The Birzman Chain Wear Indicator II is designed to measure wear in traditional 3/32in chains across the board, from singlespeed to 12-speed. This caters for most scenarios, save for track and some hub transmissions. It’s nicely engineered and pleasant to use, and though digital gauges may have the last word in accuracy and precision, they’re … Read more
Road bikes have changed a huge amount in the last couple of decades; but looking back at this classic Giant MCR from 1997, arguably one of the first truly aero road bikes, reminds us just what an exciting period the 1990s was for bike development, when the rules weren’t to be followed, but truly bent and broken. Giant MCR1 … Read more
Today’s Near Miss of the Day video resulted in the driver being charged with driving without due care and attention and with a hefty court bill, including a fine and costs of more than £1,000 and six penalty points added to their driving licence.The cyclist involved told us the punishment was handed down in the driver’s … Read more
Just Riding Along’s Mahi Mahi Core disc brake wheels are a good value upgrade over the stock wheels you’ll find on many bikes, shedding some weight and giving a modest but worthwhile aerodynamic boost.Check out our guide to the best road bike wheels for more options.> Buy now: Just Riding Along Mahi Mahi Core disc … Read more
Police in Scotland say a ‘Vulnerable Road User’ initiative saw four cyclists fined in Edinburgh for riding through red lights.The operation, which also saw cyclists, pedestrians and drivers “spoken to and given advice” appeared to take place at a pedestrian crossing in the Scottish capital, Roads Policing Scotland explaining that four cyclists and one driver … Read more
There have been further developments in the police investigation into the death of a retired police chief who was killed in a hit-and-run in Las Vegas last month. Earlier this week disturbing footage emerged online of the alleged incident, with police since arresting the passenger of the vehicle involved who is believed to have filmed … Read more
Swiss Cycling has launched an internal debrief of Stefan Küng’s shocking crash during Wednesday’s European Championship time trial in the Netherlands, the federation’s manager accepting that they should have better protected their rider so he did not finish the race.Küng smashed into roadside barriers while riding for a few seconds with his head tucked down, meaning … Read more
The choice of worthwhile technical books about bicycle wheels is limited, but the one with the most obvious title, The Bicycle Wheel, by Jobst Brandt, was always one of the best. This reprint makes it available to a whole new audience. Some aspects may be less relevant today, but overall it is still an informative … Read more
Among the multitude of thoughts and opinions heard from the cycling community as Shimano yesterday announced a voluntary recall of Hollowtech II road cranksets produced between 2012 and 2019 for a possible bonding separation issue, the emotions of shock and surprise were noticeable in their absence.Over the years we have received hundreds of emails and messages from readers who have experienced an issue. The Instagram … Read more
