Panaracer Seal Smart sealant

Panaracer’s Seal Smart tubeless sealant is an all-natural latex-based sealant formulated specifically for setting up supple, thin tyres. It does a great job of setup and sealing, and holds air over weeks, but is messy and seems to evaporate quicker than others.I’ve been a fan of Orange Seal for years, and have a 32oz bottle … Read more

More Core! Kinesis’ new road bike and wheels from Reynolds and Sector

We’re still catching up on all the new products we spotted at the Corebike show earlier in the week; here’s (probably) our final instalment, featuring the Kinesis R1 complete bike and wheels from Sector and ReynoldsKinesis unveils R1 all-round road bikeKinesis R1 – 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Kinesis UK is now offering a complete 1x (single … Read more

Evans Cycles opens new shop at Leeds railway station

Evans Cycles has opened a new shop at Leeds railway station, replacing a branch that closed last year on nearby New Station Street.Covering more than 400 square meters over two floors, more than 70 bikes will be kept in stock for customers to test ride, and the store also has a fully equipped workshop.The retailer … Read more

Bontrager Ballista Knit Road Cycling Shoes

The Ballista Knit Road Cycling Shoe is Bontrager’s new close-fitting, highly breathable and super-comfortable version of its standard Ballista model. The fit is great, and the black version is easy to keep clean, but I’d prefer a slightly stiffer sole for race duties.Back in March last year I tested the standard Ballista shoes and really enjoyed … Read more

Lusso Aqua Challenge Gilet

Gilet prices can vary hugely from thin, lightweight offerings such as the Endura Pakagilet II at £35, to warmer, more insulated offerings such as the Rapha Pro Team Insulated Gilet costing £140. The Lusso Aqua Challenge Gilet aims to provide big weather protection without the large price tag, and throughout winter testing it has continued … Read more

Specialized launch all new Sirrus X ‘grammuter’ bike for 2020, with wider tyres, new geometry and 1x gearing

Specialized have launched an all new version of their popular Sirrus hybrid/commuter bike, the Sirrus X. This one is more than just a city dweller, with wider tyres, 1x gearing and disc brakes on all models. 6 of the best 2019 new-generation hybrids Your complete guide to Specialized’s 2019 road bike rangespecialized sirrus x 2020 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Like … Read more