Ed Miliband has revealed in a new book that he only mastered the art of riding a bicycle aged 50 – and was put off using an adult tricycle because he was worried about the paparazzi.The former Labour leader, now 51, said he was always a ‘very, very nervous [bicycle] rider’ as a child.However, after hiring an e-bike while … Read more
*Update, 1st June: the raffle has now closed and the winner will be announced shortly*Hopefully you’ve all seen the news and got your donations in by now… but just in case you somehow missed it, in association with Muc-Off we’re giving you the chance to win your own dream, custom road bike for the price … Read more
Chris Boardman has been appointed Greater Manchester’s first Transport Commissioner.The former hour record holder was appointed by Mayor Andy Burnham after spending the past few years working as Cycling and Walking Commissioner.In his new, expanded role, Boardman will continue to help facilitate the delivery of the Bee Network.The Bee Network is intended to be the UK’s largest joined-up … Read more
The PRO Chain Tool feels well made and neatly stores a spare splitting pin, so while it lacks adjustability it should last you a long, long time.This design is very similar to many recent chain tools, such as the KranX Pro Chain Extractor Stef tested last year. Like that one it’s best for a home … Read more
Available in a variety of bold designs, the Lusso Pain Cave Summer Socks are fun looking, super lightweight and keep hot feet cool. Consider sizing up, though, as they come up on the small side, and those with meaty ankles/calves need not apply.Made from a mix of synthetic fibres – 70% polyester/15% polyamide/15% elastane – … Read more
The latest news from Ford Europe’s Share The Road initiative – you know, the one that gave us the ‘Emoji jacket’ – is that listening to music on headphones while driving or cycling can make reaction times to hazards four seconds slower, on average.> “I look forward to being murdered with one of these”: Cyclists … Read more
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
