Specialized has extended its Tarmac SL9 road bike range with the introduction of a new S-Level tier – bikes with top-level groupsets fitted to a frame that’s slightly more affordable than the existing S-Works version – and more models starting at £3,999. 2026 Specialized Tarmac S-Level SL9 complete bike (Image Credit: Specialized) When Specialized launched the … Read more
2026 is a weird year for gravel riders, because you have a choice between a gravel bike, or some sort of mountain bike crossover. A few pros have started using the latter, but the situation is as clear as mud, so Liam and I thought we’d shed some light on the situation. The bikes on … Read more
Stan’s has released Rolled Gold, a new tubeless sealant designed specifically for the higher pressures and weight-conscious demands of road and gravel riding. The company says its new natural-latex formula can seal punctures up to 7.8mm at 100 psi while requiring as little as 35ml per 700c x 28mm tyre, potentially saving you a little … Read more
Lime has apologised and removed e-bikes from the London district of Penge after a visually impaired man claimed he was forced to take to a busy road to avoid e-bike clutter.Jason Beal, who is blind, told The Standard that he was forced to wander into Kent House Road when his guide dog, Caine, refused to … Read more
The 100% Korbin sunglasses are a bold, modern take on performance eyewear, with standout lens quality and a very ‘stormtrooper’ oversized look that feels bang on trend. On the right face, they look fast and purposeful, but for me they were simply too large to stay secure on the bike, which ultimately defined the experience.SpecificationThe … Read more
Visma-Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge has criticised what he describes as the “lack of anger” among cycling’s stakeholders in response to Finlay Tarling’s death, arguing that too many compromises are being made when it comes to race safety.Plugge also suggested that local circuits, like those seen at world and national championships, could become standard … Read more
The Santini Aero Race bib shorts prioritise comfort over outright speed, with an excellent pad, superb straps and a supportive fit that works well for long training rides. The fit around the lower leg feels slightly less race-focused than the name suggests.DesignSantini pitches the Aero Race as a lightweight performance bib short designed for fast … Read more
Three people have been charged following the death of a cyclist who was punched while riding through Leicester last Monday.George Glover, 27, was found by a member of the public in the early morning of Monday 17 August, and he was subsequently taken to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. His family brought the attack to … Read more
