# Road Bike Action Magazine

> We cover the entire sport, race-testing all the new bikes.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texterity.android.RoadBike](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texterity.android.RoadBike)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.texterity.android.RoadBike`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hi-Torque Publications
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 12,256
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (72 ratings)
- **Version:** 51.07
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-21
- **First published:** 2014-02-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 2.25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texterity.android.RoadBike)
- **Website:** [http://hi-torque.com](http://hi-torque.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.gtxcel.com/Privacy-Policy/](http://www.gtxcel.com/Privacy-Policy/)

## Description

**Road Bike Action Magazine** is the world's leading road cycling publication, offering comprehensive coverage of the sport from bike reviews to international race insights. The app provides access to current and past issues, featuring enhanced content such as special video coverage, product features, and direct links to manufacturers. With one-year subscriptions at $8.99 or individual issues at $2.99, cyclists of all levels gain expert training tips, maintenance advice, nutrition guidance, and exclusive Tour de France coverage. This app ensures enthusiasts stay informed on what's hot in the cycling community with mobile convenience.

Powered by GTxcel's cutting-edge digital publishing technology, the app also supports users needing accessibility assistance through direct contact support, fostering an inclusive experience for all riders.

## Rankings

- #522,472 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users praise the quality and depth of the Road Bike Action Magazine content but consistently criticize the app for poor performance. Common issues include inability to read offline, problems with subscription recognition, high bandwidth usage, instability during navigation and zoom, and poor login experience. Many find the app slow and clunky without basic features like saving for offline reading or proper bookmarking, leading to frustration despite enjoying the magazine itself.

### Pros

- Magazine content is excellent and in-depth
- Great print version of the magazine
- App provides access to the magazine issues

### Cons

- App does not allow offline reading or saving magazines to device
- Repeated issues with subscription status not recognized
- App is slow, clunky, and unstable especially when zooming or turning pages
- Consumes excessive bandwidth by repeatedly downloading the same content
- Poor user experience with login problems and lack of app options

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texterity.android.RoadBike)