2025

Karl in the bushes

Is road cycling more dangerous than mountain biking?

A new survey makes easy statements about a complicated topic. Focus on the why, not the what.

Filed in October 2025.

Canyon Deflectr trail helmet

Canyon Deflectr Trail Helmet – a load of balls

This new helmet is yet to be launched but is already rated number one for safety by Virginia Tech. How did it do it?

Filed in September 2025.

The 2025 Trek CheckOUT full sus gravel bike

Trek CheckOUT full suspension gravel – is this really what we want?

Trek have created the CheckOUT – a full suspension gravel bike – as the search for fresh ground and fresh buyers continues

Filed in September 2025.

Madison DTE Bib Trousers

Madison DTE Bib Trousers could be a good option

Bib trousers – dungarees – could be just the thing for winter

Filed in September 2025.

Mark Cavendish wearing Oakley Meta Vanguard sunglasses like a glasshole

Oakley Meta Vanguard – the return of the Glasshole

Last week saw the announcement of the Oakley Meta Vanguard. But a glasshole is a glasshole.

Filed in September 2025.

Tyre selant being added to a bike tyre using a small 3D printed plastic funnel to aid the process. Three different versions are visible to show the three different colours available

Sealing the deal – Straz Components Tyre Sealant Funnel

Here’s a useful little bit of kit you probably don’t know you need.

Filed in January 2025.