It’s Eurobike this week, which means big names from across the bike industry have descended on Germany to display new and exciting tech, the latest release to catch our eye this gradient simulator for home training by Garmin and Tacx.The Tacx Alpine is now available to buy from Garmin’s website, priced at £929.99, the brand … Read more
Rail operator Southern’s controversial plans to remove a cycle storage facility at East Croydon station – one of the UK’s busiest non-terminal stations – over security concerns, including fears the station could be targeted by a car bomb, have been “paused” just days before the racks were due to be scrapped.The U-turn comes following pressure … Read more
Dynamic Barkeeper Pro tubeless sealant is, according to Dynamic, “the best sealant in the world”. In practice, it’s a clean option that does what it says on the tin, boasts biodegradable credentials, and is easy to top up and replace. It’s quite pricey, but I think you get what you pay for.> Buy now: Dynamic … Read more
It’s never the conventional products that stick in the memory from our annual trip to Eurobike, and of the many curiosities at the 2025 edition in Frankfurt, this reusable airbag for cyclists certainly caught our eye. Unlike Hövding’s airbag system – which is designed to replace a helmet and cannot be used again once it has been … Read more
Roval has introduced new Rapide CLX Sprint, Rapide CLX III, and Rapide CL III wheels, each with a deeper front rim than is used at the rear, the idea being to improve the aero performance while saving weight to improve acceleration and climbing speed. The top-level options feature composite spokes with Roval boldly claiming these are … Read more
The Isle of Man’s Department for Infrastructure has insisted that it has “no plans” to prohibit cycling on the island’s Mountain Road – despite a recent petition calling for cyclists to be banned from the “perilous” route attracting over 300 signatures. Yes, that many.The petition, titled ‘Ban cyclists from the Mountain Road in Isle of … Read more
Superteam has recently launched a lightened H2 version of its Ultra wheelset. Given the tempting price, we took the opportunity to ask the brand some questions about the savings offered by Chinese wheel brands.Before we do, it’s worth taking a closer look at the Superteam Ultra H2 wheelset, the successor to the wheels that we were … Read more
The 7mesh Men’s Pace Short Sleeve Jersey is a lightweight, highly breathable and very comfortable top well suited to warmer weather and indoor training. Despite being very thin, the fabric feels rugged and the large-capacity packets are stable and secure. The zip puller is a little trickier than some to engage and I’d have preferred … Read more
