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Racing weapons, desirable accessories, stunning apparel. The world of bike tech has never been better, ready to enjoy in all its glory
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...
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
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"
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...
Simon Smythe's gear of the year 2025: a superlight race bike, stylish shades and sustainable shorts
Six of the best from 2025 – the bikes and kit that impressed me most
Wilier Filante SLR ID2: 'a harmonious balance where force, precision, aesthetics and function merge'
How Wilier's engineers worked with Groupama-FDJ to evolve the Filante into a scientifically proven, WorldTour-honed expression of speed, balance and Italian craftsmanship
Where watts are won: inside Met's helmet wind tunnel
The king of the Tour de France needs a suitable crown to wear while he’s conquering, and it’s Met’s job to provide the best available....
New Factor One: 'Not a concept. Not an experiment. It’s a new reality. This is the fastest road bike in the world'
Aero is only half the story with Factor's new platform – we went to the pre-launch in Girona to quiz the design team, to ride...
The Rouleur 2025 Christmas gift guide – 18 products to bring comfort, joy and performance
From an electronic minipump to the fastest aero wheels and the lightest power meter – not forgetting the winter wardrobe updates in between – here...
Swiss precision: The 40,000 kilometres of steel behind DT Swiss’s spokes
From watchmaking wire to WorldTour wheels, DT Swiss has built its global reputation on precision, passion... and a staggering number of spokes
'There is no off switch' - ASSOS's winter 2025 collection
The collection focuses on next-generation layering engineered for cooler weather using body-mapped insulation, precision fit and sustainable materials
Comfort, control and confidence: the EXS Aerover integrated handlebar
The EXS Aerover handlebar is a prime example of aerodynamic engineering at its best
Passoni Animus Titanium AT-01 – ‘aero performance with the soul of titanium’
Launched at Rouleur Live, the Italian’s brand’s first aero bike uniquely blends titanium heritage with the modern performance of a carbon race bike
The science of joy: how Posedla is 3D-printing the future of saddles
Inside Posedla’s Varnsdorf factory, where 3D printing, geography, and childhood friendship team up to make the world’s most personal saddle
The tech that will steal the show at Rouleur Live 2025
Our own show is the place to go for spotting not only beautiful one-off custom creations but also major launches from mainstream brands – here's...
Colnago gets back on the track with the T1Rs – ‘the most aerodynamic bike we have ever created’
Blending its Tour de France-winning Y1Rs with the TT1 time trial bike, Colnago aims to replicate its recent road successes in the velodrome – can...
The new Met Trenta 3K Carbon is safer, cooler – and is already the WorldTour’s winningest helmet
The helmet of Tadej Pogačar and Elisa Longo Borghini keeps its classic looks but benefits from Met's new tech
Is cooling the new aero? How MAAP’s new Pro Aero jersey is designed to cut heat as well as drag
Already ridden by Luke Plapp to his solo stage win in the Giro d’Italia in speedsuit format, MAAP has launched its new Aartero Flyte fabric...
Campagnolo’s new ‘Ultra’ carbon and titanium upgrades for Super Record 13 make it 81 grams lighter and immeasurably more exclusive
Carbon chainrings, titanium cassette sprockets and ceramic bearings shave weight and add prestige to the flagship groupset
Pashley goes small (but perfectly formed) with Japanese-inspired Skyline mini velo
British brand gives the classic Japanese small-wheeler a 21st-century makeover in its own inimitable style
CeramicSpeed overhauls its bottom bracket design with BB Alpha: 'The last bottom bracket you’ll ever need'
Danish brand's new range maintains the performance and efficiency its renowned for but adds durability and longevity with a new architecture and new materials –...
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