Back to a Brooks saddle – Part 1
There comes a time in every cyclist’s life when they look at their saddle and think, ‘You know what? This one makes my arse ...
The Cobblemonster 2026 on my G-Line a day early!
The official Cobblemonster event is happening today, but I had other plans for Sunday, so I decided to tackle it a day early. I ...
First Rides: DT Swiss 1500 MTB Wheels Get Top Carbon Rims, DF Anti-Kickback in 240 Hubs & More!
DT Swiss has just updated their almost top-tier 1500 MTB wheels series, bringing their lightest and toughest carbon rims down to a more attainable ...
First Rides: Amflow PX eMTB Adds Powerful Avinox M2S Motor to Capable Carbon Frame
Amflow is back with a second-generation PX Carbon ebike powered by the 1500W, 150Nm Avinox M2S motor that eclipses their PL debut model. Originally ...
A painful overnight Brompton London to Leigh-on-Sea
The first official night ride to the coast of 2026 took place last Thursday into Friday - and it turned out to be something ...
The New Salsa Moraine C All-Mountain eMTB Gets Lighter with Full Carbon Frame
It’s been almost two years to the date that I first reviewed Salsa Cycles all-mountain eMTB, the Moraine. That Moraine I tested almost two ...
First Look: POC’s Cularis Pure Offers Adaptable Ventilation and Weather Protection with Interchangeable Covers
Recently, POC quietly added the brand-new Cularis Pure to its mountain bike helmet lineup. It’s almost an exact copy of the brand’s standard Cularis ...
Delightful Musical Discovery on My Orange Brompton
Last Friday, I embarked upon a ride on my trusty Orange Superlight, a bicycle that rarely fails to bring a smile to my face. ...
Pirelli PAAS Reshapes Wide Road Tires to Reduce Drag on New P Zero Race TLR SL-R
Wide tires becoming a drag? Pirelli’s got your fix. Pirelli points out that the tire and rim make up to 5% of total drag, ...
First Look and First Rides: Latest Fox 38 Fork Gets New Look, Updated Grip X2 Damper, and More
A week ago, we reported on the redesigned Fox 40 downhill fork. Now, the Fox 38 gets the same internal updates, including the Glidecore ...
A Midnight Brompton Adventure: less than two weeks away.
The nocturnal ride season is almost upon us, and if you’ve been following my escapades, you’ll know I have a soft spot for the ...
New Fizik Lyra Road Shoes Gets Wider Toe Box, Lower Drop for Modern Fit
Like almost every other part of the road bike industry, cycling footwear is changing. Attitudes towards fit and cleat placement are changing, and as ...
ABUS AirBreaker 2.0 Helmet Review: More Versatile, Ventilated & Comfortable
There’s a moment on a hot climb when you realize just how good, or how bad, a helmet is at keeping you cool. The ...
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 ...
