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Fairlight Secan 2.5 GRX 820 2x
Fairlight’s Secan 2.5 is a stunning looking steel gravel bike, finished to an exceptionally high level, although its beauty is more than skin deep. It has a weight low enough for fast and fun blasts on your local trails while huge tyre clearances and plentiful mounts mean the Secan is also the perfect choice for … Read more
Check out the Vélos Advancements Holocene superbike made from recycled carbon fibre
New Zealand-based Vélos Advancements is taking pre-orders for its Holocene road bike which is made using recycled carbon fibre and is due to be released in 2024.The recycling of carbon fibre is big deal because, let’s be honest, from an environmental point of view, the material is bad news.Trek announced the bike industry’s first carbon … Read more
Could time trialists “looking like the Michelin Man” using body fairings in search of aero gains soon be banned?
Cycling Time Trials (CTT) will vote on a potential ban to the use of body fairings at next month’s AGM, that being the practise of altering a rider’s profile for aerodynamic benefit by inserting a hydration pack or other padding underneath clothing.The governing body which oversees time trialling in England and Wales will discuss and … Read more
Santini Aldo Bib Tights
The versatile Santini Aldo Bib Tights provide insulation down to low single digits as well as breathability up above 15°C, plus brilliant comfort and decent protection against rain and dirt. With minimal seams, a sound construction, highly reflective branding on the calves, and a subtle but comfortable pad, it’s hard to find negatives in these … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 882: Cyclist calls out bus company for dangerous overtake at junction
This is the second Near Miss of the Day video in as many weeks that has raised concerns about the standard of bus driving in London, today’s video showing a cyclist being overtaken at the approach to a junction, the driver then making a left turn across them, forcing the rider to stop.road.cc reader Rendel … Read more
The things I learnt from a professional bike fit that could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike
I’ve done loads of cool stuff on my bike. I’ve ticked off the Alps, the Dolomites and plenty more bucket list climbs and epic destinations, and have even won a (very low-level) race. However, one thing that I’ve yet to experience is a professional bike fit. So, what did I learn, and am I now a convert to … Read more
The SaddleSpur with a patented backrest redefines cycling comfort, performance and efficiency, claims its creators
A British company is claiming its novel new bike seat design, dubbed SaddleSpur, could be “the next evolution in bike saddles”. With the founders claiming that the SaddleSpur could redefine comfort, performance and efficiency, a study by Anglia Ruskin University has also found merit in the design, and we’re told the first shipment of SaddleSpur saddles will begin towards the … Read more
The benefits of indoor cycling and how it can deliver effective, efficient fitness results
Love it or hate it, indoor cycling isn’t just the less-good alternative to getting out on the road. It’s a valuable form of exercise in its own right, with the potential to significantly enhance your fitness when used effectively.While effective training is primarily about what you do and not where you do it, indoor cycling can … Read more