It’s that time again, the London Bike Show is practically upon us so we’re taking a look at some of the things you’ll see if you head to Excel London between the 16th and 19th of February.With a ticket to any of the shows giving access to all of the shows with special family rates … Read more
The Topeak Essential Toolshop is a neat little kit for working on chains, gear or brake adjustments and component tweaks – it’ll even deal with pedals (probably) and sensitive parts that need specific torque settings. It doesn’t cover more serious work on drivetrains, bearings or hydraulic systems, but for general maintenance and adjustment it’s great.This … Read more
Ultra-endurance cyclist Sofiane Sehili has been reportedly detained in prison in Russia for another month. The decision, made at a court hearing yesterday, was shared by Sehili’s partner on Instagram.The Frenchman was first arrested by Russian border guards on 2nd September on suspicion of illegally crossing the border from China into Russia. He was attempting to break the … Read more
The Fumpa Pumps nanoFumpa Bike Pump is an Australian-made portable electric pump that Fumpa claims is capable of inflating two bike tyres on a single charge. And this very light and compact package lives up to that claim – though it is both hot and loud in use.Matchbox-sized and weighing just 102g, the nanoFumpa is … Read more
Look pedals are about as French as it gets: sleek, stylish and bristling with pro-level credentials. And since their debut in 2011, the Look Keo Blade Pedals have been a fixture in the professional peloton, favoured by – among others – Contador, Sagan and Pogačar. The concept has always been the same: replacing the clipless … Read more
Roval, Specialized’s specialist wheels and components arm, has announced two new products in its lightweight Alpinist range. The new Alpinist CLX III wheelset boasts thermoplastic spokes and a lighter weight, while the £575 Alpinist II cockpit looks to be far more compatible with integrated front ends. Does new lightweight tech mean a fresh bike along the same … Read more
An independent bike shop which traded in Oxford since the late 1990s has shut its doors with the business entering liquidation, the directors explaining it has struggled to fight off rising costs since the pandemic and the cycle industry has been “in a major recession”.Beeline Bicycles is now closed, the bike shop having traded on Cowley Road … Read more
The Rudy Project Rebel is the company’s top-end road helmet, and to my eyes it certainly looks the part, and it’s comfortable too. For the price, though, it’s lacking a few options I’d expect to see, and it’s a little rough around the edges.On the whole there is a lot to like about the Rebel. … Read more
