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Where’s the seat tube? Urwahn updates Softride 3D-printed steel frames with “groundbreaking” technology
Germany’s Urwahn has updated the technology behind its 3D-printed Softride steel frames, “achieving improvements of up to 30% in weight, stiffness, innovation, and cost”, it says – so let’s take a look. 2025 Urwahn Stadtfuchs rider – 1 (Image Credit: Urwahn) Urwahn has been 3D printing bikes for a few years; it’s at the heart … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 923: Bus driver commits “hair-raising” overtake towards lane of oncoming cyclists… before blasting horn and “giving them the finger”
While the future of London’s Bank Junction remains up in the air, with a trial scheme permitting taxi drivers access for the first time in eight years pencilled in for this spring, one bus driver came in for criticism this week for overtaking a cyclist through the formerly notorious junction – straight into the path … Read more
Scribe Cycling Elan SL 50 Carbon Wheelset
The latest Scribe Cycling Elan SL 50 Carbon Wheelset encompasses all of the attributes required for a performance set of road wheels. The weight is low, as is the price, and there’s wind tunnel data to back up Scribe’s aero claims – and I can happily say this translates to great acceleration and handling when … Read more
NiteRider Lumina Pro 1200
The NiteRider Lumina Pro 1200 is a relatively compact front light that packs a powerful 1,200-lumen beam, but its battery life is short in the highest modes, and the charge port cover on ours wasn’t the most secure, which could compromise waterproofing.> Buy now: NiteRider Lumina Pro 1200 for £99.99 from AmazonWith its 1,200-lumen Boost … Read more
Clipped in performance from flat pedals? Powercage thinks it has the answer… plus new Canyon suspension gravel bike spotted, Ltd edition Van Nicholas + more
It’s that time again for Tech of the Week, where we put together a round-up of some of the weirdest, most wonderful and well, just interesting cycling tech stories. This week we’ve got an unreleased Canyon spotted in the wild (well, the wild west of Instagram that is), limited edition Van Nicholas bikes which you … Read more
“Monstrous” cycling junction scheme scrapped after locals complained about removal of “iconic” lamp at roundabout
Plans to introduce a cycling and walking friendly CYCLOPS-style junction in Greater Manchester have been scrapped after a residents’ campaign group rallied against the “monstrous” active travel scheme, which they claimed would cause gridlock, kill local businesses, and remove a lamp located on the existing roundabout, which has been dubbed the area’s “last recognisable landmark”.The … Read more
Is this the UK’s worst city for cycling? Riding around Belfast’s abysmal bike network (and why drivers should be cycling campaigners’ best friends) + Do cycling culture war stories harm the bike industry?
What is the worst, least hospitable city for cycling in the UK? While we’re sure you all have your own ‘favourite’ contenders for that particular unwelcome accolade, in this week’s podcast episode – our 99th, if you haven’t noticed already – Ryan decides to settle the debate once and for all, by jumping on his … Read more
How accurate is Strava estimated power? Comparing Strava watts with ‘real’ watts from a power meter
When uploading a bike ride to Strava without using a power meter, you get an ‘estimated power’ number for your effort. But how accurate is that figure? And if it is any good, surely the days of expensive power meters limited? It’s time to find out how accurate Strava’s estimation is once and for all… 2025 … Read more
“Coward” cyclist allegedly grabbed and punched female walker after dog crossed his path at nature reserve
Police in Cornwall have called for anyone with information to come forward after a cyclist reportedly assaulted a female dog walker on a nature reserve’s shared path earlier this week.The alleged attack took place on Monday morning after one of the woman’s dogs moved across into the cyclist’s path on Goss Moor’s multi-use trail, a … Read more