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Planet X offers SRAM Rival AXS-equipped EC-130 for £2,700
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
Le Col Women’s Pro Lightweight Bib Shorts
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
How much faster is an expensive road bike? Testing a top-end race bike vs a Facebook Marketplace bargain
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
Conservative MP cites “safety” and attempts to reignite cyclist helmet debate
Despite repeated opposition to the idea of mandatory helmet laws for cyclists from his own party’s government, one Conservative MP has penned an opinion piece explaining why he believes such legislation should be introduced.Just last December the Department for Transport insisted that the government has “no intention” to make wearing a helmet while cycling a legal requirement, however … Read more
Best bike pannier bags and pannier racks 2027 — our mega guide to all your cycling luggage possibilities
Are bicycle panniers the best way to carry stuff? They certainly can be, depending on your bike and individual needs. In this guide, we’ll take a look at your bike luggage options and help you choose from the best pannier racks available.This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help … Read more
OneOdio OpenRock S Open-Ear Air Conduction Sport Earbuds
If you like listening to music on your bike then it’s a good idea to use an open-ear design so that you can hear other stuff that’s going on around you. There are plenty of options, and bone-conduction headphones are a big part of the market, but these OneOdio OpenRock S headphones, which use a … Read more
“I believe he will”: Chris Froome confident “special” Mark Cavendish will break Tour de France stage wins record
Chris Froome has spoken in support of his former teammate Mark Cavendish, backing the “special” sprinter to “make even more history” in 2024, and has again detailed his own bike troubles at Israel-Premier Tech.It is not just Cavendish who will be targeting the race next season, Froome too asserting his ambition to return having been left out … Read more