Designed to offer off-road grip in mixed conditions and speed on the road, the Schwalbe X-One Allround is pretty much the perfect tubeless tyre for the privateer cyclo-cross rider. These provide decent grip in slick mud, but roll really well when the course is dry. Pros: A great tyre for the whole UK cyclo-cross season; … Read more
One of the more common misconceptions that many drivers hold about cyclists is that it is illegal to ride two abreast. It isn’t.Rule 66 of the Highway Code says that cyclists should (not must) “never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends.”All … Read more
Welcome to your Wednesday live blog, with Jack Sexty, Simon MacMichael and contributions from the rest of the road.cc team.
The Giro Isode helmet incorporates the latest MIPS technology, which is good to see at this price, and I also like that Giro has included a bug mesh in the front vents. The downsides are that the ventilation is average and it feels heavier than it is. A bit of a mixed bag then. Pros: … Read more
The Norwegian startup Tail It have launched a GPS bike tracker that fits in your handlebar. It’s 100% hidden behind your bar end, can bend so it fits any handlebar shape and weighs just 64g.Six of the best bike locksTail It say: “in 2019 its totally unnecessary to lose the things you care about when a small … Read more
How well does Continental’s new GP 5000 tubeless road tyre play with a Mavic UST rim? Watch the video above and you’ll find out. In case you missed it last year, Continental finally launched a road tubeless tyre, in the shape of the all-new GP 5000. Don’t worry, there’s a regular clincher version too. Now you might … Read more
Our article last week about how Auto Trader’s #SwearToChange campaign, which includes giving away free reflective gear to cyclists, runners and dog-walkers, had attracted a backlash on social media generated plenty of comments – and now the people at the used car magazine and website have got in touch with us to outline why they … Read more
The Showers Pass National Geographic Waterproof Socks are genuinely waterproof, ideal for the worst possible conditions although understandably not as breathable as some, and expensive. Pros: Waterproof, warm, stay in place Cons: Breathability, thickness I have seen loads of pieces of kit come through my door that are claimed to be waterproof but in reality … Read more
The bike industry’s Corebike Show earlier this week gave us the chance to check out loads of new products that have just hit the market or are just about to. We’ve told you about a few of them before, but this was our first chance to check out many of them in the flesh.Here’s a … Read more
