Budget clothing range launched by Merlin Cycles
Merlin has a reputation for selling sharply priced own-brand cycles; now it’s branched out into cycle clothing.Merlin Cycles is an innovative Lancashire bike shop with a strong on-line presence. Its...
View ArticleGarmin announces two new action cams (Video)
Garmin has officially revealed two new action cams, the VIRB X and the VIRB XEGarmin first waded into the GoPro dominated action cam market with the Virb Elite. It had several novel features including...
View ArticleNew Bontrager Transmitr allows wireless control of lights (video)
Bontrager's Transmitr allows multiple lights to be controlled from a wireless handlebar-mounted remoteWhen it gets dark, cycling with lights makes you more visible and can be essential for illuminating...
View ArticleOakley launches new Radar EV sunglasses
The recent release of the new Oakley Jawbreakers was widely publicised. With significantly less fanfare the company also released a second pair of shades - the Radar EVsThe Oakley Radar and Radar Lock...
View Article2015 WorldTour team bikes guide
Your essential guide to the bikes WorldTour pro teams will be using in the 2015 season's biggest racesEtixx-QuickStep team presentation, Calpe, Spain. January 2015Welcome to your complete guide to the...
View ArticleVolvo LifePaint: innovative safety product or marketing stunt? (video)
We take a closer look at Volvo's new LifePaint high-visibility spray, and whether it really lives up to its billing Earlier this month, Swedish car manufacturer Volvo launched its very own...
View ArticleScott launches 890g Addict cyclocross frame
Scott has taken the Addict cyclocross bike back to the drawing board and come up with the lightest disc brake cyclocross frame on the market, with a complete bike coming up sub-seven kilograms.The...
View ArticleCarbon beware: are aluminium frames making a comeback?
Alloy could be set for a road bike renaissance after being pushed out of the limelight by carbon-fibreAlloy could be set for a road bike renaissance after being pushed out of the limelight by carbon-fibre
View ArticleBritish inventor creates revolutionary affordable power meter
Limits system, which will launch this week on Indiegogo, calculates power output from a device mounted between the pedal and crank armThe Limits system measures power output from the pedal spindleThe...
View ArticleWattbike enhances sharing and analysis
Users of Wattbike cycle trainers will now be able to capture their workout data from any Wattbike which they have used, then analyse and share it via a new mobile app and cloud-based web platform....
View ArticleSix stunning bikes from the Bespoked Bristol bike show
Bespoked Bristol is the UK’s biggest bike show for exquisite hand-built frames and the finest custom bikes. We pick out some of our highlights from the show. Photographs: Henry ArdenBespoked Bristol -...
View ArticleBike Washing Machine combines cycling with laundry
Yes, your eyes do not deceive you, the Bike Washing Machine seeks to combine your indoor workout with washing clothes.In an effort to revolutionise cycling and washing your clothes, students of the...
View ArticleIcons of cycling: Campagnolo Tool Case
Never before had a tool kit been so desired — the Campag Tool Case was a thing of beautyPhoto: Roy Hardy Never before had a tool kit been so desired — the Campag Tool Case was a thing of beauty
View ArticleRecon Jet: smart-glasses have arrived (video)
Chris Froome will never have an excuse for staring at his stem again: ahead of the official launch, Oliver Bridgewood takes a look at Recon’s smart-glasses — a hot new product that could really change...
View ArticleHow the Giro used to be won (video)
With the Giro d’Italia just around the corner and manufacturers launching their newest products, it’s interesting to look back at what the likes of Bartali and Gimondi were racing on in their day Gino...
View ArticleGoPro launches live action transmitter
GoPro's cameras are increasingly being used to record on-bike video of cycling events. Now the company has launched a system allowing professional broadcasters to transmit live broadcast action from...
View ArticleAre electronic groupsets necessary?
Is battery-powered shifting something we really can’t live without? We investigate...Is the battery-powered shifting of an electronic groupset something we really can’t live without? We investigate…
View ArticleTomTom launches action camera (video)
TomTom has launched a new action camera with novel smartphone-based editing software The popularity of the GoPro action camera has led to ever more companies entering the market. The latest is TomTom,...
View ArticleUpdated: Alex Dowsett’s Canyon Speedmax WHR (Video)
With two days to go until Alex Dowsett's hour record attempt in Manchester on Saturday, we've further details of the spec of the Canyon bike which he will ride.Alex Dowsett's updated Canyon Speedmax...
View ArticleRoundup: The best bike tech on show at Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2015
We spotted a range of tech features and DIY additions to the bikes lined up for the start of Liege-Bastogne-Liege last Sunday; here’s our pick.Tim Wellens' Ridley Noah ready for the start. Tim Wellens’...
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