Italy’s Fasten has developed a Switch Wheel System (SWS) that makes front and rear wheels interchangeable and allows for ultra-fast wheel changes with the disc brake rotor and cassette remaining attached to the frame. If adopted, SWS would radically alter wheel design and would impact frame design too… although, at this stage, that’s a big … Read more
Donald Trump’s tariffs “are a little bit naive”, according to Brompton CEO Will Butler-Adams who suggested the folding bike manufacturer will likely have to follow other brands and raise US prices by “between 5 and 10 per cent” in response.Trek, Giant and Specialized have all raised prices, or spoken about imminent increases, in the weeks since … Read more
The Rudy Project Turbolence Sunglasses have a great photochromic lens and a lightweight bioplastic frame, and are touted as a multisport eyewear option. But at £239 they’re a pretty pricey prospect, and although that’s on a par with other premium options, they’re not without some issues.The glasses arrive in a soft bag, stored inside a … Read more
Plans for a new BMX and mountain bike track at Folkestone Academy have been approved by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, despite strong opposition from nearby residents who compared the potential noise to “living next to a motorway”, claiming that their “peace” and “privacy” will be under threat from the kids using their bikes at … Read more
A van driver who punched a cyclist in the face and damaged his bike after becoming incensed because the man and his wife weren’t riding their bikes in the nearby cycle lane has been sentenced to unpaid work.The incident took place at Bridlington, Yorkshire, at 9:05am on 29 June, when the 57-year-old cyclist and his … Read more
After being diagnosed with stage four “terminal” cancer, Sir Chris Hoy has issued an update on his health, saying that he is “doing well” and has “been able to improve” physically since undergoing chemotherapy treatment last spring, adding that he is currently training for a charity ride he’s launched to raise awareness on stage four cancer, called the … Read more
The Assos Equipe R Jersey S11, with its ultralight AirCell fabric, second-skin fit, and clever pocket features, is built for speed. It delivers on Assos’s reputation for blending cutting-edge tech, sleek aesthetics and premium pricing into its cycling kit. It features trickledown tech from its pricier Equipe RS range, aiming to be the perfect jersey … Read more
You couldn’t accuse the July Galibier Tribute of being anything other than eye-catching, could you? In an age when we frequently hear accusations that loads of big-brand bikes are indistinguishable, lacking character and individual features… well, the Galibier Tribute stands out from the crowd.This bike is actually based on a 78-year-old design, so it’s hardly … Read more
