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Road Cycling

Shimano crankset court case nears conclusion

The settlement is now subject to final approval by the court
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Shimano Ultegra currently has 47% off in the summer sales

The electronic groupset's price is reduced by more than £1,000
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This UK county has the most potholes, with 66,000 reported in 2024 

Freedom of Information requests to every UK council in 2024 reveal the highest concentrations of potholes
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Rider of the Year is back for 2025 – submit your nominations now

We want to hear your suggestions for our Rider of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards
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Tour de France Femmes winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot earned 10 times less prize money than Tadej Pogačar

The pay disparity has prompted comments from race organiser Marion Rousse
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BikeRadar will answer any tech question you have – just write to us

Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com 
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“So light it’s illegal”: Trek releases its lightest Madone yet and it's under the UCI weight limit

SLR 9 AXS 1x Gen 8 weighs only 6.4kg
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Are there any GPS watches that are good enough to replace a bike computer?

Can a smartwatch do the job of a bar-mounted GPS?
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Final stage sees three of the race's biggest climbs and a potential GC reshuffle 

Everything you need to know about stage 9: Praz-sur-Arly > Châtel Les Portes du Soleil
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What killed the climbing bike? Simply the sheer speed of racing 

The real reason why aero bikes are king in the pro peloton
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Will the queen stage prove pivotal for yellow jersey contenders?

Everything you need to know about stage 8: Chambéry Saint-François-Longchamp > Col de la Madeleine
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Lorena Wiebes' Tour de France Femmes Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 honours her green jersey and “best season to date”

Custom SL8 features chequered flag pattern and gold graphic celebrating Wiebes' 100th pro win
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Virginia Tech downgrades 139 bike helmets in its influential rankings: these are now the safest according to its independent testing

Virginia Tech has rated 277 cycling helmets for safety, with the top-performing lists dominated by MIPS
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These London rental bikes will be free every Sunday in August

Here's how you can claim free 60-minute rides on London's hire bikes throughout the month
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Want to own a piece of Tour de France history? Ben Healy’s cycling kit is now up for auction 

There are also skinsuits and jerseys from Healy's EF Education–EasyPost teammates up for grabs
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Kim Le Court leads the Tour de France Femmes – and this is her yellow Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 

Le Court is the first African to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes
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Slick tread meets gravel casing – why I can’t wait to test these intriguing 38mm-wide tyres

WTB updates one of my favourite fat slicks with new casing, widths and dual-compound tread
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Can Kim Le Court strengthen her grip on GC as the race heads into the Alps?

Everything you need to know about stage 7: Bourg-en-Bresse > Chambéry
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How can I make shifting easier?

How to ensure your bike's gear changes are smooth and reliable
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Are hookless rims “a scam”? 

Last month, an influential industry insider called hookless rims “a scam”. In our new video, Simon von Bromley digs into the claim
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Who will step up as the race enters the mountains?

Everything you need to know about stage 6: Clermont-Ferrand > Ambert
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