatches is growing, so it makes sense for a prestige watch brand to get in on the act. With its sporty image, it’s a natural arena for…
New Cannondale Topstone gravel bike has OutFront geometry for confident handling
Cannondale has today launched its latest gravel bike, the Topstone. It’s an alloy framed machine with an all-carbon fork. It’s named after a dirt road near Cannondale’s HQ in Connecticut.…
Selle Italia Smootape Gran Fondo
Selle Italia Smootape is made of squishy foam with tapered edges. It’s designed so that you can wrap your bars without overlapping the tape, leading to a smoother finish –…
Mason Resolution 2 SRAM Red eTap
Mason Cycles has been progressively expanding its bike range since Dom Mason founded his brand in 2014, introducing the Bokeh gravel bike (Dom Mason prefers to call it “AdventureSport”) in…
How Dion Beukeboom is using tech to target Wiggins’s hour record
Bradley Wiggins’ hour record of 54.526km was set back in 2015. Now there’s a new set of riders looking to break that distance, starting out with Dutch track rider Dion Beukeboom…
Viking Road Master
The Viking name has been around for 110 years, with the brand now focussing on urban cycling and commuting – activities for which the Viking Road Master seems well adapted.…
Tech of the week: two new gravel bikes, two new Bromptons and seven dodgy jerseys
Gravel bikes from Giant and Kona Giant has launched its new carbon framed Revolt Advanced gravel bike this week. It incorporates the brand’s D-Fuse bar and seatpost, seen too on…