The Tailfin Bar Cage represents the state of the art in drop and flat bar handlebar luggage. It’s light, rock solid, adaptable and adjustable. The matching bags – while not compulsory – are pretty good too. And the price is comparable with other designs offering fewer features. For what you get, the Bar Cage challenges … Read more
Italy’s Gregario has released what it is calling “the first truly bespoke monocoque carbon frame” which is made using a variable mould. The Vera aero road bike, which is said to be covered by several patents, can be customised to the millimetre, according to the team behind it.2025 Gregario Vera AR full bike (Image Credit: … Read more
The British Transport Police will not investigate bike thefts outside train stations if the bike has been left there for more than two hours. Speaking to the BBC, the BTP said, “The more time our officers spend reviewing CCTV, the less time they have available for patrolling railway stations and trains, investigating crimes which cause the most … Read more
A bike shed for the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin should not have cost €100,000, according to Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and the country’s Taoiseach Micheal Martin.The hospital received the funding from the National Transport Authority’s Active Travel programme for “safe and secure bicycle parking” on-site, and the design includes sensor lighting. Ms McDonald said it was a “slap in the … Read more
Saddles are perhaps the hardest cycling product to review as fit is such a personal experience, but Ergon offers a considerable range of ergonomically designed contact points in various widths, sizes and styles. The Ergon SRS Comp Men is a comfort-focused road saddle that delivers targeted pressure relief and solid support at a more accessible … Read more
The Ribble Ultra-Race 105 Di2 is the entry point to the Lancashire company’s latest race bike range. These bikes blend a stiff and efficient frameset with some entry-level to mid-range components – balancing performance and budget. It is carrying a bit of weight, and the ride quality is middling but, if all you care about … Read more
The Lezyne Flow Storage Adaptor Loaded Kit is a neat little bracket that stashes the bare essentials on your frame. It does that well. The downside is the lack of protection relative to a pocket or seat bag, plus a hefty chunk of weight. Still, it doesn’t interfere with mini-pumps or bottle cages and keeps … Read more
The Eclipse TPU Gravel Tube is a good lightweight, packable option for carrying as a spare when heading off tarmac onto rougher tracks.> Buy now: Eclipse TPU Gravel Tube for £18 from EclipseThermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) inner tubes are favoured by riders for a few different reasons. On the road, they’re a lightweight and less expensive … Read more
Are 20mph autonomous delivery robots coming to a bike lane lane near you?American food delivery company DoorDash has this week unveiled Dot, its “autonomous delivery robot” able “to seamlessly navigate bike lanes, roads, and sidewalks, and that is purpose-built for local commerce”. It’s apparently got a top speed of 20mph, is roughly the size and shape of a … Read more
