Rapha Winter Gloves – First impressions
For Christmas 2014 I was given a pair of Rapha Winter Gloves, but they were a size Large, which was just a little too snug...
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All the cycle bits and bobs
Polar M400 Review – First impressions
Having been frustrated by the short-lived experience with the Garmin Fenix, I started looking around for alternatives. Garmin’s Vivoactive was ticking all of the right...
Garmin Fenix 2 – Quick feedback
In my experience, of friends who have used them, Garmin devices are either absolutely fantastic or immensely frustrating. When they work, they do an excellent...
Winter cycling Part 2 – The clothes dilemma
In my experience what to wear during the Autumn and Winter is the biggest issue that stops people cycling as the weather deteriorates. It’s a...
Giant Anthem X3 2012 – Long-term review
Let’s put one debate to bed to start with… I really rate 26” wheels, I think they offer a more versatile ride than a 29”...
Swimtag – What a genius idea!
My swim training, to prove that I can survive the one and a bit kilometre swim required to do a half-ironman, has started. Last Friday...
Specialized Grail gloves – Best mitt ever?
Over the years I’ve used a variety of short-finger mitts for both road cycling and mountain biking, but over the past four years or so...
Northwave H2O Overshoes – Review
I’ve been using some neoprene Shimano overshoes for cold/wet road rides for donkey’s years and they’ve become rather shabby – with tears at the heel...
Tektro CR720 cantilever cyclocross brakes – Initial impressions
My (secondhand) Kinesis came in a well-looked after condition and was fitted with Frogs cantilever brakes and TRP brake pads. Those have been fine as...
Replacing SRAM hoods – Easier than you’d think
The hood on my Kinesis’ right hand SRAM brake lever started to tear a few weeks back and by last week was clearly not going...