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Andy Carr

Smaller bars, 'normal' cranks and wider tyres: here are 9 trends we spotted at the Tour de France

Bianchi Aero bike.

From January 2026 next year the UCI brings in sweeping rule changes that outlaw narrow handlebars, ‘faster’ gears, and deep wheels. But what are the tech trends we spotted at this year’s Tour De France, is there anything we should be copying to make our own bikes faster, and which brands will have the biggest headaches when the rule changes take effect?

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