At just under £300 the Scribe 365 Disc is a budget-friendly set of wheels, but unlike many at this price they aren’t carrying a lot of weight, and as testament to Scribe’s in-house wheelbuilders, they exude durability and excellent overall quality.> Buy now: Scribe 365 Disc wheelset for £299 from Scribe CyclingThe 365s are robust … Read more
For many manufacturers, having their bikes and equipment used in the WorldTour by the best riders out there is the ultimate mark of success and a huge marketing opportunity. However, no amount of wins or success is a guarantee that it’ll last forever, and we’ve seen some big names stepping away from the highest level in … Read more
The decision this week to approve Brompton’s proposals for an ambitious new eco-friendly factory and headquarters in Kent have been criticised by wildlife campaigners, who say the plans will lead to the loss an “irreplaceable natural corridor” which acts as a “critical haven for a diverse array of wildlife”, branding the decision a “dark day … Read more
Bleary and cheery-eyed, as the jukebox and drunken dancing is paused, I wobble and watch as the hands of the old analogue clock in the wall of the local village pub slowly but surely moved ever closer to that once-in-a-lifetime dawn of a new century and new millenium. It was about as rowdy as could be, … Read more
The Knog Blinder Pro 1300 + R150 Rear – Light Set is a well-designed, compact and enjoyable combo designed for a variety of different riding uses. The high lumen counts from both lights allow you to ride in unlit rural areas, while the range of beams means the Knog lights can pivot to urban and … Read more
It’s been a hectic week in the world of cycling tech, from the launch of Ridley’s new Noah Fast aero road bike, to the UCI sticking to its 6.8kg bike weight limit but stating rider airbags and gear restrictions are being considered. That’s before we even mention all the road.cc Recommends awards for 2024/25 that … Read more
A recent spate of reported bike thefts from a railway station’s supposedly secure cycle parking facility has inspired one local activist to highlight the problem in perhaps the most original – and scathing – way possible: by installing what locals have described as a “depressingly accurate” sign declaring the area a “bicycle redistribution point”.The official-looking … Read more
The former sports director of a professional women’s cycling team has been banned from the sport for five years after allegations of “inappropriate sexual and psychological” behaviour were made by riders on the team, the UCI has confirmed.The governing body has also suspended Velopro-Alphamotorhomes’ team manager for three years, half of which is suspended, for … Read more
Aluminium has long been thought of as the cheaper, harsher frame material for road bikes. Compared to carbon fibre frames, aluminium bikes do often cost less, but they don’t exactly dominate the pro peloton (in fact, all pro bikes are carbon nowadays). The benefit of aluminium doesn’t lie in its stiffness or racing prowess, though; instead, … Read more
Almost two weeks since the BBC aired its controversial, Adrian Chiles-fronted Panorama episode on e-bikes, the complaints keep flooding into the broadcaster, after the owner of an e-bike shop branded the programme “troubling” and “misleading”, with the potential to “unfairly influence public opinion and undermine the efforts of responsible retailers who prioritise safety, respectful riding, … Read more
