Mauro Schmid’s victory on stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday was a remarkable achievement for the 21-year-old rider, all the more so in that he was using a pair of 50 Carbon Aero Disc wheels from British brand Hunt that retail for just £879.Hunt began providing Team Qhubeka Assos with wheels at the … Read more
Electronic shifting is seen as the top-end of gearing and while it is mightily impressive, there are some drawbacks. Here are seven reasons why you should get electronic shifting and seven reasons why you might want to think twice. The three main component manufacturers all have electronic groupsets. Shimano has Di2, an 11-speed system that is … Read more
SRAM has worked with Autodesk software, generative design and additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to produce prototype titanium cranks that are said to be twice as strong and 20% lighter than those that use traditional techniques.Generative design algorithms explore numerous design solutions, working towards defined goals while considering given constraints. Autodesk has posted … Read more
The Crankbrothers Highline XC/Gravel Dropper Seatpost is the latest addition to its line-up. It comes in a number of drop lengths to suit a whole range of adventure bike sizes, and the quality is excellent, as is the motion. You’ll need to factor in an extra £43 for the drop bar remote, though.The dropper post. … Read more
A drunk driver who ran over a 10-year-old cyclist in West Sussex then drove home with the youngster’s bike wedged under his car has been jailed for two and a half years.The victim, from Pulborough, was cycling along Church Street, West Chiltington, with his father and another rider when the local resident, 76 year old … Read more
The ETC Warm Up Full Zip Tights live up to their name well – great for warming up before an event or just as an extra layer you can add or remove without faffing with taking your shoes or overshoes off first. They are well made, comfortable and well priced against the competition too.Primarily, the … Read more
A tweet from Mercedes-Benz USA advertising the in-car technology in its S-Class range has caused uproar on the social media platform, with numerous people suggesting that the potential for distraction could put cyclists and pedestrians in danger. The tweet, that has now been deleted by the Mercedes-Benz USA account, said: “With up to five screens, OLED displays, … Read more
An Australian study has concluded that passing distance laws could be having an ‘unintended side effect’ of increased aggression from drivers towards cyclists, as the country’s car-centric society means many motorists believe that ‘cyclists do not belong on the roads.’The study, titled ‘Changes in car drivers’ attitudes and behaviours, and cyclist numbers following the introduction of … Read more
The 7mesh Horizon Jersey is very comfortable, ideal for long rides. Its close fit is well-judged and the floating five-pocket system really does allow you to stuff these full without it feeling uncomfortable as you ride.The main body is made from a 100% polyester fabric that has a slight cushioning feel and is thicker than … Read more
