We tested the Rohan Elite Stormer jacket some time ago, and while we liked the performance of the fabric, we had our reservations about the slightly upright commuter cut. It’s a similar story with this lightweight Windrider jacket, but the fit doesn’t seem to matter so much here. Anyway, it’s a pricey but well-conceived windproof … Read more
This week’s world’s fastest electric bike comes from Audi, whose 50mph self-wheelying prototype has been causing a big buzz on various gadget, car and bike sites and blogs in the last few days.Presented last week at the Wörthersee Tour event for VW enthusiasts in Austria (VW owns Audi), the machine is “a high-end pedelec for … Read more
Addison Lee minicab boss John Griffin could face criminal prosecution for urging his drivers to break the law and drive in London bus lanes. The letter was part of his campaign against what he sees as discriminatory ban which keeps mini cab drivers out of London’s bus lanes while allowing licensed black cabs to use … Read more
You should be seeing more Vivelo frames on UK roads soon now that the brand has UK distribution through Cycling Components.Do you know where Vivelo are from? Have a guess. Nope, have another guess. Still wrong. The brand is Bulgarian. It was established in 2007 and was supplying Pro Continental teams by 2009. Now they … Read more
Topeak Mini Morph splices the best features of a track and mini pump – you know, in one of those experiments involving matter transfer demonstrated by Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum’s unfortunate scientist in David Cronenberg’s visceral remake of the Fly).I would love to say it was the first of the pint sized inflators to conjure … Read more
Italian component legend Campagnolo has announced new double and triple cranksets and two new ten-speed cassette combinations, broadening the gear ranges it offers in a move that’s clearly designed to appeal to the burgeoning MAMIL market.Triples return to the Campagnolo range at Athena 11-speed, and Centaur and Veloce 10-speed levels, which is bound to please … Read more
An 11 sprocket is a wonderful thing. Looked at in isolation it is a shining star of speed, engineering and power. I need one. Need it like a baby needs a nappy. I am usually not strong enough for one, it’s just that there are 80 lads ahead of me who are; and for long … Read more
A free version of SizeMyBike, a computation tool to help you get the correct bike fit, is now available at the iTunes App Store.SizeMyBike Lite works out the frame size and the top tube length you need for road bikes and mountain bikes so it’s useful in helping you choose the right bike. You just … Read more
British Cycling and Sky have issued an invitation to join world champion Mark Cavendish, currently enjoying a welcome day of rest as he chases the Giro d’Italia points jersey, for what is billed as a leisurely bike ride in one of London’s parks next Tuesday 29 May.Places on the ride are strictly limited and will … Read more
A secure cycle parking facility in the centre of Leicester has been reopened under new management after a year-long refurbishment programme. The Bike Park, which is located beneath Leicester Town Hall, incorporates showers, lockers and a bike shop as well as parking spaces for 110 bikes.The premises were refurbished at a cost of £200,000 jointly … Read more
