Alé has used its expertise from creating top-level kit for the pros to design a good value pair of entry-level bib shorts which do all the basics and do them well. The Women’s Traguardo bib shorts are a perfect pair for short to medium length rides in spring and summer. Pros: Fit, design Cons: Chamois isn’t … Read more
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Police forces across the country have been recognised for their efforts in combating bike thieves at the 2018 Cycle Crime Awards.The awards were held as part of the annual National Cycle Crime Conference, now in its fourth year and hosted by national database BikeRegister in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP).150 delegates, including representatives from … Read more
This is the brand new Specialized S-Works Venge belonging to Peter Sagan, the three-time world champion who won stage two of this year’s Tour de France. We borrowed it for a quick look at the Grand Départ in Vendée.tour_de_france_2018_sagan_-_1_1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Sagan, as we all know, is box office. He’s one of the most exciting … Read more
The letter by which Boris Johnson resigned as Foreign Secretary was pored over and dissected by political analysts and journalists, but for cycling campaigners there was one passage that jumped it, with the former Mayor of London claiming that EU rules prevented him from introducing safer lorries to the city’s streets.As we mentioned on our … Read more
The Fulcrum Racing Speed 40C Carbon wheels are the company’s high performance offering. They offer buttery smooth ceramic bearings, stable rims and brilliant braking. The only thing I don’t like is the price. Pros: Strong, predictable braking; stable in high winds; seriously quick on the flat and on climbs Cons: Two grand is an incredible … Read more
Who needs a chain? CeramicSpeed doesn’t think so, as it used Eurobike to show off its Driven 13-speed pinion drive shaft concept which swaps derailleurs and chains for a drive shaft that it claims provides 49% less friction with a near 99% efficient drivetrain.We popped a camera in front of Jason Smith, Chief Technology Officer and … Read more
Here’s another round of highlights from Eurobike, from disc brakes to jazzy base layers and a few more interesting tidbits along the way. If you missed our previous coverage from the show, here are five cool things from the show and our first day faves.ktm_revelator-1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The KTM Revelator Lisse Prestige is a … Read more
Computers have become the must-have gadgets for cyclists whether it’s for commuting to the office or tackling a sportive.Since the advent of GPS cycling computers have gotten more accurate, lighter, feature-packed and easier to set up, as there are no fiddly magnets and wires to wrap around the frame. Choosing a new GPS cycling computer … Read more
A motorist on trial for causing the death by dangerous driving of Carol Boardman, the mother of former Olympic champion turned cycle safety campaigner Chris Boardman, was on the phone just seconds before the fatal crash, a court has heard.Mrs Boardman, aged 75, died in hospital from injuries sustained when she was hit by a … Read more
