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Wahoo Kickr Smart Trainer v5
Wahoo’s Kickr is one of the benchmark direct drive smart trainers, and this incarnation builds on previous versions with improved accuracy, no need for spin-down calibration, and Axis feet that provide a bit of side-to-side motion that makes the bike feel a bit more active underneath you.In terms of the physical unit, the Kickr is … Read more
Lezyne adds Alert braking signal technology to rear lights – the latest brake light for bikes
Lezyne has added a new feature to its existing range of rear bicycle lights that it claims will alert motorists and other cyclists that you are slowing down. Alert technology uses accelerometers, and causes a full-strength pulse of light followed by a rapid flash when deceleration is detected.> Best 2020 front lights: Our big beam comparison … Read more
“Why bother about evidence?” Cycling UK responds to Tory MPs’ call to end emergency active travel funding
“Why bother about evidence?” That’s the question posed by Cycling UK in response to a letter from 14 Conservative MPs, including former minister for cycling Robert Goodwill, as they appealed to transport secretary Grant Shapps to withdraw emergency active travel funding for initiatives such as pop-up bike lanes and low traffic neighbourhoods.The letter, which we … Read more
Check out the new copper-anodised Brooks Cambium C17 saddle
Brooks England has added the Cambium C17 Special Copper to its range of saddles that are designed for rides in all weathers and on all roads, with copper anodised rivets and blackplate.The brand says the Cambium C17 Cooper (£140) is “an ideal saddle for city riding and touring, with flexible performance for all-day comfort”.2021-brooks-cambium-c17-copper-saddle-2 (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Bait bike leads police to massive stolen bike stash
The theft of a bait bike equipped with a GPS tracker led to officers from City of London Police discovering a further 60 stolen bikes worth up to £5,000 each.Police tracked the bike, stolen last Wednesday, to a business premises in Tower Hamlets, London E1, where they arrested three men aged 26, 29 and 53 years.They … Read more
Race Face Chester Flat Pedals
Race Face’s Chester pedals might not offer the kind of absolute performance demanded by extreme off-roaders, but for road and leisure riders looking for a simple alternative to clipless, they’re well worth considering.Clipless pedals might be the obvious go-to for well-connected pedalling efficiency, but we all know some riders who are hesitant or downright scared … Read more
Dawes ends Galaxy touring bike line after 49 years
Bike maker Dawes has discontinued the classic Galaxy range of touring bikes, bringing to an end a model that has been a favourite of touring cyclists since its introduction in 1971.Gary Conway, senior product manager at Dawes parent company The Tandem Group, told road.cc in an email: “It’s with a heavy heart that the decision … Read more