Reynolds describes the AR 41 X DB wheels as ‘true all arounders’, and that’s an accurate description. The 21mm internal width will accept larger road tyres and gravel tyres with ease, they proved simple to set up tubeless, and the weight is reasonable for anything slower than racing.You can get cheaper crossover wheels than this, … Read more
Bryton is kicking off its new performance line of GPS cycle computers with the brand-new Rider S500, priced from £259. It comes with a whole host of interesting new features including Live Tracking for safe adventuring, Climb Challenge for helping you pace it up nasty inclines, Voice Search for navigation ease as well as improvements to … Read more
The Nopinz Pro-1 Roubaix Jersey-Woman’s offers ideal warmth for autumn and spring riding, with a generous amount of reflective detailing. It’s a close-fitting jersey, but you’ll almost certainly need to size up – and even after doing that you may find the sleeves still come up short.Conditions this winter have seen some incredibly mild spells, … Read more
Accell Group, the Netherlands-based owner of brands including Raleigh, is being sold to a private equity-led consortium for €1.6 billion, with the planned deal coming hot on the heels of rival Pon Holding’s acquisition of Cannondale parent Dorel Sports, which completed earlier this month.> Pon Holdings completes £600m purchase of Dorel SportsThe deal announced today … Read more
You have probably heard how everyone else feels about the Highway Code changes coming into force in a few days — but what do cyclists think?FDJ pro Jake Stewart, who is a regular on the lanes of the Peak District, this weekend proclaimed “cycling in the UK is doomed. Society is broken” after reading some thoughts from motorists.> Highway Code … Read more
It’s certainly been chilly out! Our team of reviewers have been wrapping up as they’ve been heading outdoors to test the latest and coolest gear that’s recently landed at the road.cc HQ; here are this week’s highlights… Sealskinz Waterproof Heated Cycle Glove£150 Integrated heated elements are included in the shell fabric of these 100% waterproof gloves to … Read more
Ineos Grenadiers Grand Tour star Egan Bernal last night underwent double surgery on serious injuries, including a fractured femur, kneecap and vertebrae after colliding with a parked bus while training on his Pinarello time trial bike in Colombia.Despite early media reports suggesting Bernal only sustained minor injuries, Clínica Universidad de La Sabana hospital in Bogotá soon revealed the severity of the situation, throwing doubt over … Read more
Bont’s Vaypor S shoes are super-stiff yet they provide an excellent level of comfort, and they now come with Boa’s top-level Li2 dial closure… but you do have to stump up a whopping great wad of cash if you want to enjoy them.The Vaypor shoes have evolved since we first reviewed them on road.cc waaaaaay back in … Read more
2021 was a strange year for the cycling industry – and we’re still regularly reporting on how the bike shortage situation looks unlikely to end for some time yet – but despite all the disruption, we’re expecting to see some big launches from key brands in 2022. Here’s what we’re anticipating…We always keep a close eye on the UCI’s … Read more
