Shimano set to provide extra two years’ warranty to US cyclists with defective cranks along with additional tools and training to retailers to “overhaul” its crankset recall process

Shimano has agreed to overhaul its crankset recall inspection process in the United States, provide retailers with enhanced training and tools, and extend the warranty for owners of the affected cranks by two years as part of a proposed class action settlement that stems from 2023’s high-profile recall of Hollowtech II cranksets.The suit, led by … Read more

Quella Varsity Imperial Classic Geared Commuter

The Quella Varsity Imperial Classic Geared Commuter is a sturdy and well-thought-out commuter machine that is great for flatter journeys, and comes complete with rack and mudguards. However, it is very heavy and the hub-geared drivetrain is a little unconventional, which can take a little getting used to.> Buy now: Quella Varsity Imperial Classic Geared Commuter for £899 from QuellaQuella … Read more

What exactly is a bike radar system, and why does everyone want one?

Just a few years ago, radar technology in cycling was virtually unheard of. Fast forward to today, and rear radar lights have become a must-have for many riders with more and more cyclists investing in them for added safety and awareness on the road. So, what exactly is a rear bike radar and how does it work? 2025 Magicshine … Read more

Halfords 23cm D Lock

The Halfords 23cm D Lock is the cheapest lock we’ve tested this year. It’s a good performer and punches above its weight as a Sold Secure Gold rated lock, meaning most insurance companies will be happy with it. It’s easy to use and has a rubber coating to reduce the chances of scratching your frame.If … Read more

Dangerous driver avoids jail despite deliberately knocking cyclist off bike after rider tapped on window to confront motorist for pulling out in front of him

An uninsured driver who did not hold a full licence has avoided jail after pleading guilty to dangerous driving over an incident which saw a cyclist deliberately knocked off their bike in Cornwall.Connor Broad, 21, received a six-month sentence, suspended for two years, Cornwall Live reporting on the sentencing from Truro Crown Court.Broad was driving … Read more

Town where cyclists ordered to pay £1,000 for cycling on high street claims terrified locals are “scarred for life” by “anti-social” cycling

A local politician behind a controversial cycling ban, which has seen cyclists ordered to pay £1,000 for riding through a town centre, claims the punishments aren’t too harsh and are “making Grimsby a safer place”.It’s the latest episode in the long-running Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) drama in the Lincolnshire town, the council having deployed “enforcement officers” to … Read more

The end of bike camera reporting? Police in Wales stop taking action on cyclists’ close pass videos, claiming decision based on “national guidance” advising forces to avoid “dealing with incidents involving distances”

Motorists who are caught on camera overtaking cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders too closely in Wales will avoid punishment for the foreseeable future after GoSafe, the country’s road casualty reduction partnership, revealed that it has temporarily suspended taking action on close passes.That decision, GoSafe says, is based on “national guidance” issued by the National Police … Read more