The Santini Magic jacket is one of a new breed of waterproofs using PFAS-free membranes in their construction. It doesn’t perform poorly for want of them, and it has some really nice features for a road jacket. It’s versatile enough to be useful year-round in UK conditions.> Buy now: Santini Magic Jacket for £200 from SantiniFor its … Read more
Shimano has officially unveiled its Q’Auto system for battery-free automatic shifting on non-electric bikes, meaning that manual shifting is no longer required.We first reported on Shimano Q’Auto last year, although we didn’t have a launch date at the time. Shimano has now gone public with its latest innovation.> Shimano’s Q’Auto automatic shifting technology touted to launch … Read more
A Labour council in London has been ordered to scrap an “unlawful” low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) in West Dulwich, south London, after losing a High Court battle that campaigners say could become a landmark decision for active travel policies across the UK.The decision, delivered in May and finalised today with the rejection of Lambeth Council’s appeal, marks … Read more
BBB BioReadyWash is super convenient for those situations when bikes are a little grimy, you’re cleaning a localised area, or you’ve left oily fingerprints following a quick tune-up. It’s plant based, contains some wax protectant, and is supposedly biodegradable within 28 days. A little goes surprisingly far, and the results on gloss and satin surfaces … Read more
Campagnolo has officially introduced top-level Super Record 13, which is the world’s first wireless 2×13-speed groupset for road cycling. As well as that extra sprocket, Campagnolo says that Super Record 13 is the lightest 2x (double chainset) groupset available and the fastest-shifting on the market. The price is also lower than for 12-speed Super Record … Read more
Irish Customs Authorities have announced the seizure of over 4,000 e-bikes, a handful of e-scooters, and bike parts and accessories estimated to be worth €4.5 million, which were illegally imported into the European Union, following targeted searches at two different warehouses.A spokesperson for Irish Customs said: “As part of an ongoing investigation, Revenue officers searched, … Read more
Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) has had a profound impact in its first year of enforcement, according to a new study and supporting data which show a clear “statistically significant” shift towards active travel and reduced use of private vehicles.The LEZ, which came into force on 1 June 2024 following a two-year grace period, covers … Read more
The Wilier Filante SL Ultegra Di2 is an impressive racing bike that will excel on any terrain, regardless of whether competitive road racing or long solo miles in the saddle is your thing. As an SL model, it’s the more affordable option in Wilier’s Filante portfolio, sitting just below the range-topping SLR offering. Despite this, … Read more
