Case Logic are a well known brand when it comes to making laptop sleeves and carriers, and we’ve been putting one of their latest products through the mill on the bike as well. Messenger bags – or at least the sort used by couriers through London ...
Cycling accessories
Timbuk2 cycling bags reviewed
Timbuk2 bags review There is no brand so synonymous with messenger bags as Timbuk2, and the original San Francisco company have a wide array of bags – not just messenger – on the market. We’ve put two of them to the test. Classic ...
Shoes built to withstand the rainiest place on earth
Warm, dry and not sweaty. Is that too much for cyclists to ask from their footwear? It seems one company has the answer and they've put it through the ultimate test by taking them to the wettest place on earth. I always thought the wettest ...
DHB Dare Long Sleeve Thermal Jersey Review
As the nights draw in and the days get shorter, there’s no doubt in the minds of cyclists all over London that winter is on its way, and summer is a distant memory. For cyclists, this means many things, including re-familiarising yourself with the ...
Clothing tips for your autumn rides
It’s a very British stereotype to start by talking about the weather. However – it’s also unavoidable when we live in a country where the weather plays tricks on us. A typical autumn day might begin with fog and a slightly dampening mist, giving way ...
5 of the best selling bike lights
What is the best bike light? I hear you ask! To answer, let's take a look at 5 of the most innovative, best selling bike lights. I'll list them in order of entry level (highly affordable) to high end (plan a bank heist to buy one). Raleigh Led ...
Review of Endura Womenswear
Post by Jude from Cycling with Heels. An article in last week’s Guardian looked at the thorny issue of women’s cycle clothing, arguing that: "Endless frills and florals may encourage women to be less assertive riders. It's time the industry ...
Waterproof winter cycling gear checklist
Here's a question I received from a London Cyclist reader: Last year I followed my usual policy of riding fairly deep into winter, except for unusually wet or snowy weather, then woosing out and commuting by train. The reason for this was that I ...
5 flimsy bike locks you should avoid
Have you ever had a bike stolen? I have and I'm sure most London Cyclist readers will have as well. Cycle in London for long enough and it's an unfortunate probability, that you will one day be a victim of bike theft. That's why I highly recommend ...
Topeak MTX TrunkBag DX review
Commuting in 30 degrees plus heat has, for the most part, been a pleasure – especially given how long and cold winter was, and particularly, as colleagues have been complaining about the tube being hotter than the legal maximum temperature in which ...
Top 10 summer cycling accessories
Summertime madness is here and of course it is the perfect time to see London by bike. Here is a roundup of some fun summer cycling accessories for you. Wine bottle holder for your bicycle Who wouldn't want this wine bottle holder? It suggests ...
Got a spare bike? Rent it out with Spinlister
I'm currently visiting Medellin in Colombia and I can't help but think what a joy it would be to rent a nice bike for a day and explore the hills and nooks and crannies of this beautiful city. Currently, I have to rely on local bike shops that ...
Guide to carrying your child on a bike
The Guardian's Peter Walker recently posted an excellent video of bike carriers in action. I wanted to share the video here and roundup some of the options mentioned that are available to cyclists. You can wait until your kids are old enough to ...
Sennheiser/Adidas headphones for cycling
While cycling the streets of London there is plenty to keep you distracted: honking motorists, distracted pedestrians, traffic lights and slovenly cyclists. On a long bike ride, it could be nice to be able to listen to some music or the radio. Ah, ...
Endura Urban Range review
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or new to it all, it’s easy to get caught up in the notion that if you ride a bike, you have to wear lycra. On my commute to work each day I tend to see people dressed one of two ways: either head to toe in ...
Tigr Lock Review – Not your typical bike lock
What if I told you that a bike lock exists that weighs about a third of a typical lock and offers the same level of protection? You'll probably look at me like I've lost my mind. You'd tell me that can't be possible and you'd stop reading my ...
Torm (and a review of the T2 jersey)
Like many other people, I try and use independent bike shops where I can. The LBS, as it is known, is a dying part of communities up and down the country and more and more bike shops are now chains. It occurred to me that while it’s all well and ...
Use a Waterproof Cycling Cape or Poncho to Stay Dry on Your Bike
As cycling becomes more than a hobby, more options are open to cyclists when it comes to accessories. Thanks to Merino wool there are now tons of stylish clothes than are appropriate both on and off the bicycle and thanks to the popularity of bicycle ...
Manything turns your old iPhone or iPod touch in to a security camera
We’ve reviewed iPad bike apps, iPhone apps and Android apps on London Cyclist and we've even talked about the implication of new technology such as Google Glass on cycling. Therefore, when this new app came in to our inbox, we thought it was worth ...
Merino tops for cyclists
Merino wicks moisture from your skin, keeps your body at a good temperature and stops you from smelling bad after a long bike bike. It's no wonder that it is such a buzzword amongst cyclists and it is a popular fabric choice in high end cycling ...