Mavic – Court names successful bidder for troubled wheel brand

Mavic, the France-based wheel brand that has been in receivership since 2 May, is to be sold to a group controlled by an entrepreneur behind one of the country’s biggest DIY chains.The commercial court in Grenoble announced on Tuesday that the Bourrelier Group had been chosen as the preferred bidder out of 14 offers received … Read more

Cane Creek Thudbuster ST G4 suspension seatpost

The Cane Creek Thudbuster ST G4 is the fourth generation of the iconic short travel suspension seatpost (which also happens to be one of my favourite suspension posts of all time). This time round it’s marketed at e-bike audiences and commuting, with 50mm of travel and a comprehensive mechanical makeover. It’s also claimed suitable for … Read more

Garmin Connect is down worldwide – but there’s a workaround

Garmin Connect is currently down worldwide, with users – many of whom, curiously, seem to have achieved a personal best today, whether running or cycling – taking to Twitter to vent their frustration. Read on for a workaround that will enable you to keep your data and upload it once the service is back.The facility … Read more

“Coward” driver “used car as weapon” against cyclist

A judge has branded a driver who used his car “as a weapon” against a cyclist a “coward” in relation to a road rage incident in Exeter last year in which he asked a food delivery rider if he wanted to “sort it out” before knocking him off his bike.Sentencing Damon Browning, aged 25, at … Read more

Shand Leveret

The Shand Leveret is a beautiful handbuilt steel frame drop-bar bike designed for commuting, touring and even a spot of light adventuring. It comes with the added bonus of a maintenance-free Shimano Alfine hub gear and Gates Carbon Drive belt drivetrain. But while it’s a little faster than expected, it’s also just a little firmer … Read more

Cervélo launches Caledonia all-road bike range

Cervélo has launch a completely new series of performance road bikes called Caledonia, designed with a generous amount of tyre clearance and versatile enough to tackle a variety of surfaces. Cervélo puts the Caledonia into a category that it calls ‘modern road’, meaning that it’s intended to tackle tarmac, broken surfaces, potholes and dirt roads. Other … Read more