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Disc brakes in the WorldTour: are they necessary on road bikes?
Shimano and SRAM are right behind the idea of disc brakes on road bikes — but what about everybody else? We weigh up the pros and cons as professional teams begin testing discs in races Shimano and...
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Do we need 12-speed gears?
Will yet another extra sprocket make us all better cyclists? We explore the possibility of an extra gearWill yet another extra sprocket make us all better cyclists? Nigel Wynn explores the possibility...
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Can a tubeless tyre survive a nail? (video)
Can a tubeless tyre survive pins and a nail being driven through the carcass? We put it to the test...Many wheel and tyre companies are pushing tubeless tyres and wheels at the moment. For those who...
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Will carbon clinchers kill off tubular tyres?
Technology invested in carbon clincher rims may be deciding factor in the great tyre debate. Stuart Clapp investigates Technology invested in carbon clincher rims may be deciding factor in the great...
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Decathlon launches new B’Twin Triban 520 and 540 road bikes (video)
The new B'Twin Triban 520 and 540 are claimed to feature improved geometry, increased tyre clearance and better spec over the previous versionsBTwin Triban 540Here at Cycling Weekly we are huge fans of...
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New prototype wooden bicycle to be used as a test for structural techniques
European designers have created a prototype wooden bicycle frame from layers of birch to test timber structural techniques that can be applied to architectural construction projectsThe bicycle was...
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Audi unveils bike that costs as much as a car
The luxury German car brand Audi launched a road bike in Japan this week.Famous for their luxury cars, Audi has unveiled a new lightweight road bike, the imaginatively named ‘Audi Sport Racing Bike’...
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Murilo Fischer pays tribute to Ayrton Senna at the Giro d’Italia
Brazilian cyclist pays tribute to his compatriot, three-time Formula One world champion Aryton Senna, with a special custom helmet designFDJ professional cyclist Murilo Fischer has paid tribute to his...
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Rapha launches headphones made from African Hair Sheep leather
In collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, Rapha has launched some new headphonesLondon-based brand Rapha has launched a new pair of headphones in collaboration with Bang and Olufsen. Rapha states that...
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The top 10 game-changing road bikes
We take a look at 10 bikes that changed the sport of cycling and the way we think about bike designThroughout the ages, riders equipment has continued to evolve. Here at Cycling Weekly, we take a look...
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Zipp unveils 404 Firestrike tubular wheels
Highly anticipated tubular versions of the 404 Firestrikes released, and the clinchers receive an update too.SRAM subsidiary brand Zipp has produced what it claims to be its most technically advanced...
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Lapierre launches 2016 bikes
French bike company Lapierre unveils new 2016 road bikes in Gorges Du Tarn, France Lapierre has considerable heritage in the cycling industry, having been producing bikes since 1946. There is also a...
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Cycling air bag helmet put to the test (video)
We've been testing Hovding, a new alternative to a helmet which deploys an airbag to protect you in a crash. Wearing a helmet is a controversial issue amongst cyclists, with many swearing by them and...
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The tech behind Bradley Wiggins’s Hour Record success
To break the hour record involves more than just supreme fitness. We take a look at the tech which helped Sir Bradley Wiggins break the recordBradley Wiggins in his UCI Hour Record attempt in 2015We...
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How to fix a puncture (video)
The most common job for any bike shop, but something every cyclist and utility bicycle user should know how to do puncture repairA step-by-step guide on how to fix a puncture
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