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Wattbike Proton

Wattbike launches lower-priced Proton and Air smart bikes: ‘proven technology in a highly versatile format’

British brand aims to broaden its appeal with more versatile indoor trainers that bring it back into the sub-£2K category

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Pinarello Espada on Zwift

Party like it’s 1994: Indurain’s Pinarello Espada joins Zwift for its 10th anniversary celebrations

The online training platform has a few surprises lined up to celebrate hitting double figures – plus new roads, new data displays, a new training camp,...

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Campagnolo Super Record HPPM power meter chainset

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless power meter review – the jewel in the crown of the world's most exclusive groupset

Say what you like about Campagnolo not being in the WorldTour any more but nobody can deny that Super Record is still the most prestigious...

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Sarto Black Marble head tube

Sarto unveils ‘Black Marble’ carbon finish, designed to add strength as well as style

Proprietary process manipulates an outer layer of unidirectional carbon fibre to create unique effect – and also enhance tube performance

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Light, sporty and smart: Mahle's e-bike revolution

Light, sporty and smart: Mahle's e-bike revolution

Mahle have been quietly revolutionising e-bikes for almost a decade, with their motors powering some of the most illustrious bike brands of all. Their new...

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Performance, progress and panache: Rapha celebrates two decades with an exhibition at London’s Truman Brewery

Performance, progress and panache: Rapha celebrates two decades with an exhibition at London’s Truman Brewery

The British cycling apparel brand reflects on the past 20 years with an exhibition in London – the place where it all began

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Rapha: 20 years in the making

Rapha: 20 years in the making

Rapha founder Simon Mottram and the founder and first editor of Rouleur, Guy Andrews, forged a symbiotic relationship that put style, substance and storytelling back...

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Parcours FKT wheelset: The 'next frontier for speed' in gravel racing

Parcours FKT wheelset: The 'next frontier for speed' in gravel racing

British brand Parcours is at the forefront of gravel racing’s technological breakaway

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Rapha ushers in a new era of women’s cycling apparel

Rapha ushers in a new era of women’s cycling apparel

The importance of a range of high-performance cycling clothing which appeals to a broader section of society should not be underestimated

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Weaving success in the heart of Spain: How Gobik went from humble beginnings to the WorldTour stage

Weaving success in the heart of Spain: How Gobik went from humble beginnings to the WorldTour stage

Gobik is the current clothing sponsor of Movistar and the Ineos Grenadiers, despite being a relatively young company. Rouleur goes to visit their new headquarters...

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New BMC Unrestricted range blurs the line between mountain bike and gravel

New BMC Unrestricted range blurs the line between mountain bike and gravel

BMC’s latest range of modular gravel bikes builds off-road capability

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MET Trenta 3K Carbon side on a stone shelf

MET Trenta 3K Carbon Mips review: a helmet that’s as classy as its most famous wearer

Tadej Pogačar's crowning glory – the lid of the world's best racer also excels in every scenario

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A woman sitting on paving wearing Castelli bib shorts

The best women's cycling shorts – our favourite bibs for summer mileage

Rouleur's selection of the best women's bib shorts this year – the most technical, comfortable and stylish shorts reviewed

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Bib shorts hero image leg detail

The best men’s cycling shorts of 2024 – our pick of the best-performing bibs

Stay cool, comfortable and cushioned in the saddle this summer with our favourite shorts

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Colnago C68 Rim Brake detail in front of an old wall and door

Colnago revives the rim brake ‘for people with a sophisticated cycling culture'

The specially modified C68 Rim Brake uses traditional stopping power but its electronic groupset only is priced higher than the standard disc version and is...

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Van Rysel RCR Pro side-on

Van Rysel RCR Pro Team Replica review: sophisticated superbike that's deservedly the talk of the town

Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale's aero all-rounder might be 'the WorldTour's most affordable bike' but it looks and feels like a million dollars

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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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A woman sitting on a blue chair in Le Col cycling kit

The best women’s cycling jerseys – our favourites for hot weather riding in 2024

Stay cool this summer with Rouleur's pick of this year's jerseys from all of our favourite brands

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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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Pro Bike: Carlos Rodríguez's Pinarello Dogma F

Pro Bike: Carlos Rodríguez's Pinarello Dogma F

Close up with the new Pinarello Dogma F of Ineos Grenadiers' Carlos Rodríguez

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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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Pro bike: Romain Bardet's Tour de France stage-winning Scott Foil RC

Pro bike: Romain Bardet's Tour de France stage-winning Scott Foil RC

The bike Romain Bardet is riding in his final Tour de France

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Pro bike: Sean Quinn's all-American Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71

Pro bike: Sean Quinn's all-American Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71

A look at one of the most distinct bikes in the Tour de France peloton

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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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Pro bike: Jasper Stuyven's Trek Madone Gen 8

Pro bike: Jasper Stuyven's Trek Madone Gen 8

Having been unveiled shortly before the start of the Tour, the new Madone is one of the peloton's most distinctive bikes

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Pro bike: Wout van Aert's Cervélo S5

Pro bike: Wout van Aert's Cervélo S5

Details of Van Aert's Tour de France special edition aero bike

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Man wearing a Rapha Pro Team Aero jersey against a wall

The best men's summer cycling jerseys of 2024 – our pick for warm-weather riding

Get your summer style sorted with our garments guides – here are the Rouleur staff's favourite jerseys this year, tested at home and abroad

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