Power pedals are getting more competitive, and they’re also very good. It’s been a while since we reviewed the Garmin Vector 2 pedals, which at the time would have set you back £1,200. Since then the trend has been for power pedals to get cheaper, and that’s demonstrated by the excellent Favero Assioma Duo pedals, … Read more
Today’s submission in our Near Miss of the Day feature shows a close pass in London on a cyclist who, even more than 12 months later, says it “still makes me flinch when I watch it.”It was sent in by road.cc reader Tony, who told us: “This happened just over a year ago, I pulled up … Read more
The Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ Eyro front light is a simple two-mode rechargeable model with a maximum output of 30 lux. Beam pattern is reasonable navigationally, and run-times between charges are pretty favourable too. Pros: Well built, reasonable output and run-times, less attractive to opportunist thieves Cons: Pedestrian charge times, reflector means pool of … Read more
Seven London boroughs are vying for a share of £114 million in funding to help boost cycling, walking and use of public transport in their local areas.Projects that could benefit from the money include one in the historic town centre of Greenwich which will remove the gyratory there and provide a safe through cycle route, … Read more
At this time of year a jacket you can rely on to keep the rain out is essential, and Cube’s AM WLS Storm Jacket is well up to the task. Not only that, but its very good breathability means you don’t steam up on the inside. It’s not cheap, but it’s in the same price … Read more
A capable front light that sits nicely in the mid-priced commuter category, with decent battery life and simplicity on its side, the Kryptonite Street F-450 has proved a useful companion as the nights draw in. Pros: Simple to use, decent battery life, battery indicator Cons: Slightly fiddly to tighten strap on oversize bars This offering … Read more
The beauty of disc brakes is that they require very little maintenance, but there are a few tricks to ensure you get the best performance out of them and ensure they keep working nicely.If you’re reading this article it’s safe to assume you have a bike (road, cyclocross or adventure) with disc brakes, and if … Read more
Evandro Portela, the Brazilian cyclist whose video showing him drafting a truck at 124 kilometres an hour went viral in 2014 has set a new world record for the highest speed achieved on a bicycle on a public road, clocking up 202 kilometres an hour last Sunday.The BR277 road between Curitiba and São José dos … Read more
