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28, 30.5, or 32-inch? Newmen’s STREEM G.38 wheelset comes in three sizes to offer ‘the right size for everyone’
32-inch wheels have set the gravel world alight, to the dismay of some consumers – but with brands such as Scott and Salsa adopting bigger wheels, it looks like 32″ has found something of a foothold. However, 30.5-inch wheels, although not as talked about, have been spotted in and around the off-road race scene, with … Read more
Get a week’s free trial and 50% off The Outsiders cycling and fitness app, up to 40% off Pinarello, Colnago and Trek road bikes, the Cycplus G1 computer is still just £23.41 + more great cycling deals
This article includes paid promotion on behalf of Gentler Stories LLC for The Outsiders app. All other deals included in this article were selected independently. We may earn affiliate commission through some of the links on this page.The clocks have gone back, Christmas really isn’t that far away, and there are some great cycling deals … Read more
POC Ultra Frame Bag 3L review – robust, waterproof and… translucent
The translucent look of the POC Ultra Frame Bag 3L is certainly different, but it definitely helps you locate things inside and makes your bike look a bit more striking. Robust construction and great waterproofing also mean that you don’t have to worry about anything getting damaged by the elements. Its wide nature is roomy, … Read more
86 per cent of people in Northern Ireland say cycling short distances is not possible or too scary
More than four in five residents in Northern Ireland say they are unable, uninterested or afraid to cycle short distances.The findings, published as part of the Continuous Household Survey of more than 3,500 households by Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure, show satisfaction with local walking and cycling infrastructure has remained static, with 61 per cent … Read more
3T’s Racemax+ WPNT brings more tyre clearance and more ‘accessible’ pricing to its racy gravel bike… but it’ll still set you back over £4k
When it was first released back in 2020, 3T’s Racemax WPNT was built to rival the top road bikes on the market, but with a shape designed to bring that speed to gravel – and now the brand’s new Racemax+ WPNT is intended to be an evolution of that very formula, while bringing modern features … Read more
Blocked pavements and irresponsible e-bike use “a real frustration”, prime minister says, as government finally announces consultation to standardise hire bike schemes
The prime minister says that e-bikes “can be a real frustration” when used irresponsibly or parked obstructively on the pavement, as the government announces the terms of its public consultation on introducing standardised licensing for dockless e-bike hire operators.We first reported on the planned consultation seven weeks ago, and the delay it would cause to … Read more
The new absoluteBLACK RAVEN disc brake rotors: why the perfectly positioned holes hold the key to better braking performance
Sometimes it’s the empty space that makes all the difference. The courtyard in a historic building; the gaps between the guitar chords in an AC/DC riff; for cyclists, the crucial rest and recovery time after a hard session on a bike. Nothing is ever really nothing.Well, when it comes to disc brake rotors for bicycles, … Read more
Luton Town fan’s charity cycle to away match ends on day one… after his bike was stolen outside a Starbucks
A football fan’s latest charity cycle was brought to an abrupt halt this week when his bike was stolen outside a Northampton Starbucks, leaving him “heartbroken” and “devastated”.Luton Town supporter Mark Crowther was taking part in the latest leg of his Every Mind Matters fundraising campaign, which sees him cycle to all of the club’s … Read more