Spanish company Rotor has a knack for producing innovative products in the search for extra performance, and its brand new Rvolver freehub is a good example of this approach, with a new freehub design that aims to reduce friction and provide super quick engagementDue to be unveiled at Eurobike next week (the world’s biggest bike … Read more
Here’s an intriguing video from US bespoke carbon bike makers, Cryptic Cycles, winner of best new builder at the 2016 North American Handbuilt Bike Show.Called Décryptø, the short video shows the Mission Viejo, California-based brand’s founder, Kevin Fickling, working on the carbon fibre tubes that go to make the bike’s frame – pretty much anything … Read more
The Bontrager Velocis MIPS road bike helmet is reckoned to pair pro peloton performance with all-day riding comfort, which seems like a strange remark given that stage races commonly last a day. That said, it’s a really well made and very airy helmet, which is fast becoming a favourite.As I’d expect from Bontrager and this … Read more
Whose idea was it to have over 50 winners? Well, here they all are in order fo what you’ve won! Congratulations to all the prize winners, Cycle Surgery will be in contact soon. First off, look who’s won the Orbea Avant M20 Team Disc, it’s only Stephen Keane!1 Men’s and 1 Women’s Gore Bike Wear Shakedry Jacket worth £230 each. … Read more
The Metropolitan Police have released a video that they claim shows comparative stopping distances between a police mountain bike equipped with front and rear brakes, and one with no brakes at all.The video was made public alongside a press release issued yesterday following the conclusion of the trial at the Old Bailey of cyclist Charlie Alliston.But … Read more
The Restrap Dry Bag Double Roll 14L is a lightweight, convenient way to pack for cycling adventures. Just be aware there’s a reason it’s that light.The Double Roll weighs in at 175g on the road.cc Scales Of Truth, for a double-ended bag with twice the buckles and webbing of a normal drybag. This is on … Read more
What is it? Bike Citizens is a navigational app and a travel guide in one, providing a huge, constantly updated database of maps worldwide and plenty of tips and points of interest for making the most of your visit to a new destination if you plan on getting around by bike. It won a Eurobike Award in 2015 for … Read more
Former world champion track cyclist Jack Bobridge has appeared before magistrates in Western Australia charged with several counts of selling and supplying MDMA, also known as ecstasy.Bobridge had been targeted in an undercover police operation which is looking to crack down on the supply of drugs in bars and nightclubs in the Perth area.Yesterday police … Read more
The husband of Kim Briggs, who died in February 2016 from head injuries sustained in a collision with cyclist Charlie Alliston on London’s Old Street, has called for the law regarding dangerous cycling to be brought up to date.Alliston, aged 20, was convicted at the Old Bailey of causing bodily harm through wanton or furious … Read more
The Specialized Ruby Expert saddle is ‘made for superior performance on long rides’ and comes with what Specialized calls ‘level 2’ padding. Saddle comfort is highly subjective, but I found it very comfortable/unnoticeable on shorter rides of two or three hours, a little more ‘telling’ towards the end of all-day outings.I have less than two … Read more
