A small American company, AeroLite has claimed that its Alpha TT-Ceramic pedals are the “lightest on the market” at just 30g per pedal.Right then, Weightweenies, you’re going to want to listen up. AeroLite has a pedal that uses a titanium axle with ceramic bearings and drilled-out pedal bodies to create a pair of pedals that … Read more
Handmade in Bristol from 100% Recycled Plastic Post Industrial Waste, RideGuard’s new clip-on guards are 100% recyclable and promise to give “instant protection from wheel spray and dirt”.RideGuard say they have been “utilising one of the most damaging waste streams—discarded fishing gear” in their products. Their manufacturing process is designed to be as low-impact as … Read more
The Altura Nightvision Typhoon Waterproof Jacket is a development of the justly popular Nightvision series, which I have used on and off for many years. There are some definite improvements here – most notably when it comes to waterproofing and breathability. I have mixed feelings about hoods, at least in the saddle, but it’s a … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer has been interviewed by police after a cyclist was injured in a collision involving a car driven by the leader of the opposition in north west London on Sunday lunchtime. The rider was taken to hospital, but there has been no update on his condition.Officers from the Metropolitan Police are continuing to … Read more
Egan Bernal has revealed that he is suffering from the spinal condition scoliosis and faces months of rehabilitation to get back to full racing fitness.The 25-year-old Ineos Grenadiers rider told ESPN Colombia that the problem could not be remedied by surgery, reports Cyclingnews.com.He abandoned his defence of his Tour de France titlelast month after Stage … Read more
Bianchi has launched an updated version of its lightweight Specialissima CV road bike, adding disc brakes for the first time.Back in September we told you the bike was on its way “Totally re-engineered by Bianchi with the all-rounder in mind, the new carbon disc frame weighs just 750g (painted, size 55), but it’s also superbly stiff, providing … Read more
It sometimes happens in our Near Miss of the Day series that a video we publish will nudge the memory of a reader who has suffered a similar incident, and that’s what we have today, with yesterday’s clip of a motorist turning across a cyclist on a shared use path reminding John of the time … Read more
The Kanga handlebar harness is a secure and convenient platform for lashing luggage and – unlike most bar bags – it sits away from the bar and leaves it fully usable. With multiple attachments and simple Velcro strapping it fits almost anything, and the lightweight fibreglass reinforcement makes it very stable. There’s only one size … Read more
Going fast is rather good fun, but there are some easy tricks that will help you take things to the next level. Here is how to safely get extra speedy on those descents.Be as safe as possibleFirstly, we need to get down a descent in one piece. That’s always going to be faster than crashing … Read more
