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Park Tool's Calvin Jones: "Buy a good workstand and don’t fear failure" – plus more wisdom from cycling’s most famous mechanic
As Calvin Jones retires, he explains the one thing home mechanics get wrong and how he’d fix the cycling industry

Major bike brands join the race to sue US government to recover tariffs paid
As suits flood the courts, new plaintiffs must now join a waiting list

Buyer’s guide to Microshift groupsets – the brand that’s got Shimano and SRAM worried
We take you through the full Microshift range, with offerings for all disciplines
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Restrap’s Switch rack brings 30kg carrying capacity to any thru-axle frame
The Switch also features a mounting system developed with Hiplok

Continental launches its "fastest-ever" gravel tyre, but there is still a hole in its range
New Terra Competition blurs the line between road and gravel tyres

Tadej Pogačar and Met team up to release two ‘ethereal’ helmets
The limited-edition Trenta 3K Carbon and Manta feature an iridescent finish inspired by Pogačar

Microshift’s $195.55 Advent MX is its toughest groupset yet with 6x longer cassette life and 4x faster engagement
New Advent MX has longer-life components and faster engagement

Updated | Zwift slashes Kickr Core V2 price until 1 March – now with free shipping
Upgrade your indoor training setup with Zwift's big new promotion

Does your freehub pickup leave you wanting? Halo has the answer
New Mantadrive freehub boasts near-instant pickup

Could Specialized’s new short-travel eMTB leave the original Levo redundant?
The Levo R brings big power and big wheels, but has less travel than the existing Levo

Tough, quiet and makes you faster – SRAM's worst-kept secret doesn't disappoint
Robin Weaver spent three days in New Zealand with SRAM's new wireless XX DH Transmission

Mondraker drops carbon option for its most adjustable downhill bike yet
The 2026 Summum is mullet only, aluminium only and the top-spec build includes the first DH-specific wireless groupset

Robin Weaver | I've ridden nearly every version of this legendary fork since 1999 – the latest model blew me away
After a year of teasing, RockShox has updated the Boxxer – Rob Weaver travelled to New Zealand to see how it fares

SRAM’s powerful Maven brakes have been given a key update after rider feedback
New Mavens feature a lighter lever feel but deliver same overall power

“Miracle of science”: New Santini Aero Race jersey uses fabric made from captured CO2
The jersey will launch at the end of April and features Polartec’s new Power Dry Carbon fabric

If you’ve had your bike stolen in London, you can now hire a replacement for free
Brompton will provide you with two weeks' free bicycle hire while you find a new set of wheels

Tour de France faces increasing risk of extreme heat according to 50 years of climate data
Research finds steady rise in very hot July days in France

Teravail branches out from tyres and unveils a new carbon clunker bar for your gravel bike or MTB
Salsa bar range updated and refined under Teravail banner

Prologo’s new Pressure Map system clips onto your saddle and provides real-time fit data
Pressure Map will fit to any bike saddle

Hope reveals HB.912 trail bike with launch set for later this year
The new trail bike is set to be released this summer

Udog has made a dial-closure alternative to my favourite gravel shoe
New sibling for the Distanza spotted at COREbike

Most pros support UCI gearing restriction, says riders' union president
Adam Hansen says less than 20% of polled riders oppose gearing restriction trial, while Cyclingnews reports SRAM-sponsored teams will part-fund UCI’s opposition to BCA ruling

Quirk Bikes launches Mamtor Founder’s Edition and Manchester to London Collector's Edition framesets
Bespoke bikemaker switches to stock geometry and small-batch production for new Mamtor framesets

New BMC Timemachine follows super-wide frame trend – but it had to be reined in for the UCI
Design mirrors the Hope track bike and is tuned for 55km/h ride speeds
