Once reserved for time trialists and triathletes, aero helmets are now equally sought after by cyclists seeking marginal gains on the Sunday club run. For many riders looking to shell out on one of the best cycling helmets, a consideration will be its aerodynamics and with manufacturers claiming that a modern aero road helmet can save you roughly 10 watts … Read more
The Velocio Knee Warmers are perfect if you want to protect your knees from early morning and/or late evening chills, or if you’re venturing into the mountains, where temperatures can vary enormously. They weigh next to nothing, fold down smaller than most and are perfect for stowing in a jersey pocket.> Buy now Velocio Knee Warmer for … Read more
Shimano has reported another significant fall in sales figures, with net sales down 22.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024 amid predictions its annual sales in Europe could contract by more than £170 million this year.The Q1 figures for the Japanese bicycle components giant show a challenging start to 2024, with net sales falling by … Read more
For some of you this is going to read like a piece of cycling media navel gazing or, worse still, virtue signalling. Oh well, sometimes it pays to take a look at your belly button.With that in mind, let’s talk about road.cc’s policy on bike launches, in fact the whole company’s policy so ebiketips and off.road.cc … Read more
As most people (who care) will know, there’s a new SRAM Red groupset coming. We already had a pretty good idea of what it’s going to look like following leaked images, but now there’s more, giving us our best look yet at the unreleased flagship groupset. The latest spy shots seen on Instagram not only reveal a … Read more
The installation of some new bike parking shelters in one seaside community has triggered fervent debate, a portion of disgruntled residents up in arms about the “eyesore” structures that they believe “ruins” the sea views. On the other hand, the complaints have been met by rolled eyes from some locals who have argued it is “not really … Read more
The Revoloop Race Ultra Tube is made from thermoplastic polyurethane – the TPU you see used in all kinds of products – and is ultra light. Although the price looks high against regular butyl tubes, the huge weight savings make these great value as an upgrade, and the road feel rivals that of latex tubes.These … Read more
I never realised how much I’d miss the dance now that it’s turned into a full-on brawl.Ride the same roads often enough and long enough, and you’ll get to know every hole, bump, ripple, manhole cover, drain, white line, bobble, hump, lump and crack. All those little tarmac threats that want to smack you through … Read more
Plans to transform a London roundabout described as “one of the most dangerous junctions on the road network”, and the scene of 56 collisions in the space of three years, injuring 14 cyclists and pedestrians, has again come under fire from opponents, as a report commissioned by a local traders association has claimed that installing … Read more
