The Abus Macator is a decent entry-level helmet that isn’t limited to road riding. It offers good venting and has a couple of neat additions that I’d like to see on more expensive helmets, and the weight isn’t too bad either.Many entry-level helmets can be a bit on the heavy side, but this Macator is … Read more
The changes include a new dedicated Garmin Varia app, improved third-party app integration, a “Peloton mode”, and claimed battery life improvement for the RVR315 and RTL515 models.Garmin’s Varia radar system is designed to warn the rider of traffic approaching from behind. Garmin claims that their system can detect vehicles at up to 140m away which … Read more
Some of cycling’s biggest names, including Vincenzo Nibali, Mathieu van der Poel and world champion Mads Pedersen, are taking part in what has been billed as the first virtual tournament between pro cyclists, the latest in a series of contests that in recent weeks have enabled some form of racing to continue despite much of … Read more
Brompton Bicycle has said it sold five times as many bikes online since launching its Direct to Home initiative at the start of April, a week after the UK entered lockdown.Many of the bike shops the West London-based company would usually trade through are either closed completely or restricting their activities to servicing and repairs.The … Read more
Rather than develop a specific groupset for gravel/adventure use, SRAM has created an offshoot of its second-tier drivetrain, known as Force eTap AXS Wide. It carries over the excellent shifting quality and easy use of the standard Force setup but with a wider gear range and a physically wider Q-factor which gives frame designers more … Read more
SRAM has unveiled wider gearing for its Force eTap AXS groupset with a lineup that now includes a 43/30-tooth chainset, a 10-36-tooth cassette, and new derailleurs to work with them. The idea is that you’ll never run out of gears and will always be able to find a comfortable cadence whatever terrain comes your way. … Read more
The new lightweight version of Rapha’s Commuter jacket and the new reflective T-Shirt are both designed for warm-weather urban riding.Rapha seems to be in a phase of extending its existing product lines, and they’re doing just that with the Commuter range. The British brand has just announced a new Lightweight Commuter jacket (£80) and the … Read more
The government is urging people in England to keep as active as they can, with changes to lockdown rules which including allowing people to exercise with one person from outside their household come into effect.Other changes announced to guidance introduced in late March in response to the coronavirus pandemic include being able to take unlimited … Read more
The Tacx NEO 2T Smart is the next generation of what’s already a well-regarded trainer. The new unit offers more powerful resistance at low speeds and is capable of very quick ERG power changes. It’s quiet and capable, with accurate power numbers, and continues the trend of NEO trainers being excellent, although the ERG mode … Read more
