“They’re technically motorcycles”: Police continue crackdown on illegal ‘e-bikes’ causing “persistent” issues in city centres

Several more police forces have publicised the enforcement work they are taking to seize illegal ‘e-bikes’ that are “technically motorcycles”.As is regularly missed in news reports and even some police communications about some ‘e-bikes’, Suffolk Police is keen to point out these are not legally electric bicycles and “are technically classed as motorcycles”, the force educating … Read more

dhb cycling kit is quietly revived by Evans Cycles… and it’s already ‘half price’

Evans Cycles posted a new YouTube video yesterday announcing what it’s calling an “all new” dhb range. The kit is live online and it’s already heavily discounted. But is this new stock, or a brand refresh with a marketing push?The dhb cycling clothing range was launched in 2004 as Wiggle’s in-house brand and quickly earned a solid reputation for offering quality cycling … Read more

Topeak Escape Pod+ with Tube Cube

The Topeak Escape Pod+ with Tube Cube is a great way to carry your tools and spare tubes on your bike. It allows you to keep those items more organised than would be the case with a single-compartment storage unit. The inner liner stops it rattling and overall it works well, though there are cheaper … Read more

Campaigners will “fight to maximise conditions for cycling” once controversial tram route plans finalised, but warn against “huge speculation”

Cycling campaigners in Edinburgh have promised to “fight to maximise conditions for cycling, and all forms of active travel” once plans for a controversial new tram route in the city have been announced by the council, but suggested it is better to wait for a proposal to be finalised rather than speculating amid an “information void”.The … Read more

Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator

The Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator does a good job inflating tyres of all sizes, at least twice on one charge. It’s small and easy to use, charges quickly and is relatively quiet and cool to the touch in use. However, there’s no pressure gauge or ‘target pressure’ preset mode, and swapping between valve types … Read more