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Blackburn Core Slim Mini-Pump
Blackburn describes the Core Slim mini pump as ‘Slim, trim and wickedly powerful’. It’s certainly the first two, and it’s powerful enough to be genuinely useful, although it’s not quite as quick to inflate a tyre as its size might suggest.With an all-alloy construction, the Core Slim pump feels like a good quality unit, and … Read more
14 million people ready to get on their bikes says British Cycling
British Cycling says if towns and cities follow Department for Transport (DfT) guidance and quickly implement new temporary infrastructure, up to 14 million UK adults are ready to start cycling. The organisation says it is ready to support that transformation, “in any way we can.”New government guidance for local authorities demands that more space be … Read more
Fizik Tempo Argo R5 saddle
In the quest for long-distance comfort, the Fizik Tempo Argo R5 saddle is a short-nosed design with an ergonomic cutout to reduce pressure on sensitive areas and offers more cushioning than Fizik’s more aggressive Vento range. It’s well made, comfortable, and sensibly priced given the materials used.Fizik’s new Argo range is divided into Tempo models … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 409: Motorist incensed by cyclist filtering at traffic lights intimidates him with his car and calls him an ‘imbecile’ (and more besides)
Today’s near miss features a motorist so enraged by a cyclist (legally) filtering past him at traffic lights that he is moved to call him an ‘imbecile’, a ‘dickhead’ and a ‘cunt’ while intimidating him with his car.The confrontation began at the junction of High Street and Wellington Street in Slough on Friday.Lyndon said: “As … Read more
Do you need a new chain? Find out the easy way to tell
Your bike chain will gradually wear with use and will need changing from time to time in order to maintain your drivetrain’s performance. Worn chains shift poorly, wear sprockets quickly, and sometimes break. So when should you change your chain?“For chain replacement we do not state ‘every x kms’ as this is not possible,” says SRAM. “Chain wear is based … Read more
Bournemouth seafront cyclists given “one more weekend” to ride responsibly
Bournemouth council leader Vikki Slade has said that cyclists are being given “one more weekend” to “behave fairly and responsibly” when using the promenade otherwise they will be banned.Cycling is banned on Bournemouth promenade during July and August, but permitted the rest of the time.However, the space is shared with pedestrians and there are regularly … Read more
Campaigners welcome car-free zone in central London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, yesterday unveiled plans for the creation of “one of the world’s largest car-free zones” in central London. Campaigners welcomed the news that streets between London Bridge and Shoreditch, Euston and Waterloo, and Old Street and Holborn, will be limited to buses, pedestrians and cyclists.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken … Read more
PRO Discover Stem
The Discover stem from Shimano’s component offshoot PRO Bike Gear is a sturdy, tidily made unit that does a capable job of connecting your handlebar with your steerer. Aside from visually matching PRO’s other gravel bike parts it’s unremarkable, but a very competent job nevertheless.The most significant features of the PRO Discover stem are the … Read more