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Aero, lighter and stiffer – Specialized unveils the new Tarmac SL8

Aero, lighter and stiffer – Specialized unveils the new Tarmac SL8

After months of speculation, the American brand has revealed all of the details behind its new flagship model

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Ribble Ultra SL R: Speed for all

Ribble Ultra SL R: Speed for all

Years of extensive testing went into creating Ribble’s stand-out aero machine, the Ultra SL R. Rouleur’s Rachel Jary becomes the first female journalist to put the...

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Less is more: Castelli Premio collection

Less is more: Castelli Premio collection

The perfect balance between comfort and aerodynamics

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MAAP Evade Pro Base 2 Jersey and Evo Bib Shorts review – Better for the environment, shorter leg length and stunning aesthetics

MAAP Evade Pro Base 2 Jersey and Evo Bib Shorts review – Better for the environment, shorter leg length and stunning aesthetics

The latest releases from the Australian brand are another reminder that it knows how to do hot weather kit extremely well

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Abus Gamechanger 2.0 Review - Cooler, faster and more comfortable than before

Abus Gamechanger 2.0 Review - Cooler, faster and more comfortable than before

The upgraded aerodynamic lid ticks all of the boxes for high-performance riding, but it’s not quite perfect, yet…

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Exploring Girona’s gravel on the Argonaut GR3 - Versatile, responsive and able to tackle anything

Exploring Girona’s gravel on the Argonaut GR3 - Versatile, responsive and able to tackle anything

The American brand’s foray into gravel yields great success, especially when combined with stunning Spanish landscapes

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Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Pro Kit Review – Compressive, comfortable and aero, but at a price

Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Pro Kit Review – Compressive, comfortable and aero, but at a price

The Danish brand’s latest step into high-performance, race-focused kit sees some innovative design features and impressive temperature regulation

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Riding Dirty Reiver on the BMC Kaius 01 One - A high-end gravel bike made for racing

Riding Dirty Reiver on the BMC Kaius 01 One - A high-end gravel bike made for racing

 The rugged gravel of the Kielder Forest sets the perfect stage for testing out BMC’s latest ‘race-focused’ gravel bike

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‘Ultimately, it is fast’ - Pinarello releases new Dogma XC made for Pidcock and Ferrand-Prevot

‘Ultimately, it is fast’ - Pinarello releases new Dogma XC made for Pidcock and Ferrand-Prevot

The Italian manufacturer has finally unveiled it’s new cross-country mountain bike that will debut in the UCI XC World Cup at Nové Město 

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Not just a bike: Ribble’s Tour 21 Alumni Limited Edition X Ultra SL R

Not just a bike: Ribble’s Tour 21 Alumni Limited Edition X Ultra SL R

Former footballer and cancer survivor Geoff Thomas has raised millions of pounds for Cure Leukaemia by riding the route of the Tour de France five...

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Oakley Encoder Strike Vented review - An almost perfect pair of sunglasses

Oakley Encoder Strike Vented review - An almost perfect pair of sunglasses

Added vents and an even bigger lens means there isn’t much to criticise about latest Encoders, but they’re not totally perfect, yet

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Quoc Escape Road Shoes review - An innovative and successful approach to an all-road shoe

Quoc Escape Road Shoes review - An innovative and successful approach to an all-road shoe

The trailblazing shoe brand has thought outside the box with its new Escape Road model, offering comfort and versatility at a very palatable price point

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Kask Utopia Y Review - Cool and fast but still comfortable

Kask Utopia Y Review - Cool and fast but still comfortable

The Italian brand has updated its flagship aero road lid with its latest retention system, improved aesthetics and more padding to the front

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A powerful Force

A powerful Force

Component manufacturer SRAM has a history of innovation in the cycling industry and its latest release, an all-new SRAM Force groupset, is no exception. Improved shifting, rainbow colours...

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See and be seen: Garmin’s Varia bike radar

See and be seen: Garmin’s Varia bike radar

With a game-changing, built-in camera, Garmin’s Varia RCT715 offers round-the-clock safety and peace of mind

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Liv Macha Pro Shoes Review - Lightweight, stiff and made for racing

Liv Macha Pro Shoes Review - Lightweight, stiff and made for racing

Liv’s flagship road shoe is at home with the best on the market when it comes to high-performance, but its aggressive fit and stiffness might...

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Canyon launches limited-edition Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback, paying homage to the 90s mountain bike scene

Canyon launches limited-edition Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback, paying homage to the 90s mountain bike scene

A stunning paint job from, brushed special-edition aluminium DT Swiss wheels and a chrome bar, this bike is said to be a nod to the...

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SRAM launches new Force AXS groupset – Improved hood ergonomics, better front shifting, and rainbow colours

SRAM launches new Force AXS groupset – Improved hood ergonomics, better front shifting, and rainbow colours

The new Force groupset is said to offer the best ever front shifting at Force level as well as a smaller and narrower shifter shape

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The most exclusive S-Works Tarmac SL7 ever? Specialized releases 200 ‘Remco’s Reign’ framesets

The most exclusive S-Works Tarmac SL7 ever? Specialized releases 200 ‘Remco’s Reign’ framesets

The American company has given buyers the chance to own a ‘collectible’ replica bike of the one given to Evenepoel after the World Championships, but...

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Liv upgrades the aero EnviLiv road bike – 'A relentless pursuit of speed'

Liv upgrades the aero EnviLiv road bike – 'A relentless pursuit of speed'

Upgrades to the brand’s aero model sees it become Liv’s fastest ever road bike

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Masters of their craft

Masters of their craft

In an industry dominated by mass-produced bikes, cycling componentry giant Shimano has shone a light on the artisan framebuilders who continue to tread their own...

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Pas Normal Studios Essential AW22 Collection review - some of the most stylish kit on the market, but at a price

Pas Normal Studios Essential AW22 Collection review - some of the most stylish kit on the market, but at a price

Thanks to its cool aesthetics, Danish brand Pas Normal Studios is becoming one of the most popular out there, but does its winter kit do...

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Le Col Women’s Pro Winter Kit review - premium kit that ticks all the boxes for cold weather riding

Le Col Women’s Pro Winter Kit review - premium kit that ticks all the boxes for cold weather riding

We tested the British brand’s premium Pro Collection for winter riding to see how it held up in some freezing and wet weather

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Giro Aries Spherical Helmet review – the safest helmet in the world?

Giro Aries Spherical Helmet review – the safest helmet in the world?

With its number one safety rating from Virginia Tech, Giro says the Aries features its most advanced protection yet, but is this achieved without compromising on weight and performance?

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'Aerodynamic eyewear' – Poc launches new Propel sunglasses

'Aerodynamic eyewear' – Poc launches new Propel sunglasses

After debuting at the 2023 Tour Down Under with both EF Education First teams, Poc has launched its latest eyewear which is said to offer...

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‘Pinnacle of design and engineering’ - Bastion Cycles launches new ArchAngel bike

‘Pinnacle of design and engineering’ - Bastion Cycles launches new ArchAngel bike

With just 88 units produced worldwide, Bastion says this is the most highly specified production bike ever released

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Rapha releases stunning new 2023 EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education-Tibco-SVB team kit

Rapha releases stunning new 2023 EF Education-EasyPost and EF Education-Tibco-SVB team kit

Different shades of pink make up the stylish new design which will debut at the 2023 Tour Down Under

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WorldTour Team Kits 2023: Who’s got it right?

WorldTour Team Kits 2023: Who’s got it right?

Some teams have gone bold, some boring, some haven’t even bothered to change at all. Here are the 2023 WorldTour team kits announced so far…

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