Monthly Archives: February 2010

Carbon bikes, how long have they been around then? 10 years, 15? 20 tops? Well we visited Raleigh recently and and they showed us their first carbon effort – from 1969. They thought it might be the oldest carbon bike … Continue reading →

Bike Radar showed you the latest stems and singlespeed/fixed hub from KHE’s sister brand Affix earlier this month, and now they’ve sent us their new MTB Freecoaster hub to try out. This allows you to roll backwards while pulling tricks … Continue reading →

  Owen Hook, 72, paid 36 monthly instalments of 10 shillings for the top-of-the-range Raleigh after buying it from a local department store in 1953. He has ridden the bike every day since, either commuting to work or heading to … Continue reading →

WITH the £500,000 appeal for a Maggie’s cancer caring centre in Nottingham tantalisingly close to its target, city council leader Jon Collins is getting on his bike to help out. Coun Collins and Nigel Turpin, team leader of the council’s … Continue reading →

German brand Vaude are best known for their mountain and camping gear, but they also have a range of bike clothing and packs, including plenty of new models for 2010….read more here

Currently the fastest helmet on the road-race circuit – thanks to super sprinter Mark Cavendish – the Uvex FP1 is a stylish, lightweight and well-ventilated helmet.

A bike computer can tell you anything from speed and distance to cadence and altitude. Cycling Plus Test 16 to suit all pockets and the most ardent technophobes.      

Sigma BC1609 Topline STS Bike Computer Cycle computers are going through a battle to survive as the lure of the all-in-one GPS watch for bike and run becomes ever more tempting for triathletes.

    The rescheduled National Cyclo Cross Championship took place at Sutton Park this weekend 6th – 7th February and the Raleigh Avanti RT were in action. First event away was the Vet 50+ with defending champion Ian Wright looking … Continue reading →