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Orro Terra E Shimano GRX 1x E-bike
The Orro Terra E is one of the latest additions to the British company’s line-up and has been created by adapting its highly regarded gravel bike to accept the FSA System HM1.0 rear hub motor. Yes, this makes it heavier, but that weight is offset by the power unit providing plenty of punch on the … Read more
Mavic launches the Cosmic Ultimate as “lightest wheelset in its category”
Mavic has launched Cosmic Ultimate, announcing this to be the lightest wheelset in its category (45mm deep) with a total weight of 1,255g. There is no question that this wheelset is a premium, beautifully handcrafted option, hence a £3,575 price tag.Mavic says that each Cosmic Ultimate 45 takes eight hours of work at the production line, which … Read more
Check out Trek-Segafredo’s Trek Emonda for 2023
The Trek-Segafredo men’s and women’s teams will be dividing the vast majority of their time between the Trek Madone SLR aero road bike and this lightweight Trek Émonda SLR in 2023. Let’s take a closer look at the Émonda…The current Émonda has been around for over two years now – doesn’t time fly? – with … Read more
Pearson Women’s Polartec Insulated Gilet
The Pearson Women’s Polartec Insulated Gilet is beautifully crafted and effective, with some really useful features. It’s ideal for adding a little extra warmth on colder days without too much extra weight or bulk, and all the fabrics used in its construction are 100% recycled. It’s not cheap, but it is very good (and it’s currently on … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 847: Careless caravan close call causes cyclists concern
It’s been a while since we shared a Near Miss of the Day, but not for a lack of submissions, bear with us while we work through your videos…Today’s comes from a reader in the New Forest who suffered a close call with a driver towing a caravan on Boxing Day.> Near Miss of the Day 846: Motorist … Read more
“It was really quite daunting”: Christina Mackenzie back on her bike after “horrific” hit-and-run recovery
Record-breaking cyclist Christina Mackenzie this weekend managed her first outside ride since being seriously injured in a hit-and-run last September.Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime programme, the women’s Land’s End to John O’Groats record holder recalled her challenging rehabilitation, which involved learning to walk again after her pelvis was broken in four places during the collision … Read more
Bollé Avio Mips helmet
The Bollé Avio Mips is its latest top-end road helmet, and as well as being very light it also offers impressive cooling and an easily adjustable fit. MIPS is included too, as you can guess from the name. Compared with some models it looks a little on the bulky side, though it doesn’t feel it … Read more
