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The weekend is almost here, and though the weather this week has been wonderful it\u2019s looking like it might rain here in Bristol all weekend. Typical.<\/p>\n
Still, let\u2019s not allow that to dampen our spirits, hopefully the forecast is sunnier wherever you\u2019re reading this.<\/p>\n
Besides, new tech arrives at BikeRadar no matter the weather and that\u2019s what you\u2019ve come here for.<\/p>\n
Before we dive into that, though, let\u2019s have a quick recap of some of the best news and reviews from the week just gone.<\/p>\n
The remainder of our Bike of the Year<\/a> reviews have continued to trickle out, with new reviews posted across the various categories. If you\u2019ve missed any of that coverage, it\u2019s well worth revisiting for the lowdown on some of the best bikes available in 2022.<\/p>\n Our best bike chain tools<\/a> guide was also updated this week. A chain breaker is an essential piece of kit for the home bicycle mechanic, so if you\u2019ve not got one yet or are looking to upgrade, then we\u2019ve picked out some of the best options available.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, Skarper announced an intriguing new ebike conversion kit<\/a> that could be set to revolutionise the market for electric bikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Our Senior technical editor, Warren Rossiter, got the juicy scoop and an exclusive first ride on the system, in which six-time Olympic and 11-time world champion Sir Chris Hoy<\/a> is an investor.<\/p>\n Fulcrum made weight weenies purr with its announcement of the Speed 25 carbon wheelset<\/a>, a new lightweight road bike wheelset<\/a> designed specifically for climbing, with a feathery claimed weight of just 1,285g.<\/p>\n