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Tech Question: We're used to racers on narrow bars - but are they more comfortable, too?
We ask the experts what to look for in determining the optimal handlebar width
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Does helmet testing need to be brought into the 21st century? - UK researchers think so
With legal testing requirements last updated in the 90s, researchers at this Imperal College London lab are aiming to bring an independent rating system to the consumer
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This is what Bear Grylls's dream bike would look like, up close with Pogačar's Colnago and other tech stories of the week...
From adventure-ready folding bikes to top-end racers and new wheels from Fulcrum, here's our picks of this week in tech
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New Bianchi Specialissima says 'no to compromise' with an aero makeover
Bianchi's climbing bike receives aero remodelling, but can still tip the scales at an impressive 6.6kg
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New Giant Defy is 'lighter and smoother' without resorting to 'gimmicks'
Redesigned frameset also features wider tire clearance while new seatpost and bars are also created with comfort in mind
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The updated Liv Avail is ‘built for endurance’
Women's specific all-rounder features a re-engineered frame with 38mm tire clearance and a range of models to match most budgets
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New Specialized Roubaix: Does the launch of a gravel-ready bike leave the endurance bike category behind?
We put the updated endurance model to the test on a little over 110 km's of Portugal's varying terrain
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Indoor training that moves - Wahoo launches new Kickr Move trainer and Bike Shift
The Kickr Move seeks to improve comfort and ride feel, and the Kickr Bike now has a smaller brother
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Tech Question: Is the cycling industry selling riders bikes that are just too aggressive for them?
Physiotherapist Bike Fitter Nicole Oh looks at the current market trends, and compares them to what most cyclists actually need...
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Duct tape wins for Ineos mechanics, GRX 12-speed first thoughts and more in this week's tech round up
Low-cost hacks at the Vuelta, a promising ebike conversion kit, snazzy gravel shoes and insights from our Italian adventure
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Five road bike tech trends I wish didn't exist
From shoddy quality control to steering stoppers, former mechanic and CW Video Manager Sam vents his frustrations
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Three reasons you absolutely shouldn't buy a smartwatch
The truth isn't always a metric you want displayed on your wrist, it turns out
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Is the bike industry phasing out mechanical shifting, and does it matter?
Mechanical shifting seems to be going the way of the rim brake - but would that be a loss?
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Labor Day cycling deals not to be missed - our top picks from Tacx, Vittoria, Velocio + more
We've rounded up the best cycling deals ahead of the Labor Day long weekend - there are strong savings on selected ranges
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Why the grim reality of aero bike ownership may not be for you
Think you want an aero bike? Perhaps, says CW's Video Manager Sam, think again...
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Five cost-effective upgrades to make a second-hand bike feel like new again
We run you through the most cost-effective ways to get a 'brand new' feeling from a second hand bike
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Could Zwift's turbo trainer patent make indoor cycling cheaper and easier?
Patent looks to remove barriers for beginners, experienced riders with multiple bikes, and households sharing one trainer
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Tech Question: Where do things now stand on press-fit bottom brackets? Good or bad?
Few innovations have garnered as much animosity as press-fit bottom brackets - but the tech now has some strong proponents
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Aerodynamic testing for cyclists: what are your options and how much does it cost?
Aero testing is becoming better and more accessible. Here we go through the options to help you improve yours
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The best bike upgrades: where to spend and where to save
Cycling can become an expensive hobby - the art to maximising your pennies is deciding where to spend them
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The Hill Climb SL - a sub-kilo disc brake wheelset for the weight weenie in all of us
Hunt weighs in with a new set of ultra-light disc brake wheels which (barely) tip the scales at just 963 grams
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Boutique American bike brand announces closure
All-City Cycles' had a reputation for beautiful builds which looked almost bespoke - from beautiful fades to custom dropouts and intricately detailed lugs
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Would you ride a bike made of carbon infused plywood?
Beautiful though they are, these bikes are designed to ride, with the choice of wood and fiber differing in line with rider weight
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Canyon wants you to leave the saddlebag at home: in-frame storage added to new Endurace models
Eight new models have been added to the Endurace lineup, including new range-topping CFR iterations
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Tan walls and colour coordinated pedals: Lizzie Deignan's Trek Émonda SLR
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Longtermers: Sam Gupta's Specialized Allez
The 2015 Allez chassis was purchased by our video manager during his bike shop days - when expectations exceeded financial means, untill Facebook Marketplace came to the rescue
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Are these Team GB's new Olympic skinsuits?
Patented technology is helping to reduce drag, whilst paper thin material keeps riders cool
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3D printed inserts and a custom chain catcher: Fred Wright's Merida Reacto
From a distance, the aero race bike looks like a standard affair, but up close and personal, we found it was anything but
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2023 UCI World Championship Pro bikes - the fast, the wacky and the wonderful
Our guide to the latest and greatest race bike tech from this years UCI World Championships in Glasgow
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