Cyclists in Eire and Northern Ireland are having a hard time of it. First came the news this summer that electrically-assisted bicycles in Northern Ireland have no legal classification and as a result are considered in law to be little different from mopeds and as such require insurance, and MOT and VED to be paid. Over the border, the transport…
Carrying a bicycle on a roof rack can be a perilous. As a provider of cycle insurance that covers against accidental damage we know all about the damage inflicted to a bike by the height restriction bars at the entrance of car parks. But what if you don’t have a friendly insurance company to put everything right? Raacked is an ultrasonic…
Endura Humvee cycling shorts are described as mountain bike gear, but we think their appeal is far broader – for a start, they offer commuters a practical, comfortable and warm way to wear shorts all year round. The shorts feature an adjustable belted waist and Velcro leg adjustment that allows a custom fit, but best of all, they boast a detachable,…
Once you have a basic set of tools, a work stand is the next step towards cycle maintenance nirvana. The X-Tools Workshop Prep Stand is adjustable in all directions to allow easy access to every part of your bike and a cam locking lever to ensure you don’t exert too much pressure on your bike’s frame. Best of all for…
The widespread use of cargo trikes in cities would have a transformative effect on our collective quality of life, but the fact that most cost as much as a secondhand car has suppressed their uptake – perhaps until now. The new moveE electric cargo trikes launched recently at a price of £1,300 including a GPS tracking feature, but not delivery (about…
20/09/17
19/09/17
