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“The brake pad is the smallest part that a rider can change on their bike, but it can make a huge difference”: Sinter explain how they manufacture world-beating brake pads in Europe

Tyre manufacturers often point out that, in terms of cost-to-performance, their products are the most important on a bicycle, because tyres are the only contact points between the bike and the road or trail. But coming a close second has to be brake pads, because they are the only contact points between a bike’s braking system … Read more

Tribunal orders former Scott Sports CEO to sell shares, ending bizarre “power struggle” which saw police called to HQ over “dispute between managers”

A “power struggle” at Scott Sports — that last year escalated to the point of police being called to the company’s headquarters amid a “dispute between managers” — may have been resolved, an arbitration tribunal for the International Chamber of Commerce ruling that former CEO Beat Zaugg must sell his shares.The story erupted in April 2024 when Zaugg, … Read more

Cyclists blame “hostile” NIMBYs as council abandons protected cycle lane plan after resident backlash over £1.4m “biggest waste of money” project they claimed would “devastate community”

A major £1.4m cycling infrastructure project in Swansea will not be going ahead, the investment to be reallocated to other active travel upgrades after local outrage at plans to build a 1.2-mile segregated cycle route on an important route in the city.Swansea Council had last year expressed a desire to upgrade the key route as … Read more

Topeak E-Torqbar 1-10Nm

Every element of the Topeak E-Torqbar 1-10Nm is impressively well made, the readings are accurate, and it’s a pleasure to use. The LEDs don’t really add anything bar flashy looks and the need for a battery, however, and you can get the same job done for a lot less money.If you’ve ever thought, ‘Hmmm, I’d … Read more

Check out the super-versatile Fairlight Secan

What is it about the Fairlight Secan that has made our last two reviewers buy one for themselves?We told you about the updated Fairlight Strael earlier in the month and a lot of you were very complimentary about this fourth-generation design, so we thought we’d tell you about another Fairlight model that has recently been … Read more

Cyclists’ hi-vis clothing invisible to some car brands’ automated emergency braking systems, shocking crash prevention study finds

During the winter months, police forces, politicians, and road safety organisations regularly advise cyclists and pedestrians to ‘be safe, be seen’ by wearing reflective clothing when out on the roads. But, according to an alarming new study conducted by a vehicle safety organisation, hi-vis gear could in fact make cyclists invisible to some car brands’ … Read more

Wahoo Elemnt Ace

The Wahoo Elemnt Ace is bigger but not necessarily better than the bike computers that have come before it. After a few months with the futuristic unit, my initial excitement has mostly turned to frustrations and niggles with what could have been an absolute game changer. New features seemingly made it harder to get the … Read more

Wattbike Proton

The Wattbike Proton is the latest in the company’s three-strong bike range. It’s also the cheapest model, and is aimed at the ‘fitness enthusiast’ market rather than designed with the dedicated cyclist in mind. Having been a long-time user of a Wattbike Atom I was keen to try out the Proton and see how it … Read more