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Ridley Falcn RS 2023
Ridley has gone lightweight and aero with its new Falcn RS to create a high-performance bike that isn’t pigeon-holed to a specific road genre. With clearance for 34mm tyres, that term ‘road’ can be used loosely too. It’s a lovely machine to ride thanks to plenty of feedback and a comfortable all-round feel, although it’s … Read more
Ridley combines light weight and aerodynamics on new Falcn RS road bike
Ridley has unveiled its new Falcn RS road bike which is designed to combine light weight with aerodynamic efficiency. The Belgian brand says the Falcn RS is similar to its Noah Fast Disc aero road bike in terms of drag at a weight that’s comparable with that of its Helium SLX Disc climbing machine, and … Read more
Kostume EDIT002 Men’s Sleeveless Base Layer
The Kostume EDIT002 Men’s Sleeveless Base Layer is designed to work with the brand’s signature jersey or as a standalone garment for both indoor training and in hot riding conditions. Made from recycled fabrics and with a limited-edition print, it’s the most comfortable, summer-weight synthetic base layer I’ve used.Our best cycling base layers buyer’s guide … Read more
road.cc is 15! Here are our top 15 articles of all time (plus plenty of honourable mentions)
To mark 15 years of road.cc, we thought it would be fun to look through the archives and pick out some of our biggest, best and most memorable articles of all time. As that archive is so large and we can only recall so much, coming up with an ultimate shortlist of 15 was pretty … Read more
Birzman The Pump with Flick-It
Known rather dramatically as Birzman The Pump with Flick-It, this well-made device blows up tyres very effectively. The big dial is typically very easy to read and the price is reasonable – overall it’s solidly good, if not outstanding.Our best track pumps buyer’s guide rounds up our favourite inflators from less than 30 quid to… nearly … Read more
Trek reveals plan to accept used bikes and sell second-hand as part of sustainability drive, even if it “means making and selling less”
Trek has announced its intention to launch “the cycling industry’s first manufacturer-led bike trade-in and refurbishment programme” to cut down on waste and extend the lifespan of its bicycles, “even though it potentially means making and selling less”.The initiative, in the “United States only, for now”, will allow customers to trade in their Trek bike in … Read more
