With the most common 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, or 6Nm torque settings and the most common 3, 4, 5mm and T25 bits, the easy-to-use Park Tool ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver makes a great addition to a keen mechanic’s tool box. Pros: Most common torques and bits covered, really easy to use Cons: Fiddly to get … Read more
The challenge facing Chris Froome as he seeks to avoid a doping charge has been given greater context by a freedom of Information request that revealed UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) had just three adverse findings for Salbutamol in three years and all led to charges.Froome had twice the permitted limit of the anti-asthma drug when tested … Read more
We first had the chance to ride the Kona Rove NRB at Kona’s drop bar bike launch in Spain just before Christmas. Initial impressions were very positive. Since then, our tester Benedict has had a chance to ride the bike in his native Edinburgh in slightly soggier conditions. How has the bike handled the change?
Decathlon has revealed plans for new bikes and accessories, including two new disc-braked models in the popular Triban range, plus updates to the sporty aluminium and carbon fibre Ultra bikes. We popped over to the launch in Barcelona to take a look.Decathlon launch – riding 8 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)When you design and spec your … Read more
West Midlands Police has released footage of the moment a Jaguar driver passed within 10cm of a cyclist while driving at nearly 50mph in a 30mph zone on Harborne Road in Birmingham.“Drivers who endanger vulnerable road users need to understand that we run operations to catch them – and if they avoid our officers we … Read more
The comfortable and secure Catlike Tako feels more expensive than it is, and it looks it too – so long as you don’t get too close. Pros: Easy-to-use click wheel, good venting, comfy Cons: Slightly scruffy finish, ugly sockets for removable peak The Tako is solidly constructed, if rather shakily finished. The vents are scruffily … Read more
DT Swiss has been on a roll recently, launching loads of new wheels that have continually impressed us in terms of performance and durability. Today the Swiss company has just unveiled two new wheelsets aimed at cyclocross and gravel riders, the CRC 1100 Spline T and CRC 1400 Spline.– Review: DT Swiss PRC 1400 Spline … Read more
Ireland’s transport minister has said that the government in Dublin will make a 1.5 metre minimum passing distance law on roads with a speed limit of more than 50 kilometres an hour.On roads with speed limits of 50 kilometres an hour or less, a minimum passing distance of 1 metre will apply, reports StickyBottle.com.The announcement … Read more
Cyclists in Edinburgh have called for a segregated cycle lane alongside a planned extension of the Scottish capital’s tram system.Since the service came into operation in 2009 more than 200 cyclists have required hospital treatment after crashing on the tracks.In May last year, 23-year-old medical student Zhi Min Soh lost her life when her bike’s … Read more
