Crud Road Racer 2 mudguards have arrived
All this wet weather has had a negative impact on our cycling. Even going for a ride when it hasn’t been raining has met with...
Category: Gear
All the cycle bits and bobs
Mombee Dream bike list, January 2014
Number one is the Condor Acciaio or Super Acciaio, much discussion to be had over the group set, which must be Campagnolo, but is Chorus...
Dream Bike Thoughts
Firstly, here’s the Top Three: Dream Bike list – Top Three – as of 3rd March 2014: 1 – Racer Rosa Spirit – Straight in...
Schwalbe Nobby Nic tyres
Ever since I started on mountain bikes, a scary thirty years ago, I have preferred a tyre with a square shoulder. In the early days...
Baselayer thoughts
Baselayers are one of those overlooked pieces of kit… why invest in something that doesn’t show, doesn’t keep the rain or wind off, further does...
An essential tool – the Bicycle Riders mug
You’ll spend hours fettling your bicycle this winter, huddled over a bottom bracket or chasing ball bearings around a work bench, so make sure you...
Bicycle Riders mug – essential tool
You’ll spend hours fettling your bicycle this winter, huddled over a bottom bracket or chasing ball bearings around a work bench, so make sure you...
Rapha – Kit for cycling
The joy of the winter sales… we’re gradually building a small Rapha collection, starting with Louis’ Rapha Team Sky Long Sleeve supporters jersey. There’s loads...
Saracen Kiliflyer Pro
Buying a Kiliflyer was a stroke of luck, rather than a conscious decision. It was October 1992 and I was keen to get hold of...
Ergon GP1 Biokork grips
I’ve always suffered with numbness in the hands during an extended ride and have tried to solve the problem with a variety of different gloves,...