Synchronized shifting, which allows automated front shifts and first debuted on Shimano’s mountain bike electronic groupset and more recently the latest Dura-Ace 9150 Di2, is now available on Ultegra 6800 and Dura-Ace 9000 Di2 groupsets. Syncro what?Synchronized shifting is one of the potential benefits of an electronic groupset. Full synchronized shift allows you to concentrate on … Read more
The BTwin VIOO 320 Bicolour bike light is a reversible red/white LED with two modes. While I’m not totally convinced by BTwin’s claims regarding visibility distances, at 22 and 7 lumens respectively, it’s a surprisingly useful contingency light – the sort you might lend to a mate should one of their blinkies unexpectedly power down.As … Read more
We’ve all been there. You go for a quiet bike ride on the Sunday of a Bank Holiday weekend with hardly a care in the world, then get back to work on the Tuesday and all hell breaks loose.Well, that’s what’s happened to Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn today as Prime Minister Theresa May … Read more
Mark Beaumont has completed his 3,500 warm-up ride round Britain’s coastline in 14 and a half days. He now plans to cycle around the world in 80 days.“We live in a very hilly wee island,” he concluded. “It’s been tough riding.”Beaumont began his round Britain jaunt on Tuesday April 4, aiming to maintain 240 miles … Read more
Tom Donhou of Donhou Bicycles has teamed up with Kibosh Racing, a South West-based race team with attitude, to create a stunning steel race bike with a paint job that pays homage to motor racing’s golden era. Kibosh X Donhou 24 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The frames are built from Columbus HSS and Spirit tubing with tube … Read more
Changes announced to the driving test last week mean that drivers will have to show they can follow directions from a sat-nav device, among other things – but there will be no requirement for them to undergo cycle awareness training and be specifically examined on the issue.Campaign groups such as the Cycling UK have been … Read more
Specialized has issued a statement in which it takes the blame for the pre-production part that failed in Niki Terpstra’s Roubiax race bike, causing him to crash during the Paris-Roubaix race recently and preventing him from being able to support Tom Boonen in his final One of the biggest new bike developments this year has been Specialized’s … Read more
Police in Belfast are to launch a version of West Midlands’ Police’s close-pass initiative as part of a new cyclist-focused road safety campaign. As well as stopping motorists who pass too close to plain clothes officers on bikes when overtaking, cyclists are being encouraged to use cameras and bike lights.ITV reports that the #seethecyclist campaign … Read more
Two winners have been picked from the thousands of eager entries. we promised a male and a female winner and here we have them:Naomi AdamsonandChristopher ByrneMorvelo will be in contact shortly to arrange delivery. Congratulations to you both! Morvélo have come up with a wonderful Spring prize (it IS spring!) for two lucky readers.We have two sets … Read more
Brooks England, the traditional leather bicycle saddle maker, is one of the most iconic and legendary bicycle brands. Its products are the epitome of style and luxurious comfort.Brooks still makes leather saddles in Smethwick in the West Midlands using the same tools and processes first developed when the company founded in 1889, and they are still … Read more
