UCI's "outdated" 6.8kg minimum bike weight rule to be replaced?
The UCI's "outdated" rule requiring bikes used in races to weigh at least 6.8kg could be scrapped. Instead, Dimitris Katsanis, drafted into the UCI as a technical consultant at the beginning of 2014,...
View ArticleGarmin Edge 1000 to launch at Sea Otter
The Garmin Edge 1000 is being unveiled this week in California. It will carry over many of the training features of the Edge 810 and the navigation features of the Edge Touring, as well as adding a few...
View ArticleCyclist turns helmet cam on bad cycling - video
A York commuter has turned his helmet cam onto errant cyclists to catch them breaching the highway code. And in an astonishing final clip, he captures a man faceplanting after trying to take his jacket...
View ArticleKona Process 153 DL - first ride review
In the 90s, Kona made a name for itself as a manufacturer that was prepared to challenge preconceptions of acceptable for frame geometry. The Process 153 DL heralds Kona’s return to challenging the...
View ArticleLast chance to sign up for Hero Ride 2014
The second Help for Heroes Hero Ride – in which 2,000 cyclists will parade on the Mall in London to raise cash for injured servicemen – has entered the final countdown for registration. The Hero Ride –...
View ArticleAction cameras to be introduced to the pro peloton?
Cameras could be introduced to the professional bike races to give TV viewers a rider's eye view of action inside the peloton, the president of the UCI has suggested. Speaking at the Sport Accord...
View ArticleK-Edge introduces Garmin Edge 1000 mount
K-Edge today announced a new Garmin Edge 1000-compatible handlebar mount – just hours after Garmin released official information on its new range-topping GPS-enabled bike computer.The new K-Edge mount...
View ArticlePro bike: Cory Wallace’s Kona King Kahuna 29
Cory Wallace, from Jasper in Alberta, Canada, is an unassuming figure in endurance mountain biking. But when the races get painfully long and hard, he tends to shine. As an endurance specialist,...
View ArticleMarcel Kittel's Giant Propel Advanced
Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) roared to his third consecutive win at Scheldeprijs, this time aboard Giant's slippery Propel Advanced aero road machine. The big German's setup wasn't just focused on...
View ArticleMarcel Kittel's Giant Propel Advanced
Marcel Kittel (Giant-Shimano) roared to his third consecutive win at Scheldeprijs, this time aboard Giant's slippery Propel Advanced aero road machine. The big German's setup wasn't just focused on...
View ArticleVitus Venon VRL review
Vitus– boasting ex-pro ‘brand ambassador’ Sean Kelly – scores points for not adding girly pink touches to its new women’s road bike. A dash of purple shows its face here and there, but that’s allowed...
View ArticleRaceFace Charge elbow pads review
If you’re looking for a bit of elbow protection without the bulk of a standard pad, then these lightweight Charge ‘arm guards’ from RaceFace are certainly worth considering.Getting the right size is...
View ArticleIslabikes reveal new superlight off-road Creig bike
Children's bike specialists Islabikes have unveiled a new dedicated off-road superlight 'Creig' kid's mountain bike with a striking lime green colourscheme.Available with either 24-inch or 26-inch...
View ArticleDavid Millar's custom fi'z:k shoe project
At the end of 2014, David Millar will lower the curtain on an extra ordinary career. One that's seen him hit huge heights such as stage wins in all three grand tours and becoming national road race...
View ArticleHow to descend in the wet with Marcel Wüst – video
During his career, Marcel Wüst was a demon sprinter, and bike handling was his forte. In his latest exclusive video for BikeRadar, the German winner of 14 grand tour stages tackles the slippery problem...
View ArticleEaston introduces Haven 35mm stem and handlebars
For 2014, Easton is expanding its 35mm diameter handlebar and stem range. Following in the footsteps of the gravity-oriented Havoc line, the trail-minded Haven collection gets a 35mm makeover. The...
View ArticleBuxum Box - is this the ultimate bike box?
Ed Morris of Buxum Box is a life-long cyclist. When he and his friends started to plan a trip to the Pyrennees, they found it difficult to find a bike box or bag that they'd trust to carry their pride...
View ArticleRockShox Bluto fat bike suspension fork unveiled
RockShox has become the first of the big suspension specialists to release at fat bike suspension fork – the Bluto. The 1.7kg (4lb) Bluto – first rumoured at Interbike last year and hot on the heels of...
View ArticlePro bike: Tom Boonen's Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL4
Tom Boonen (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) isn't taking many chances with his gear this Sunday as he shoots for his fifth Paris-Roubaix victory. Whereas the punishing pavé can sometimes prompt riders to...
View ArticleNorco Fluid 7.2 review
Not sure which of the ‘new’ wheel sizes will best suit you? Not a problem, sir. Norco offers the trail-friendly Fluid with a choice of 29in (the 9 series) or – as with the model tested here – 650b (7...
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