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Shutt VR Tourmalet Bib Tights
The Shutt VR Tourmalet Bib Tights are very well made, and thanks to well-positioned panels and seams, fit excellently. The 3D multi-density pad certainly adds to the comfort, and if you want to do your bit for the planet then you’ll be pleased to hear that the fabric is made from recycled material. Just make sure you … Read more
Judge says cyclists – and dog owners – “have a sense of absolute entitlement”
A judge has said that cyclists and dog owners both “have a sense of absolute entitlement” as he allowed an appeal in a case brought after a bike rider won £50,000 compensation after a Cocker Spaniel ran into his path, causing him to crash and sustain a brain injury.Publishing executive David Crane, aged 71, was thrown … Read more
Cateye Viz 100 Rear Bike Light
The Cateye Viz 100 is a bright rear light with four modes and an auto kick-down, should you get caught out. It’s generally capable and likeable; the only thing I’m not completely sold on is the mount’s strap.SpecThe light’s Opticube lens promises 300-degree visibility, and is also designed to be equally effective mounted vertically or … Read more
Vandalism and theft force suspension of cycle hire schemes in South Wales
Vandalism and theft of bicycles has forced the temporary suspension of two cycle hire schemes in South Wales.Nextbike UK says that it will be suspending its OVO Bike operations in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan next week to allow time to repair its fleet of hire bikes there.> Wales’ first e-bike share scheme launched in … Read more
EF Education pro rider no longer fired over early use of Specialized SL7 ahead of move to Bora-Hansgrohe
EF Education-Nippo has now said it will not terminate Sergio Higuita’s contract early – going back on an announcement earlier in the week – with the team confirming that the Colombian climber will remain in the squad until the end of the year, following his apology for riding a non-team issue bike at a public event. … Read more
“Possible ID” on member of Surrey Quays angle-grinder bike theft gang passed on to police
The cyclist whose e-bike was filmed being stolen by a gang with a portable angle-grinder outside a shopping centre in South London on Saturday says that the attention the footage, first highlighted by road.cc in our story on Sunday, has received has led to him receiving a “possible ID” for one of the suspects, which … Read more
DT Swiss ERC 1400 Dicut 35 wheelset
The DT Swiss ERC 1400 Dicut 35 wheelset is designed for ‘endurance’ and meeting the demands of not just speed but stability and comfort as well. The 35mm-deep carbon rim is indeed stable and suitable for all weather conditions, the wheels are optimised for wide (by road bike standards) tyres (28mm) and are, of course, … Read more
Bike at Bedtime: check out the BMC Masterpiece
BMC showed off its Masterpiece road bike at last week’s Rouleur Live show in London, and we have to say that it’s one cool-looking model – as it should be when the frameset alone will set you back €10,500 (around £8,965).Check out our huge gallery of shiny bike tech from Rouleur LiveBMC says that the Masterpiece, … Read more