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Magene C606 Smart GPS Bike Computer
With a touchscreen, mapping, and the ability to sync to Strava and TrainingPeaks – and to fit onto a Garmin mount – the Magene C606 Smart GPS Bike Computer does everything you’d look for in a basic computer. It lacks some of the performance-orientated features of higher-end options from the likes of Garmin and Wahoo, … Read more
Why the original Giant TCR from 1997 was one of the most influential road bikes ever
When Giant introduced the TCR way back in 1997, few would have predicted that it would still be influencing road bike design well over a quarter of a century later, but that’s exactly what has happened. It’s hard to overstate the influence of this bike.The 1997 TCR might not look radical by today’s standards, but … Read more
Peaty’s Holeshot Biofibre Tubeless Tyre Sealant
Peaty’s Holeshot Biofibre Tubeless Tyre Sealant offers impressive performance and longevity, and has good sustainability credentials.I’ve been using this tyre sealant exclusively over the last five months. In that time I’ve reviewed several sets of wheels and tyres for both road and gravel, meaning multiple tyre changes and different setups, and it has always been … Read more
Wilier unveils its “lightest ever bike”, the Verticale SLR… and it’s (we think) even lighter than the Specialized Tarmac SL8
Wilier Triestina has officially launched its latest road bike, the Verticale SLR – a climbing bike that we already spotted at the Criterium de Dauphine earlier this month. Touted as its lightest bike to date, the Verticale SLR has been through some quite significant changes compared to its predecessor, the Wilier 0 SLR, with an almost … Read more
Wahoo ditches coin cell batteries and goes rechargeable with new Trackr heart rate monitor
Wahoo has introduced a new Trackr heart rate monitor (officially known as the Trackr Heart Rate), ditching coin cell batteries and offering a rechargeable unit instead. Marking the first product in the brand’s new Trackr line of accessories, the unit promises 100 hours of battery life on a single charge. While that is significantly less than the … Read more
Total cost of hosting Glasgow World Championships to exceed budget by 20% as reports claim Scottish Government spent £9 million to improve cycling facilities
The final figures for the total amount spent on the 2023 UCI World Championships held in Glasgow are expected to exceed the budget by almost 20% to reach a total of “at least £63 million”, with reports suggesting that the Scottish Government will have to pay a share of almost £40 million, exceeding the figure of … Read more
Garmin claims new Edge 1050 is “brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever”… but there’s less battery life and no solar option
Garmin has launched its new top-of-the-range GPS cycling computer, the Edge 1050, which is said to have an improved display, built-in speaker, enhanced group ride features and the ability to make contactless payments. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the Edge 1040 and doesn’t offer a solar edition. Rumours have been circulating recently about a new Garmin cycling computer, … Read more
Ekoi Supersoft Short Bib Shorts Black
The Ekoi Supersoft Short Bib Shorts are very well made and – despite a tightly elasticated fit – very comfortable. The pad is excellent for long or rough rides and, maybe best of all, Ekoi seems to offer very significant discounts on everything it makes> Buy now: Ekoi Supersoft Short Bib Shorts for £138.23 from Ekoi‘Inspired by’ the shorts supplied … Read more