Site Section: Roadcc
Merida launches all-new Silex – a world-championship-winning gravel bike
Despite being criticised for its looks, the first-generation Merida Silex was an impressive bike – for its time. The gravel space, however, is in a state of constant flux and the contemporary gravel bike formula has rendered many bikes – the Silex included – pretty much obsolete. This forced Merida to go back to the drawing board with the aim … Read more
“Hare-brained” segregated bike path will “prioritise a small handful of cyclists over thousands of commuters” and increase collisions, councillors claim
A new permanent two-way, segregated active travel route along the seafront in North Tyneside has been branded “disastrous” by local Conservative councillors, who claim the coastal path will lead to an increase in congestion and collisions, and “prioritise a small handful of cyclists over thousands of commuters”.However, North Tyneside Council and supporters of the project … Read more
Why has gravel bike brand Lauf reinvented the road bike? New Úthald model is “aero where it makes sense” with 35mm tyre clearance
Lauf has completed the transition from off-road.cc to road.cc, starting out with mountain bike forks, progressing to gravel bikes and now road bikes. The Icelandic bike brand has introduced an endurance road bike, the Úthald (which literally translates to ‘Endurance’), incorporating gravel technology on the road. It supports wireless shifting only and tyre clearance is up to 35mm, while pricing starts at $3,490 (around £2,850).2024 Lauf Uthald road … Read more
Swrve honey cotton four panel cycling cap
Los Angeles-based Swrve prides itself on making cycling gear that doesn’t scream ‘Cyclist’. How this comes across in that most cycling of cycling gear, the casquette, is in a classic design that could be paired with jeans and a shirt and not look screamingly odd. That’s not to say the honey four panel cycling cap … Read more
“Going back is not realistic”: Councillor stresses “need to change” as Oxford LTNs made permanent – but angry residents say “we can’t get on bikes”
Society is not using its “finite” road space responsibly and needs to change, a councillor in charge of highways management told Oxfordshire County Council yesterday, as the local authority voted to make permanent three controversial low traffic neighbourhood schemes in Oxford, despite angry protesters claiming that the traffic-calming measures have increased congestion and that they … Read more
Wiggle Chain Reaction owner woes continue following “unjustified” withdrawal of €150m funding commitment by parent company
The future of Signa Sports United, the owner of Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles and several other cycling retailers, appears increasingly bleak following the decision of its parent company to withdraw €150m of financing – just a week after the German sports e-commerce giant delisted its shares from the New York Stock Exchange amid “severe liquidity and … Read more
Basso Diamante Disc Ultegra Di2
The Basso Diamante Disc can easily slip beneath the radar if you’re thinking about Italian superbikes, but if you get the chance to ride one – such as this Ultegra Di2 model – you’ll soon realise your error. This is one very refined bike indeed, from the build quality and finish through to the way … Read more
