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Kali Tava Flow helmet
The Kali Tava Flow helmet feels comfortable, secure and light on the head, and includes some innovative anti-concussion technology, but compared to other aero helmets I have used the ventilation could be better. Pros: Comfortable, innovative technologies Cons: Channeling of ventilation could be better Kali is not a household name in the UK; operating out of … Read more
Cannondale Topstone Carbon First Ride – Fast, smooth and comfortable
Cannondale has launched the Topstone Carbon, a new carbon gravel and adventure bike with a radical new Kingpin suspension system, wide tyre clearance, all the mounts and lots more besides. I went to Vermont last week for the worldwide launch and got to ride the new bike on some stunning roads, both paved and unpaved, … Read more
Family of cyclist who died after hitting pothole says council “wriggling out” of paying compensation
The family of 83-year-old Roger Hamer, who died after hitting a pothole on his bike in Ramsbottom three years ago, have accused Bury Council of ‘wriggling out’ of paying compensation and brushing the matter under the carpet.Hamer crashed on Bury New Road in March 2016 and died of head injuries in hospital a month later.Although … Read more
Trek launch the Madone SLR 6 Disc Speed with integrated aerobars
Trek have just unveiled a new version of the Madone with integrated, removable aerobars.Your guide to Trek’s 2019 road bike range Review: Trek Emonda ALR 5 DiscTrek’s flagship aero road bike has been given a new stem faceplate that holds their new Speed Concept Mono Bar in place with just two bolts, meaning the aerobars can be quickly detached … Read more
Camelbak Podium Chill Insulated Bottle
Cresting that summit on a stifling summer’s day, you reach down for your bottle to douse your tongue and throat with cool refreshing liquid only to find a tepid blast of energy drink… never very nice. Camelbak’s Podium Chill Insulated Water Bottle is designed to combat that, but while it does help a little, I … Read more
Two test positive for EPO at New York gran fondo
Organisers of the 2019 Campagnolo GFNY World Championship in New York have announced that two riders tested positive for recombinant EPO during out-of-competition controls conducted at the event on May 19. Felipe Mendez of Colombia finished 71st and Gabriel Raff of Argentina, a former pro Ironman triathlete, finished 25th.The two men were among 60 riders … Read more
Cannondale Topstone Carbon First Look – 30mm Kingpin suspension, wide tyres and all the mounts + video
Cannondale has launched the Topstone Carbon gravel and adventure bike featuring a novel new Kingpin suspension system providing 30mm of compliance for a “smoother and more capable” ride, wide tyre clearance and mounting points for extra bottles, racks and mudguards. At a glance: Carbon frame and fork 30mm seated compliance Kingpin suspension 700x42mm and 650x48mm tyre clearance SpeedRelease … Read more
Koo launch the Billy, a stem-mounted storage solution for your sunglasses
If you thought any storage system called Billy was just a wooden flat-packed thing from Sweden to keep books in, think again… because there’s a new Billy in town, and this one from Italian sports eyewear brand Koo sits neatly on your stem to provide “a handy storage location for your sunglasses” when you’re not using them. 22 of the … Read more