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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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New Pinarello Dogma F: Italian brand takes a 'marginal gains' approach to its latest flagship bike

New Pinarello Dogma F: Italian brand takes a 'marginal gains' approach to its latest flagship bike

Pinarello says it has worked extensively with Ineos Grenadiers to make improvements to the latest version of the Dogma F

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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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BECYCLE 2024: the brands on display

BECYCLE 2024: the brands on display

All the brands on display in Florence at BECYCLE 2024

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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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Limar Air Atlas Mark Cavendish edition

Limar Air Atlas Mark Cavendish review: the helmet he'll wear in his attempt to make Tour history

The Manx Missile is aiming at one more Tour de France stage to beat Eddy Merckx's record of 34 – and he'll be hoping this is the...

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Blending performance with comfort: Castelli's Espresso collection

Blending performance with comfort: Castelli's Espresso collection

The Italian brand's latest collection celebrates the nation's roasty shot

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Pirelli: Corporate culture

Pirelli: Corporate culture

Rouleur investigates the intersection between technological innovation and artistic experimentation with a visit to the Fondazione Pirelli in Milan

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Quoc M3 Air review - Breathable, comfortable and good enough for Geraint Thomas

Quoc M3 Air review - Breathable, comfortable and good enough for Geraint Thomas

Quoc’s carbon road race shoes set a new performance standard for the brand

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The Pogačar effect: what does a bike brand get out of sponsoring the world's best rider?

The Pogačar effect: what does a bike brand get out of sponsoring the world's best rider?

We ask Colnago how much of its recent financial success is down to Tadej Pogačar – and investigate whether bike brands get a decent return on investment out...

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Pearson Forge road bike review: A bike driven by data, made for everyday cyclists

Pearson Forge road bike review: A bike driven by data, made for everyday cyclists

The British brand aims to create a more comfortable ride for its customers without compromising on performance. So, does it live up to its claims?...

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SRAM Red AXS chainset and derailleur on an S-Works Aethos

SRAM launches new Red AXS groupset: the lightest on the market, designed for ‘effortless’ riding

SRAM's new flagship groupset is all about refining the experience for every rider – instead of adding sprockets or new shifting systems it has focused on light brake feel, comfortable...

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3T Strada Italia top tube detail

New 3T Strada Italia – iconic aero bike is redesigned for even wider tyres and is now made in Italy

In-house carbon manufacturing process claimed to improve sustainability as well as performance as the Strada Italia becomes the third Italian-made 3T bike

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Palace Brompton on beach

Brompton x Palace collaboration brings 'a new kind of energy to the iconic folding bike'

No ducks or dragons on EF Education's Giro changeout kit this year? No problem – Palace has collaborated with Brompton on an uniquely cool folding bike

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Team Standert Brandenburg Kreissäge bike in Berlin

Ich bin ein Aluminer: Standert launches new German team on scandium bikes

Team Standert Brandenburg is a new Berlin-based development squad with big plans... and cool retro-modern race bikes

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Factor Ostro VAM side view against a blue wall with triangle design

Factor Ostro VAM gen 2 review: dazzling performance

The updated version of Factor's aero all-rounder is lighter, narrower and searingly fast

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Passoni Year of the Dragon side view

Passoni Year of the Dragon: modern Italian craftsmanship meets ancient Chinese art

Ultra-limited-edition bike celebrates the Chinese lunar calendar's most auspicious year in the Italian titanium specialist's unique style

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The innovative, the interesting and the eye-catching: All the hottest tech from Sea Otter 2024

The innovative, the interesting and the eye-catching: All the hottest tech from Sea Otter 2024

Here’s everything we spotted at the Californian bike show this year

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Time XPro 12 SL pedal

Time turns back the clock and aims at the future with a new pedal range including the 'lightest system on the market'

Now under SRAM ownership, Time is aiming to recapture its glory days with the relaunch of a simplified but modernised lineup

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