Love the look or hate it, Felt’s new IA 2.0 is shaped that way for some very important reasons. The IA 2.0 is not only claimed to be faster than its predecessor, there’s also more storage options and the ride quality is said to be improved thanks to a new vibration-dampening seatpost… both of which … Read more
Triban’s 500 Women’s Bibless Cycling Shorts are a budget option, fine for short outings and indoor training sessions, but support is limited and the absence of any kind of leg gripper means they’re prone to creeping up.I’ve tested a variety of kit from Decathlon that’s impressed for the price point – comfortable, with a decent … Read more
Mark Cavendish won the opening sprint stage of the Giro d’Italia, surging to victory on stage three ahead of Fernando Gaviria and Arnaud Démare in Balatonfüred.The Manx Missile was guided to the final three hundred metres by a flawless Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl leadout, with the ever-reliable Michael Mørkøv and Davide Ballerini impressing once again.As the finish line loomed, none of Gaviria, Démare and … Read more
At the Cinelli Pressure Disc Ultegra 11x Hydro’s heart is a quality frameset that is stiff, pretty light and gives a good ride quality, but unfortunately that is all hampered by the weight of the entry-level wheels and components. It’s not the most competitively priced, either.I don’t like kicking off with a negative, but I … Read more
Cycling can be one of the most rewarding ways to get from A to B, especially in urban areas where there are already too many cars on the road. Chances are if you are reading this then you probably don’t need convincing.Unfortunately however, riding a bicycle through a city can, at other times, also be some of the … Read more
A driver, incensed by a group of cyclists he perceived to be “taking up the whole road”, repeatedly sounded his horn, drove carelessly and abused the riders during an incident described in court as “at the upper end of careless driving”.Iain Macdonald was this week fined £1,040 and given five penalty points for his actions, … Read more
UPDATE: Earlier this month, road.cc reader Richard sent us this footage of a motorist overtaking a cyclist on a tight bend, directly towards two oncoming vehicles.According to Gloucestershire Police, however, that spot of questionable driving wasn’t enough to warrant a prosecution.As we reported at the time, the force told Richard: “I have watched the video. … Read more
Oxford’s Mint Bike Degreaser is a powerful petroleum-based degreaser for the toughest built-up oily muck on your bike. Although not especially environmentally friendly, used sparingly this degreaser is a solid product to have in your bike cleaning arsenal.Sometimes, simple soap and water can’t cut it. If you’ve ever tried to clean your driveside chainstay, for … Read more
The Giro HRC+ Grip Socks are very impressively comfortable, and the grippers really do seem to help with that on long rides. The price is high, though.As the name suggests, these actually have silicone grippers on them – they’re on the balls of your feet and the heels. I found they work very effectively. I … Read more
Always good to see those flash pro riders get humbled by an unassuming local not kitted (or should I say kittened) out in all the top gear…Eight lives left for this little fella who narrowly avoided a charging Edoardo Affini aboard his Cervélo P5. We hear plenty of marketing spiel from bike brands about aerodynamics, weight saving, and … Read more
