The Bespoked Handmade Bike Show has begun at Lee Valley Velopark in London, and we’ve been for a wander round the halls to bring you a bumper gallery of the coolest stuff we’ve spotted so far. To the uninitiated, there is always plenty of custom paint, lovely lugs and Chris King headsets on display amongst the mostly independent … Read more
The Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Socks are a superb pairing for your summer rides, proving surprisingly light and breathable for their rather woolly looks. Beware the sizing, though, as it seems a bit off.Problems first: these are big. I’m a size 40 shoe, but even though I should have been in medium (EU 39-42) according … Read more
A cyclist from Kent has told of how a driver whom he described as being dressed like a character from the cult 1980s film The Blues Brothers tried to strangle him with his own helmet strap during a road rage incident, causing him to sustain whiplash as he struggled to free himself.Keith Patrick also told … Read more
Gravel bikes are quite capable machines and people use them in many different ways. That leads to some people fitting road components to their gravel bikes and if that suits your needs then that’s fine with us. But what about using a road groupset on a gravel bike? Would 105 Di2 be any good, for … Read more
Gustav Gullholm, AKA @Dangerholm on Instagram, is well-known in mountain biking circles for creating some of the lightest and prettiest machines in the world. More recently he’s tried his hand at gravel and his latest creation, a 7.1kg Scott Foil, takes road bike custom building up to the same saliva-inducing level. 2023 Scott Foil RC Pro … Read more
The Dawn To Dusk Kaptive 14 Cage has to be the last word in water bottle retention over the most extreme terrain. It’s the strongest cage in its all-carbon range, so if you don’t want to lose your bottle, look no further.Buy now: Dawn To Dusk Kaptive 14 for £59.99 from Multisport DistributionDawn To Dusk’s focus … Read more
A transport minister has admitted in the House of Commons this morning that current levels of active travel funding are around £600 million short of what is needed to achieve the government’s own targets for cycling and walking.In February 2020, then Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced £2 billion in funding until 2025 for active travel … Read more
Trek has just released the all-new Domane+ SLR, an e-road bike that weighs as little as 11.75kg with space for tyres up to 40mm wide. Trek believes that the Domane+ SLR looks and feels like a non-electric bike. The US brand has also unveiled a new aluminium-framed Domane+ Al that’s a more economical option.Trek Domane+ … Read more
The PNW Components Satellite Saddle Bag is a light, attractive, and reliable piece of kit that makes an excellent companion on commutes or short rides. While it’s tough enough to withstand the flying debris and sharp brambles of off-road riding, its compact size and lycra-friendly attachment make it ideal for road use too.Made from recycled … Read more
