Cadex has released its brand-new 36 Disc WheelSystem as a versatile, lightweight composite option, with claims of “unrivalled acceleration, efficiency and smooth-riding control, even on rough roads and in gusty winds”. Cadex says that the wheelset weighs 1,302g and offers considerably higher stiffness to weight than key rivals from the likes of Zipp, Bontrager and Roval.2021 CADEX 36 … Read more
A senior police officer who won plaudits from cycling campaigners for highlighting on social media the dangers that vulnerable road users face has raised more than £43,000 for RoadPeace – the largest single fundraising effort ever undertaken for the national charity for road crash victims – after completing a 200-kilometre run.Detective Chief Superintendent Andy Cox, … Read more
Wahoo has given its Elemnt Bolt GPS bike computer a major revamp, adding a colour display for the first time, along with improved navigation capability and a memory that’s much larger than before.DisplayThe updated Elemnt Bolt still has a 2.2in (56mm) 240×300 pixel screen but the big difference from before is that it’s now 64-colour … Read more
There’s a phrase often used by traffic police in safety campaigns and on social media – the Fatal Four – highlighting the four most common factors behind deaths or serious injuries on the road. Drink and drug driving, speeding, and not wearing a seat belt are three, with the most recent addition to the list … Read more
CloseTheGap has launched new “louder, easier to use” HideMyBell out-front computer mounts with subtly integrated bells. The Regular2 and Insider2 options include 95 decibel (dB) bike bells that can be “rung blind, with hands on your bars”.2021 CloseTheGap HideMyBell regular2_web_outside3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)> 12 of the best bicycle bells to get you heard on the roadThe … Read more
Impressively weatherproof, sleek and integrated, PRO’s new top tube bag is a hardy ride addition, with enough space to satisfy most needs.Several years ago, few outside of triathlon desired a top tube bag, but now hardly a month goes by without another one (or two) hitting the market. It’s found new fans among bikepackers, endurance … Read more
Castelli has launched its new all-weather Premio Black bib shorts which are made from a single engineered fabric that’s designed to support the body like a second skin. Castelli says that the structure of this fabric varies in different areas, allowing it to reduce the number of panels, seams, and inserts to a minimum to improve comfort and performance. It … Read more
La Passione’s Grace Bib Shorts are the Italian brand’s sole bib short offering for women. These use quality materials and provide comfort for mid-distance rides, as well as breathability for more intense efforts. The leg length is decent, but bear in mind the straps are cut slightly short and aren’t particularly stretchy, so these don’t … Read more
A cyclist in Australia has been fined A$1,000 (£548) for talking on her mobile phone while riding her bike.The incident happened last week in Ayr, near Townsville in Queensland, a state in which cyclists are bound by the same laws as motorists, reports Daily Mail Australia.Other states and territories in Australia also have rules regarding … Read more
