Moscow-based composite component brand Bjorn has launched the “lightest 3D printed pad saddle” at a claimed weight of just 140g. This is over 25% lighter than the Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror Saddle (193g).> Video: How to choose the correct saddle for you and your ridingBjorn Setka saddle (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Designed by Bjorn together with Carbon Inc – … Read more
We asked you to share your best routes with us on komoot for the chance to win a top-of-the-range Garmin Edge 1030… and you didn’t disappoint, with plenty of epic routes uploaded. Unfortunately we couldn’t pick ’em all, so here’s our shortlist of routes from which the winning three will eventually be chosen. If any … Read more
New for 2021, the Vitus ZX-1 Evo CRS Di2 is a very impressive bike. In fact, I’d say it is better than that… it’s an absolute rocket ship! Excellent stiffness levels, awesome handling, real world aerodynamic benefits and a spec list that defies the price. What more could you want?Three years ago we reviewed the ZX1, … Read more
The leader of Edinburgh City Council is being investigated by an ethical standards in public life watchdog after sharing a tweet of a cyclist injured by a wire stretched across a popular cycle route.Sharing a tweet linked to an STV report about the incident in March, SNP councillor Adam McVey said: “Those spewing a poisonous … Read more
Vitus has redesigned its ZX-1 road bike to provide “up to 45% less drag than the previous ZX-1 when built as a full bike” – which is a massive claim.Read our review of the Vitus ZX-1 Despite claiming the above drag reduction, Vitus says that “we’re not going to tell you this bike will make you X … Read more
Shimano’s S-Phyre RC902 shoes are stiff, comfortable and hold the foot securely during big power efforts. There are changes over the previous model, the RC9, but the basics stay the same. This is a comfortable, well-thought-out pair of race shoes.Just like saddles, shoes are highly individual pieces of kit. What works for me might not … Read more
Silca has unveiled a 3D-printed titanium computer mount called Mensola that’s made in a latticework design to increase strength and save weight. Silca says that it is six to 12 times stronger than designs made by traditional methods, weighs as little as 27g, and takes both Garmin and Wahoo bike computers. Oh, and it’s priced … Read more
A driver who cut a corner at a junction, forcing a cyclist to stop, then for good measure told him to “f*ck off” is today’s offering in our Near Miss of the Day series.Filmed in Middlesbrough, the clip was sent in by road.cc reader Nigel, who told us that it happened as he prepared to … Read more
