Zwift has introduced a Hub One smart trainer where the standard cassette is replaced by the ‘Zwift Cog’ single sprocket and, instead, you get virtual shifting via a wireless shifter that mounts to your handlebar. Zwift promises you “fast, smooth, and quiet virtual shifting that was previously only available on smart bikes” and says that this … Read more
The Swrve Transverse Rambler Belted Shorts are a great choice for on- and off-bike adventures. When paired with a padded undershort they can be ridden all day, and with the stretch fabric they are comfortable to clamber about in. Some may find the lack of secure pockets unnerving, mind.For more casual bike clobber, check out … Read more
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it has collaborated with Google to improve navigation for cyclists by offering them less busy routes with dedicated cycling infrastructure, improving cycling journeys across London and potentially around the world too.Informed by data insights from TfL, Google has updated their algorithms to prioritise cycling on safer, quieter roads and make them … Read more
While the Cycle to Work scheme has helped thousands to successfully ditch the motor vehicle for a bicycle, a London-based company called gogeta is claiming to “reinvent” the scheme with its ‘Flexi Vouchers’, allowing customers to avail of them at different retailers over a year until the balance is withdrawn, while also accusing “legacy” providers such … Read more
British direct-to-consumer brand Planet X is offering new versions of its EC-130 road bike at prices that look very attractive for the level of spec on offer, the range opening with a SRAM Rival AXS build for £2,700 and topping out with a £5,500 Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 model.We reported back in June that the future … Read more
Featuring breathable mesh panels, the Le Col Women’s Pro Lightweight Bib Shorts work really well on the hottest days on the bike. They have an excellent fit and are very comfortable, though you do pay a bit of a premium for all this.For more – and cheaper – options, check out our guide to the … Read more
If we were to rock up to a traffic-free circuit with one very expensive road bike and one much cheaper one, would we be able to measure any significant speed differences in a timed test? Can you really ‘buy’ speed? Armed with a racing weapon that is (nearly) the pinnacle in road bike technology, a modest … Read more
