P G Wodehouse locations seen on a Brompton
It is no secret that I am a bit of a PG Wodehouse fan. I bought one of his books at a church jumble ...
First Ride: Giant Propel Advanced SL Might Just Replace the TCR
Aero race bikes have always carried a bit of a reputation. They’re fast, no question, but historically they’ve also been stiff, unforgiving, clumsy, and ...
Specialized Cotton TLR Gets Fast — But Is It Ready for the Cobbles?
We’ve seen spy pictures, and a team car loaded with a new Specialized Cotton TLR tire, but only speculation and rumors surfaced – until ...
A Pilgrimage to the Spring London Pen Show 2026
Now this blog post is nothing to do with Brompton bicycles or cycling. Regular readers will know that I do like the odd fountain ...
Testing the New Teravail Feldspar Carbon Drop Bar, Stratum Carbon Post & Radia Bar Tape
I was always one of those cyclists who had never been fully sold on the benefits of carbon fiber. That is, until just recently. ...
Celebrating a Milestone: 4 Million Page Views!
I had planned to write and publish a completely different blog post to this one (that will now have to wait). Yesterday, at about ...
Here’s Your PSA to Charge Electronics, Refresh Tire Sealant & Get Bikes Ready Before It’s Too Late
The first nice weather of the year hits, and you drop everything to rearrange your schedule to get some much-needed miles in the sun. ...
Review: Over-The-Air Levo 4 Update Increases Specialized eMTB Peak Power by 18-22%
Almost a year ago, when Specialized launched its all-new full-power Levo 4 all-mountain eMTB, it cranked out 27% more power than the gen 3 ...
Ride London Event Put on Indefinite Pause
The Ride London event, a much-anticipated cycling extravaganza that has brought together thousands of cyclists and spectators alike, has recently been put on indefinite ...
Rolf Prima EOS AR Wheels Review: One Wheelset, No Wrong Roads
If your riding calendar swings wildly between fast group rides, big mountain exploration, and long gravel detours, you’ve probably felt the pain of choosing ...
First Look: The Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini is Smaller, Lighter, and Just as Powerful
Electric mini-pumps were among the many trendy products in 2025. From Silca and Trek to Cycplus and Muc-Off, many brands threw their hats into ...
Basso Reshapes All-New, Made-in-Italy Palta 3 Carbon Gravel Bike for Bigger Adventures
While a lot of gravel bike makers have differentiated into either race or adventure, the all-new Basso Palta 3 doubles down on the idea ...
Lycra: A Fashion Statement or a Cry for Help?
Back in April 2024, I wrote a blog post I simply titled, Lycra! The link to that post can be found HERE. I am afraid ...
First Look: Thule’s New Vero Hitch Bike Rack Can Haul it All
Thule hasn’t exactly been keeping its latest hitch bike rack, known as the Vero, a secret, but today, it is officially launching and available ...
Brompton Electric 12-speed for me rather than 4-speed
First of all, can you believe it is February! The weather is still pretty awful here in London but at least January is over ...
