Latest articles by Luke Friend
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Mark Cavendish's new Oakley Kato shades are inspired by Greek myths
The special edition shades include Prizm 24K lenses and detailing inspired by Cav's 'passion for Greek mythology'
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Wahoo's Summit Freeride update means you can now get real-time stats on any climb
Highlights include route-less climb detection and an 'always on' elevation preview for latest Elemnt GPS computers
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British 'click-on, click-off' e-bike drive system championed by Sir Chris Hoy receives additional £4m of funding
Latest investment brings funding of Skarper's DiskDrive, which turns any disc brake bike into an e-bike, to £8 million
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Komoot launches faster-than-ever 'Send to Device' feature for Garmin users
Navigating Komoot Tours on a Garmin GPS computer or smartwtach is now possible with the tap of a button
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Mavic reveals lightweight motor that could lead to sub-10kg electric bikes
French brand's prototype mid-mounted electric drive is designed for road and gravel bikes
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Cycling's best free and paid apps: There's a lot more than just Strava
We round up the most useful free and paid mobile apps for cyclists to assist with route planning, tracking your fitness, sharing your rides and much more
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Specialized's radical frame design breaks cover and it's not on the bike we expected
The distinctive 'compliance junction' feature is matched with FutureShock suspension and generous tire clearances on the Sirrus Carbon flat-bar bike
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Bryton takes on Garmin again with new Gardia R300L radar tail light
The Taiwan-based company's new light alerts cyclists of approaching vehicles and undercuts its rivals on price
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What is a tubeless tire? Everything you need to know about tubeless tech for road and gravel bikes
Thinking about 'going tubeless'? Here's a short guide to the tire and rim technology
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Campagnolo's redesigned Hyperon wheels promise you the 'magic ratio of performance'
The Italian climbing hoops return as a disc-brake all-rounder that at a little over 1,200g are still plenty light
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Pinarello's redesigned e-road bike is 'lightest in class' and looks like a beefed up Dogma F
The updated Nytro E line-up includes three road and three gravel models, with the flagship offering weighing just 11.4kg
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Hunt Wheels becomes the latest brand to lace Classified Powershift into its range
The Anglo-Belgian partnership commences with two wheelsets, the race-ready 48 Limitless Aero Disc and the lightweight 40 Carbon Gravel Disc
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Colnago enters the 'groad' market with the C68 Allroad and it looks lovely
Made in Italy, the C68 Allroad features more upright geometry than its road counterpart with clearance for 35mm wide tires
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New SRAM Force AXS is lighter, includes a power meter and has new hood shapes
Updated second-tier wireless groupset includes redesigned shifters, chainrings and graphics...and we took it for a spin
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Want an electric Porsche but can't stretch to a Taycan? Iconic car brand takes control of e-bike firm
Iconic German sports car giant adds Croatian brand to its expanding e-bike Performance Group
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Hutchinson's gravel tyres go large with new 50mm sizes - and an eye on the e-bike market
The French brand has scaled up its Tundra, Touareg and Overide tyres
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Brompton releases fourth edition of its CHPT3 collaborative bike
Latest version, designed alongside CHPT3 owner David Millar, features titanium elements and weighs 20.9lbs/9.5kg
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Is your bike race ready? Here's how to get your rig running perfectly ahead of any big event
We talk you through a pre-race check up as well as offer a few tips on how to fine-tune your bike for race conditions
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Tech of the Month February: Airless tires, Campagnolo's place in the World Tour plus new tech from Specialized
We get under the skin of the new WorldTour season, discussing unreleased tech, team kits and the possible demise of Campag
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What is the best tire size and tread pattern for gravel bikes?
We take you through how to (quickly!) determine which gravel tires will suit you best
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Toyota launches its first electric cargo bike - but it’s only available in France
Available through 300 car dealerships, the bike can carry loads of up to 100kg with a stated range of 60 miles
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Zwift launches Scotland, the new world designed specifically for the 2023 Esports World Championships
Zwift Scotland features five new routes for training and racing including a crit circuit in Glasgow, which will also host the real-life 2023 UCI World Championships
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Parcours teams up with Classified to offer Powershift options across all its spoked wheelsets
Innovative British wheel brand unites with disruptor Belgian hub manufacturer
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Redesigned DT Swiss 350 hubs are lighter but just as 'dependable' - and still come in a rim-brake version
Legendary road hubs updated to include 36t ratchet and redesigned hub shell and axle
