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Link to MET releases team edition Manta and Trenta 3K carbon road helmets
Both men's and women's UAE team replica helmets are now available to the public

MET releases team edition Manta and Trenta 3K carbon road helmets

UAE Team Emirates and UAE Team ADQ replica helmets are now available to the public in a limited-edition run

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Link to Could Classified's Powershift hub spell the end of front derailleurs? – GCN Tech Show
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Could Classified's Powershift hub spell the end of front derailleurs? – GCN Tech Show

The hub was used by Ineos Grenadiers at the Giro d’Italia, but it may not become a regular sight, as Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood discuss

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Link to Reynolds unveils Blacklabel 80 wheelset that 'marks a new era in speed and efficiency'
The new wheels aim to combine aerodynamic performance with stability

Reynolds unveils Blacklabel 80 wheelset that 'marks a new era in speed and efficiency'

Reynolds has paired with Industry 9 on the hubs for these deep section carbon wheels

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Link to Hammerhead’s new Karoo computer has more battery life and enhanced SRAM AXS integration
The new Hammerhead Karoo computer

Hammerhead’s new Karoo computer has more battery life and enhanced SRAM AXS integration

SRAM-owned Hammerhead has launched its latest Karoo computer alongside a new companion app

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Link to New Goodyear Vector tyres are optimised specifically for Zipp’s wheelsets
The new Goodyear Vector tyres are optimised for Zipp wheelsets

New Goodyear Vector tyres are optimised specifically for Zipp’s wheelsets

Collaboration is a part of what Goodyear describes as a true “system-based approach”, with three new tyres available

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Link to GCN’s first ride with SRAM’s brand new RED AXS groupset
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GCN’s first ride with SRAM’s brand new RED AXS groupset

Simon Richardson gets acquainted with SRAM's new flagship electronic groupset that claims to be the lightest on the market

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Link to Brand new SRAM RED AXS claims to be the lightest electronic groupset on the market
SRAM has just released the third generation of its electronic RED groupset

Brand new SRAM RED AXS claims to be the lightest electronic groupset on the market

A totally new lever design is said to require 80% less effort when braking on the hoods

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Link to GRVL unveils jersey with performance data woven into pattern for Gravel World Championships
The lines on GRVL's Team GB kit represent performance data for individual riders

GRVL unveils jersey with performance data woven into pattern for Gravel World Championships

Anyone who qualifies for the World Championships at The Gralloch qualifying event can purchase the jersey with its unique pattern that represents performance data

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Link to Project Flock’s new bike light helps cyclists 'to be recognised as a human'
The new Flock Light

Project Flock’s new bike light helps cyclists 'to be recognised as a human'

Australian company’s rear light uses Biomotion Lighting technology to illuminate a cyclist's legs, which means they can be spotted up to "5.5x sooner"

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Link to Prototype Pirelli tyres are revealed as the new P Zero Race TLR RS
The new tyre is claimed to be 'the fastest most performing tyre to date'

Prototype Pirelli tyres are revealed as the new P Zero Race TLR RS

After being spotted on the bikes of Lidl-Trek for much of the early season, Pirelli has now officially launched the tyres

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Link to DirtySixer unveils e-bike for tall riders with 32" or 36" wheels
DirtySixer's new e-bike

DirtySixer unveils e-bike for tall riders with 32" or 36" wheels

The eDirtySixer Bosch caters for taller riders up to 7'5" in height through its large wheels and frame

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Link to ContiTPU becomes Continental’s lightest inner tube
The ContiTPU is Continental's lightest inner tube

ContiTPU becomes Continental’s lightest inner tube

German brand launches new range of TPU inner tubes for road, gravel and mountain biking

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Link to Saga’s exercise bike uses holograms to transport riders into virtual reality
Saga's HoloBike harnesses hologram technology to create 3D virtual replicas of real-world routes

Saga’s exercise bike uses holograms to transport riders into virtual reality

A crowdfunding campaign for the exercise bike, named HoloBike, has smashed its target, meaning holograms could soon be a part of indoor training

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Link to This one-of-a-kind gold leaf Colnago V4Rs ‘Gioiello’ is heading to auction
The V4Rs was trialled for the Gioiello collection with this bike used to gauge the look of the final result

This one-of-a-kind gold leaf Colnago V4Rs ‘Gioiello’ is heading to auction

The bike was a test piece for the Gioiello collection that was ultimately created using the C68 frame

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Link to Giro d'Italia TT tech: Limar joins growing helmet trend with new bulbous Alien lid
The new Limar Alien time trial helmet in action at the Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia TT tech: Limar joins growing helmet trend with new bulbous Alien lid

The design of the wide time trial helmet leads to an energy saving of 10 watts over its predecessor, according to Limar

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Link to Rudy Project officially unveils Wingdream helmet ready for Giro d’Italia time trial
Rudy Project's new Wingdream time trial helmet

Rudy Project officially unveils Wingdream helmet ready for Giro d’Italia time trial

It caused a stir when it was first spotted in the WorldTour peloton earlier in the year, but Rudy has now confirmed details for its time trial helmet, including what it claims are big performance gains

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Link to How much does bike technology really boost performance? - GCN Tech Show
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How much does bike technology really boost performance? - GCN Tech Show

Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood look at how the tech behind Van Rysel bikes might be driving more success in the pro peloton

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Link to 3T adds the Strada Italia to complete its made-in-Italy trilogy of bikes
The new bike is an aero-optimised all-road bike with 35mm tyre clearance

3T adds the Strada Italia to complete its made-in-Italy trilogy of bikes

The new bike is the all-road sibling to the Extrema and Racemax Italia

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Link to New patent suggests Shimano is designing 13-speed, fully wireless electronic groupset
Shimano has submitted a patent showing what appear to be plans for a 13-speed groupset

New patent suggests Shimano is designing 13-speed, fully wireless electronic groupset

The patent appears to show plans for Shimano’s first fully wireless electronic groupset, and the first ever 13-speed electronic groupset

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Link to Zwift increases subscription price for the first time in 7 years
The price increase will be rolled out to everyone on their next billing date after 6 June

Zwift increases subscription price for the first time in 7 years

The brand states that this increase will allow it to introduce more product benefits, features and content experiences

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Link to GOBIK releases 'lightest, most aerodynamic' Phantom jersey designed with Ineos Grenadiers and Movistar
The new jersey combines elements of the brands existing range

GOBIK releases 'lightest, most aerodynamic' Phantom jersey designed with Ineos Grenadiers and Movistar

The new ultra-lightweight jersey is the most breathable in their history, brand claims, developed in conjunction with WorldTour teams

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Link to Giant and Liv bolster electric mountain bike line-ups through new Fathom E+ and Lurra E+
The new Liv Lurra E+ electric mountain bike

Giant and Liv bolster electric mountain bike line-ups through new Fathom E+ and Lurra E+

Both ranges include a trail-ready E+ model and a more versatile E+ EX with added range

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Link to Palace teams up with Brompton for latest cycling collab bringing ‘new energy’ to iconic folding bike
Palace are back, making moves in the cycling world with its latest partnership with Brompton

Palace teams up with Brompton for latest cycling collab bringing ‘new energy’ to iconic folding bike

The brand's famous C Line bike gets the Palace treatment including a laser-etched license plate

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Link to Forge+Bond brings FusionFiber technology to the tarmac through new CR all-road wheels
Forge+Bond has unveiled its first road wheels

Forge+Bond brings FusionFiber technology to the tarmac through new CR all-road wheels

Comfort and performance meet as Forge+Bond attempts to make a splash in the road market through its recyclable wheels

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