Bromptons have become the go-to folder for rail commuters, but you’ll be lucky to spot this one-of-kind custom superlight version by Derek Cranage. Brompton’s range-topping S1E-X is a claimed 9.3 kg, but a host of bespoke carbon parts has reduced the weight of Derek’s bike to only 7.1 kg making it arguably the world’s lightest folding bicycle. Derek has form when…
The A roads and motorways now policed by average speed cameras are the only carriageways in Britain on which most drivers are travelling within the speed limit. And now engineers in Australia have developed a new technology could have a similarly transformative effect on mobile phone use behind the wheel. The new cameras take a bird’s eye view of passing cars…
The Department for Transport is considering bringing the country in line with London by making pavement parking an offence and punishable by a fine of £70. Driving on pavement is already illegal across Britain, and is responsible for over 40 deaths a year, but penalties are seldomly enforced. Furthermore, the Highway Code instructs motorists to not park on the pavement.…
A few years back, Kryptonite suffered a bout of bad PR when it was alleged its D-Locks could be opened with a modified Bic Biro. The episode called into question the efficacy of many cylindrical-lock products, however in reality most thieves don’t have the time, patience or skill to pick locks – they prefer to cut, freeze or smash them. A…
This was the week we joined forces with Sustrans and Living Streets to help a community campaign for a safe crossing. We brought our inflatable pop-up zebra crossing to Barking to help local residents who struggling in the face of road danger. It was telling that those who attended the protest ranged in age from 5 to 85. The road…
20/04/18
