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Third generation TT platform with BSA, UDH and 32 mm tire clearance, photo 2
17 February 2026

Cannondale SuperSlice Lab71: third-generation TT platform with BSA, UDH and 32 mm tyre clearance

Cannondale unveils the third generation of the SuperSlice, exclusively as a Lab71 frame set. Modern standards, 10 watts faster and available worldwide for the first time
Trek Anniversary Model
13 February 2026

Trek celebrates 50 years and looks back with the 50th Anniversary Collection

In 2026, Trek Bicycle celebrates half a century of bicycle innovation. With the '50 Bikes that Built Trek' collection and anniversary events, it does so.
121 million Europeans cycle less due to poor maintenance, photo 1
12 February 2026

Shimano report: 121 million Europeans cycle less due to poor maintenance, Dutch child safety drops sharply

Shimano's State of the Nation 2026 report exposes a European maintenance crisis. High costs and long waiting times at service stations are leading to a decline in sales and a loss of market share.
Smoother OSPW cage for Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, photo 1
12 February 2026

absoluteBLACK HOLLOWcage V2: quieter OSPW cage for Shimano Dura-Ace Di2

The HOLLOWcage V2 from absoluteBLACK combines a mono-plate carbon-polymer construction with full-ceramic bearings and patented noise reduction. Weight: 66 grams. Price:
Basso Palta III, photo 1
11 February 2026

Basso Palta III: Italian gravel flagship dives below 820g

Basso launches the third generation of the Palta with a significantly lighter frame, T47 tire rim, internal storage space and tire freedom up to 52 mm.
The new Giro helmet
4 February 2026

Giro Eclipse Pro: new aero helmet for 2026 bets on speed and cooling

Giro Sport Design is introducing the Eclipse Pro for 2026, an aero race helmet designed for WorldTour-level performance. According to Giro, this is
New Merckx bikes made of high-quality Columbus titanium, photo 4
3 February 2026

Eddy goes Titanium: new Merckx bikes made of high-quality Columbus titanium

Titanium frames. Intended for old men who want to buy a ‘lifetime’ bike. One that never breaks down. Or actually
Unit 1 Aura Smart Helmet, photo 23
22 January 2026

Lazer Sphere KinetiCore: new all-round racing helmet with rotation protection

Lazer has introduced a new helmet in the mid-range of its racing collection: the Sphere KinetiCore. The model is intended for
Van Rysel FTP² concept bike, photo 5
22 January 2026

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 officially presented now: his
Is this the smart response to Clik Valve, photo 1
13 January 2026

BBB CoreCap: Is this the smart response to Clik Valve?

With the CoreCap, BBB Cycling is introducing a new valve concept that aims to radically improve a commonly used component of bicycles.
Velo-Ce takes over the iconic titanium brand Van Nicholas from Accell, photo 1
7 January 2026

Velo-Ce acquires iconic titanium brand Van Nicholas from Accell

The Dutch titanium bicycle brand Van Nicholas is getting a new home at the Italian company Velo-Ce S.R.L. — a step that the titanium specialist
New GRX RX717 brings wireless shifting to more gravel riders, photo 5
16 December 2025

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, it is expanding its range.