The Topeak RaceRocket HP disappears inside a standard jersey pocket yet inflates a tyre with less effort than you might expect given its size. It looks good and functions well, and Topeak’s SmartHead makes it compatible with both Presta and Schrader valves.At only 18cm the RaceRocket HP is, as I said, perfect for stashing in … Read more
London bike commuter and action camera user CycleGaz has posted a video to his YouTube channel that brings together all the reports he made to the Metropolitan Police in 2018 and provides a compelling answer to the question of why cyclists record footage of their rides.Writing on his Croydon Cyclist blog after receiving the final … Read more
Just when you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to well-meant but bound-to-backfire initiatives aimed at improving the safety of cyclists, one of arrives from way out of left field – ladies and gentlemen, we give you the Ford’s Emoji Jacket.No, don’t bother checking the date, for it is indeed still early February and … Read more
The Selle San Marco AllRoad Open-Fit Dynamic saddle performs well across a multitude of terrains, designed for riders who “enjoy new adventures on and off road” according to the company’s UK distributor. It’s a little flexible for those looking for a performance saddle, but if all-day comfort is what you’re looking for – on tarmac … Read more
The Look Geo Trekking Pedals are a dual-sided design, with an SPD cleat interface on one side and a grippy, composite platform the other. Seemingly aimed at novices, ebike riders and cargo bike audiences, they’re also surprisingly good for general commuting and less adventurous trail duties. However, although solidly made and pleasant to use, they … Read more
Cycling campaigners in Lancaster have questioned a claim that the city is the most bike-friendly one in the UK – an accolade bestowed on it by a firm of solicitors which ranked 39 cities on a number of criteria.Personal injury specialists True Solicitors put Lancaster ahead of Exeter at the top of its ranking, with Bradford, … Read more
