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Specialized has this week introduced an updated Recon shoe range and a brand new helmet, the Search, both aimed at an increasingly gravel-focused marketplace. Starting with the Recon, the range naming continues as was, offering 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 models. The all-new shoes are said to directly benefit from S-Works …

Cycle Together, founded by siblings Biola and Kunle Babawale with the common aim of making cycling more accessible and inclusive, has shared news of two new partnerships. These partnerships pave the way for the Cycle Together Cycling Programs, designed to coach and empower Londoners in cycling for leisure and transportation. …

Specialized UK is joining the eCargo bike sector with the launch of the all-new Turbo Porto – a first for the brand in the UK. On launch, the brand positions the Turbo Porto as, “meticulously crafted to be the highest performing, most refined, most beautiful way for you, your family, …

Specialized has launched the second generation of the Creo e-bike, the Creo 2. Following from the Turbo Creo SL that launched in 2019, Specialized has introduced a more gravel-specific geometry, increased tyre clearance, an uprated motor and the brand’s proprietary Future Shock 3.0 suspension. The Creo 2 also benefits from …

Specialized has unveiled the Roubaix SL8 with an all-new Future Shock 3.0 and improved aerodynamics. The brand claims that the new Roubaix SL8 “is lighter, faster, and smoother than any road bike ever made”. Future Shock 3.0, when combined with AfterShock technology, is designed to reduce impacts by 53% when …

Specialized has launched the Tarmac SL8, described by the brand as “the world’s fastest race bike”. The SL8 sees improvements to aerodynamics, a 15% reduction in weight and a 33% improvement over the Tarmac SL7. Additional statistics provided by Specialized show the frameset to weigh a reported 685g, with a …

Specialized has unveiled the all-new S-Works Torch Lace road shoes. The brand says this latest release delivers an “unprecedented level of efficiency, lightweight, and comfort”, and follows the boa equivalent which launched in 2022. Like every shoe made by Specialized, the S-Works Torch Lace starts with the proprietary Body Geometry …

Specialized has launched the latest iteration of the Allez, with the brand making significant changes to the budget bestseller. For the first time in the product’s history, the Allez will no longer be available with a rim brake, with thru-axles replacing quick releases. This change does allow for 35mm of …

US bike brand Specialized has been making some notable cutbacks and changes to its business. Rebecca Bland explores how the company is changing its philosophy for the modern world  This piece first appeared in the May edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Equality, diversity and inclusion: three …

Specialized has just dropped its newest endurance all-road tyre, the S-Works Mondo.  Designed to remove the choice between speed and durability, the new Mondo is designed to offer long tread-life, puncture protection, and a fast rolling speed, to make it a ‘go anywhere’ bit of kit.  Made from Specialized’s T2 …