The Bianchi Oltre XR4 Disc is a fabulous race bike, offering speed and agility, aero features and an excellent ride quality alongside the power and consistency of hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is a real star! Pros: Stiff frame, smooth ride, agile performance Cons: Others beat it on value for money The Oltre XR4 Disc … Read more
Chris Boardman has said that making a success of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network of cycling and walking routes is “the biggest race I’ve ever had” and believes that the northern metropolis can provide an example for other cities in the UK to follow.The former world and Olympic champion cyclist, who also wore the yellow jersey … Read more
The expansion zip under the Fabric Contain Large saddlebag – waterproof like the main zip – frees up serious extra space to create a very versatile pack. It mounts securely, doesn’t rattle and looks as good as a large bag can, thanks to that satin/matt black finish. The only niggles are the price and the … Read more
For most road.cc readers this is the most eagerly anticipated awards with comfort-boasting long distance bikes hugely popular in the UK for cyclists that favour speed and great handling but not at the expense of comfort. There’s been a lot of development and innovation in this category and picking a winner of all the bikes … Read more
Specialized’s Deflect Gloves bring warmth via windproofing rather than insulation, and work really well on dry, cool days – or seriously cold ones when combined with liners. They even do fairly well when sodden, but for me their padding placement means comfort is an issue. Pros: Accurate size and shape, good cuffs, create warmth without … Read more
Exposure’s Strada SB represents the company’s latest and greatest front light for road riding. It boasts a good range of settings along with a focused beam shape, low-bulk mount, great build quality and good run-times. The price is pretty steep, though. Pros: Concentrated beam shape, good range of modes, bright Cons: Much cheaper alternatives If … Read more
1. Specialized issues recall for Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus due to Future Shock clamping collar defectsSpecialized has just issued a recall for its Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus models due to an issue with the clamping steerer tube collars on the Future Shock. Read more here2. Videos: Award-winning B’Safe airbag cycle vest showcased at CESThe B’Safe … Read more
The Liverpool Echo says it’s received a number of reports of “gangs of lads on bikes” seen cycling through the city recently. Turns out it’s a weekly cycling group that’s trying to steer kids away from gangs and knives. The founder of Liver Pedlaa Pool, 21-year-old Blaen Roberts told the BBC: “You can’t just say … Read more
Fancy riding 4,300km self-supported to the Arctic Circle? Thought you did. You should sign up for this year’s North Cape 4000.Now in its third year, the North Cape 4000 is a little different to other ultracycling events in that you ride a prescribed route.This year riders will start in Turin and pass through 10 countries, … Read more
The Selle Italia Shock Absorber kit is a nice all-in-one option if you’re looking to add a bit of comfort to the front of your bike. The kit has everything you need, and the performance is good; it’s a fairly expensive way of adding more padding, though. Pros: Extra comfort, good quality tape Cons: Pad … Read more
