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2 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
This article is part of a series called ‘A love letter to…’ where Cycling Weekly writers (usually) pour praise on their favourite cycling items and share the personal connection they have with them. In this case, however, our tech writer decided to pen a break-up letter to seatpacks. I am not a prolific bike-packer. Let me make that clear right off the bat. I have never ridden around the world, done Land’s End to John O’Groats, or entered the Great Divide race.
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3 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
With spring officially here, you might be considering putting away your bike lights for another year, but let me stop you there. The statistics surrounding the use of daylight running lights certainly make for interesting reading, with numerous studies supporting their use. If you're considering upgrading your lights instead of putting them away, the good news is that you can still grab a deal on Magicshine bike lights during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
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3 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
I have been combing the Amazon Big Spring Sale for four days now to bring you these three absolutely cracking deals on my favourite and some of our top-rated sports nutrition products. It's no secret that the expense of fueling your body during training or a significant ride or event can add up quickly. However, purchasing in bulk and shopping at the right times of the year, such as during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, can help you save money and fuel you for longer.
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4 weeks ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
To say I have - in the past - been sceptical about electric bike pumps is an understatement. I have repeatedly waved my fist around, shouting, "Why? What's wrong with the best manual bicycle pumps?"However, something has been on my mind for a long time: wouldn’t it be nice to have a puncture, especially when it’s cold or raining, and not need to mess about with a pump?
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1 month ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard |Hannah Bussey
I am sure that many of you, like me, don't want to rely on the best bicycle insurance to secure your bikes. You would rather your bike be where you left it every time. But even with one of the best bike locks and a high Sold Secure rating, the new breed of angle grinder-wielding bike thieves are able to remove locks in a matter of seconds—well, no longer.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
As cyclists we can get obsessed with weight, be it our bodies or our bikes, so you would think we'd all want to use one of the best lightweight bike locks, too. The lightest bike locks certainly make transportation easier, even more so if they are wearable. So, why don't we all have one? Unfortunately, until recently, there was a direct correlation between a bike lock's weight and its security level.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
Hiplok DX1000 Bike Lock dealsThe DX1000 is diamond-rated by Sold Secure and is pitched as the best bike lock in Hiplok's range. It's the larger sibling of the original angle grinder-resistant D1000 and is substantial at 2.7kg/5.9 lbs. The DX1000 is designed specifically for bicycles with thicker tube profiles, such as E-bikes and Motorbikes, providing enhanced reach for home use or challenging locking scenarios. It's exciting to witness cycling brands leading the charge in market innovation.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 dealsLike the other products in our angle grinder-resistant lock test, the Granit Super Extreme is a Sold Secure Diamond-rated lock. Abus is proud of both the lock’s resilience to angle grinder attack and its Made in Germany cachet. Thieves once needed several tools and time to cut through the best bicycle locks. Hammers, bolt cutters, and hacksaws were commonplace. Now, they generally require just one battery-operated angle grinder and a few seconds.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
Litelok X3 bike lock dealsThe Litelok X3 is an angle grinder-resistant lock with an enviable pedigree. The brand was a pioneer of this technology, launching the X1, our outgoing best bike lock, just over two years ago. From its inception, the X1 prompted a significant revolution in bicycle lock technology, a drive towards enhanced security that Onguard, Abus, and Hiplock have also adopted. The result was a collection of new products that we at Cycling Weekly have been excited to test rigorously.
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2 months ago | 
cyclingweekly.com | Matt Ischt-Barnard
OnGuard RockSoild 8590 bike lock dealsThe OnGuard RockSolid 8580 is a Sold Secure Diamond-rated lock that is claimed to resist angle grinders making it ideal, in theory at least, for securing high-end road, gravel and electric bikes. OnGuard may not be the most recognisable brand in bike locks, but it operates as a subsidiary of Magnum Locks, a large industrial firm that’s focused solely on security. This relationship gives OnGuard access to a broad range of expertise and manufacturing techniques.
