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Explore the latest bike trends and bike news. Trends that start out small can wind up transforming the way we live.
Business Innovators Invest in Bicycling
The future of cycling in the UK was dealt a blow when George Osborne’s Spending Review in January 2016 revealed a new commitment of £300m to cycling investment to 2020/21. This sounds good, but equates to only around £1.40 per person per year in England (outside of London), in contrast, the average investment in the Netherlands is around €30 (£22) per person per year.
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Top 5 road bike trends in 2017
Recently, road bikes have been changing. Larger size in tyres and other bike components are trends in 2017 that are expected to grow. Wider hubs and bottom brackets will enable the introduction of a twelfth sprocket for chain shifting systems. With two or three chain-rings in front, this would mean up to thirty-six gears.
Here are our top 5 road bike trends in 2017:
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Smart Tech For Your Road Bike
With ongoing advances in smart tech, manufacturers have created high-tech gadgets that protect your bike and make your cycling journeys even more enjoyable. As a road bike cyclist, here are some of the best smart tech gadgets that can make your time on your bicycle even safer and more enjoyable:
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The Cyclotron Bike
The Cyclotron Bike, created by Cyclotron Cycles has a sleek, futuristic design with spokeless wheels. The developers state “Cyclotron is the future of cycling… we have created the world's most advanced and versatile Smart Bike packed with tons of innovative features and controlled by the powerful Cyclo-App.”
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