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Picnic PostNL to debut Ursus Arya G wheels with Spinergy-style PBO fibre spokes at Paris-Roubaix
Disruptive technology, including an apparent comeback for spokes made from the world's strongest manmade fibre, is at the heart of these innovative new wheels
New BMC Teammachine 01 AMP: Is this finally the e-bike to win you over?
BMC has launched an electric version of its climbing bike that weighs less than 10 kilos, is based on the same geometry with identical handling...
Good vibrations: Parcours Strade GT wheelset includes new vibration-damping tech made from recycled carbon
With aero gains becoming increasingly marginal, the British brand has reinvented its top road wheel to supply superior smoothness via some groundbreaking green technology
Hell by numbers: Inside Tudor Pro Cycling's Paris-Roubaix tech
Tudor Pro Cycling’s head of innovation on how science, sensors and systems are reshaping the way Paris-Roubaix is raced
Classic kit: Inside Sportful’s 40-year love-affair with the hardest one-day races
The Italian brand, now the kit provider for Tudor Procycling Team, has been at the forefront of manufacturing apparel designed for wintery conditions for decades
New Fizik Kyros: a versatile helmet that’s ideal for year-round, multi-surface riding
Fizik has spent decades building a head-to-toe system for cyclists. With the Kyros, the Italian brand adds a compelling mid-range helmet option for riders who...
The fastest gravel rims are flat, says Roval, as it launches Terra Aero CLX wheel with unique ‘chopped aero speed shape’
A radical new rim shape is unveiled as Specialized’s component brand offers separate aero and lightweight options for the first time – 'the fastest gravel wheel...
House rules: why owning its own factory sets Factor apart
Owning its factory in Taiwan allows Factor to take risks, accelerate development and make decisions that would never survive a committee – chief engineer Graham...
Selle Italia's Opal White capsule collection allows its SLR range to be seen in a new light
A new opalescent cover paired with iridescent logos 'blends advanced engineering with a refined, luminous aesthetic' for the four saddles in the range – and there's...
New Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SL‑R: aerodynamics meets real-world speed
Pirelli enters the aero era with a new tyre that's claimed to save up to 15 watts over competitors – we rode it in Italy...
ASSOS MILLE/UMA GT collection: 'subtle construction improvements that deliver noticeable gains'
The endurance range is fortified with new fabrics and features for more comfort, increased breathability, an even better fit and a cleaner silhouette
Felt is back with the Nexar – ‘the fastest and lightest aero bike we’ve ever made’
The originally US brand returns with an all-new aero platform that promises a big performance
Scribe Ultra: how a unique spoke profile is spearheading a new wave of wheel performance
A wavy carbon spoke design and access to a more advanced level of carbon fibre has resulted in a new range that delivers proven gains...
Power couples: why collabs with car brands are vanity projects – and why we need them
The launch of the Bugatti Factor ONE reignited the old debate – are collaborations with sports car brands just marketing exercises resulting in expensive bikes...
Meet Stride, Alex Dowsett’s new AI-powered app that wants to replace every other training platform
We talk to the people behind the new system that promises to bridge the gap between complex training software and the real lives of everyday...
Cannondale CAAD14: the return of an aluminium icon
"A classic, a love letter to our heritage" – the new CAAD14 goes back to its roots with a design that channels its glory days
Wahoo KICKR Core 2 trainer review: the art of simplicity
The updated entry-level smart trainer gets some well judged new features, ensuring that less is now even more
Cadex goes deeper with Max 50 WheelSystem: 'ultra-lightweight efficiency, exceptional stiffness and system-level aerodynamic gains'
Rather than optimising each component in isolation, Cadex's rim, spokes, hub, and new aero tyre are designed to work a unified system, with each element...
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...
New Cannondale SuperSix EVO gen 5: 'it will be difficult to find a faster bike in the peloton'
All the details of EF Pro Cycling's new race bike revealed – lighter, lower and more aerodynamic with key refinements across the frame and a...
Metal fortitude: why titanium is stronger than ever in an age of carbon
Titanium is back and it’s better than ever – the new generation of ‘wonder metal’ frame builders are making bikes that are both timeless and technologically advanced
Favero Assioma Pro RS-2 review: power pedals for the people
The pedal-based power meter unlocks a swathe of accurate training stats for a fraction of the cost and set-up time of rivals
Thrive to survive: Inside BMC's Impec Lab
Just metres from BMC’s global HQ is a secret workshop where top engineers turn today’s concepts into tomorrow’s bicycles – Rouleur gets an exclusive tour
Stelbel x Matt Willey: a typographic tribute to a golden moment
Fiftieth anniversaries don’t have to be celebrated with golden bikes. In the case of Stelbel, white and red paint with bold black lettering tells an...
Endurance elevated: Assos evolves its Mille/Uma GT S11 collection with Racing Series tech – and introduces ‘wild brown’ shorts
Updated fabric tech and on-trend new colours for the Swiss-brand's most accessible series that's aimed at everyday riding
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...
Fizik and Prologo's latest launches prove that saddle progress doesn’t have to be 3D printed
Two Italian brands focus on evolving existing tech to create lighter and better-performing versions of its established models
Van Rysel FTP² – the most advanced concept bike ever, and a huge statement of intent
Futuristic project unveiled at Velofollies "highlighting what’s possible and inspiring future innovation in the bicycle industry"
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...
WorldTour kits 2026: whose jersey passes with flying colours and whose gives us the blues?
What will the 2026 peloton look like when it lines up in Adelaide for the Tour Down Under later this month? We examine all the...
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