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Annoyed that Shimano 105 has ditched mechanical and rim brakes? Here’s why Shimano (probably) doesn’t care
As you’ll hopefully have read in our launch story already, Shimano has celebrated its 105 groupset turning 40 by binning off mechanical shifting and rim brakes in one fell swoop. To some of you that won’t be something to celebrate… but numbers will have been meticulously crunched before this decision was arrived at, and unfortunately … Read more
School bike bus being used for “political ends”, claims MSP
A Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian has come in for criticism after she claimed that a school bike bus was set up simply to score political points, as a public consultation over Edinburgh’s much-debated Spaces for People scheme draws to a close.Writing in the Edinburgh Evening News earlier this week, Tory politician Sue Webber argued … Read more
Endura Bandwidth Sock
The Endura Bandwith Socks are cool, comfortable and well made. If you like the look – in this ice cream-y version or in one of the five other colour combos – there’s no reason not to buy them.Endura says these are made from ‘soft touch, high wicking yarn’, and that about covers it. While they’re … Read more
York Police slammed for carrying out vehicle checks – while parked in cycle lane
A cycling campaign group in York has questioned whether it was necessary for North Yorkshire Police to block a bike lane while carrying out vehicle checks on “one of the most dangerous roads for cycling” in the city.A police car was pictured last week parked in a cycle lane and on double yellow lines on … Read more
First Ride Review – Scott Foil RC Pro
The long-awaited redesign of Scott’s aero race bike comes with claims of being lighter, faster and more comfortable than before. Liam picked the short straw and headed to the shores of Lago d’Isero in northern Italy to see whether it is nice to ride in sunny weather. Here are his first ride impressions.Setting out north … Read more
New Shimano 105 R7100 groupset goes 12-speed, Di2 and disc brake only
105 is often considered to be the working cyclist’s groupset thanks to a reputation of being reliable and more attainable than its big brothers Dura-Ace and Ultegra. Well, this year it’s 40 years old and to celebrate there’s a new generation R7100… but unfortunately for some, mechanical shifting and rim brakes aren’t invited to the … Read more
Cyclist killed after being struck by van driver during time trial
A 52-year-old cyclist was killed on Sunday morning after being struck by a van driver while competing in the East District 50-mile time trial championship.Cheryl Tye, a keen triathlete and cyclist, and member of Plomesgate Cycling Club, was taking part in the CC Breckland-organised event on the A11 in Norfolk, between Croxton and Eccles, when … Read more
Pinarello announces Bolide F as its “fastest bike ever”
Pinarello has announced the Bolide F as its “fastest bike ever” ahead of Friday’s Stage 1 time trial in the Tour de France where it will be ridden by Ineos Grenadiers.2023 Pinarello Bolide F studio – 4 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)We’ve already spotted the bike – the first Bolide TT to feature disc brakes – … Read more