Green Oil EcoSpray Lube is a plant-based alternative to traditional, heavy duty, PTFE-based maintenance sprays, and a very credible – albeit more expensive – alternative to stocky formulas such as B’Twin’s All In One Maintenance Spray. However, those looking for a filmy, post-wash water displacer are better served by the likes of GT85 and Muc-Off Bike Spray. Pros: Versatile, long-lasting, … Read more
Lord Winston’s not letting it lie. Days after being told by the Government that the costs and complexity of licensing cyclists would significantly outweigh the benefits, he says he’s considering introducing a private members’ bill to force them to have number plates. He says a woman attacked him when he challenged her for riding on … Read more
Continental’s Grand Prix 5000 tubeless tyre – or GP5000 TL – takes everything that is improved with this latest generation tyre and adds tubeless compatibility for improved puncture resistance. They’re relatively painless to set up and provide excellent performance in all conditions with low rolling resistance, good grip and durability. Pros: Grippy, fast rolling, comfortable, … Read more
Bedford Borough Council is consulting on the renewal of its Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) banning cycling, which is due to expire later this year. According to the Cycling Campaign for North Bedfordshire (CCNB), there has been a decline in the number of people riding into the town centre since the PSPO was introduced in … Read more
Self-driving vehicles could exacerbate congestion and result in fewer people walking and cycling, according to a new report from the Department for Transport (DfT).Published earlier this month, ‘Future of mobility: urban strategy’ outlines the government’s approach to transport innovation in cities and towns and sets out the principles that will guide its response to emerging … Read more
Vitus has unveiled its 2019 road and fitness/city bike range which includes a new carbon-fibre frameset for the Zenium, disc brake versions of the entry-level Razor and a revamp of the flat handlebar Mach 3s. There’s a new Auro CR time trial bike too. Most of the road bikes in the range are now equipped with … Read more
Koroyd, the brand behind the co-polymer tube structure you see in helmets from Smith and Endura, has voiced scepticism at the safety claims Bontrager has made about its new WaveCel technology.It’s not surprising for one brand to question a rival’s technology, of course, although this follows on from MIPS having already expressed similar doubts.Bontrager XXX … Read more
Former pro cyclist Jonny Bellis has been suspended as sporting director of the Drops Cycling Team after being convicted of assaulting his girlfriend.The BBC reports that Bellis – who represented Great Britain in the road race at the 2008 Olympics and later rode for Saxo Bank and ONE Pro Cycling – admitted hitting his partner … Read more
We’re seeing a steady stream of the latest bikes hitting shops around the country. But did you know you can still pick up a bargain from previous years? We’ve had a search and picked out some bargain road bikes from the 2018 model year.These are all brand new bikes, and in many cases, they’re near … Read more
