The Boost trainer from Tacx is well built, very sturdy and quiet, while the ten levels of resistance will keep any of us that aren’t training for the pro peloton from spinning out. It’s not cheap though for a non-smart offering, and the resistance lever has a really plasticky, cheap feel to it.The Boost is … Read more
When it comes to year-round cycling and especially cycle commuting, no bit of kit becomes a more valued constant companion and old friend than your waterproof jacket. But how do you go about picking the right jacket for you, and what do all those tech features and references to breathability and waterproofing really mean?With almost … Read more
Shares in Peloton, Inc fell by a third on Friday, wiping $9 billion off the at-home connected fitness company’s market value, as exercisers flocked back to gyms as lockdown restrictions were lifted in key markets.The New York City-based company was one of the big winners during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, seeing its … Read more
A Metropolitan Police officer who knocked a suspected criminal from his bike has been cleared by a jury of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.Arnold Taylor, aged 46, was seriously injured when PC Eugene Acheampong, 28, chased after him in a marked BMW police car in Wood Green, north London, in August 2019, reports ITV News.Taylor … Read more
It has been a busy week in tech, Giant giving its Revolt gravel bike a major revamp, Shimano updating a whole bunch of shoes, and Muoverti unveiling an indoor bike that, it promises, gives you an experience that feels like cycling outdoors. There’s some riveting rivet news from Brooks too. We start, though, with a new service from Muc-Off that promises free speed… But not free … Read more
The LifeLine Essential Mini Torque Wrench houses 3, 4 and 5mm Allen keys, as well as a T25 Torx key in its T-shape handle – and those will fit most common bolts on a bike. It is limited to just the single, 5Nm torque setting, but it’s cheaper than its rivals.A torque wrench should be … Read more
A cyclist from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire says his Apple Watch saved his life after he was knocked off his bike.Jay Dixon, aged 48, was thrown into the air when the motorist drove into him last Thursday lunchtime, reports the Grimsby Telegraph.His Apple Watch immediately alerted his partner and the emergency services that he had been involved … Read more
We’re on our way back from Rouleur and, despite the lack of beer, we had a great time looking at some of the best cycling tech available. Here are some of our highlights.BMC Masterpiece Rouleur13 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)BMC’s Masterpiece is a stunning example of quality control. The frame comes out of the mould like … Read more
Our Near Miss of the Day feature today highlights an aggressive lorry driver who taligated a cyclist ahead of them, sounding their horn and gesturing at the rider to get out of the way as they went through roadworks in Essex, and then making a punishment so close that the rider describes it as “the … Read more
