Cross-chaining has long been considered a major cycling faux pas by many, with riders quick to call out those stuck in the big chain ring-big sprocket or small chainring-small sprocket. But is it really that bad? We spoke with experts at Shimano and SRAM to find out whether it truly damages components, affects power transfer, and … Read more
If you’re a regular rider then you’ve probably realised that your road bike requires the odd bit of maintenance. There are some bits like changing an inner tube that are pretty simple and cheap to do by yourself, and sometimes necessary if you’re on a ride; but what about the bigger jobs, like replacing a … Read more
Is the UCI-legal Tred TheFalcon 300 RR SC really faster than top-level road bikes like the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervelo S5, and Specialized Tarmac SL8? Toot Engineering, the Italian company behind the design, claims it is.We’ve covered Toot Engineering previously when its Tred X23 Swanigami bike was raced at the 2023 UCI Track Cycling World Championships … Read more
The Ravemen PR1400 is a powerful and well-made light that offers a load of useful features and can be used off the road and on. There’s not a lot to criticise here, although considering its size it would be useful if it could be mounted underneath the handlebar.As its name suggests, the PR1400 pumps out … Read more
The Challenge Strada Bianca Race V TLR is a (much) cheaper vulcanised alternative to the company’s handmade open tubular tyres. It’s a solid performer, with good levels of comfort and grip on tarmac and graded surfaces.> Buy now: Challenge Strada Bianca Race V TLR for £53 from TredzAnyone who’s used Challenge’s open tubular tyres will … Read more
The Assos Equipe R Habu Winter Bib Tights S11 offer premium performance at a premium price. They fit incredibly well and make for a super comfortable, warm winter riding experience. As we’ve come to expect from the Swiss brand, they cost a pretty penny, but if you can afford them they are excellent.If you can’t … Read more
Deda Loop is a medium-density, road-biased bar tape designed to offer a blend of control and comfort. While I’d probably go thicker for gravel or mountain bike excursions, it offers decent insulation from intrusive, lower-level vibration.Measuring 200cm long and 2.5mm thick, the tape should dress most drop bars with decent overlap, even with scope for … Read more
The Velocio Thermal Utility bib tights are ideal for riding in cold temperatures. A low-bulk chamois, compressive fabrics and the brilliant FlyFree easy-pee design are all excellent features. The tights will serve you well for a large proportion of the year, across a range of rides – a good thing given the high price tag.> … Read more
The Lezyne Saddle AI Alert 250 Rear Light is not only extremely bright but it also comes with brake-sensing technology to alert other road users that you’re slowing down. The bracket mounts securely to the rails of your saddle, it’s easy to use and the mount also doubles as a waterproof charging port cover. Both … Read more
The government is hoping a new map showing how well local authorities are maintaining their roads and fixing potholes will hold poorly performing councils to account and drive improvement across England. British Cycling has welcomed the move and warned that, for cyclists, potholes “are far more than annoyance” and pose a real danger of serious injury … Read more
