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2026 5ct cover 29.08.26

Do mountain bikes get more adjustable than this? Rocky Mountain’s Instinct and more from Giant, Tailfin, Insta360 and Cast

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00
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Surly Sorceress vs Ganyon Grizl

Gravel bike vs MTB: The bike genre lines are more blurred than ever, so which one is actually best for cycling on gravel?

"You might as well just get a mountain bike".... really? We put a gravel rig up against a custom MTB to see if a gravel-specific bike is really needed to ride gravel

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 16:00
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2026 yeti mt riding hero

More anti-squat, less adjustment but Yeti’s MT is a right hoot: Yeti MT XO Factory first ride review

Yeti has brought its Sixfinity platform to a 140mm trail mountain bike and Liam reckons it's a right hoot

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 16:00
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2026 malverns cover

Retro nostalgia, modern DH progression and yes, 32-inch wheels: The best bikes of the Malverns Classic 2026

Retro throwbacks, modern downhill and 32-inch wheels were the order of the weekend as we scoured the fields of the Malverns Classic to hunt for the most interesting bikes

Mon, Aug 24, 2026 13:58
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2026 5ct cover 22.08.26

Combs for your… uh… bike? Plus more from Bell, Hope, Peaty’s and XFusion

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 11:00
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Present and future wheel tech 2

Swiss Side thinks handling matters as much as aero, while Fulcrum says “we will never go hookless”: What do the brands designing the world’s fastest wheels really care about?

We speak to Swiss Side, Princeton Carbon Works, CeramicSpeed, Berd, Fulcrum/Campagnolo and Reserve about the technology, engineering and ideas that could shape the future of performance road wheels

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 16:32
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Baofeng race radio 2

We tested some of the best on-bike communication devices… but a much cheaper solution beat all the expensive tech

What's the ideal solution for talking on a group ride? If you're willing to sacrifice some pocket space for sound quality, that solution may be much more affordable than you might think...

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 17:09
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Camelbak montage August 2026

CamelBak is completely overhauling its range for 2027 – here’s why the legendary hydration solution specialist is returning to its performance roots Sponsored

Over the course of almost four decades, CamelBak has become the go-to name for cycling hydration solutions. For 2027, the brand is is refocusing on performance

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 14:03
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Velo de Ville HUB-e

Velo De Ville has raised the game for urban e-bikers to celebrate 60 years of cycling innovation: Meet the all new HUB-e Sponsored

Velo De Ville’s breakthrough HUB-e – the brand’s first personalised e-bike to use Bosch’s new HUB-Drive motor – is now open for registrations of interest. Here's everything you need to know...

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 15:03
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Present and future of wheel tech

Schwalbe says hookless safety standards need tightening, while Cadex argues tyre beads are the real issue – we speak to the brands shaping the future of wheel and tyre technology

We sat down with the people behind DT Swiss, Enve, Zipp, Cadex, Scope and Schwalbe to discover what's shaping the next generation of road wheels and tyres, and to get their take on cycling's ongoing hookless debate

Sun, Aug 09, 2026 09:00
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Office Chair Saddle-5

I tested the worst bike saddle ever, and it was even stranger than I expected

What happens if you fit an office chair to your bike? Time to get testing...

Fri, Aug 07, 2026 11:12
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2026 RockShox Lyrik riding

Which RockShox fork is right for you in 2026? Your ultimate guide to all the models, details and specs

What to upgrade your rig with a fork from arguably the biggest player on the market? Get to know the current RockShox range and decide which flavour is best for you

Wed, Aug 05, 2026 10:28
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Why are these bikes cheaper than they were four years ago? Aug 2026

Why are these bikes cheaper than they were four years ago?

It sounds unlikely in an era of rising prices, but some bikes have lower RRPs than equivalent models from a few years ago. Add in today’s discounts and you might be surprised how much bike your money can buy

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 16:00
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Tour de France Gearing of the Pros-5

All the gear? Check out the gearing choices of the top pros on cycling’s World Tour

What drivetrain does it take to be successful in the Tour de France? We take a closer look at the gearing choices of the pros

Mon, Jul 27, 2026 16:10
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Five British cycling brands still pushing bike tech forward May 2026

The Far East is rising rapidly, but there’s still plenty of cycling innovation here in the UK: Here are some of the best British brands pushing bike tech forward

From aero innovators and handmade steel specialists to security brands, these British cycling companies continue to shape modern bike technology through design, engineering and manufacturing carried out in the UK

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 09:00
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2026 UCI weight limit

Is it time to reduce the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit? We weigh up the pros and cons

Professional race bikes have been stuck with a 6.8kg minimum weight limit since 2000, despite huge advances in carbon tech. With manufacturers now producing safe sub-6kg race bikes, is it finally time for the UCI to ditch one of cycling's most outdated rules?

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 09:00
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The most useful tech trends to copy from Tour de France pros July 2026

The most useful tech trends to copy from Tour de France pros — wide tyres, short saddles and tubeless are in, narrow cassettes are out

While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks of the trade could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 09:00
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Bates BAR Bike At Bedtime

One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948

"The Best All Rounder that breaks all records" according to the Bates catalogue of the time!

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 21:45
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road.cc Podcast episode 139

Tadej Pogačar’s so fast that even Colnago is battling to keep up with him Sponsored

Aero bikes, aero bikes everywhere… This year’s scorchingly fast Tour de France is shaping up to be one of the quickest ever. But are bike brands struggling to keep pace with modern cycling’s rapid racing revolution? We talked to Colnago’s lead engineer about how the peloton’s current crop is pushing their equipment to the limit

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 18:21
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Week in E-bikes

Merseyrail to ban all non-folding e-bikes citing safety risks — plus NJ e-bike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more

This week: rail operator bans non-folding e-bikes, Lime contract ended in Melbourne, a knock-on effect of NJ bike licensing, plus Segway update unlocks auto shifting

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 11:32
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Bike computers of the Tour de France July 2026

Bike computers of the Tour de France: Garmin still dominates as two Chinese rivals emerge

We look at the bike computers being used by all 23 teams, from flagship models to the devices riders choose on race day

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 09:00
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2026 yeti lt xo hero

Move aside Switch Infinity and SB160, the Sixfinity and LT are in town: Yeti LT XO first ride review

Yeti has binned its renowned Switch Infinity linkage on its enduro mountain bike. Our very excited Liam headed to the trails to see just what Yeti's new enduro bike can do

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 16:00
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Where have all the exciting bikes gone? July 2026

Where have all the exciting bikes gone?

The latest crop of Tour de France race bikes promises marginal gains rather than radical innovation. Is cycling's rulebook holding back bold design?

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 09:00
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As seen in the Tour de France affordable pro race bikes June 2026

As seen in the Tour de France — affordable* pro race bikes from Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Pinarello, Cannondale and more

Like the look of the bikes the pros are using, but can't quite justify spending five figures on one? You'll still have to save up, but here are some slightly less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 09:00
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Lance Armstrong 1999 Trek 5500 bike

Remembering Lance Armstrong’s Trek 5500 from 1999, the first fully carbon fibre bike to win* the Tour de France

* 'Win' comes with a hard asterisk now of course... but we can still look back fondly at the rapidly evolving road bike technology of the time

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 21:45
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Paul Seixas’ unreleased Van Rysel shows just how far Decathlon’s Tour de France bikes have come – June 2026

Paul Seixas’ unreleased Van Rysel shows just how far Decathlon’s Tour de France bikes have come in 25 years

Decathlon’s WorldTour story stretches back much further than you might realise. We compare Jaan Kirsipuu's early-2000s AG2R race bike with Paul Seixas’ latest machine to chart a quarter of a century of tech progress

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 09:00
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weekinebikes10july

Amazon makes a million e-bike deliveries in Belgium (despite company’s carbon emissions rising by 16%), Portland’s world record ambitions, another e-bike brand goes pop + more

This week: e-commerce giant makes 1 millionth cargo bike delivery in Belgium, Engwe's new e-SUV does it all, Portland aims for world record, plus Scottish e-bike schemes expand

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 11:18
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The Argon 18 Anti Matter – the ultimate gravel race weapon

Argon 18 says the all new Anti Matter is the ultimate carbon aero race bike… for gravel! Sponsored

We catch up with Argon 18’s Product Director, Alex Côté, who explains why the brand’s new Anti Matter is a uniquely no-compromise, aero-informed, carbon gravel race bike.

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 16:43
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Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France June 2026

Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France — which rims are the pro peloton hooked on in 2026?

Despite promises of lower weight, easier manufacturing and potential performance gains, hookless rims remain a minority choice at the 2026 Tour de France as brands, teams and riders grapple with compatibility concerns and the ongoing debate over safety

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 09:00
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