Silca has launched the new Ultimate Tubeless Sealant, which it claims delivers the sealing power of race-specific formulas thanks to its ability to seal up to 6mm holes, but also comes with the longevity of long-lasting formulas. Combined with a separate product called the Replenisher to top up the sealant every three to four months, Silca … Read more
FSA’s MegaEvo Road Bottom Bracket has been working hard through the last few winter months and is proving to be durable and resistant to the elements. The bearings came well packed with grease, and everything is running smoothly. There is some tough opposition on price, though.The MegaEvo bottom bracket allows you to run a crankset … Read more
A driver who deliberately reversed into a group of cyclists before calling them “English bastards” and telling them to “go back to England” has been banned from driving for 15 months.Gareth Jones was last month convicted of dangerous driving, failure to stop, and racially aggravated harassment by using threatening or abusive words or behaviour, having originally … Read more
Swiss Side has released the new Hadron2 All-Road wheelset with an “aerodynamic yet robust design and wider rims” for performing on any type of road cycling surface. 2022 Swiss Side Hadron2 All-Road wheelset Isaak Papadopoulos 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Isaak Papadopoulos “Not just in road racing but also for general road cycling, poor quality roads, cobblestones … Read more
Shared-use paths are back in the spotlight again after an incident near Bangor in North Wales left a dog needing a leg amputated following a collision involving a cyclist.The Daily Post reports Buddy the 11-year-old springer spaniel lost a leg after being struck by a cyclist in Gwynedd, suffering a badly crushed ankle while being … Read more
The Shimano RC5 shoes offer a fair amount of stiffness, a good closure system, and come in at a decent price. They also have some excellent premium features that have trickled down from the RC9 and RC7 models.The RC5s sit bang in the middle of Shimano’s road shoes, below the range-topping RC9 and RC7s, and … Read more
Jeremy Vine is no stranger to sparking discussions about cycle safety, and this weekend suggested drivers should not be allowed to overtake cyclists in cities, because “it’s pointless”.Vine shared a video of a taxi driver overtaking him five times, only to drop back behind at the next set of traffic lights.> Jeremy Vine: There’s a strong … Read more
It’s that time of year again when there are some riders out there in the UK who have taken the bold move and gone for shorts, outside… it might be getting warmer but is it really that warm, just yet, hmmm? Nevertheless, it has been lovely weather and our team of reviewers have been enjoying testing some neat gear that’s … Read more
Sigma’s Rox 11.1 is a versatile and comprehensive training tool that’s fairly easy to use and has good battery life. It’s relatively inexpensive, too, though you’ll need to lay out (possibly a lot) more money to access its full potential. GPS capabilities are basic but work fine and can be enhanced if you have a … Read more
