Designer Gerard Vroomen says that he aimed to “make a carbon frame with top performance features but the sensibilities of a classic frame.” The MIN.D (Minimal Design) features space for 32mm tyres, an integrated seatpost that is just 25mm in diameter, and a “sportive” geometry.Open has been all about gravel and all-road bikes until now. … Read more
For 2020 Zipp has released some of its components in a silver colour, including this Service Course Stem. The finish looks classy and the stem itself certainly doesn’t suffer in the stiffness stakes.Silver components have been few and far between for years, so Zipp has gone for this ‘Nano Blast Silver Anodize finish’ to “Stand … Read more
[This article was last updated on November 9, 2019]Your car has tubeless tyres. Mountain bikes have by-and-large moved over to tubeless tyres in the last decade. And now it’s available for road bikes. Well it has been available for some time, though it’s been slow to catch on; but there’s ever-increasing choice now and a … Read more
Rose has just released the 2020 version of its long-running Pro SL range with a direct-mount derailleur hanger and a cable routing system that creates a very clean-looking front end.Few brands like to use the term ‘entry-level’ these days. It’s something that marketing departments don’t like us to say. But that’s exactly how Rose is … Read more
When we launched our Near Miss of the Day feature back in June 2017 to highlight the dangers UK cyclists face each day, the issue of close passes and other dangerous incidents was already receiving national attention, with West Midlands Police having launched its award-winning initiative targeting drivers who put cyclists at risk the previous September.That … Read more
How lockdown restrictions should be interpreted has dominated the headlines over the weekend, but leaving aside whether you should be taking a 60-mile round trip in a car to test your eyesight (no, you shouldn’t), rules on exercise clearly forbid group rides – something these cyclists photographed in Lancashire seem to be ignoring.The picture was taken … Read more
Based on Look’s popular Keo cleat system, the Bontrager Elite Road pedals offer a good quality alternative if the French brand’s own pedals aren’t quite your thing. With a slightly easier, beginner-friendly interface and engagement, they’ll appeal to many.Look’s Keo range has been one of the most popular clipless pedals systems for years, right up … Read more
There are very few bike-fixing tasks that you can’t do at home, provided you’ve got the right knowledge – and the right tool for the job. We’ve rounded up our pick of some of the most important things that should be living in your toolbox, but might not be.
