Factor bikes have announced updates to its O2 VAM lightweight climbing bike with a claimed weight saving that brings an unpainted 54cm disc frame down to 677g. There’s also a new front end that sees the cables follow the 2021 trend of being routed down through the headtube for a claimed aero gain.Factor has been … Read more
Rapha’s Pro Team Frameless Sunglasses are comfortable and clear, with a great field of view. This pink/blue lens option is great for overcast days and the frame is secure, though the lenses’ chamfered edges create a visible line that some may find spoils the frameless design.This frameless design gives a mostly unobstructed field of view … Read more
Like its Racerback sibling, which I’ve also been testing, Pure Velo’s Women’s Halterneck Cycling Jersey is a pleasant summer top for casual riding on the hottest days. It’s not going to be seen second wheel in the local chain gang, but it’s good to see garments for a new generation of female cyclists who might … Read more
Tributes have been paid to Martin Turner, the cyclist whose body was found after he went missing after setting out from his home in Totton, Hampshire at the weekend, and who has been described as the “driving force” behind the Nieuw Bos Cycling Club, which he chaired.As we reported at the weekend, the 54-year-old was last … Read more
Sportives and other non-competitive cycling events will resume in England from Saturday 5 September, British Cycling has confirmed, following new guidance that has been approved by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).To begin with, there will be a cap of 600 riders, and other measures are also being adopted “to ensure a … Read more
Weekday cycling in London is up 10 per cent compared to pre-lockdown levels, according to new research – but the biggest growth in people riding bikes has come during weekends. Meanwhile, car use is back to the levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic struck.The figures come from analysis of Transport for London (TfL) data in … Read more
At just 197g, the Selle Italia SLR Lady Superflow Saddle is a seriously lightweight option aimed at female riders looking for high performance, which it delivers alongside decent levels of comfort despite its overtly firm character.First off, a saddle is an incredibly personal thing, and one man or woman’s posterior is very different from another … Read more
