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Gravel bike rear wheel showing SRAM Red XPLR AXS drivetrain

SRAM upsizes its premium gravel range with 13-speed Red XPLR AXS groupset and super-wide Zipp 303 XPLR wheels

Gravel goes big as SRAM introduces more gears, more width and more toughness – but not more weight

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The Italian men's team pursuit quartet riding Campagnolo wheels

Italian team pursuiters target Olympic gold on Campagnolo Ghibli 0.9 wheels 'optimised for Paris'

The reigning Olympic champions and world record holders, led by Filippo Ganna, reveal their all-Italian setup ahead of the French Games

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Kask Nirvana helmet side view

Kask Nirvana aero helmet officially launches, claiming '35% reduction in drag compared to best in class'

With improved aerodynamics, ventilation and impact absorption, the Italian helmet brand says the new model achieves aero perfection

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Fizik Vento Proxy shoes on a tree stump

Fizik Vento Proxy shoe review – dazzling retro style with a modern performance

The statement gravel shoe that everyone is talking about – let's face it, you can't miss it – was worn to victory in Unbound by...

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Lukas Birr holding a new Canyon Aeroad frame

New Canyon Aeroad: Behind the redesign of the 'peloton's fastest bike'

We ask Canyon's lead engineer exactly how the new Aeroad saves more watts than its rivals, to what extent Mathieu van der Poel's riding style influenced the new frame's development... and...

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Ribble Allroad SL R side-on

Ribble unveils new aero Allroad platform in a sweeping range revamp

Available in three versions including an e-bike, the new model promises aerodynamic performance and mixed-terrain versatility – at market-beating prices

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Biniam Girmay gets custom-painted Gaerne shoes to celebrate ‘incredible journey’

Biniam Girmay gets custom-painted Gaerne shoes to celebrate ‘incredible journey’

Jackson Pollock-inspired kicks for the Eritrean green jersey wearer are already creating a splash

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Dov Tate of Parcours: 'We're delivering not just fast wheels but also that sensation of speed'

Dov Tate of Parcours: 'We're delivering not just fast wheels but also that sensation of speed'

British company Parcours are known for wheels that offer outstanding aero gains, but they’re also focusing on a less tangible and measurable aspect of riding,...

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Panaracer: Creating a scene

Panaracer: Creating a scene

In just 10 years, gravel has come from nowhere to become one of the most important and innovative disciplines in cycling. Rouleur speaks with Jeff...

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SRAM RED AXS: A groupset designed around the concept of ‘effortless’

SRAM RED AXS: A groupset designed around the concept of ‘effortless’

SRAM's new RED AXS is the world’s lightest electronic groupset

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BMC Roadmachine: defining the future of endurance riding

BMC Roadmachine: defining the future of endurance riding

BMC has future-proofed the gen-three Roadmachine

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Parcours launches FKT, the ‘first aero wheel truly optimised for gravel’, designed to save elite racers six minutes at Unbound

Parcours launches FKT, the ‘first aero wheel truly optimised for gravel’, designed to save elite racers six minutes at Unbound

British brand's new gravel racing wheels were developed around a specific width and tread pattern for maximum gains

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Mark Cavendish's custom Wilier Filante SRL

Pro bike: Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking Wilier Filante SLR

A closer look at the bike on which the magic 35th Tour de France stage win was captured

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A Swiss Side wheel with a Continental Aero 111 tyre

Continental Aero 111: are aerodynamic tyres the next watt-saving frontier?

With a radical new front tyre claiming to supply a considerable advantage in crosswinds, the next aerodynamic gains could be right under our noses

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Pro bike: Remco Evenepoel's custom-painted Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Pro bike: Remco Evenepoel's custom-painted Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

The prodigiously talented Belgian gets a flawless finish for his Tour de France bike – will it mirror his own performance?

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Primož Roglič's Red Bull Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Pro bike: Primož Roglič's Red Bull Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe's team bike in its new livery launched for the 'other' Slovenian GC favourite

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Mark Cavendish with a custom painted Wilier Filante SLR

Mark Cavendish to attack the Tour de France stage record on a custom-painted Wilier Filante SLR

Colours to commemorate his biggest victories will inspire the 39-year-old as he heads into his final Tour hunting for a 35th stage win

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Garmin Edge 1050 computer on a handlebar

Garmin unveils Edge 1050: ‘brightest and smartest cycling computer ever’ with smartphone-like touchscreen – but no solar charging

Garmin’s new-look flagship head unit adds a upgraded touchscreen, enhanced group ride features, built-in speaker and more – and will exist alongside the Edge 1040...

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A Wahoo Trackr rechargeable HRM being plugged in

Wahoo has released a Trackr chest strap with a rechargeable battery and my heart is leaping

Wahoo's new design promises a new dawn of reliable and accurate heart rate monitoring

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Colnago V4 against a mountain backdrop

New Colnago V4: 'same thrills as V4RS but with a more accessible configuration'

The enthusiast-friendly version of the bike Pogačar and co ride is not only priced much lower but has some practical features too

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Fizik 3D printed saddle and pressure mapped digital version

Fizik launches One-to-One – a custom 3D-printed saddle service using riders' unique measurements

Personalised saddles with 3D-printed padding based on customers' biometric data to be offered via Fizik dealerships

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Scott's new ULTD. collection - designed for the love of riding

Scott's new ULTD. collection - designed for the love of riding

Made with high-performance materials with a quality and style that allows you to express yourself the way you want to

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A man on a Bianchi with a Mahle X30 drive unit on a hill

New Mahle X30 – the perfect system for experiencing the best of e-bikes in every situation

Lightweight and powerful yet robust and user friendly, Mahle's new drive unit is designed to give any type of cycling a boost

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Valentin Retailleau taking a stage win for AG2R

Van Rysel: ‘AG2R keep on winning not just because they are riding our bikes, but it helps’

The former French underdogs are ahead of the pack in 2024 – their new sponsors are adamant it’s a breakaway that will stick and which...

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Specialized Crux DSW

Specialized launches Crux DSW – ‘the lightest alloy gravel bike ever made’

Tech from the the S-Works Crux – the world's lightest carbon gravel bike – is trickled down into a new alloy version that uses Specialized's patented D'Aluisio...

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a Visma rider holding a bottle of Ketone-IQ

‘Ketones are like another lane on the highway’ – why Visma-Lease a Bike partnered with Ketone-IQ and went public with their secret weapon

Michael Brandt, the CEO and co-founder of US ketone drink manufacturer Ketone-IQ, tells Rouleur what sort of performance benefits WorldTour teams are getting out of the...

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Assos layering system - where science meets art

Assos layering system - where science meets art

Striking the right balance between too hot and too cold is a challenge for cyclists, but Assos's latest collection is designed to alleviate this dilemma

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Remco with the new Roval Rapide CLX II Team at the Dauphine

New Roval Rapide CLX II Team are the 'fastest wheels in the world' – but steer clear of hookless rims and carbon spokes

Specialized reveals all the details on Remco's new team-edition wheels – which are 130g lighter and 0.5 watts faster than the originals

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Mads Pedersen's new Trek front end

Unreleased Trek off to a winning start at the Dauphiné – plus new Pinarello and Canyon race bikes spotted

As the teams gear up for the Tour de France, new bikes are ridden in race conditions before their official launches – here are three of...

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VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè De Rosa 70 team bike

The pro peloton's most Italian bike: VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizane’s Campagnolo-equipped De Rosa 70

Campagnolo might not sponsor a WorldTour team this year, but there was a feast of Super Record Wireless components – and every other Italian component...

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