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“There was never any doubt the bikes would not be returned”: Shuttered shop responds to customers’ claims their bikes were “locked inside” and “stolen” after sudden closure

A bike shop in Bournemouth says it is working to ensure all customers can pick up their bikes in the wake of its sudden closure, amid concerns that bikes left for maintenance in the shop were “locked inside with no way to retrieve them”. However, any customers who paid deposits for new bikes will not … Read more

Teravail Updraft Light and Supple

The Teravail Updraft Light and Supple is a fast rolling and grippy tyre for hardpacked, dry surfaces and really comes into its own if your route has you hopping between the trails and the road. This long-term review has found it to be a durable, fast rolling tyre with a supple ride quality.I received these … Read more

Roxform Stride S

The Roxform Stride S is a straightforward hub motor step-through with 8-speed Shimano gearing and front suspension that feels a little superfluous for how the bike will most likely be used. It’s not incredible when you point it uphill, but you wouldn’t really expect it to be for this price. It’s a pretty smooth ride … Read more

Columbus launches first carbon road wheel range, with 1,249g Spirit at the top

Italy’s Columbus, best known for its tubing and more recently for components like handlebars and stems, has entered the carbon road wheels market with the Cento, Spirit and Gara clincher/tubeless models, with all-road and gravel wheels to follow in 2027. The wheels have been in development for two years, and final assembly is in Italy.Columbus … Read more

Roval Rapide CLX III wheelset

The Roval Rapide CLX III is a rare deep section wheelset that feels outrageously fast without bringing the usual moments of crosswind induced self doubt. Specialized has gone unconventional here, pairing a 51mm front rim with a shallower 48mm rear, trimming the wheelset to an impressive 1,305g, and using Roval by Arris carbon spokes with … Read more

BBB Cycling ARC Flux

The BBB Arc Flux sunglasses get the important things right. Comfortable, secure and equipped with an excellent lens, they quickly became the pair I reached for, whether for fast road rides or long days in the saddle.SpecificationThe Arc Flux uses a lightweight bio-based frame with a more refined, slightly softer lens shape than many of … Read more

“Massive” cycle lanes “taking over the streets”, claims Irish MP – in town where only 1km of bike paths have been built in a decade

Cycling campaigners in Ireland have criticised a politician’s “bizarre” claim that “massive” cycle lanes are “taking over” a town’s streets, pointing out that only one kilometre’s worth of cycling infrastructure has been built in the last decade.Last week, Peadar Tóibín, the leader of conservative party Aontú, posted a video on social media criticising the traffic … Read more