Trek Bicycle Corporation is facing a class action lawsuit in New York alleging that it “misleads consumers” over claims that its Bontrager WaveCel helmet technology offers greater protection against concussion than the average cycle helmet.Law360.com reports that the lawsuit also alleges in using a study to promote the helmet, Trek did not disclose “significant potential … Read more
In 2020, we reviewed some amazing superbikes – high-end bikes that cost a lot of money – and here are the very best of them.We’ll be publishing various categories of the road.cc Bike of the Year over the next few day, finishing with our overall winner next Tuesday (19th January 2021).First up is the Superbike of … Read more
The Oxford Aqua V 20 Backpack is a good commuter option for rainy weather and heavy loads. The back support provided by the waist and chest straps is excellent, and the padding is very comfortable. I’d like to see some internal organisation though, or at least a laptop sleeve.Oxford’s Aqua V 20 Backpack has gone … Read more
The Lezyne Strip Pro Alert Drive sits at the top of the tree in Lezyne’s rear light range. Its eye-searing modes are enough for visibility even in bright sunlight, but I personally found that for every positive the Alert feature adds, there’s an accompanying negative.At first glance you’d be forgiven for mistaking the new Strip … Read more
Police in the Forest of Dean have told a group of seven cyclists who were visiting a popular mountain biking facility to return home to Caerphilly. While police did not clarify whether the men were members of the same household, but the size of the group appears to contravene coronavirus regulations in England. Moreover, by … Read more
How do you know when it’s time to change your saddle? Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s not, so we contacted some of the biggest saddle brands to get their advice.Bear in mind that choosing when to replace your saddle isn’t just a matter of aesthetics. A broken saddle could fail entirely, and that could be … Read more
The Equilibrium has been part of Genesis’ line up for many years now, and this latest version – with its Reynolds 725 frame and fork – is an absolute corker, thanks to a smooth ride and plenty of tyre clearance. The brakes could probably do with an upgrade, mind.I reviewed the original Equilibrium when it … Read more
Chris Boardman says that he and colleagues at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and at local authorities across the city-region will resist intimidation from people who have vandalised or moved planters used to block streets to rat-running drivers as part of the creation of low traffic neighbourhoods.As we reported on Friday, footage even emerged online … Read more
