Shimano are a Japanese company, and world-leaders in supplying engineered moving components that are bolted or fixed onto a bicycle. Celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2021, with forecasted sales in 2022 of ¥580billion (£3.5billion/$4.3billion), this company has developed a market-leading...
Wondering where to start to buy a bicycle? It’s not complicated if you have a clear idea of what you want, have a budget, know what size frame suits your measurement, and know that it’s available for you to collect...
Even the best bike lock cannot guarantee your bicycle will be waiting when you return to it. Over 100,000 were stolen per year in England and Wales from 2002 to 2021. As cycling becomes more popular as a commuting alternative,...
Cycling is one of the most social media friendly pursuits in the world. It provides colour, incredible landscapes (urban or rural) and gives off a whiff of health and mental alacrity. It also provides frame after frame of cool shots,...
Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, are proving to be an increasingly popular segment of the bicycle market. Their design and flexibility are extremely useful, attracting new users to the roads. Rad Power Bikes have found a niche in the market by...
Bicycles are elegant and simple in design and build. The basic mould of a frame and forks are largely unchanged by time. Travelling this way is as straightforward in the 21st century as it was when the bicycle was invented....
Buying a bicycle, whether used or new, should be a considered decision, with time taken to make the right choices. Whether novice or expert, you want to take time to weigh up the pros and cons. We’ve given some guidance...
The wearing of bicycle helmets is one of the most divisive hot takes of cycling in the 21st century. Academic studies, motoring safety surveys and urban cycling gurus offer a spectrum of analyses as to the reasons why we do...
There is overwhelming evidence across multiple studies that wearing a helmet is effective in reducing injuries. Trusted bodies such as The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in the UK provide regular analysis and their June 2020 report...
The discerning cyclist ensures that each commute is enjoyable and worthwhile. Finding your own cadence and choosing an ideal route will help keep a smile about the place. All of this is geared towards reaching your work in a good...
Let’s start a revolution. Let’s move the story and the narrative away from speed. We don’t need to go quickly to commute from the train station to the office. We shouldn’t need to shower when we arrive at the office,...
The bicycle can be seen as a token of events which dominated most of the civilised world for the past 200 years. It has facilitated society’s development, has shone as the steed of pioneering racers and new adventurers, advanced feminism,...
There are moments in a cyclist’s life that fill all of the senses. The excitement and speed of a long straight downhill. The dread when you scan the horizon, knowing the road you’re on is the only one around, and...
As one of the most progressive, oldest, attractive, most dense and evolved cities in the world, London offers so much to so many people. Tourists, workers, dreamers, the ambitious – all flock to the capital of England to live, to...
Much like there are more than one type of bicycle, there is more than one type of chain. Given the importance of its function of transferring power from the pedals to the drive-wheel at the rear of the bicycle, you...
Changes to The Highway Code in the United Kingdom which will affect cyclists and pedestrians are coming on 29 January 2022. An interim review was launched by the government in October 2018 focussing on vulnerable groups within the framework of...
MAMILS – middle-aged men in Lycra. Not caught in the crosshairs of a Discerning Cyclist piece. But necessary to provide a pivot to the axis on which the activity of cycling turns. This breed has borne the brunt of complaints...
Choosing which bicycle brand you wish to follow, if any, will come down to a number of personal choices and factors. Heritage, lifestyle, impact on society, ethics, values, environmental and economic factors are part of the decision-making process in signing...
As your seasons turn colder and darker, finding the motivation to cycle becomes more searching. If you have the verve, energy and willpower to leap out of bed, before consuming your overnight oats carefully prepared the night before and then...
There are many ways in which you can decipher someone’s age without asking them. Any trip down memory lane that comes with a musical reference. Or how it was to watch a football match. Perhaps one of the most telling...
Many factors and decisions are in play when it comes to determining what is a good bicycle. What is it needed for? How long does the discerning cyclist plan to have it? Does a good bicycle mean buying from a...
Discerning cyclists are known for their judgement. They dress stylishly on the bicycle. They do their bit for the environment by commuting. If the wind and traffic are with them they might save some time and money. Although this might...
Drying your bicycle before you dry yourself or your clothes might not be seen as a high priority. Unless you’re wearing a sou’wester, or you can slink between the raindrops, you will want to dry yourself first before thinking about...
When all is said and done, any bicycle is good for commuting. We think of the physical health and mental health benefits. We are using sustainable transport to get around. We are part of a growing demographic which is helping...
A packed subway station at peak times during a boil-in-the-bag summer’s day. A hemmed in train station car park in winter with ungritted pathways and traffic jams en route. Commuting to and from busy towns and cities can make martyrs...
Many of us make lists of considerations before purchasing a bicycle. Things like comfort, purpose, brand, design standards, durability and maybe even colour might make that list. But one thing that is unlikely to break the top five is the...
As a measure of the positivity embodied in commuting by bicycle, we should take pleasure in confirming that the answer is… it depends. Many participate in cycling as a means of sustainable transport, a means of exercise, a means of...
A transformation is underway in towns and cities. A policy shift by those in positions of power influences the ergonomics of a road layout. Social responsibility is sought via programmes of active travel. Governments are seeking ways to get more...
Road bikes are considered the thoroughbred within the cycling stable. Their manufacturers invest considerable resources into researching and developing the technologies and geometry that provide you with a platform to ride fast on smooth roads. Companies who make road bikes...
To some, the straightforward technology involved with cycling has always been part of its enduring appeal. The act of turning pedals and wheels projects utilitarian simplicity. It opens up the world and permits escape into it. Commuters who cycle to...
1. 🩳Rapha Randonnee Shorts
Beautiful shorts for on + off the bike.
2. 🧥Helly Hansen Hooded Rain Jacket
For unexpected downpours.
3. 🧴Muc-Off Ultimate Bicycle Cleaning Kit
Keep your bike feeling brand new.
4. 🪖LIVALL BH60SE Smart Bike Helmet
A helmet with lights that plays music.
5. 🥾Tropicfeel Shoes
Stylish, lightweight and fast-drying.
