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Ekoi PW8 CrMo Pedals

Something we haven’t seen in a while is a new pedal system. With a low stack height, plenty of float options and claims of aerodynamic and efficiency improvements, the Ekoi PW8 CrMo Pedals sound like the Holy Grail, but I’m not sure the benefits are big enough to warrant the swap from an existing design.The … Read more

“Nobody wants to wear a mask but they can help”: Scientist tells cyclists they should cover nose and face when riding in high-polluting heavy traffic

Cyclists should wear face masks covering their nose and mouth whilst riding on congested roads, an academic has said.The recommendation is due to the heavier breathing caused by cycling, and the subsequently greater inhalation of harmful particulates that could cause damage to several key organs.Jill Belch, a professor of vascular medicine who also co-chairs the … Read more

“A sledgehammer to crack a nut”: Campaigners protest Merseyrail’s blanket e-bike ban as train company insists “safety must always come first”

Dozens of cyclists have gathered in Liverpool City Centre to protest the incoming ban on all non-folding e-bikes on Merseyrail trains.The ban, first announced in July and coming into effect in January, means only standard pedal cycles, folding e-bikes and approved mobility scooters and aids will be permitted on the operator’s fleet of trains, serving … Read more

Thule InLock Universal Panel

The Thule InLock Universal Panel is a decent stab at a rattle-free, quick-release means of mounting panniers. With no significant mounting componentry on the panniers themselves, they can be quickly taken off a bike and carried around like normal bags.Thule offers traditional pannier bags, backpack bags and attaché-style briefcase bags, all of which can be … Read more