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Bianchi bike sounded like it was “becoming cardboard” on the cobbles, says Paris-Roubaix pro who changed bikes four times due to “technical problem” and “carbon noises”
Florian Sénéchal was left with plenty of frustration at Paris-Roubaix, blaming “technical problems” with Arkea B&B Hotels’ Bianchi bikes for his quadruple change.Riders on the French team rode Bianchi’s aero Oltre RC model or the lighter Specialissima RC at the cobbled classic on Sunday, however Sénéchal changed bike four times, reporting hearing “carbon noises”, it “becoming cardboard”, his handlebars … Read more
Flextail Tiny Bike Pump
The Flextail Tiny Bike Pump is a very handy little gadget if you’re officially too posh to push, but you do need to be aware of its limitations.> Buy now: Flextail Tiny Bike Pump for £81.44 from FlextailBeing only a little taller than a Zippo lighter and not much more than twice as thick, this … Read more
Choose the right saddle for you and your riding — our top picks for every type of cyclist
Your saddle is arguably the most important component on your bike. If it’s doing its job properly, you’ll never notice it, but if it isn’t… ouch! Comfort is highly personal, but to help you find the perfect fit, we’ve tested hundreds saddles to find the best bike saddles you can buy, whether you’re a casual rider … Read more
BBC journalist corrects cargo bike critics, points out it “replaced my car” and saved “£1,000 in fuel”
A BBC foreign correspondent has defended cargo bikes and her choice to use one instead of a car amid a host of spurious and, at times, strangely critical comments about her use of the bicycle to cover a climate protest in the Netherlands this weekend.You might already be aware of Anna Holligan, the BBC reporter based out of … Read more
KranX Fast Flow Alloy Tubeless Valves (Pair) 44mm
The Kranx Fast Flow Alloy Tubeless Valves are a good solution, especially if you’re running a tyre insert, though they’re not as fast flowing as the name would suggest.There have been some excellent attempts to improve the flow rate of Presta-sized valves of late, with the Reserve Fillmore and 76 Projects Hi Flow valves worthy of … Read more
Will this AI-designed, cheese-inspired ‘sit device’ consign bike saddles to history? Swiss inventors claim wide and weird creation eliminates rear discomfort
Swiss start-up Mornera has developed a new bike seat – or ‘sit device’, or a ‘bike board’ as it interchangeably calls its creation – crafted utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to the max. DAIMON, the brand’s first “gluteal bike saddle”, promises to revolutionise “the well-being of every mindful biker”, with an AI-based saddle design that is quite far from anything … Read more