“Multiple” cyclists were arrested for riding their bikes on the A18 Mountain Road during this summer’s TT season, the island’s police revealed this week, ahead of another two-week ban on cycling for the duration for the Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT races.The ban on cycling during the Isle of Man’s famous motorcycling events was … Read more
The wider world has always had a huge amount of respect for German technology and innovation (think ‘Vorsprung durch technik’ and all that) – and when it comes to two-wheeled technology, arguably the most notable place where Germany has set the standard is in the world of e-bikes.That standard is about to be raised one … Read more
Stabilisers? Nah, they’re for softies. I’ll do it the hard way, unsupported, with blood, bruises, bells, and a bold but terrified grin all in. That was my mentality when I was four or five years old, and my attitude to riding a bike hasn’t changed much in the decades since. As a young boy, my dad … Read more
The Aztec HexVent Ultra Lightweight Floating Rotor CL 180 stands out on the bike thanks to its distinctive design, but thankfully it isn’t all style and no substance. Lightweight, quiet and dependable, it dealt with everything I threw at it without complaint, making it a solid upgrade for riders looking to save a few grams.SetupThe … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageThis week’s Dealclincher roundup features big savings across road bikes, action cameras, shoes, tools and more. You can grab the Merida Reacto 9000 road bike for £1,751 less than the RRP, Quoc cycling shoes for £98, Pro Tool Bundle with 78% off, … Read more
Merida has unveiled a new version of its Speeder flat-bar road bike, giving the long-running aluminium model a gravel-focused makeover with space for tyres up to 50mm wide, and the price of the Speeder 100 drops to £800. We’ve always rated Speeders for their practicality, comfort, and strong spec for the money, so we’re interested in … Read more
Trek has launched the fifth generation of its Domane endurance road bike, ditching its bump-softening IsoSpeed frame technology, adding a new seatpost designed to flex and absorb chatter, increasing tyre clearance and dropping weight in the process; the top-level Domane SLR frameset is a whopping 305g lighter than before. 2027 Trek Domane action (Image Credit: … Read more
Hope Valley in the Peak District is synonymous with mountain biking, and it’s also been the long-time home to the small family-founded and run Bear Frame Supplies. The name will likely ring a few bells for many riders, and those in the bike industry. Still, the products and services offered by its founders, Aaron Ward … Read more
Revel’s Rover is a fast, lightweight gravel bike that’s designed for covering distance at speed. It’s fun to ride and pretty comfy considering its racy feel, and the asking price for this privateer build is pretty reasonable too. It’s the kind of bike you might cast a serious eye over if building up to some … Read more
