Factor has officially unveiled what it calls “the fastest UCI-legal road bike in the world”, the new One being a claimed 22% faster than the Specialized Tarmac SL8, and 8% faster than Factor’s own Ostro VAM 2.0. We all know that brands are forever declaring their bike the fastest ever, so we’ll come back to … Read more
MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martín had his limited edition Pinarello stolen by a thief dressed as his team mechanic.The incident occurred during the Valencia Grand Prix when Martín’s bike was stored in his motorhome. Spanish police say a 44-year-old man, who has since been arrested, gained access to the racing paddock by dressing in KTM team kit.In disguise, the … Read more
Campaigners have been lobbying the government to establish clear targets on active travel in line with other long-term transport strategies.More than 50 groups – including British Cycling, Cycling UK and the British Medical Association – have signed a letter calling for the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to “move from good intentions to a clear, long-term, fully … Read more
The Selle Italia SLR 3D Carbon is the Italian outfit’s new range-topper – and it’s a super-classy saddle with a correspondingly high price. It’s the lightest 3D printed saddle we’ve tested, and one of the most expensive ‘non-custom’ saddles out there. It is a terrific piece of engineering with movie-star good looks, though whether it … Read more
Retro cycling brand Prendas Ciclismo, along with premium and custom brand Shutt Velo Rapide, have announced a return to profit for the 2025 financial year.Cycling Brands Ltd, which owns both online brands, said the year-on-year growth was down to the “strong identities, loyal customers and a reputation for service that has carried us through the … Read more
The Specialized Tarmac SL8 Comp offers an exceptional frameset with a few spec compromises. A couple of component changes would transform the bike into a fast and comfortable machine, but at RRP, there are better ways to spend your moneyThere are two aspects to the first impression of the SL8 Comp. Firstly, despite the budget … Read more
Specialized said that Chinese police and e-commerce giant Alibaba “deserve immense recognition” after a manufacturer of counterfeit bike parts was bust as part of the largest counterfeit case in the bike manufacturer’s history.Seven people have been arrested after approximately $1.6 million (£1.13 million) worth of fake goods were seized as part of raids in the city of Hangzhou. … Read more
British Cycling has announced it is hiring consultants to secure new “strategic investment partners” as part of a business shake-up that will see its commercial interests and events portfolio transferred into a new company.British Cycling Ventures (BCV) will absorb all commercial activity previously run by the governing body, and will be tasked with “leverag[ing] British … Read more
