We’ve covered loads of innovative solutions to combating bike theft over the years, some of them using groundbreaking tech, some of them downright strange. Here are the most interesting, along with details of how they’ve stood the test of time.You need to invest in a very good lock to protect your bike – that pretty … Read more
If you’re on the fence about portable electric inflators, the Prestacycle Prestaflator Go might just be enough to get you to ditch your manual mini-pump or CO2 cartridges. It’s great! Fast, reliable, and easy to use, and just the right size.> Buy now: Prestacycle Prestaflator Go for £99 from PrestacycleBefore the Prestaflator Go arrived, I have to say … Read more
Bike theft is an unfortunate fact of life for cyclists nowadays, but it doesn’t have to be your bike. This is the mantra that Leamington-based Hiplok was founded on way back in 2011, and the brand is constantly designing, testing and updating its award-winning range of bike security products to stay one step ahead of the … Read more
The Kryptonite New York Lock Diamond Standard isn’t cheap but it offers a very high level of security, even against angle grinders, proving itself among the toughest options in our recent in-house testing. It’s also pretty easy to live with.As we just mentioned it, let’s talk about our security testing first. We assembled a whole … Read more
Shimano has announced that it will shut down its Milremo custom clothing brand and scale back its wider cycling apparel offerings, citing “increasing competition, shifting retailer priorities, and supply chain challenges” as key reasons behind the move, while also laying off 13 workers in the process.The Japanese brand, best known as the world’s largest manufacturer … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageApple’s AirTags weren’t originally designed for tracking bicycles, but as soon as they came out, some clever cookies started hiding them on their bikes. So, are AirTags really worth it for cyclists? Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of using … Read more
Former British para-cycling champion Tom Staniford has completed one final ride with the legs that powered him through years of endurance sport, just weeks before he undergoes a voluntary double leg amputation.Staniford, who has a very rare genetic condition, called MDP syndrome, that prevents fatty tissue from being stored underneath the skin, organised the ride … Read more
