The steel Flyer singlespeed was a mainstay of the Genesis range for many years, having been introduced back in 2006/2007, but it’s no longer available, so we thought we’d take a quick look back at this once-popular bike and see what similar options are still available.road.cc reader Bob Carter recently wrote to us saying: “I’ve had … Read more
The JetBlack Victory is an awful lot of indoor trainer for the money. For 99% of folks who train indoors – on any platform – it’s hard to see what you’ll gain by spending more. JetBlack says you’re ‘getting more for less with the lowest cost, fully featured trainer on the market’ and to be … Read more
The Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 could be all the lock you ever need to keep your pride and joy protected against theft. It’s easy to use, with plentiful space inside the lock, and there’s an optional top-class mounting bracket to enable you to carry it around too. All this comes at a cost, though.The … Read more
It’s that time of year when all the best riders in the world are testing their legs and fine-tuning their form ahead of the Tour de France. For many this means racing the Critérium du Dauphiné, a week-long dress rehearsal for the big one next month.Most importantly for us is that it’s not just the … Read more
A cyclist who was allegedly grabbed and pushed to the ground by an aggressive van driver during a road rage confrontation, following a collision on a narrow road, was told by police that the case will not be pursued – because, despite the cyclist capturing the incident on his bike camera, the footage did not … Read more
A video showing a steady stream of cyclists using a recently opened bike lane in Dublin has sparked a bizarre debate on social media, where some users have speculated that the clip was “staged” and that the cyclists featured in it are actors, paid by the local authority to promote the protected infrastructure.The 40-second clip, … Read more
The professional peloton’s current fixation with wearing extremely aero, time trial-style helmets in road races – looking at you, EF Education-EasyPost – could soon be under threat, after the UCI announced this week that it is planning to introduce a distinction between helmet standards used in cycling’s different events.The new helmet rules come as part … Read more
The Uvex Pace Stage V glasses aim to deliver on all fronts, boasting an advanced photochromic lens with Uvex’s Variomatic technology, anti-fogging capabilities via its Supravision coating and robust UV protection. They stack up in real-world use, particularly in the unpredictable conditions you often get when riding in Britain. Their price does put them at the … Read more
