Ding Bike Lights – A light less ordinary

I’m not one for Kickstarter campaigns particularly, having seen too many poorly reimagined versions of things that work perfectly well as they are – Bluetooth bike locks needing phones to unlock them spring to mind for example. I saw this recently though and reckon it could offer a decent option for people who regularly ride in traffic. At night, obviously.

Shimano bring out XT with 11 speeds

Shimano go 11 speed with their XT groupset; 1×11, 2×11 or 3×11, you choose… Read the rest…

Surrey Hills with Brendan Fairclough

Pinkbike have just released a beautifully shot set of photos of Brendan Fairclough and friends playing in the Surrey Hills Read the rest…

Shimano edge toward 11 speed?

Shimano’s new 105 road group has an 11 speed trigger shifter in it. Perfect for mountain bikes? Read the rest…

SRAM announce SRAM Guide brakes

The SRAM Guide brake replaces the Avid Elixir with several key improvements focussing on reliability Read the rest…

Specialized Tyre Amnesty starts 28 March

This weekend sees the start of a month long promotion to push Specialized tyres to a wider audience, with the Specialized Tyre Amnesty Read the rest…

Shimano STePS it up

Our informal series on e-bikes continues with Shimano making a push into the market Read the rest…

DZR Dice shoes – trainers with cleats

DZR shoes from San Francisco make SPD compatible casual shoes, trainers and sneakers for cycling Read the rest…

Dual Power varifocal sports glasses from 2pure

Sports eyewear with a ‘magnifying zone’ for bike riders who normally need reading glasses, from Dual Power Eyewear Read the rest…

A Gentleman’s Friend – Paisley, Plaid or Herringbone?

Answer announce hard anodised ProTaper Downhill handlebars in a variety of wild patterns, for the Gentleman racer Read the rest…

Olympic Legacy Facilities, Lee Valley VeloPark

The legacy of London 2012 is very apparent, particularly on the roads of Surrey, which are now full of lycra-clad folks getting in my wife’s way wherever she drives! Some sports will fair better than others with regard to legacy inheritance, cycling being one of the lucky few.

iGear calculator for iPhone and iPad

iGear calculator lets iPhone and iPad users discover what gear inches they are pulling Read the rest…