The Giro Regime (men’s sizing) and Regime W (women’s sizing) shoes are sleek road shoes that will work well for most cyclists. The $350 shoes slot in at the low-end of the brand’s high-end road shoe offerings. They featuring similar construction to the more expensive Giro Imperial shoes ($640), with a more attainable price point. […]
2021’s best / worst trends in used bike sales
The market for used bikes has never been hotter than it is right now. With the ongoing shortage of bikes and replacement parts there’s never been a better time to clear out your spare gear bin, or more incentive to finally post your N+1 bike for sale. At its best, the hot used market is […]
Review – BAM Sustainable Bamboo Clothing and Activewear
Cycle clothing is a long way behind the curve in terms of sustainability; unfortunately, companies within the industry have been slow to recognise the value of natural fabrics that are sustainably sourced. Bamboo clothing is one of the most sustainable clothing choices on the planet, and the range of activewear from the brand BAM Bamboo […]
Garmin announces new ‘Rally’ power meter pedals including SPD-SL and SPD models
Garmin has announced six new power meter pedals in its new ‘Rally’ collection. The new pedals will come in Shimano SPD-SL road, Look Keo road and Shimano SPD mountain bike styles, with advanced cycling dynamics and single or dual sided options. New name, new design The Garmin Vector series, the company’s previous power meter pedals, […]
Review – Hutchinson Tires Tubeless Touareg Gravel Tyres
Hutchinson bicycle tyres have taken me across continents, to the podiums of mountain bike races in the Italian Dolomites, and now it seems they are set to conquer the gravel scene… “Touareg” means ‘free folk‘—it is the name of a nomadic tribe in the Sahara Desert. The French brand Hutchinson Tires selected that name for […]
Review – Secure Cycle Store Metal 3 Bike Bunker Cycle Locker
A lack of infrastructure is the most frequently sighted reason for UK residents not using bicycles for transport. Infrastructure goes further than bike lanes and bicycle-friendly trains though; it also includes storage, both at home and at work/your destination. Providing adequate and secure storage for bicycles is a sure way to increase the number of […]
Wet or Dry? Ceramic or Hydrodynamic? What Is the Best Bicycle Chain Lube for You?
Winter, summer, off-road, on-road, gravel, mud, rain, and heat… all these things can affect the best choice of bicycle chain lube for your type of riding, in addition of course to your budget. So, what is the difference between wet lubricants and dry lubricants? What is Hydrodynamic lubrication? Are Ceramic lubricants an appropriate choice? I […]
Wahoo releases new, refreshed Speedplay pedal line and announces upcoming pedal-based power meter
When Wahoo took ownership of the entire Speedplay business in September 2019 (including 24 patents related to the pedals), Wahoo’s CEO announced plans to: “Simplify and clarify the product lineup.” RELATED: As SRAM acquires Time, can cyclists expect more pedal-based power meters? With the new Speedplay lineup, released on Mar. 16, Wahoo has distilled the […]
Review – Ortlieb Frame-Pack TopTube Bikepacking Frame Bag
Ortlieb have cemented their reputation as ‘the original waterproof pannier brand‘ with good reason—their bags are superbly made and designed. I bought a set of Ortlieb Back Roller Waterproof Panniers for my 2011 France and Spain Tour and they are still going strong a decade later… When Ortlieb (eventually) made their approach on the fast-growing […]
Review – Secure Cycle Store SBD Metal 3 Bike Bunker Locker
A lack of infrastructure is the most frequently sighted reason for UK residents not using bicycles for transport. Infrastructure goes further than bike lanes and bicycle-friendly trains though; it also includes storage, both at home and at work/your destination. Providing adequate and secure storage for bicycles is a sure way to increase the number of […]
Review – Arundel Looney Bin and DTR/STR Sideloader Bottle Cage
Arundel is a beautiful town in West Sussex, with a magnificent castle that I have pasted on many occasion. Arundel Bicycle Company was formed in 2000, after the founders returned from a trip to the Milan bike show; with a desire to make carbon cages that looked ‘Italian beautiful’ but would hold your water bottles […]
Specialized launches its “coolest” helmet ever
On Mar. 9 Specialized announced its “coolest” helmet ever, the S-Works Prevail II Vent. The latest iteration of the Prevail helmet keeps the same shape as its predecessor but weighs less and allows for more airflow. Cooler In order to design the helmet with unobstructed airflow, Specialized removed seven foam “bridges” from the centre and […]