First impressions – Cree XML trail lights
These lights should make winter training a breeze… with good depth and, for the Skyray, amazing spread. The picture here gives an indication of the...
Category: Gear
All the cycle bits and bobs
BBB Bar-ends – Review
I’m a fidget-ter… I’m sure that’s the right word… I like to fidget on my bike, move around to get myself comfortable, and the Giant...
Finish Line Wet lube – Review
I’m not sure quite how it happened, by the workshop here at Mombee is overrun with these little green bottles. It’s not a bad thing...
Digital SLRs thoughts
I have recently upgraded from a Canon 350D (that we still use) to a Canon 50D. The 350D was a great entry level digital SLR...
Clothing thoughts
I have a mixture of on and off-road kit – it all gets well-used and I know what works well, and what doesn’t. I’ve found...
Giro Xar – 2013
This Giro helmet is a truly wonderful piece of kit. It’s not cheap, but it fits perfectly and has proved it’s worth in a very...
Apps for cyclists – Thoughts
I use two apps for the bulk of my training: o – Polar Smart meter – which connects a heart monitor, via bluetooth, to my...
Head cams and Camcorders thoughts
Despite continued pressure from the kids, I use a Contour Roam HD, rather than a GoPro… although I suspect that we’ll need to head into...
Technology ideas for cycling
I like my technology, but more importantly I like my tech to work well. With a background in graphic arts, there have always been digital...
Specialized Rockhopper
This is my son’s bike that we bought second-hand and is a fantastic first proper mountain bike for anyone. Rockhppers are the second tier of...