Shimano’s SPD-SL road pedal design has been a constant in the cycling world since 2003. But as autumn’s approach brings cooler winds, the lack of backwards compatibility on the all new SPD-SLR might earn Shimano the cold shoulder from customers. As expected following a mysterious cleat catastrophe at Paris-Roubaix and a leak reported on this very … Read more
An unrepentant driving instructor who left a cyclist with life-changing injuries after clattering into her at 55mph on a rural road has earned support from a portion of the Daily Mail’s readership, who have criticised the grandmother for failing to wear high-visibility clothing, while accusing her “dicking about in the way like the rest of … Read more
The Volt Urban LS is a well-specced and neatly executed city bike that’s one of a growing number that have turned to Bafang’s automatic shifting motors. The three-speed hub has its idiosyncrasies but is a great option for flatter terrain, and the bike is a likeable companion for urban errands. The recent price reduction makes … Read more
Riding bikes off-road in England and Wales can sometimes be a seriously grey area. In fact, many riders out there will likely be riding illegal trails without ever realising it, but as always, it’s best to be properly clued up on the rights and wrongs before you find yourself on the wrong side of the … Read more
If you’re new to commuting by bike, then you’ll likely enjoy health and fitness benefits in no time at all — but more experienced cyclists can get plenty of gains simply from riding to work too.The length, frequency and terrain of your commute are key points to start from; you might already be doing more … Read more
When you are commuting in the dark of winter, or early in the morning, visibility is everything. The Vistella Firefly Plus gloves are clearly designed with this in mind, aiming to make you as noticeable as possible to other road users, especially when you are signaling to turn.DesignThe standout feature here is the use of … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s time for Commuting Week again on road.cc, so we’ve rounded up five items that could make your ride to work safer, drier, more enjoyable, or even more luxurious. From very fancy seats, to affordable e-bikes and pedals with extra visibility, here are … Read more
Specialized’s Diverge has always been at the forefront of gravel, and with every iteration, the brand has tweaked it with fancy technologies in pursuit of comfort and speed. Though upon the release of the Diverge 4, there was something missing – the S-Works build. Now it’s finally here, and it’s every bit as progressive as … Read more
Cycling kit is really expensive, and you can sometimes feel a bit silly wearing it. So why not just wear casual clothes, or even full work attire on your commute?This can be a very tricky choice to make when cycling to work. How far is too far for normal clothes? Will your work clothes get … Read more
