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Carbon fibre technology has revolutionised bicycle frame design. It's not only fantastically light, but can be formed into complex shapes. However, set against these benefits is the risk of damage if a carbon frame isn't treated with care. It's the reason so many carbon bike owners insure with us. Not only do we never devalue bikes over...

As the scouts like to say, be prepared. For cyclists, that means a puncture repair kit and mutli-tool are probably the bare minimum you need to carry if you don't want to leave things to chance. The Crankbrothers 19-function multi tool features a durable steel and aluminium construction. And with an overall length of less than 9cm and...

In news that may pacify vociferous pro-motoring objectors to LTNs, research has found road injuries halved in low-traffic neighbourhoods installed during the coronavirus pandemic - and the greatest reduction was among drivers and people on foot. The improvement in safety is more than twice that created by 20mph urban speed limits, which in...

News that two thirds of drivers feel aggressive cyclists threaten their safety is carried across the media this week. Given the balance of power on our roads, the claim sounds a little delusional so it's disappointing that none of the articles provide context by exploring why it might be that some cyclists are driven to anger. It's also...

With spring edging ever closer, what better time to get your bike running as sweetly as possible? Who cares if you're an infrequent fettler - whether or not you know one end of a crank extractor from the other, this 37-piece bike tool kit from Lifeline will, at the very least, give others the impression you're a dab hand at maintenance...

We love the look of this prototype folding cargo bike by Barcelona-based Brau Cycles. We especially like the way the cargo platform over the front wheel doubles up as a dolly for wheeling the bike once its folded. As more and more city dwellers discover the benefits of cargo bikes, folding designs like the Brau will find a willing market....

We're glad that TV's Dan Walker is making a good recovery after being crashed into by a driver this week. However, we're less than thrilled at the way the takeaway from these incidents always seems to focus on the need for cyclists to protect themselves. In countries with the highest levels of cycling very few people wear helmets, but...

If you're one of the ever-increasing number of people living on a street plagued by rat running, help is at hand. The European Commission has convinced the sat nav industry to adjust its algorithm to steer motorists away from rat runs. It is hoped the change will protect people in residential streets from the noise, pollution and danger...

Conspiracy theories are like a wild fires - once they build up enough heat it becomes near impossible to stop them. The increasingly outlandish objections to 15-minute city concept may have reached that point. The arguments against the placement of shops, parks, schools and doctors close enough to people's homes so they can easily walk or...

When we helped design the Paravelo flying bicycle a decade ago, battery tech of the time didn't allow us to go fully electric so we opted for bio ethanol, but now that e bikes of the non-flying variety have become so popular what are the rules about carrying them on conventional passenger aircraft? The unfortunate news is that airlines...