Lazer Sphere KinetiCore: new all-round racing helmet with rotation protection
Lazer has presented a new helmet in the mid-segment of its racing collection: the Sphere KinetiCore. The model is intended as a versatile road helmet for riders who want to combine comfort, ventilation and safety with a sleek design. Central to this is the KinetiCore technology, where the EPS structure features integrated deformation zones that absorb energy and reduce rotational forces in a [...]
Van Rysel FTP² concept bike: extreme e-performance as a technological statement
We were at Velofollies last weekend and could already see what Van Rysel has now officially presented: his most ambitious project to date: the FTP² concept bike. One thing is for sure: this is a futuristic development bike not intended for sale, but for research into maximum speed, aerodynamics and full system integration. [...]
Unit 1 Aura Smart Helmet - outcome in the dark?
A smart helmet is not there to make you smarter. Alas, that would be another godsend. Helmet on, cycle and then suddenly step off the two-wheeler like Einstein. If only it were such a treat. No, a smart helmet, it actually helps with two things: 1. lighting and direction indication and 2. notifications give [...]
BBB CoreCap: Is this the smart response to Clik Valve?
BBB Cycling introduces a new valve concept with the CoreCap that aims to radically improve a commonly used component of cycling. Instead of the classic Presta valve core, which can regularly warp, get clogged by sealant or including special pump heads, the CoreCap offers a robust alternative. Is this the smart response to the Clik Valve [...]
Velo-Ce acquires iconic titanium brand Van Nicholas from Accell
Dutch titanium bicycle brand Van Nicholas is getting a new home with Italian company Velo-Ce S.R.L. - a move that removes the Numansdorp-based titanium specialist from the broad Accell portfolio and places it with a manufacturer with a sharp focus on premium bike building and precise manufacturing. New direction for a classic As of January 2026, Accell Group, where Van [...]
Shimano makes Di2 accessible: new GRX RX717 brings wireless shifting to more gravel riders
Shimano is taking the next, logical step in the evolution of gravel components. With the introduction of the GRX RX717 line, the brand expands its gravel-specific Di2 family with a more affordable 1×12-speed configuration, without compromising on reliability or performance. This makes wireless electronic shifting accessible to a much larger group of gravel riders. Whereas Di2 has long [...]
Lezyne introduces Clik pumps: ready for the new Schwalbe Clik Valve system
Schwalbe recently took a big step towards simplicity with the Clik Valve® system: one valve type that aims to replace the hassle of Presta, Schrader and Dunlop. Lezyne reacted with lightning speed, coming out with a full Clik™ line that fits seamlessly with this new system. For CyclingReview.co.uk, we dove into the details. Pumping without fiddling: what exactly is Clik Valve? [...]
Why you want to take the Brompton G-line with you on holiday
When Brompton launched the G-Line, we knew right away: we want to test it out! Because a Gravelbike that can also attack singletrails, that's what we like to be told more about. That we also wanted to experience it, we were invited to do so in October/November. What did we think of it? And why you should take it on holiday? [...]
Ridley YUNGSTR - the first truly high-performance children's race bike
The youth gets a serious competitor for the future. Ridley introduces an entirely new segment with the YUNGSTR: a high-performance carbon bike for young riders aged between 8 and 12. Not a toy, not a scaled-down version of an adult racing bike, but a competition machine designed from scratch that lets kids discover three disciplines right away: road, [...]
Brompton launches new electric folding bikes: lighter, smarter and more powerful than ever
Brompton, the iconic London brand synonymous with folding bikes worldwide, has unveiled an all-new Brompton Electric range. With the introduction of the new e-Motiq system, the brand takes electric city bikes to a new level. This is a truly intelligent bike, with a combo of power and portability and all hand-built in [...]
