An independent shop owner who had £35,000 worth of bikes stolen says he “never thought it would happen” since moving to a new store. Burglars broke into Future Bikes in Colchester on Sunday 28th September and stole nine bikes in the middle of the night, leaving owner Matthew Abbott ruing his lack of security on the premises.“We’re … Read more
Mason Cycles has unveiled a new version of its popular Definition aluminium endurance bike, the Definition Integrale option coming in a sportier geometry than the existing Definition 3 – which stays in the range – and with fully integrated brake hoses.2025 Mason Definition Integrale portrait (Image Credit: Mason Cycles)We’ve been huge fans of the Italy-built … Read more
Good-looking, lightweight and far cheaper than most of the big brands, the Panda Optics S25-1 glasses make a strong first impression. While the nose piece might take some adjusting and the lenses are prone to scratches, overall they’re a good option for UK conditions.> Buy now: Panda Optics S25-1 for £78 from Panda OpticsWith a catchy … Read more
The Bryton Rider S810 is a feature-packed head unit that offers an alternative to more expensive computers from brands like Garmin and Wahoo. With a colour touchscreen and lots of functions, it shapes up as a contender, but a few software and design quirks hold it back.Physical design and interfaceFrom a hardware perspective, the S810 … Read more
The British Transport Police has taken issue with “inaccurate” media reports about its policy not to investigate bikes stolen from train stations if they were left for longer than two hours… in a statement confirming that it will not investigate bikes stolen from train stations if they were left for longer than two hours. In a lengthy … Read more
In this article, I’ll be offering up a few handy tips on how to make your own versions of some popular workshop tools on the cheap for less money than it would be to buy the quality versions! There is a massive caveat here, which is that you’ll need access to some decent engineering tools, welding or … Read more
A French-German cyclist aged 19 who was arrested on spying charges while cycling alone across Iran during a long-distance trip between Europe and Asia has now been released.Lennart Monterlos was detained while cycling across Europe and Asia, his journey through Iran coinciding with the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel this summer. The 19-year-old was released on … Read more
The Knog Oi Prima Bike Bell is a long-overdue revamp of the near-instant classic and much-copied Oi bell. With its low-profile looks and hinged clamp, it fits quickly and snugly to most bikes, and releases a clear sound when required.> Buy now: Knog Oi Prima Bike Bell for £19.99 from BikeinnWe reviewed and liked the original … Read more
If you use a saddlepack to carry tools and spares on a ride, I suggest you buy the Topeak Sidekick Wedge Pack. It uses a clever clip mechanism to fix quickly to your bike, offers decent weatherproofing, and will last you for years. The smaller size is a bit quicker to fit and remove, though, … Read more
