Earlier this week, Shimano’s Deore lineup benefited from that lovely trickle-down treatment, but boy, has Shimano been busy? Only a few days later, the cycling component (and fishing reel) giant has revamped its XT range, developed thicker brake rotors, and brought two new pedals to the market. There’s a lot to get through here, so … Read more
Councillors in Hertfordshire have welcomed the presentation of a new active travel investment plan, but have been warned of the challenges of shifting car dependency among more affluent residents.Last week, the East Herts Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) was approved in a meeting of the council’s Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel, with … Read more
The BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps are a radical departure from the traditional Presta valve design. By replacing the standard internal core with a high-flow system, BBB aims to increase airflow by up to 300 per cent, specifically to aid in the difficult task of seating stubborn tubeless tyres. While the theory is sound, the real … Read more
Bianchi has unveiled the next-generation Specialissima, its flagship all-round road bike, claiming it is the lightest model the company has ever produced while also offering improved aerodynamics and better vibration damping than its predecessor.You can expect a slew of bike launches before the Tour de France starts (4th July) – it’s the same every year … Read more
The number of bikes in the City of London has overtaken the number of motor vehicles for the first time, the latest local authority data shows.The increase is due to a staggering surge in the popularity of dockless electric hire bikes – such as Lime and Forest, whilst TfL’s own Santander Cycles, along with cargo … Read more
The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M High Performance tyre could be the only gravel tyre you’ll ever need. Its tread is versatile, its compound is grippy, and its carcass is hard-wearing, meaning that, although these tyres are an investment, they cover a lot of bases.I fitted the 45mm tyres I’d been sent to test on a … Read more
The L-Bow Mk-2 rear bike light is an unconventional entry into the market. Rather than a standard seatpost-mounted LED, it employs a long, articulating arm to position the light source further away from the bike’s centre line. The goal is to discourage close overtakes by physically and visually claiming more space on the road. Whilst … Read more
A new protected cycle lane currently under construction in Northumberland has received a mixed response from locals, with some claiming that the new two-way route will make the road more dangerous than ever before, while arguing that it was never that risky a proposition for cyclists anyway.The Hexham to Corbridge active travel corridor forms part … Read more
A cyclist has called for fly-tipping drivers’ licences to be revoked after he lost a quarter of his skull in a devastating crash caused by a dismantled asbestos-riddled shed dumped by a motorist on a blind bend.66-year-old Colin Appleton was riding his bike on his usual rural loop near Brentwood, Essex on 18 September 2024 … Read more
