The Prime Race Computer Mount is a relatively cost-effective, good-looking alloy out-front mount that works perfectly well, comes in two lengths and, erm… yeah, that’s it, really. Which is great!As a seasoned Garmin user (I’ve owned or tested a 510, 520, 520 Plus and 820), one of my bugbears is the mount Garmin usually supplies. … Read more
A broken handlebar is believed to have been the cause of a crash at a race in France that left two female spectators injured, with one of them reportedly in a very serious condition in hospital.The crash happened at the end of the fifth and concluding stage of the Tour du Poitou-Charentes, where the overall … Read more
The new Ritchey WCS Streem III handlebar now comes with internal routing while maintaining its traditional shape. With a bit of flare and sweep plus a flattened top section there are plenty of hand positions while offering a good balance of stiffness and comfort. Unless you are running an electronic groupset I wouldn’t bother with … Read more
A cyclist found riding on the M60 was sent there by his mapping app, according to police.The male rider had been looking for the quickest route to his destination – and perhaps because he hadn’t ensured that the app was set to give bike-specific results, got a bit more than he bargained for.He was intercepted … Read more
Police in Gloucestershire have warned cyclists using a trail at a National Trust property near Stroud to be vigilant after tripwires and pieces of wood studded with nails were found. Gloucestershire Constabulary have now told road.cc they are “working to identify” a person who posted a photo of a woman on social media who was accused of laying … Read more
Having a bike set up that supports your biomechanical system is important for performance gains and to simply keep riding, by not causing yourself an injury. Different handlebar widths are specced on different size bikes to better accommodate each rider’s shoulder width and we’re advised to swap in a saddle that’s the ideal width to … Read more
Soft, stretchy and comfortable, the Iris Signature Bib Short III has a brilliantly straightforward solution to the pee-stop issue. They are even available in colours other than black. The relatively low profile pad won’t please everyone for very long rides, though.One of that rare breed of bib shorts that’s available in colours other than black … Read more
The Factor Vista is the brand’s all-road bike that’s capable of taking up to 35mm tyres and is designed around disc brakes.Factor describes its all-road geometry as having excellent handling traits to keep you in control, wherever you ride. It’s a slightly more relaxed position than that found on the brand’s 02 race bike.> 19 … Read more
The new Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless Disc Brake wheels have been on a serious diet. Not only have they dropped to a competitive weight for a 58mm deep wheelset, they’ve also dropped £800 over the previous iteration. The performance is excellent, they’re quick and stiff, but the hookless rims do (for now) limit tyre … Read more
A father is demanding action after his son’s partner was injured and taken to hospital after a pothole ‘somersaulted’ her off her bike.Carlton Reid, an experienced transport journalist, rushed to help following the crash after his son’s girlfriend Emma hit a pothole estimated to be five or six inches deep. While Emma escaped with just cuts and bruises, her bike was ‘a write-off’, … Read more
