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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 –...
New S-Works Aethos 2 is still classically good looking and crazy light – but makes some key concessions to modernity
It's still miles under the UCI's minimum weight limit, but with its new integrated cockpit, increased tyre clearance and higher stack, the new Aethos 2...
Evolution takes shape - Selle Italia's new SLR saddle
Selle Italia’s fourth generation SLR saddle is an improvement in design and weight, while maintaining the comfort and shape for which it is known. Rouleur visits the...
Something old, something new – Ultracycling on the Van Rysel EDR Ultra
How ultracycling helped Van Rysel ambassador Victor Bouscavet rediscover his raison d’être
Sidi Shot 3: The pursuit of performance gains
SIDI have left no stone unturned in their premium cycling shoe
Light and aero-focused: EXS R175 and R205 handlebars
EXS handlebars are designed with speed and efficiency in mind in a world where every watt counts
Gobik: The creation of a burning core
At the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, FDJ-Suez unveiled their new kit, designed and created in collaboration with Gobik
Radical new RLS helmet safety system steals Virginia Tech’s top two spots – is this the new Mips?
Canyon's new helmet is equipped with 'Release Layer System' – panels that separate on impact – and it's the new number one for safety
New Factor Aluto gravel bike ‘sets a new standard for the all-rounder’ – without monster tyre clearance
As gravel tyres get fatter, Factor takes a different path – sharper geometry and a refined ride feel that's designed to go long
The BMC Teammachine SLR 01: The fifth element
The latest iteration of BMC's Teammachine SLR 01 is light, stiff, aero and fast, as you would expect from the company's flagship racing model. However,...
New Argon 18 Nitrogen Pro is a ‘fully integrated aerodynamic system’ that comes with bespoke Scope Artech wheels
The Nitrogen returns as the Canadian brand's fastest ever road bike
Wahoo rolls out refinements rather than reinvention for the new KICKR Bike Pro and KICKR Core 2
The flagship smart bike gets a premium polish while there’s a timely overhaul for the entry-level smart trainer
Wahoo KICKR Bike Pro review: the best smart bike gets a little bit better
Improved touch points give the best-in-class design a premium feel that was lacking from previous iterations
Campagnolo super record 13: Innovation and performance
Despite adding a sprocket to become 2x13, the Super Record 13 is lighter than Campagnolo's previous groupsets
Wilier Triestina Filante SLR: tension, intention and primal emotion
Wilier Triestina's special edition Filante SLR bike for Groupama-FDJ's 2025 Tour de France
Roman Empire: Canyon founder Roman Arnold and his private bike museum
Canyon founder Roman Arnold has built a world-beating bike company, in part helped by his fascination with bike design and history. Rouleur spends a day...
Sram Force: control and lighter weight
SRAM is bringing the benefits of the latest RED version to the more accessible Force and Rival groupsets
DT Swiss arc range: advancements in aerodynamic wheel design
DT Swiss worked with Continental to develop the AERO 111 tyre
Scott releases its new Addict designed for comfort, performance and adventure
More compliance and wider tyre clearance for the updated Scott Addict
Zwift levels up with AI-driven ‘personalized recommendations’ as indoor season kicks off
The latest update blends deeper personalisation, smarter and more accessible tech, cleaner racing and of course new routes
Pinarello F Series: Historic brand updates its popular range
Stiffness and aerodynamic updates from one of the original proponents of marginal gains
Continental Archetype review: Tadej’s Tour-winning tyres are fittingly fast
Pogačar is now a Continental global brand ambassador and this tyre was developed with his UAE Team Emirates-XRG in time for the Tour
New Fara Gr4 is a 'Goldilocks' gravel bike that's designed to go both fast and far
The Oslo brand launches a niche-bridging platform with a lightweight 970g frame and huge 2.2in tyre clearance that's intended to do it all and is...
POC Cytal helmet review: lab-tested safety, easy fit and Scandi cool
The latest Cytal is a lesson in form, function and fit – and it's Virginia Tech's top-rated road helmet for impact protection
Shimano S-Phyre RC903 shoe review: comfortable without compromising on race performance
Exceptionally well constructed with a considerable amount of thought put into comfort features, Shimano's flagship race shoes are surprisingly versatile
High standards: The story behind one of cycling's coolest brands
A small Berlin cafe that opened in 2012 selling singlespeeds and popsicles is now universally lauded as cycling’s coolest brand. Rouleur meets Standert founder Max von Senger... and...
CADEX Aero Cotton: a tyre engineered to win at the highest level
Leading-edge aerodynamics and a high-TPI cotton casing deliver the best of both worlds in CADEX's new flagship race tyre, which has already won the queen...
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