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Swiss Side launches “benchmark” Hadron² Ultimate aero wheels
Swiss Side has launched new Hadron² Ultimate 500, 625 and 800 disc brake aero wheelsets which, it says, offer a large reduction in drag over their predecessors and set new benchmarks in terms of crosswind stability.The brand says that the new Hadron² Ultimate wheels offer a 10-20% reduction in aero drag with an increased sailing … Read more
Limar Air Pro Aero Road Helmet
The Limar Air Pro Aero Road Helmet is lightweight, well ventilated and, if you accept Limar’s claims, more aerodynamic than a traditional lightweight lid. However, it’s expensive, and the fit won’t suit everyone.The Air Pro weighed in on the road.cc Scales of Truth at 233g; that’s pretty light for any helmet and impressive for one … Read more
Urgent safety concerns see London’s Hammersmith Bridge closed to cyclists and pedestrians
West London’s Hammersmith Bridge, closed since April last year to motor vehicles, has been shut to cyclists and pedestrians this evening due to fears over the safety of the Victorian structure.Local businesses have told road.cc that they were warned of the closure at around 1pm today by Hammersmith & Fulham Council, with barriers shut at … Read more
Iris Raceday Catch-Up Jersey
When the going gets hot, a lightweight, moisture-wicking top is just what’s required and the Iris Race Day Catch-Up Jersey is absolutely spot on with its fast-drying silky fabric, under-arm mesh and airy cool feel. It fits well, looks good and performs really well.A career in pro cycling and a degree in design come together … Read more
East London music venues repurpose Shoreditch warehouse as secure bike park in absence of gigs
The operators of two music venues in east London that have been forced to stop hosting gigs due to lockdown restrictions have repurposed one of them to provide secure parking for hundreds of bicycles.The facility opened on 20 July inside Village Underground (VU) in Shoreditch, with funds raised going towards helping secure its future and … Read more
Ridley launches the Kanzo Fast, an aero gravel bike with the Classified shifting system
Ridley has launched a gravel race bike, the Kanzo Fast featuring Ridley’s deep F-Tubing tube shapes, fully integrated cable routing and clearance for 42mm tyres. Ridley claims that its gravel racer saves 17 watts over “an ordinary gravel bike.” The Kanzo Fast is also hiding Classified’s new shifting system, the first time we’ve seen it on … Read more
dhb Aeron XC Full Finger Gloves
The dhb Aeron XC Full Finger Gloves are lightweight, grippy and breathable, making them suitable for milder conditions, and being thin they allow an unhindered grip and feel of the bar.At just 40g the Aeron XC gloves are certainly lightweight, a stripped-back summer glove for no-nonsense riding. If you’re after padding, then these aren’t for … Read more
Reported bike thefts fell by a fifth in year to June
Reported bike thefts in the England, Wales and Northern Ireland fell by 21 per cent in the year to the end of June, according to new analysis of official crime statistics – representing 19,000 fewer stolen bikes.The analysis was carried out by UK CrimeStats on behalf of price comparison website Quotezone.co.uk, and was based on … Read more