The Maxxis High Road SL race tyre features Maxxis’ new HYPR-S compound and claims to decrease rolling resistance by 12%. The SL saves weight over the original High Road for race use only.Maxxis has added to its range of road tyres, releasing the High Road SL, a lighter and supposedly faster version of the High … Read more
The Fabric Stratosphere Sport Track Pump is a basic floor pump straddling the budget/decent-at-full-price line. It will do you fine for most tyres, but if you’re after a more premium feel or for daily use, there are better options. It’s also expensive compared to the competition.Two years back, James reviewed the Fabric Stratosphere Sport, giving … Read more
A transport minister has been ridiculed on social media today after telling a House of Commons Select Committee that women cannot commute to bikeRachel Maclean, MP for Redditch and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport made the remark when she appeared before the Transport Committee today to discuss e-scooters.The gist of … Read more
Today’s offering in our Near Miss of the Day series is one of those in which you watch the clip for the first time and assume you’ve seen the piece of bad driving being highlighted, in this case a van driver overtaking the cyclist, then as you continue watching you realise there was worse to … Read more
McLaren is reportedly looking to end its sponsorship of UCI WorldTour team Bahrain-McLaren just a year and a half after it entered the sport.The team, which is run by Rod Ellingworth and signed Mark Cavendish on a one-year deal for this season, is currently looking for a replacement sponsor, reports Cyclingnews.com.The automotive group, which is … Read more
Designed with flat bar commuter bikes and mountain bikes in mind, the small but powerful Spurcycle Compact Bell is designed to take up as little bar space as possible without compromising on volume. More ding for your buck.There’s something extremely pleasing about the design of the original Spurcycle bell, and it certainly delivers on volume. … Read more
Hi guys, I’m interested in getting a fast, smooth and comfortable gravel bike. My question to you guys is which is better, the 3T Exploro, Canyon Grail, Specialized Diverge, or Cervelo Aspero? I want to be able to keep up with my fast roadie mates, to be capable of switching between road and gravel rides … Read more
Strava has today launched a new feature, Local Legends, to recognise those who ride specific segments the most times over a rolling 90 day-period, rewarding them for their “grit, discipline and passion” with a laurel crown icon.As old efforts expire during any given 90-day period and new ones replace them, the wearer of the crown … Read more
Two iconic French brands, Bollé and Le Coq Sportif have teamed up to create special editions of Bollé’s Furo Mips helmet and Shifter sunglasses. Bollé and Le Coq Sportif have both been involved in professional cycling since the 1950s with Bollé releasing its first cycling-specific sunglasses, the Nylon Grand Sport and Le Coq Sportif becoming the official jersey supplier … Read more
