The Merida Silex 400 is one of the aluminium alloy models in Merida’s gravel and adventure lineup, and while it uses geometry that comes more from the mountain biking side of things, this 2x Shimano GRX-equipped version with multiple mounting points makes a lot of sense for the roadie too. It’s a do-it-all allroad machine, … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageIf you like the look of the high-end superbikes at the Tour de France, how about a similar one but at a much lower price? To offer a helping hand, we’ve rounded up some suggestions and current deals on more obtainable versions … Read more
It doesn’t get much more bizarre than this, the opening stage of this year’s Tour de France punctuated by the strangest of crashes when Cofidis rider Benjamin Thomas and Mattéo Vercher ended up on the deck, the pair lunging for a KOM point when it happened. Stage one had been typically frantic and stressful for the bunch, … Read more
UK fans tuning in for the opening stage of the Tour de France on TNT Sports have been surprised to find out that advert-free coverage of the race is only available via the broadcaster’s multi-screen feed and the standard single-screen feed is being punctuated by regular advert breaks.Fans have reacted with fury, the TNT Sports’ … Read more
A new Merida Reacto has appeared at the Tour de France. The brand’s aero race bike appears to have undergone significant revisions around the fork, head tube, down tube, bottom bracket and seat tube.Last updated in 2020, the Reacto has been due a refresh, so it is unsurprising to see one at the Tour, where … Read more
The Carradice Bagman Expedition Saddlebag Support Rack (with Quick Release) ensures that you can carry substantial loads securely with some of Carradice’s larger capacity products – including its new 26L Odyssey Saddlebag. It performs brilliantly on the road, is incredibly secure and will open up bigger adventures on any bike.> Buy now: Carradice Bagman Expedition … Read more
After the buzz of Eurobike last week, some of us might have been hoping for a somewhat quieter week in the world of cycling tech. But alas, there’s newness galore, not to mention a certain lil’ bike race kicking off in Lille this weekend (check out our Tour de France content here, with plenty more juicy tech live … Read more
The Carradice Odyssey Saddlebag 26L is an exceptionally waterproof and durable bag that offers a huge 26-litre carrying capacity to open up a range of bikepacking adventures. Used in conjunction with Carradice’s Saddle Support system it is incredibly stable on the bike and can carry big loads with ease.Made from super-durable 1000 denier Cordura, this … Read more
It has been two glorious days of hotel hopping in the French sunshine, and we have a tech gallery that is jam-packed with the finest weight-saving hacks, aero components and even the odd bodge.This year I’ve been impressed with the attention to detail that (most) teams are paying to small optimisations. There have been numerous … Read more
“I’m just glad I’m still around and able to ride my bike.”Back in September 2022, David Walters’ life changed in an instant. One minute he was cycling to work in South Wales and the next he’d come round on the roadside having blacked out for 10 to 20 seconds due to an impact from behind.David had … Read more
