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Is the Sava ‘Dream-Maker’ aero bike with its curious dual-fork an East Asian bargain? Plus bar tape meets saddle tech, Enve’s new all-road bike, the latest protective bike clothing + loads more tech news

It’s time to go through the top tech stories of the week, and this time we’ve got plenty as per usual. We’re kicking off with the Chinese brand Sava’s ‘Dream-Maker’ aero bike that has a doubled up on its fork design, there’s a new all-road bike from Enve, innovative bar tape from Prologo and more things … Read more

Restaurant owner goes on hunger strike to protest cycle lane in San Francisco

The owner of a restaurant in San Francisco has begun a hunger strike in protest over a cycle lane that he and several other owners have blamed for a decline in customers and “killing business”.The protected cycle route in the centre of Valencia Street is 1.9 miles long and was installed last summer, following on from previous trials … Read more

Fidlock Vacuum phone case + base

The Fidlock Vacuum phone holder system is a secure and convenient way to use your smartphone as a display on your bike, using a very clever magnet and suction system to hold it on your handlebar or stem. This really is an excellent bit of kit.The Fidlock system comes in two parts: a vacuum handlebar … Read more

“Watered down” cycling and walking scheme “putting bus times before cyclists’ lives”, claim road safety campaigners

Transport for London and active travel charity Sustrans have been accused of “prioritising bus times over cyclist and pedestrian lives” and “putting motor traffic first”, after newly released designs for a Liveable Neighbourhood programme appear to have “radically scaled back” and even scrapped previous proposals to install protected cycle lanes on a busy road where … Read more

“Cyclists see themselves as the centre of the universe,” says actress Patricia Hodge in rant questioning why police “never” stop red light-jumping cyclists

After Dame Joan Collins last year called on London mayor Sadiq Khan to “do something” about cyclists “before the city is ruined”, Patricia Hodge has become the latest high-profile actress to launch a scathing rant about people cycling in the capital, claiming she gets “invariably screamed at” when she admonishes cyclists for “riding their bikes … Read more

Galibier Female Specific Route Jacket

The Galibier Female Specific Route Jacket is a classy looking and exceptionally well-made top for cold conditions. However, although it performs well in terms of insulation, its poor breathability and lack of water resistance are a little disappointing, and its tailoring won’t suit everyone either.For more options, check out our guides to the best waterproof … Read more