Lezyne Mega Drive 1800i front light

Lezyne’s Mega Drive 1800i front light offers a large amount of power and some potentially useful smart functionality as part of the company’s Smart Connect range. As a self-contained, full-night-time-beam front light, it’s a very good piece of kit.The Mega Drive 1800i is Lezyne’s most powerful standalone front light. As the name suggests, it can … Read more

Cane Creek Hellbender 70 BSA 24mm Bottom Bracket

The Cane Creek Hellbender 70 bottom bracket might look like a big outlay, but with a complete lack of noises or any notchy feelings being evident, it could pay for itself over the course of a winter or two. It’s simple to fit, and basically you can forget about it.Cane Creek describes the Hellbender 70 … Read more

Questions remain over death of cyclist in Oxfordshire, says coroner

A coroner has said that questions remain unanswered over the death of a cyclist in Oxfordshire after a leading lawyer told an inquest that contrary to the police’s assertion that Simon Richardson, aged 58, was killed when he crashed into a tree with no other vehicles involved, a close-passing driver was to blame for the … Read more

SRAM acquires cycling apparel brand Velocio

SRAM is taking its first foray into softgoods with cycling apparel brand Velocio now the latest addition to its ever-growing portfolio.2021 Velocio Women’s Foundation Long Sleeve – pocket detail (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)This most recent acquisition comes just weeks after GPS cycle computer brand Hammerhead joined SRAM’s fold, alongside the component giant’s now huge family … Read more

Michelin launches ‘fastest ever road tyre’, the Power Cup

Michelin has added three new tyres to its road racing range, with the new Power Cup offering lower rolling resistance than the current benchmark tyre in the road sector, according to independent testing organised by Michelin. The French tyre giants also said it offers “excellent” puncture resistance for its low weight and good wet weather grip … Read more

Remco Evenepoel gets driving ban for speeding

Remco Evenepoel has been banned from driving for 21 days after being caught driving at 125km/h (almost 80mph) on a road where the speed limit is 70kp/h.The Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl rider will also have to pay a fine of €400 and retake his theory test because the offence – in November 2020 – was committed … Read more