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1 week ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
Cannondale has launched an updated version of the Synapse. It’s the sixth generation of a model that was first released twenty years ago, helping to usher in the endurance bike category. While the latest iteration has been completely revamped, it remains true to its roots. The ethos of blending a performance road bike with greater comfort and more user-friendly attributes continues. In fact, Cannondale appears to have doubled-down on its efforts.
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3 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
Factor's newest bike, the Monza, is an interesting concept. Designed for the everyday racer it seeks to blend high performance with more practicality. The desired outcome is a race bike that’s more accessible than the current WorldTour offerings but doesn’t feel like a compromise for those who still take their racing and training seriously. But is this possible? Pure racing bikes are exclusive by their very nature.
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3 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
Prologo has released an updated version of its WorldTour proven saddle, the Scratch M5 PAS. The 3DMSS model features the same shape that’s favoured by riders such Jonas Vingegaard, Egan Bernal, Sepp Kuss and Romain Bardet but now uses 3D printing to create a cover that Prologo says is designed “to adapt perfectly to different pressure areas and ensure maximum performance during all phases of pedaling”.
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3 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
US retailer Mike’s Bikes have just dropped a mega sale, with discounts off everything site wide. Yes, you heard that right, everything is on sale, from complete bikes to clothing, helmets to components and everything in between. And with the summer rapidly approaching it's certainly timely, offering you the chance to upgrade your bike, your cycling wardrobe and more ready for those long days in the saddle.
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1 month ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
QUOC has teamed up with cycling apparel brand MAAP to release a limited-edition version of its Gran Tourer XC shoes. It marks the first of a series of collaborations between the two fashionable brands. Designed for off-road riding, the MAAP x QUOC Gran Tourer XC features a new colourway described as ‘fog’ that borrows from the Australian brand’s Alt_RoadTM range of off-road performance apparel, presumably allowing the shoes and the clothing to match.
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1 month ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
The bottle cage is one of those cycling accessories that’s easy to overlook. Until it becomes a problem that is. While its function is a simple one, a bottle cage that makes it hard to access the bottle can add unnecessary stress to a ride or a race. Equally, a cage that doesn’t grip the bottle sufficiently, causing it to rattle, is an unwanted annoyance. Losing a bottle mid-ride is worse still. But reliability doesn’t have to be complicated.
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1 month ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
When Look introduced the first clipless pedal in 1984 it was quite the revolution. With toe straps the norm for racing cyclists for many years, there were plenty of skeptics of course. But then Bernard Hinault won the Tour de France the following year riding a pair of Look’s new pedals. When Greg Lemond repeated the feat in 1986 the tide had turned for good.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
Cannondale has updated its gravel all-rounder, the Topstone Carbon. The third generation bike retains many of the signature features from the previous model that we rated highly, including a Lefty suspension fork option and the rear KingPin suspension system, but has incorporated a few updates. Visually the bike cuts a cleaner silhouette than Topstones of the past thanks to the fully integrated cables across the frameset and the inclusion of the brand’s Conceal stem.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend |Joe Baker
After a slow start to the year in cycling tech, things are finally picking up. With the road season in full swing, we're seeing an influx of new gear hitting the WorldTour - like the Oakley helmets featured below. But it’s not just at the pro level. Other brands are making waves too. Boardman is shaking up the value market with its new SLR range, while BMC has unveiled fresh bike models. And just in time for the improving UK weather, BBB has introduced a new range of sunglasses. Let’s dive in.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend
This week’s tech treats comprise a mixed bag. The headliner isn’t a product, but rather the announcement that Rouvy has updated its virtual riding app to be compatible with the Zwift Ride smart frame that was released last year. While it might not impact the masses it’s a significant upgrade for Ride owners, giving them greater freedom to explore beyond the confines of the Zwift app. We also spotted a couple of intriguing products at iceBike.
