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Factor launches new sub-700g carbon frame costing $5,499
Rejoice weight weenies, there’s a new super light road bike in the world. Say hello to the brand new Factor O2 VAM which comes with a claimed sub-700g frame weight and a choice of disc or rim brake versions. It won’t be cheap though, with a price of $5,499 for the frameset.The new bike, hailed boldly by … Read more
Olympia unveils the Leader disc brake race bike with an 850g frame
Legendary Italian bike brand Olympia have unveiled what they describe as their lightest and most versatile disc brake road model yet, called the Leader. It’s designed to be a premium all-rounder, with some aero credentials but lighter than most of the competition. 14 of the best exotic Italian road bikesThe frame comes in at 850g in … Read more
TfL plans 20mph speed limit in Congestion Charging Zone
Transport for London (TfL) has announced proposals to make 20mph the default speed limit for the “red route” roads it controls inside the Congestion Charging Zone the centre of the capital – while the City of London is set to go even lower, unveiling plans last week for a blanket 15mph limit in the Square … Read more
Live blog: Video interview with new cycling minister (and Laura saves him from Mr Whippy); 532-mile race from Aberdeen-Silverstone between e-bike and electric car; neutral service goes bit nuts (literally) in Scotland; Magnus Backstedt to ride RAAM + more
Welcome to Wednesday’s live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and the rest of the team.
Salsa Journeyman is a versatile adventure road bike – Video First Look
There’s a steady flow of adventure road bikes passing through the office these days but this Salsa Journeyman stood out, not just because of its pink paint job but because it has a lot of versatility on offer and isn’t insanely priced for the prestigious US brand with stacks of heritage. Check out all the … Read more
Camelbak Podium 710ml bottle
Last October Jim gave high praise to the Skratch Labs version of the Camelbak Podium 710ml bottle, his only criticism being that the shape didn’t work with some bottle cages. This latest version looks to have addressed that – though the price has gone up by a chunk. Pros: Lockable & pull-apartable-for-cleaning Jet Valve nozzle; … Read more
Concussed cyclist staggers head-first into Cardiff bus after crashing in the rain (+ link to video)
A CCTV camera captured the moment a concussed cyclist who had just crashed in the rain staggered head-first into a moving bus in Cardiff.Just Eat delivery rider Joseph Nicholson, aged 24, says he has no recollection of the incident, which happened on the Welsh capital’s Westgate Street close to the Principality Stadium.He said he initially … Read more
First Look: Vielo’s striking new 1x disc brake road bike
New British brand Vielo launched the V+1 two years ago, a road plus bike with big tyre clearance and a 1x/disc brake frame design, and now it has followed that up with the R+1, a proper road bike with some radical design features that ensure it stands out.Vielo popped down to the office recently with the … Read more