Gore C5 1985 Gore-Tex Shakedry Insulated jacket – First Look

Winter is coming guys, and here’s a brand new jacket from Gore that could be the ultimate top for dealing with wet and cold weather. It’s the Gore C5 1985 Gore-Tex Shakedry Insulated jacket which combines a waterproof outer shell with a Polartec Alpha insulation layer.Shakedry was introduced in 2015 and, in my view, has been … Read more

Fabric Lumacell Light Set

If you aren’t a fan of lights spoiling the sleek look of your best race machine then the Fabric Lumacell lightset is a good choice. Their minimal size and cool oval design mean they are barely noticeable when they’re switched off, but turn them on and they are surprisingly illuminating. Pros: Subtle design, rubber band … Read more

Kalf Tall Sock

Kalf’s Tall Socks are going to get you noticed. Bright orange, with effective reflectors on the back, they are as eye-catching as they are comfortable. They quickly became the first pair I reached for when I delved into my sock drawer before a ride. And they are available in several other colours if bright orange … Read more

Evans Cycles to begin accepting gift cards again from Friday

Evans Cycles, the retailer bought out of administration by Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct group last month, has confirmed that it will begin accepting payment by gift cards again from this Friday.As we reported earlier this week, the company had temporarily suspended accepting gift cards or discount vouchers following its change of ownership.The company announced the … Read more

Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset

* Since this review was published, Shimano’s Hollowtech 11-speed cranksets have been subject to an inspection and replacement programme in the United Kingdom, with similar actions taken in other territories worldwide. This is because “the outer cover of the crank arm may start to separate from the main crank arm body, posing potential fall and injury … Read more