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Wattbike seeks investment following years of losses and falling sales, but static bike brand insists “significant improvements in financial performance” recently
Static bike maker Wattbike is seeking investment from new backers, the business having been utilising short-term loans amid slumping turnover and significant losses since the pandemic. However, the brand has told us it is optimistic about its future, with “sales up more than 35 per cent year-on-year since September”.A spokesperson for the brand told us that it … Read more
Aero bike vs aero position — why spending thousands on a new bike might be slower than sticking with your old one
The latest Ostro VAM aero road bike is described by Factor as “unbeatable” . It’s certainly a very fast bike, but around 80% of your total drag contribution comes from your body rather than a fancy frame. So, is a modern aero bike enough to offset an un-aerodynamic position? We’ve been out testing to find out… 2025 Factor Ostro … Read more
Sacked health minister hoped cyclist asking for more cycle lanes would be “mown down by an HGV” in “disgraceful” WhatsApp messages
Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over a series of abusive and offensive messages sent to a WhatsApp chat, including one in which he said he “had positive visions” of a constituent who asked for more cycleways in Greater Manchester “getting mown down by an HGV”.The messages were revealed by the Mail on Sunday and were … Read more
Moon Rigel Pro 1000lm
The Moon Rigel Pro 1000lm is bright, has a good battery life and it’s packed full of smart features, though with only two buttons it can be quite complex to operate some of them. The Garmin-style mount allows you to run the light either under or over the bar.For more options, check out our best … Read more
Why the Genesis Datum was such a groundbreaking bike
British brand Genesis is probably best known for its genre-defining Croix de Fer gravel bike, or perhaps you remember its Volare steel-framed road bike fondly, but we’re turning our attention to a less-celebrated model that we think was equally notable in its way: the Datum.> Genesis gives Croix de Fer “biggest update since it was introduced in … Read more
Look 785 Huez 105 Di2
The latest version of the Look 785 Huez boasts a stunning ride quality and geometry that makes for a race-orientated performance on all kinds of topography. This Shimano 105 Di2 model comes at a premium price, though, when compared with some very impressive competition.> Buy now: Look 785 Huez 105 Di2 for €4,941.00 from Cicli … Read more
Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Daytripper Pack
The Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Daytripper Pack is great – it’s tough, waterproof and well specced with internal pockets and external straps. It holds its shape no matter how much it rains (though the removable internal bracing makes it relatively heavy), and if this bright orange is too much there’s also a black version.At 332g … Read more