Is the bicycle industry in good health? Profits issued by three big bike brands, Shimano, Garmin and MIPS, suggests that 2019 has been a good year and it has been making loads of money.But what impact is Coronavirus having on the bicycle industry? We’ve got a story going up later about that so keep your … Read more
The Selle San Marco Concor Supercorsa saddle was first introduced in 1978, but it’s still very relevant today beyond retaining the purity of 80s road bikes, with a shape and support that seem very conducive to big mileages and an efficient cadence.SpecificationAt 265mm long and 140mm wide it’s a bit long and narrow by ‘unisex’ standards, … Read more
“Optimized For Road”, as per the tagline on the pump – the Topeak Pocket Rocket weighs in at a measly 109g and is a smidge over 22cm long, meaning it can easily nestle down in a jersey pocket without falling out. Despite its small size it works really well, pumping up a 28mm tyre in around … Read more
Geraint Thomas believes the competition will be tougher than ever at this year’s Tour de France as he seeks to regain his title – his main target this year, alongside the road race and time trial shortly afterwards at the Tokyo Olympics.The Welshman, winner of the Tour de France in 2018, finished runner-up to team-mate … Read more
We spent yesterday visiting iceBike, a trade show run by big distributor Madison, and here are some of the most eye-catching products that we spotted…Shiny new finishes from LazerLazer Genesis Purple Haze Ltd helmet – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Later in the year, Lazer will be offering its lightweight Genesis helmet (here’s our review and some … Read more
The Aeron LAB All Winter Bib Tights are part of dhb’s top performance range, and from that aspect they certainly deliver, using a range of materials and a close, race fit. The only downside for me is the positioning of some of the seams, which can irritate.dhb has used various materials in these bib tights, strategically … Read more
London Bridge is to be closed to all traffic other than bikes, buses and licensed taxis for seven months from mid-March while work is undertaken to replace the waterproofing below the road surface of the structure, which in 2022 celebrates the 50th anniversary of its opening.One of the busiest routes across the Thames and with … Read more
This is without doubt one of – if not the – most frightening videos we’ve featured in our Near Miss of the Day series, as a motorist overtakes a cyclist then pulls in, brushing the rider at 40mph as they do so, because a coach is coming the other way.In fact, from the footage, it … Read more
