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Which British brands make a titanium Rohloff-equipped do-it-all bike? 

There's a limited selection, so here are your options
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SRAM Eagle S500 AXS derailleur is gravel, MTB, and road compatible depending on which AXS shifter you select to pair it with.

SRAM kills off nine drivetrains with new S-Series components

SRAM's S100, S200 and S500 Eagle 12-speed groupsets replace its budget drivetrains by combining existing features with new parts such as the UDH Half Mount.
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Genesis switches Croix de Fer from Shimano GRX to CUES in bid to “boost ride ability, durability and serviceability” 

There are also spec updates for the Tour de Fer and Vagabond
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Aldi Tru-Tension bike cleaner

I tested Aldi's bargain bike cleaning products – here's how they compare to the mainstream alternatives

Supermarket adds bike-cleaning essentials to Specialbuy, but be quick because when they're gone, they're gone
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OneUp V3 Dropper Post on bike

What’s the longest-travel 27.2mm dropper post I can buy? 

Options are limited, but there are some quality choices on the market
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Tune Nano Gravel 45 wheels

Tune launches lightweight gravel wheels for big tyres and big riders

The new Nano Gravel 45 is optimised for tyres up to 66mm, and safe for riders up to 120kg.
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Continental Dubnital 50mm / 2in gravel tyre

Continental’s new 50mm Dubnital plugs the gaping hole in its gravel tyre range

Conti downsizes its XC race tyre for gravel bikes
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Shimano adds shorter crank and larger chainring options to its 12-speed GRX gravel groupset

New shorter cranks designed for easier long-distance pedalling and larger rings for higher-speed riding
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New Panaracer Gravel King ZX

New Panaracer GravelKing ZX goes up to a massive 55mm wide for all-surface riding

The Gravel King ZX gets a new three-zone tread pattern and sizes from 35mm to 55mm.
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Cushcore Rotary Tire Tool on a workbench

CushCore’s new tool promises ‘radically fast and easy tyre changes’ to eliminate your frustrations

The Rotary Tire Tool is aimed at bike shops and has a $299 price tag
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I've tested bikes for decades and I still welcome tech that false starts – here's why

Warren explains why he wants bike brands to keep taking risks
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$1,350, titanium, and made in the USA — two historic American brands collaborate on the ultimate bling bike upgrade

Moots and White Industries work with Brunk to design 420g crankset designed and manufactured in US for MTB and gravel riding
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Redshift top shelf bar

Redshift’s Top Shelf flat bar is designed to improve comfort, reduce fatigue and bring some old-school cool to your bike

The Top Shelf puts your wrists in a more upright position and reduces back strain
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Schwalbe ThunderBurt 2.1in tyre on Simon von Bromley's Kinesis GX Race gravel bike

Don't buy a gravel bike without at least 50mm of tyre clearance – you'll regret it

Ignore this advice at your peril
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argon 18 dark matter

The 5 best new carbon gravel bikes of 2026 so far – and what may be coming next

This year's best new gravel bikes push boundaries of capability and versatility
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Wide angle shot of man riding Lauf Seigla on gravel track

What is a gravel bike? These are the features that define a gravel bike

Thinking about buying your first gravel bike? We've got the basics covered in this comprehensive guide
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Quoc Gran Tourer 3

The Quoc Gran Tourer is one of my favourite gravel shoes and the new version could be even better 

The original stylish gravel shoe is now lighter, wider and easier to walk in
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Dirty bike on the floor

10 ways to make bike components last longer, from easy maintenance to storage advice

Our handy money-saving hacks to prolong the lifespan of your bike
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‘We hoped they wouldn’t be as good’: what the bike industry really thinks about 32in wheels

32in bikes are increasing in popularity, but some say they won't deliver what the cycling industry needs
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Rilax RU-1 Pro smart helmet

Rilax’s smart helmet plays music and helps you speak to friends up to 2,000 metres away as you ride

The Ru-1 Pro helmet uses an integrated intercom system
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