It’s a cliche because it’s so true: the digital landscape is always changing. And right now, the pace of that change is quicker than ever. Specialist publishers are not immune to those changes: some are charging for specific content, and some are putting up blanket paywalls. We want our well-respected reviews and buying advice to continue … Read more
In the second in our series of bike maintenance videos we take a look at your bike’s brakes – how they work and more importantly how to make work them work better – because while ‘going’ is an important part of the cycling experience ‘stopping’ is arguably even more important. In this video we are concentrate … Read more
A group of Palestinian cyclists say they were attacked in the occupied West Bank after route planning app Komoot took them down a path dotted with Israeli settlements. Just under three million people live in the West Bank – the majority Palestinians with around 418,600 Israeli settlers, according to 2018 estimates.Palestinians mostly cannot enter Israeli settlements.Reuters … Read more
Endura’s Xtract II is a well-priced road-styled helmet that’s also fine for general use. As a lower or mid-range model it’s decently cool, perfectly adjustable and looks a little more interesting than some rival products.I’ll leave it for others to judge its metaphorical veracity but, literally at least, I have a big head. Which means … Read more
Yesterday we reported how Garmin users throughout the world have been unable to access the US firm’s Connect service through which rides and runs are uploaded from devices. While the company has yet to confirm that it has been hit by a ransomware attack, several employees are reported to have said this is the case … Read more
Ritchey has gone wide with the XL version of its WCS Venturemax handlebar, a massive 52cm at the hoods to be precise! Designed for the bikepacker, the Venturemax XL brings extra stability and loads of hand positions – you’ll need a lot of bar tape, though.Dave tested the standard width WCS Venturemax bar (44cm) back in … Read more
In a move that takes the post-cornavirus bike launch to the next level, Specialized appear to have given the cycling world a pre-launch preview of what we can only assume is the new Tarmac SL7 in their augmented reality Ride app.We’ve given the app a quick go (apologies for the garden furniture) and things look to have been aero … Read more
Hutchinson Protect’Air Max achieves a great seal for your tubeless tyre setup with minimal messy turmoil. The small, manageable bottle of sealant with a one-way valve cap allows for easy application, and it’s not a bad price either, though this 120ml size isn’t the most cost-effective way to buy it.Tubeless is becoming widespread across pretty … Read more
A survey conducted on behalf of the #BikeIsBest campaign, which unites more than 50 organisations and companies within the cycling sector, has found that a “silent majority” of Britons back active travel infrastructure – but they are being drowned out by a vocal minority who have managed to get some schemes overturned.> Bike Is Best: UK … Read more
