Gear of the week

Back when bikes all shared a double-diamond frame with a horizontal top tube, the frame-fit pump ruled. These long-stroke pumps were easy to operate and, in use, looked almost elegant, with riders dro

The best new kit to market this month for you and your classic

Some tools are cheap and cheerful while they last, while some are expensive and unnecessary. In between are the affordable essentials that make your workshop a more practical and pleasant place to be. These ones get the value balance just right

MCN STAFF RATE THEIR RIDING KIT

Rubber products manufacturer Checkmate Flexible Engineering has been creating bespoke, heavy-duty goods for shipping and defence companies for more than 40 years, but recently it has been approached b

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