Author archive for richard.owen

  • Aftershokz Bluez 2

    By richard.owen on April 30, 2014
    A really impressive bit of kit that could aid performance, pleasure and, crucially, safety.
  • Kia Unveil Ebike in Geneva

    By richard.owen on March 4, 2014
    The march of the motor manufacturers into the bike market continues apace, with Kia using the Geneva Motorshow to unveil their intentions. The all-new Kia Electric Bicycle (KEB) is a ‘pedelec’ electric bike – being shown in both ‘City’ (above) and ‘MTB’ (Mountain Bike) versions – which promises lively performance. The rear-wheel drive KEB is propelled by a 250 watt […]
  • AA are ‘Sticking with Safety’

    By richard.owen on March 3, 2014
    Launching a new campaign later this week, The AA are going to be encouraging millions of motorists to start putting stickers on their wing mirrors reminding them to look out for bikes.  Utilising the campaign name ‘Think once, think twice, think bikes’ (the same mantra that was at the heart of public information films from the 1970’s) the stickers which […]
  • Replacing Bar Tape

    By richard.owen on July 18, 2013
    Among the easiest and least expensive ways in which you can give your bike a facelift is to replace the bar tape.