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Garmin launches Edge 1060 bike computer with voice control, alongside new Edge Explore computers and Tacx Nēra smart trainer
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Newmen’s new Phase carbon MTB bars get 8-degree upsweep and optional 50mm width adjustment
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Continental launches special edition GP 5000 S TR tyre complete with a model Pogačar
Collector's edition tyre is part of Conti’s Share The Road campaign
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Could thermoplastic frames be the future of the bike industry?
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German behemoth reveals super-sized Dubnitals are coming soon
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