The BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps are a radical departure from the traditional Presta valve design. By replacing the standard internal core with a high-flow system, BBB aims to increase airflow by up to 300 per cent, specifically to aid in the difficult task of seating stubborn tubeless tyres. While the theory is sound, the real … Read more
Bianchi has unveiled the next-generation Specialissima, its flagship all-round road bike, claiming it is the lightest model the company has ever produced while also offering improved aerodynamics and better vibration damping than its predecessor.You can expect a slew of bike launches before the Tour de France starts (4th July) – it’s the same every year … Read more
The number of bikes in the City of London has overtaken the number of motor vehicles for the first time, the latest local authority data shows.The increase is due to a staggering surge in the popularity of dockless electric hire bikes – such as Lime and Forest, whilst TfL’s own Santander Cycles, along with cargo … Read more
The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M High Performance tyre could be the only gravel tyre you’ll ever need. Its tread is versatile, its compound is grippy, and its carcass is hard-wearing, meaning that, although these tyres are an investment, they cover a lot of bases.I fitted the 45mm tyres I’d been sent to test on a … Read more
The L-Bow Mk-2 rear bike light is an unconventional entry into the market. Rather than a standard seatpost-mounted LED, it employs a long, articulating arm to position the light source further away from the bike’s centre line. The goal is to discourage close overtakes by physically and visually claiming more space on the road. Whilst … Read more
A new protected cycle lane currently under construction in Northumberland has received a mixed response from locals, with some claiming that the new two-way route will make the road more dangerous than ever before, while arguing that it was never that risky a proposition for cyclists anyway.The Hexham to Corbridge active travel corridor forms part … Read more
A cyclist has called for fly-tipping drivers’ licences to be revoked after he lost a quarter of his skull in a devastating crash caused by a dismantled asbestos-riddled shed dumped by a motorist on a blind bend.66-year-old Colin Appleton was riding his bike on his usual rural loop near Brentwood, Essex on 18 September 2024 … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWe’ve rounded up five pieces of bike tech and accessories that promise smarter riding, better comfort and more practical on-bike solutions. The lineup includes a GPS bike computer, a 3D-printed saddle, a packable backpack, a track pump with a digital gauge, and an … Read more
Former health secretary and Labour leadership hopeful Wes Streeting has criticised the timing of the government’s recent pledge to spend £4.5bn on cycling and walking over the next five years, announced on the same day defence secretary John Healey resigned in protest at Labour’s spending plans.On Thursday, Healey and one of his junior ministers Al … Read more
