Not too long ago, we wrote a piece explaining the benefits of wearing a cycling jersey. The quality material, close (non-flapping) material and handy inner-tube friendly pockets will all help you on a ride. However, we understand that not everyone ...
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What Is the Best Folding Bike? Folding Bikes Unpacked
I recently came across a colleague on the way to work, who usually rides a pretty nice BMC road bike. However, the road bike had been replaced with a green and yellow Brompton. Lycra was swapped for jeans and the handle-bar chewing replaced with a ...
Mount your iPhone 5 or 5S to your bike handlebars
I don't know if you know this, but on London Cyclist we've got a bit of thing for chatting about smartphones and bikes: iPhone apps for cyclists Using GPS on your Android or iPhone Tigra iPhone 5 bike mount Cycling apps for Android Up ...
The Best Cycling Shorts for Men and Women
If you're going to be spending a fair amount of time in the saddle, a good pair of cycling shorts will definitely make a big difference to your comfort. While lycra on the bike is not a 'must have', it's a popular choice because the tight, figure ...
Best road bikes for women (Between 1k to 2k)
Not every road cycling woman needs a female specific bike, but a great many would benefit from one. In general, a woman's leg to torso ratio is different to a man's – usually women will have longer legs and a shorter torso. They also have narrower ...
Best carbon road bikes for under £1000
A new friend recently sent me a message: "Hey Andreas - you run London Cyclist right? Can you recommend me a road bike for under £1000?" It's a good question. There is a dazzling amount of choice available. The £999.99 price point is ...
GPS bike locks
A week doesn't go by without someone contacting me to promote their bike related Kickstarter. Where I can, I oblige. An area that really excites me, is bike locks. I'd like to be able to: Unlock my bike with my phone Receive an alert if ...
Knog Party Combo bike lock review
How would you feel if you never had to use a key again when you unlocked your bike? That's the dream behind the light, sexy, flexible, soft to the touch; Knog Party Combo bike lock. Knog were kind enough to send one to London Cyclist HQ for a ...
dhb Blok Fluoro bib shorts review
Bib shorts are not necessarily just the attire of Tour de France riders, they've become more popular among commuters, tourers and road cyclists. The DHB brand is sold exclusively by Wiggle, and we regularly review their products as they tend to be ...
Alternatives to the backpack for commuters
Riding to work is a pleasure in the summer – but as the sun starts to show its face more often, making its presence known a little more forcefully, commutes can get a little sweaty. The backpack is a popular approach to carrying kit on a commute, ...
Fly6 rear camera and light review
Fly6 was created with the ambition of ensuring drivers know that they are being watched and recorded – in the hope that this would cause them to act responsibly. And of course, in the event they don't, they are on camera. The practice of riding ...
Vulpine Merino Button Jersey Review
Merino jerseys are much talked about amongst cyclists and for good reason - they are great at keeping you warm and great for keeping you cool, too. They're also very comfortable, lightweight and versatile. The Vulpine Merino Button Jersey is a ...
Choosing the Right Pedals for You
You have three primary points of contact with your bike – your saddle, handlebard and pedals. We looked at saddles and handlebars recently, so pedals are next up under the London Cyclist microscope. An obviously very necessary component of the ...
Cycle Jerseys – A Guide to Bikers Jerseys
Have you ever wondered why cyclists sometimes choose to wear a jersey? These guys at the top is an extreme example, but jerseys come in all sorts of styles. From Vulpine's subtle colours, to team jerseys. Here's a look at why some cyclists ...
Changes to make to your cycle commute in summer
The sun is shining, and the weather is sweet... temperatures are gradually rising, and they will continue to do so. Winter commuting is full of mudguards, kit to stop you losing all the feeling in your fingers – summer riding is generally simpler, ...
Cycling tech that’s from the future
There is no shortage of great innovations on their way over to cycling commuters everywhere, as inventors rush to create new products that solve problems cyclists face on a daily basis. From the bike bell, to the bike light - nothing is safe from ...
10 Weird and Wonderful Cool Bike Accessories
A new bike can of course feel amazing, but actually, sometimes just the addition of a little accessory you never knew existed can spruce up your existing bike, or make a difference to your journey. Take a look at these weird and wonderful ...
Bike saddles: Choosing the perfect perch
Buying a saddle is a very personal affair, the compatibility of the body and saddle can make or break a ride, and can even make or break a rider. Many potential cyclists have been put off by a few early rides on a saddle that didn’t agree, quickly ...
Lucas KOTR300 review
With maturity, usually comes knowledge – and Lucas should have that it spades, having been trading since 1872. The company has its roots in Birmingham, where the HQ is still based, and they started out creating ship’s lamps, and eventually the “King ...
A new iPhone app helps cyclists decide what to wear
When you check your typical weather app, you'll see it's 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) and there's a chance of rain later on. But what does that mean in terms of the kind of gear you should wear? If you're an everyday cyclist, this ...