road.cc is looking for a new Editor – could it be you?

After 11 years of (very) occasional tea making* road.cc editor Tony Farrelly is kicking himself upstairs to take on a more chin strokey strategic role and we’re looking for his replacement to lead our multi-award winning website and its multi-award winning team on to even greater glory. If you think that could be you, you’ll find full details of … Read more

Fulcrum Rapid Red 5 DB gravel wheelset

The new Fulcrum Rapid Red 5 DB gravel/adventure wheelset competes well against some of the best in the market in terms of price, stiffness and weight. The wheels are tough, too, taking plenty of abuse. Pros: Decent weight for a solid build; tyres fit easily Cons: Rear hub bearings a little rough out of the … Read more

ETC Sirrah 500 Lumen Front Rear Light

The ETC Sirrah 500 Lumen Front Rear Light is a quirky but generally competent helmet or handlebar light, with four sensible modes up front and three less effective ones at the rear. It comes complete with bar and helmet mounting kits. Pros: Decent output and specification for the money, good bar mount, swift charging Cons: … Read more

7Mesh Seymour Tights

The 7Mesh Seymour Tights are a pocketable, lightweight insulated layer to keep you warm in changeable weather. With well-thought-out features and a water-repellent coating, they are a handy option to remain comfy when temperatures drop. Pros: DWR coating, on-the-bike active cut, reflective calf logos, grip strips, super-stretchy, pocketable, cover your lower torso and all of … Read more