Pedals screw into cranks using a thread that’s about the last universal standard in bikes. Fitting them and removing them is as easy as screwing two things together, but there are some tricks to make the job easier and faster. Here’s how.The most important thing you need to know about pedals is that the threads are … Read more
Italian brand La Passione has reworked and expanded its summer range, introducing fresh new designs and contemporary colourways alongside existing favourites – and launching an all-new women’s collection as well as gravel-specific apparel.If you haven’t come across La Passione before, they’re based on the southwest side of Lake Garda. Jealous? Us?. They design and manufacture their … Read more
Lezyne’s pump range runs to dozens of different models – floor pumps, hand pumps, CO2 inflators, and more – so choosing the best option for you can be a challenge. Below are the highlights of each category.Lezyne designs and manufactures its products in-house, and if you look back at the reviews we’ve published on road.cc over … Read more
Today’s near miss is actually a whole series of near misses, all on the same shared use path on Dunyeats Road in Broadstone, Poole. The junction design makes them sufficiently likely that the cyclist who shot the footage proceeds with extreme caution.“I’ve emailed the council and sent them the video of the blue BMW,” said … Read more
The Crown Prosecution Service has declined to take action after a cyclist was killed by a lorry driver who didn’t see him. 80-year-old Frank Curley was hit when Nick Markillie failed to give way. The driver – whose licence had expired – explained that he had been taught not to stop at a junction if … Read more
The Assos Dyora RS Bib Shorts combine a race fit and performance with exceptional comfort and a pad that is up to serious mileage. They’re expensive, but the investment will serve you well throughout spring, summer and autumn.If you don’t race, don’t be put off by the fact that Dyora shorts come from Assos’s ‘Race … Read more
Fabric’s Line S Pro Flat saddle is a stubby saddle that performs brilliantly in aggressive aero positions. The short nose with generous padding makes it easy to tuck down in the drops for long periods of time. A nylon base and soft padding create a lot of give that help to isolate you from road … Read more
A short film highlights a new, 331-kilometre gravel bikepacking route through the heart of Scotland that follow the country’s ancient drovers’ trails, once used by farmers to take their livestock to market, a journey that a couple of hundred years ago could have taken several weeks.The release of the video from Bikepacking Scotland accompanies the launch of … Read more
The Restrap Race Top Tube Bag is a large, stable bag with innovative fixings that should attach to any bike. The zip cover is going to divide opinion, but apart from that, it’s a cracker.Yorkshire’s Restrap has been churning out made-in-the-UK bikepacking and luggage kit for a good few years now, but the company isn’t … Read more
