If you’re a cyclist with an eye for detail, you might be familiar with Rule #48 from the famously meticulous Velominati list of cycling commandments, which insists that saddles must be “visually level.” Despite this, many world-class riders appear to favour a downward tilt nowadays, as we spotted on a recent auction of pro bikes. … Read more
The Schwalbe One Plus is a great urban or commuter tyre but its wire bead construction contributes to a pretty hefty weight, which impacts on road feel and performance, and it also lacks tubeless compatibility.I tested the One Plus in its 28mm version with a Reflex sidewall and wire bead. The tyres were relatively easy … Read more
We have come across scores of traps and vandalism acts targeting cyclists in recent years, but this one marks another new low, as cyclists were left terrorised after caltrops, a spiked weapon going back to the Roman era, was brought back in fashion by “anti-bike psychos” who strew them across a popular bike lane in … Read more
In this week’s edition of Five Cool Things, we have HED’s ‘”fastest wheels ever”, the latest electric mini pump from Muc-Off, sunglasses from Koo Eyewear worn by Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe riders, Velocio’s do-it-all jacket and some affordable thermal bib tights from Madison. Here are the previews before our full reviews go live… Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator (£90) > Best … Read more
An Australian cycling community is in “mourning” after a driver crashed into a group of cyclists, killing one and injuring three others, while the driver got trapped in the car and had to be airlifted to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.The incident which has been described as a “tragic accident” by a … Read more
The Kryptonite Alley F-650 and Avenue R-50 light set is worth considering for commuting, urban and short haul cycling, though it is a bit pricey. Both front and rear can be charged via micro USB, have ‘memory’ functions that remember your last setting, and offer a decent mix of functionality and ease of use. They … Read more
