The doors to the 2018 Cycle Show swung open to the press and trade today, ahead of public days on 28-30th September, and here are some of the highlights from a quick dash around the NEC exhibition centre. We’ve got a new Mason, Kinesis, Vielo, Cannondale, Pinarello and more.Scroll way and enjoy. We’ll have lots … Read more
Hunt has introduced two new wheelsets, the 30 Carbon Dynamo Disc and the Search 29 Dynamo Disc aimed at both multi-day epics and more everyday riding. Let’s go through them in turn.Hunt 30 Carbon Dynamo DiscThe 30 Carbon Dynamo Disc wheelset (main pic, above) is designed for people who want a dynamo hub combined with a … Read more
Halfords is reported to be among the bidders for Evans Cycles. Sky News reports that Evans requires more than £10m to see it through the next few months of trading.Evans currently competes with Halfords’ Cycle Republic, which the group intends to expand to over 50 units from the current 24.Evans has been lossmaking over the … Read more
Vielo has announced a new version of its V+1 road plus/gravel bike with a frame that’s slightly heavier than that of the original V+1, built up with a SRAM Rival 1x groupset for £3,499.Vielo V+1 UDG 2018 – 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The V+1 UDG frame comes out of the same mould as the first … Read more
If you are after a simple-to-use GPS unit with full mapping and turn-by-turn instructions without any faff, the Mio Cyclo 210 is a very good choice. Its large colour touchscreen and easy-to-navigate firmware shouldn’t challenge even the most hardy technophobe, plus the battery life lives up to the claims. Pros: Decent battery life, easy to … Read more
The Endura Pinstripe is a lightweight sock ideal for warm weather riding thanks to a thin construction and the use of Coolmax fabrics, giving great breathability at a decent price. Pros: Soft fabric, cool on warm days Cons: White material gets dirty very quickly The Pinstripe is part of a limited edition range (we’ve tested … Read more
road.cc has tested a few Storck road bikes over the years and here’s another, the new Aernario.2 Platinum Edition G1. Watch the video above to see a detailed first look at the key features of this latest model from the German bike brand.What you’re looking at is a €9,000 bike with a Dura-Ace Di2 groupset and … Read more
Today’s near miss features a motorist on the phone cutting the corner when turning into a side road and nearly hitting a cyclist in the process.The incident took place in Glasgow yesterday at about 8.15pm. The driver was turning right from Beith St into Benalder St.Ian writes: “He saw me at the last moment and … Read more
