Check out Spurcycle, a San Francisco bicycle accessories startup. They have just created a Kickstarter project to raise funding for these funky silicone grips that you can mix and match as you please to create a fun and comfortable grip pattern. We think they look pretty fun and they're sure to be a crowd pleaser with the fixie cool kids!     ...

Andy Ward has reviewed the Knog Blinder Lights over on our sister site Daily Cycle. You can read the full Knog Blinder Review here. But here is a quick description and summary extracted from the article... In common with most Knog products, this is a funky bit of kit. Unlike any other bike light I have seen, it has a flat square front with an anodised aluminium face. The 4 LEDs are arranged in a square with ...

The Flying Scotsman is back once again to try his hand at the Human Powered World land speed record. What's more, in true Obree style he is going to design and manufacture every part of the bike on his own - on his kitchen table! I am building my bike in my kitchen. ... The reason being, despite people offering me advice and help, I do things my way. I enjoy the thought process. I like to think, ‘I want tha ...

Bikesoup writer Andy Ward has recently had an article published on the Guardian bike blog which is well worth a read. The focus is on crowd funding and cyclists... What links a New York film producer, a Somerset frame builder, a Chicago beekeeper and a Californian electrical engineer? All four love to pedal, but also have an innovative approach to raising funds for cycling projects. Read more here... Crowdf ...

If you've never read The Ride Journal - you're missing out. Every issue so far (this is Issue VI) has been a cracker. The latest edition features Bikesoup and Daily Cycle writer Andy Ward - so it must be good. All profits from the Journal are donated to charity so it's definitely a feel good read. Aside from that, the illustrative artwork that features heavily throughout is always a thing of beauty. A great ...

Cervelo describe in typical Cervelo engineering style clarity just how well the new P5 integrates Shimano Di2 into the frame. Very tasty indeed... Answer: The P5 is fully integrated for Di2 installation, including internal cables and battery completely hidden inside the frame’s “hidden pocket”. The transparent CAD image above shows where the Di2 battery (red) fits inside the hidden pocket storage compartmen ...