Salsa has revealed a new aluminium gravel frameset called Stormchaser that’s “designed for the days when dirt turns to derailleur-breaking, ride-ending mud” – which makes us think that it’ll be suitable for UK conditions, especially those we’ve been experiencing lately. You can run it singlespeed or with a 1x geared drivetrain.Salsa Stormchaser – pack shot … Read more
Zipp has announced the launch of its first gravel tyre, the Tangente Course G40 – which might make you suspect that new wheels are on the way, although we have no information on that.The new Tangente Course G40 is “a purpose-built tubeless gravel/off pavement tyre for smooth control over untamed roads”, according to Zipp.“Grippy for … Read more
One of the problems with using metal cables to control bicycle transmissions is that the weather does its best to ruin them, with water to cause rust and dirt to gum everything up. If well looked after, gear cables can last years but if you leave them to the weather, you could be fitting replacements often, which … Read more
Giro d’Italia organisers RCS Sport have today confirmed that the race will be postponed with new dates to be announced next month at the earliest. The race had been due to start in Hungary on May 9, but the Hungarian government has declared a state of emergency prohibiting mass events. An RCS spokesperson said: “In … Read more
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has said that ASO is taking things “point by point, game by game, set by set,” when it comes to postponing races because of coronavirus. However, while refusing to be drawn into specifics, he said that the Tour had previously only been stopped by the two world wars.Earlier today … Read more
Liv’s Signature Bib Shorts are comfortable and stylish and offer excellent protection for the longest of rides on road or gravel.Sizing/fitFollowing Liv’s size guide (see the test report, below), I tested a medium and the fit was good, both on and off the bike. Despite being a ‘Race Fit’ for performance, the shorts don’t compress … Read more
A major new study has found that people who commute by bike in the UK are significantly more likely to be admitted to hospital due to injury than those who travel to work by other modes of transport. At the same time, however, researchers found that they also had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, … Read more
The Vel 500 Lumen Front Light feels good quality and manages to squeeze an impressive number of lumens into (or out of) its compact alloy shell. With six modes to choose from and a wraparound lens to aid side-visibility, the Vel 500 is a strong contender for serious commuting or extending rides beyond dusk.As the … Read more
