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Giro Empire SLX II review: updated lace-ups that draw together modern performance and old-school elegance
The connoisseur's cycling shoe has been updated for the first time in seven years with a stiffer carbon sole and a new mesh upper design,...
Pedla SuperSystem long-term review: contemporary Aussie kit with gravel brains and road performance
There's more to this 'system' than meets the eye – if you're an endurance gravel racer you can stash a hydration pack in an integrated...
Felt Nexar FRD review: a bold pairing of aero shapes and progressive geometry that works
Aerodynamic tubing, lightweight high-modulus carbon fibre... but a high stack and a short reach? Felt's radical new road bike is aero like you've never seen...
Cinelli Aeroscoop review: a riot of a ride that earns its place in winged-C history
Simon Smythe discovers the new Italian aero bike's true colours – and finds it blindingly good
Specialized S-Works Ares 2 review: pro-level performance without compromise
The updated race shoe claims marginal power increases and improved comfort over its predecessor, but in the real world it may need to do more...
Factor Monza review: prestige and practicality in perfect balance
How do you democratise a WorldTour bike without removing all the things that make it exclusive? This is how...
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V3 Review - In praise of simplicity
There aren’t many headline-grabbing new features in the latest iteration of the Wahoo Bolt, but do we really need them? Sometimes, a one-stop shop is...
The Rouleur 2025 Christmas gift guide – 18 products to bring comfort, joy and performance
From an electronic minipump to the fastest aero wheels and the lightest power meter – not forgetting the winter wardrobe updates in between – here...
Eyewear for any weather: Inside 4KAAD’s Nordic approach
From Nordic skiing to British backroads, the Finnish brand applies functional design to modern cycling
Rouleur Live 2025: inside a sacred space with the icons of modern-day cycling
Van der Poel, Ganna, Cavendish, Thomas – it was a sensory and emotional experience to see these bicycles that shaped history in real life
The new Met Trenta 3K Carbon is safer, cooler – and is already the WorldTour’s winningest helmet
The helmet of Tadej Pogačar and Elisa Longo Borghini keeps its classic looks but benefits from Met's new tech
Evolution takes shape - Selle Italia's new SLR saddle
Selle Italia’s fourth generation SLR saddle is an improvement in design and weight, while maintaining the comfort and shape for which it is known. Rouleur visits the...
Sram Force: control and lighter weight
SRAM is bringing the benefits of the latest RED version to the more accessible Force and Rival groupsets
Continental Archetype review: Tadej’s Tour-winning tyres are fittingly fast
Pogačar is now a Continental global brand ambassador and this tyre was developed with his UAE Team Emirates-XRG in time for the Tour
POC Cytal helmet review: lab-tested safety, easy fit and Scandi cool
The latest Cytal is a lesson in form, function and fit – and it's Virginia Tech's top-rated road helmet for impact protection
Shimano S-Phyre RC903 shoe review: comfortable without compromising on race performance
Exceptionally well constructed with a considerable amount of thought put into comfort features, Shimano's flagship race shoes are surprisingly versatile
Cadex Amp 3D review: a new dimension for the racing saddle?
The premium component brand turns up the tech with a superior 3D infill pattern and a super-lightweight carbon construction
Van Rysel RCR-F review: Lille beauty of an aero bike
Lille proved on day one of the Tour de France that it can produce exciting, uncompromising racing that tears up the script – it also...
Lake CX333 shoe review: style, stiffness, suppleness, superior quality... and why Lake's fit is legendary
Beloved by bike fitters because of the many shapes and sizes on offer and renowned for high-quality materials and workmanship, Lake shoes stand out from...
Sidi Ergo 6 shoe review: legendary looks, premium performance and a new, wider fit
The Italian brand goes wide with the new Ergo – but does it risk losing the narrow-footed Sidi faithful?
Fizik launches its first four helmets all at once – and the Kudo road model is an instant classic
The Italian brand's first foray into helmets is a good move – there's one for every cycling discipline and they're brimming with style and tech
Parcours Grimpeur review: why these new rim-brake wheels might be the best in history
New rim-brake wheels in 2025? You'd better believe it – they're ultra-light, optimised for 28mm tyres, they're very competitively priced – and they'll actually stop...
The ASSOS Mille GT range: why progress takes place within the comfort zone
The Swiss company was the first to bring Lycra to cycling and its latest Mille GT range represents another step forward
'Life's too short for heavy bikes': seizing a day in the Surrey Hills with the 5.9kg Scott Addict RC
The beautiful, wooded Surrey Hills are packed full of gradients and are perfect for enjoying this ultra-light bike – and they were also home to...
Enter Ventete, the inflatable helmet aiming to effect full-blown change
The British start-up has won multiple design awards for its unique air-filled helmet, which not only folds down into a 3.5cm-thick slice, but has performed...
Wahoo Elemnt Ace review: big is beautiful, but it's about more than just the size
Wahoo's new flagship cycle computer dwarfs all comers – but behind the prodigious touchscreen are lots of little improvements over what's gone before, plus a...
Tyres, tools and new tech: What the pros use to tackle the gravel of Strade Bianche
Insights from inside the team paddock at the start of the Tuscan one-day race
Rudy Project Spinshield Air review: a purple patch for cycling sunglasses?
With their classic ski aviator aesthetic, versatile photochromic lens and ultra-low weight, these stylish sunnies have it all
Liv Langma Advanced SL 0 review: lightweight, sharp, and designed for the podium
First introduced by Liv in 2017 and inspired by the Tibetan name for Mount Everest, the latest Langma bike is designed for the pinnacle of...
Le Col ARC Gravel Collection review – thoughtfully designed and ultra-versatile... good for much more than just gravel
The British brand steps up with its first gravel-specific collection of rugged, functional, stylish gear
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