Good-looking, lightweight and far cheaper than most of the big brands, the Panda Optics S25-1 glasses make a strong first impression. While the nose piece might take some adjusting and the lenses are prone to scratches, overall they’re a good option for UK conditions.> Buy now: Panda Optics S25-1 for £78 from Panda OpticsWith a catchy … Read more
The Bryton Rider S810 is a feature-packed head unit that offers an alternative to more expensive computers from brands like Garmin and Wahoo. With a colour touchscreen and lots of functions, it shapes up as a contender, but a few software and design quirks hold it back.Physical design and interfaceFrom a hardware perspective, the S810 … Read more
The British Transport Police has taken issue with “inaccurate” media reports about its policy not to investigate bikes stolen from train stations if they were left for longer than two hours… in a statement confirming that it will not investigate bikes stolen from train stations if they were left for longer than two hours. In a lengthy … Read more
In this article, I’ll be offering up a few handy tips on how to make your own versions of some popular workshop tools on the cheap for less money than it would be to buy the quality versions! There is a massive caveat here, which is that you’ll need access to some decent engineering tools, welding or … Read more
A French-German cyclist aged 19 who was arrested on spying charges while cycling alone across Iran during a long-distance trip between Europe and Asia has now been released.Lennart Monterlos was detained while cycling across Europe and Asia, his journey through Iran coinciding with the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel this summer. The 19-year-old was released on … Read more
The Knog Oi Prima Bike Bell is a long-overdue revamp of the near-instant classic and much-copied Oi bell. With its low-profile looks and hinged clamp, it fits quickly and snugly to most bikes, and releases a clear sound when required.> Buy now: Knog Oi Prima Bike Bell for £19.99 from BikeinnWe reviewed and liked the original … Read more
If you use a saddlepack to carry tools and spares on a ride, I suggest you buy the Topeak Sidekick Wedge Pack. It uses a clever clip mechanism to fix quickly to your bike, offers decent weatherproofing, and will last you for years. The smaller size is a bit quicker to fit and remove, though, … Read more
The Squire Matterhorn 10c D-lock provides a good level of protection against methods commonly used by bike thieves, and comes with the coveted Sold Secure Diamond rating for not a huge amount of cash. It’s easy to use, and has a small extra security measure via the supplied cable to lock one of your wheels … Read more
Everyone’s least-favourite website, Amazon, has launched yet another set of ‘deal days’ for its Prime members. This event is called Prime Big Deal Days 2025, and takes it takes place on 7 and 8 October. We’ve been searching for cycling deals, of course, and here’s what we’ve found. Beyond the usual tat that’s suddenly 12% or so … Read more
