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Met Trenta Mips
The Met Trenta Mips is an excellent helmet that combines comfort, ventilation, and style. The low-profile fit looks good and it’s easy to adjust, and the balance between aerodynamics and cooling makes it a versatile choice for everything from fast group rides to long climbs in the heat.To achieve this balance between aerodynamics and ventilation, the … Read more
Do you have a bit of road you just hate? An attempt to explain this unusual phenomenon
Does every cyclist have sections of road they just hate? I do. Not loads, but some. Here’s why.Just to be clear up front, we’re not talking about roads that are really busy and dangerous, or even ones that are super-steep here. It goes without saying that most of us would prefer not to be negotiating nose-to-tail … Read more
Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump
The Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump is very concisely named, as least once you get past the bit that sounds like an intergalactic android and into the descriptors. It is indeed electric, tiny, and a bike pump. And those things are good. Mission complete.> Buy now: Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump for £55.43 … Read more
Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra insoles
I tested the Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra Insoles as I thought they might just be the answer to my dreams. Have they been? The short answer is ‘Hell, yes!’ And while I’ll try to keep the level of enthusiasm under control, these mouldable insoles really are everything I was hoping they’d be. And while … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 939: Police ‘intend to prosecute’ driver who turned across bike lane without warning
The latest instalment of our Near Miss of the Day series — highlighting the poor standard of driving and dangerous behaviour cyclists face on Britain’s roads — comes from south west London where last week a commuting cyclist narrowly avoided a collision after a driver cut across the bike lane they were riding in without indicating beforehand.“I was in the bike … Read more
Shimano launches special edition CUES 1×10-speed groupset with polished silver finish
If you like a bit of bling on your bike, and find that the current selection of popular road bike groupsets are a bit too black or grey for your taste, then Shimano’s new limited edition run of the 10-speed, 1x version of its versatile CUES groupset should be right up your street, avenue, lane and bridleway! The … Read more
Lezyne Digital Check Drive
The Lezyne Digital Check Drive is very simple to use, offers good ergonomics – the spinny head makes the screen easy to see whatever the valve’s angle – and does the job well. Meanwhile the easily portable size and weight mean it’s likely to be with you when you need it. You can check tyre … Read more