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Giant Power Pro Ultegra R8000 Power Meter
Giant’s Power Pro system adds dual-sided power sensing to Shimano’s Ultegra crankset. I’ve found the power numbers to be repeatable and believable, and Ultegra cranks are hard to fault in operation. As a system, it’s a good value option for dual-sided power.What you’re getting here is a Shimano Ultegra R8000 chainset in your choice of … Read more
Great Chain Robbery: Shimano components for 10,000 bikes stolen from HGV by criminals using sleeping gas
BIKE FUN International (BFI), the largest Czech bicycle producer, was the victim of a shocking motorway service station heist which saw Shimano components for 10,000 bicycles stolen by a gang of criminals, the company has revealed.The robbery happened on January 21 as a lorry driver took a break at a German motorway rest area, and involved the well-organised gang … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 709: Driver advised to read Highway Code…but no further action for traffic island close pass
No further action for this driver’s dangerous close pass approaching a traffic island, just a stern warning to refresh themselves on the Highway Code.So what does the newly-revised Highway Code say about overtaking cyclists? As per Rule 163… Give motorcyclists, cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles at least as much room as you would when … Read more
Tesla using Full Self-Driving Beta crashes into cycle lane bollard…weeks after Elon Musk’s zero collisions claim
A Tesla using the Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD) has been caught on camera crashing into a bike lane, just weeks after Elon Musk claimed the programme had not been responsible for a single collision since its release in October 2020.AI Addict, a San Jose-based YouTuber who regularly shares videos of FSD ‘stress tests’, showing the technology being … Read more
Light & Motion Seca Comp 2000 front light
The Light & Motion Seca Comp 2000 is a high-spec and very bright light for on and off-road riding. The beam pattern means you can ride into traffic at full beam and not annoy anyone. With its well-designed mount and mode options, you’ll be enjoying it long after forgetting the hefty price tag.On the face … Read more
“Why alienate 50 per cent of their audience?”: Daley Thompson slams British Cycling for transgender athlete policy
Olympic medallists from Games past Daley Thompson and Sharron Davies have criticised British Cycling’s transgender athlete policy during an empassioned debate sparked by the governing body sharing its “zero-tolerance” to hate message on social media.Thompson, who won decathlon gold in 1980 and 1984, was responding to British Cycling tweeting an updated version of its transgender policy, … Read more
Five cool things coming soon from Cube, Brompton, Proviz, Polaris and Nothing Tech.
Did you head out into that battering wind at the weekend? Tough stuff! Our team of reviewers pushed through as they at least had the pleasure of testing some very cool bits of kit. Here are this week’s highlights…Brompton Backpack Made with Liberty Fabric Jonathan£145Looking for a bag that’s stylish as well as functional? The monochrome geometric pattern of … Read more