Kenda’s Kwick rollers are too heavy for audax and not robust enough for laden touring but the keen price and dynamo track makes them contenders for hack duties – particularly in Winter. Despite stiff wire beads, they’re an easy fit on most rims. Recommended pressure range is the 50-85psi more commonly associated with mtb slicks, … Read more
What a ride home tonight, lashing rain, bonks, hunger and a plastered bike, now that’s what commuting is all about!With the unusual spate of good weather I have been riding home along the MTB trail which runs parallel to the road. Riding off road really hones your bike handling skills for dodging traffic.It’s great to … Read more
I was planning to install the Acor bottom bracket on Saturday morning having flooded the frame internally with Waxoyl on Friday night. This was somewhat dependant upon the splined fitting tool arriving in Saturday’s post. Sadly the postman brought it to my door but fought shy of ringing the bell, choosing instead to deliver his … Read more
Let’s keep it short and sweet: this is a well made, durable and practical set of keys, ideal for use in your workshop, shed or garage. They’re nice and long for excellent leverage with a useful holding block which can be wall mounted so you’re less likely to lose them. There’s a ball end on … Read more
Giro d’Italia – Cuneo – PineroloDanilo Di Luca stamped his authority on the Giro d’Italia today winning the longest stage in this year’s race and taking time out of his nearest rivals the Columbia Highroad riders Thomas Lövkvist and Michael Rogers. Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) was 2nd with Denis Menchov (Rabobank) 3rd both 10s back along … Read more
A man has been arrested over the sabotage of the Etape Caledonia on Sunday, which saw thousands of carpet tacks scattered onto the route between Innerhadden and Schiehallion, 43 miles into the route. Hundreds of riders including the leaders suffered punctures, and some came off their bikes though thankfully there were no injuries.Police reported today … Read more
India is done with James and he’s now resting up in Bangkok with Thailand, Malaysia and Australia ahead of him. Before he sets out again, though lets look back at his adventures on the Sub Continent…If riding around the world at a record pace was easy we’d all be doing it. That point was rammed home … Read more
There are still some places left on the CTC and Cyclenation cycle campaigning conference in Manchester on 30th May. If you are a cycle campaigner or you want to be one you’ll get the chance to learn the secrets of successful cycle campaigning and meet other people who are passionate about creating a cycling culture … Read more
The Knog Gekkos are good strap on lights. They’re not super bright and you wouldn’t want to go cross country with them or out beyond where the sky glows orange, but they’re ideal as a backup or rescue light around town. The styling is retro chic, if you can still call things retro: perhaps post … Read more
