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Tifosi cycling sunnies up for grabs

Now that the sun’s finally broken cover, it’s time to reach for a pair of shades. If you don’t want to spend a fortune and prefer your cycling sunnies to look as good off your bike as on, the unisex Swick range from Tifosi are worth a try. Let’s start with the obvious stuff. You get 100% protection from UVA/UVB…

Help! My landlord says I can’t store an e-bike

With an estimated two million e-bikes in the UK, and sales on the up, battery fires are on the increase. However, they currently occur at a rate of less than one per day. To put that in perspective, 100,000 cars go up in flames every year resulting in the death of around 100 people. That’s nearly 300 vehicles fires every…

EV breakdown cover: Electric cars, vans and e-bikes

You’d have struggled to spot a single EV on UK streets when the ETA launched in 1990. Fast forward 34 years, and the number of fully electric cars on our roads has soared to over 1,100,000. EV breakdown cover for electric cars, vans and motorbikes We handpick the best mechanics and garages around Britain and send one that’s local to…

The best cycle theft protection for e-bikes

E-bikes are pricey – the battery alone can cost £500 to replace – so it’s no surprise they’re targeted by thieves. The good news is that most cycle insurers now cover ebikes as standard. However, every provider does things differently. For example, some insurance providers boast about replacing stolen bicycles on a new-for-old basis, but once your bike is a…

Turning the tables on bike thieves: Litelok angle grinder resistant locks

Cordless angle grinders are a godsend for thieves, and a daily scourge on cyclists. They’re quiet, powerful and cut through most locks like butter. It’s the reason we’re always on the lookout for tech to help turn the tables. While it’s natural to be sceptical about bike locks that claim to thwart thieves, photos and testament from satisfied customers appears…