Colnago has officially released the 2023 C68 Allroad, its first model designed for both tarmac and light off-road use (as opposed to full-on gravel use). The Colnago C68 Allroad is based on the Italian brand’s C68 Road model but with its own geometry designed to be “more compact and comfortable” and with space for tyres up to … Read more
I would have called the Nalini Ergo XWarm Jersey the QWarm, because it’s quite warm rather than extra warm, but this is why I don’t work in marketing. Nevertheless, it makes a comfy and very useful mid-layer or sunny spring/autumn top layer, even if it lacks the windproofing of a worthy outer when it’s actually … Read more
The NiteRider Lumina Max 2000 Front Bike Light with NiteLink is a good all-round option with settings suitable for everything from daytime road riding to night-time mountain biking, although the beam pattern and all-out power are certainly directed more towards off-road riding. You’ll find more options in our guide to the best bike lights, for … Read more
Bromtpon Bikes’ CEO Will Butler-Adams has detailed the “war of attrition” the iconic folding bicycle manufacturer finds itself battling, pointing to a host of cheaper brands copying designs across China and Europe.Speaking to the Telegraph, the brand’s managing director said the ongoing issue is just one part of the challenging post-pandemic cycling industry picture, and made … Read more
The Specialized/Fjällräven Women’s Adventure Vest gives good wind protection yet is incredibly light and packable. The relaxed styling and pockets make it a good one for adventure and gravel riding, and the recycled polyester content is a nice sustainable touch too.Check out our guide to the best cycling gilets for more options, including insulated designs … Read more
SRAM has updated its second-tier Force AXS groupset with changes including a reshaped HRD Shift-Brake hood, a redesigned front derailleur and new integrated chainrings that are designed to deliver faster and smoother shifting. There’s also the introduction of a spindle-based power meter to the Force groupset. Complete SRAM Force AXS groupset prices start at £1,533 and … Read more
Unlike some bike manufacturers, Cannondale likes to do things differently when it comes to media presentations and claims – and I like that. These days, the words ‘faster, better, lighter’ are liberally tossed about to hypnotise the international cycling media’s cognitive thought process, often leading to the same generic launch report drivel. This wasn’t the … Read more
Coinciding with the launch of the new CUES drivetrain family – the brand-new mid-tier, cross-compatible drivetrain system – Shimano has quietly launched some new hubs as well. And not just any hubs, but hubs with sealed cartridge bearings. Shimano is a brand that has been firmly standing behind the cup and cone bearing system, and the introduction of the … Read more
A driver — enraged by a teenager accidentally clipping her wing mirror pursued a 16-year-old cyclist and smashed her vehicle into the boy’s bike, knocking him to the ground with facial injuries — has walked away from court with a suspended sentence.Phoebe Groves pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and dangerous driving, and was told by … Read more
