Our article last week posing the question, “Is this the worst cycling event EVER?” about a cycling festival planned ahead of the opening of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Road (AWPR) before it opens to motor vehicles got a lot of attention – including possibly from the organisers, who are now allowing people to bring their … Read more
Polish brand Podia might not be the best-known marque out there, but its Club bib shorts can hold their own against the very best. They’re excellent: one of the best examples of premium bib shorts that I’ve come across this year. Pros: Performance feel, high quality, very good chamois comfort Cons: Expensive (but not too expensive) … Read more
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You might think it’s all about disc brakes around here, but the rim brake is still very much alive and well supported, and today Enve has added a rim brake version of the SES 5.6 wheelset to its range. It replaces the previous SES 4.5 and offers the latest aero rim profile, construction techniques and … Read more
Dockless bike share firm Mobike has threatened to pull out of Manchester due to vandalism and theft.Founded in Beijing in 2015, the company now operates in more than 200 cities worldwide, with Manchester last year becoming its first market outside China.Bikes belonging to such schemes being targeted by thieves or vandals is nothing new – … Read more
Helmet? Check. Hi-vis? Check. Animated smart backpack with a widget that allows you to indicate using a wireless remote? Check, if you want to splash out $199 for the new Pix backpack, which is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Lumos helmet available to buy in Apple stores Revolve wheels fold down when not in useAs demonstrated by … Read more
Lance Armstrong’s former manager at the United States Postal Service (USPS) cycling team, Johan Bruyneel, has been ordered to pay the US federal government $1.2 million as the long-running case initiated by Floyd Landis alleging misuse of government funds to finance the team’s doping programme reached its conclusion yesterday.USA Today reports that Judge Christopher Cooper ruled … Read more
An Italian designer has reinvented the wheel, the Revolve folding down when not in use to take up less space for easier portability and storage.“Revolve occupies up to 60% less space when folded and can be used in all conditions,” says its inventor Andrea Mocellin. With its 665mm diameter (including tyre), the Revolve is almost as … Read more
One of the easiest things you can do if you fancy a cheeky little upgrade is to buy a new seatpost, and if you really want to treat yourself then this Hope Carbon edition is one to go for. It looks stunning, weighs next to nothing and has one of the simplest seatclamp designs for … Read more
Never leave home without a pump, and make sure it’s a pump that won’t let you down when you need it most: one of my few cycling rules. The BBB Samurai Telescopic Mini Pump does a good job of inflating a punctured tyre, it’s nice to use and it looks good with a smart design. … Read more
