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Back to the future? Road bike friction shifters you can mix and match and adjustable SPD-style pedals unveiled by Japanese component manufacturer
Thought non-indexed shifting had been consigned to history? Well Growtac, a Japanese bike component manufacturer, is looking to change that with the introduction of its new EQUAL friction shifters, a mechanical system that allows for any number of wild component combinations if the tech works as Growtac claims. There’s also some very interesting, fully adjustable SPD-style road pedals coming … Read more
Bikes and cycling accessories sold for huge discounts including road bikes for £110 as Moore Large stock auctioned
The auction of liquidated distributor Moore Large’s remaining stock began on Friday, with bargain hunters already snapping up bikes and accessories at heavily discounted prices.Bicycles from brands such as Forme, Vitesse, Barracuda and Emmelle are just some of the products going for well below recommended retail price (RRP) in the first few days of auctions … Read more
Bradley Wiggins says “borderline rape” by former coach led to him using “cycling as distraction”
Sir Bradley Wiggins, the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France, has once again spoken out about the alleged grooming he suffered at the hands of an unnamed cycling club coach during his early teenage years.Now involved with an NSPCC campaign to help people spot signs of child abuse, Wiggins’ latest comments on the … Read more
Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Bag
The Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Bag is designed to work with the Specialized/Fjällräven Handlebar Rack – so it’s secure, with no wobbling around like a direct-mount handlebar bag. Access from the top is quick and convenient, and there are loads of stash pockets. However, once installed, its elevated position unfortunately obstructs bar-mounted accessories. Having to buy a … Read more
Do we really need steering on the turbo? Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Giant, BMC, BTwin, and Bell
The clocks have gone forward, so an extra hour or so of cold and windy weather when it’s light-ish rather than pitch black on the commute home then! Maybe it feels like that right now, but more pleasant days on the bike are just around the corner so we’re mopping up the last of our indoor … Read more
We asked AI to write us an anti-cyclist article in the style of Jeremy Clarkson: Here’s what it came up with
The Sun’s latest anti-cycling tirade by Jeremy Clarkson was so bland that someone suggested it’s as if they got an AI to write it while he’s away on holiday. Well, we actually tried it out (with ChatGPT of course) and the result mildly shocked us, which is more than the emotion we felt while reading … Read more