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'A component that's poorly understood' – Are tyres the next marginal gain for Dan Bigham at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe?
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (672+ words) Are there some serious gains to be made in road bike tyres? Bigham seems to think so Specialized launched its brand new Cotton TLR race tyres this week, putting months of speculation to an end regarding what the new tyres…...
Why are Visma-Lease a Bike glueing their tubeless tyres into place at the Spring Classics?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (748+ words) Old school meets new school as Visma-Lease a Bike mechanics turn to tubular glue for their tubeless tyres, here's why. The Spring Classics are regularly seen as a hotbed of tech and innovation, and for good reason. The long distances…...
The Illegal Seagull: Merida's new aero bike has a UCI illegal configuration only amateurs can use
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1026+ words) Despite cockpit issues, the new Merida Reacto V lands fastest ever Tour Magazine test result thanks to a Classified build After the partnership with Bahrain-Victorious came to a close at the end of 2025, Merida finds itself without a WorldTour team…...
Giant launches new Propel that’s lighter and stiffer, but it’s left me asking a big question about ‘new’ bikes
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (606+ words) Why are we sticking to three year development cycles? Today, Giant has launched new versions of its Propel aero bike, along with a corresponding update from its sister brand, Liv, to its EnviLiv platform. The outgoing model is in its…...
Continental's new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (432+ words) While they appear to lack the bite of more aggressive models, their focus on speed above other considerations is clear Continental has launched an all-new gravel tyre, the Terra Competition, providing "uncompromised speed and improved aerodynamics". It refers to this…...
The Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro is the best smart bike on the market right now
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (782+ words) Sponsor Content Created With The updates to Wahoo's top smart bike make it a fantastic option for indoor riding Indoor riding and racing are massively beneficial for cyclists. The quality training that comes from a good indoor session, where riders…...
After nine months of teasing, Specialized finally launches new tubeless cotton tyres
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (650+ words) Specialized has launched the tyres that the pros were racing on at Opening Weekend Specialized has officially launched a tubeless-compatible version of its Cotton tyre today. The Turbo Cotton and Cotton tyres have been in the Specialized family for many…...
'Pick them up to bring them on board' - Shadowing SRAM race technicians as they support pro team mechanics at Opening Weekend
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1091+ words) Following the brand specialists that help pro mechanics get the best out of their equipment Stock pro bike descriptions often throw up the same familiar lines " something along the line of "gears whirring to perfection and the brakes set up…...
Prologo’s new NDR saddles bring you MTB comfort for the road, with none of the weight penalty
1+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) Sponsor Content Created With Prologo Off-road saddles work just as well on the road What if I told you about a secret trend in road cycling that's captured some of the biggest names in the sport, both male and female,…...
'A level of service that can't be boxed and shipped' - How brick and mortar bike shops are redefining success in an online world
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1506+ words) Independent retailers aren't just hanging on, they're evolving. Amidst the bike industry's sense of doom, some shops have discovered a formula not reliant on low prices, and it's paying off The death of the independent bike shop has been predicted…...