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Mechanism PNS X Fizik
With a price just shy of 400 quid, I was expecting something very special from these Mechanism PNS X Fizik shoes, and I must admit in terms of performance and fit they are hard to fault. The uppers wrap your foot comfortably, helped by the dials, and stiffness from the sole is up there with … Read more
Garmin Edge 1050
The Garmin Edge 1050 is an excellent bike computer with a great screen, an intuitive user interface, and a huge range of customisation options. The battery life is also great. Yes, this top-end performance does come at a price, but for what’s on offer I don’t think it’s bad value.For other (cheaper) options, check out … Read more
The guilt, the danger and the dichotomy of being a cycling parent
There is a lot to say about having kids and riding your bike. Both involve unmitigated joy, pain, and, more often than not, questioning why you started this in the first place. As a cyclist who is four years into parenting one child and nine months into parenting two, I am fairly adept at both. However, I never … Read more
Best windproof cycling jackets 2024 — outer layers to protect you from the windchill while riding
The best windproof jackets create an effective barrier between you and the wind when out on the bike, while staying light and breathable. They’re perfect for those chilly early morning rides, and most can be easily packed away once the temperature rises. A windproof jacket is a versatile year-round option and cycling windbreakers are designed to stay … Read more
Aldi drops loads of new cycling stuff at cheap prices, Wahoo slashes turbo prices, Winter kit announcements, 50% off refurbished Hunt wheels + more
So, what’s been happening in the world of tech this week? Well, Cube launched a range of new bikes, including what we reckon might be the best value road bike of the decade so far. During that launch it also appears an unreleased drop-bar Shimano Cues groupset was leaked, something Shimano followed by telling us … Read more
Cycle insurance provider says cyclists shouldn’t have to take out insurance, as Lloyd’s of London boss argues insurance “not such a daft idea” while calling for all cyclists to wear “crash hats”
As the spectre of mandatory cycle insurance rears its head in the national press once again, in the wake of a suspended prison sentence handed out to a cyclist who left a female pedestrian with broken teeth and requiring her finger to be amputated, one specialist cycling insurance provider has spoken out against calls to … Read more
Gravel bikes vs road bikes: what are the differences and which is best for you?
These days, drop-handlebar bikes come in many different forms, including road bikes, gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes, endurance road bikes, all-road bikes and even monster gravel bikes! To make things worse, not all brands stick to the same nomenclature and the lines between categories are more blurred than ever. The choice of a new bike can … Read more