Blog Archives
February
5
Lezyne Pressure Drive
By SteveI never intended to review this mini-pump and for the last year it’s sat in my jersey pocket as some sort of ballast, but no other purpose. that all changed last week with a spate of punctures, is it just me or do punctures attract more punctures? – even though I was thorough with my repairs… So this piece of pocket ballast got some action, so to speak. … Read more
February
10
Giro Monaco Glove
By SteveThis is one of two reviews on gloves. I did a back-to-back test with this glove and the Specialized BG Comp (the Specialized BG Comp being the cheapest glove). Giro have been producing gloves, glasses and shoes for a couple of years now – alongside their helmets. I tested these gloves for a month over various terrain and distances. I also washed them a few times to see how that effected … Read more
February
10
Specialized BG Comp Glove
By SteveThis is one of two reviews on gloves. I did a back-to-back test with this glove and the Giro Monaco (the Monaco being the more expensive glove). Specialized have been doing the Body Geometry range for some years now. The range covers shoes, gloves, helmets amongst it’s vast line-up of cycling apparel. I tested these gloves for a month over various terrain and distances. I also washed them … Read more
January
5
Lezyne Rap 20 Multi Tool
By SteveLezyne are probably making the nicest, thought out bike tools, currently on the market and seem to show no signs of slowing down. The Lezyne Rap 20 Multi Tool is a great example. It’s a crowded market so getting a tool to stand out can be very hard. The Rap 20 delivers a fine example of what a multitool can be. The Rap 20 is the best! Lets make … Read more
December
8
Rapha Cap
By SteveYou could call this a long-term test/review. I first wore my Rapha Cap four years ago, the only change in the four years is fading of colour, so while the cap maybe expensive, it will last an age. Before Rapha came on the scene, the cycling cap was a rather tawdry item for racing teams to apply sponsors logos or cycling clubs their names. It was always a … Read more
November
22
Garmin Edge 800
By SteveThe Garmin Edge 800 is the current top model in the companies cycling range of GPS units and has a lot of features to offer. Features that make the nerdy [me] get all excited. Even better if you are a serious racing cyclist or a randonneur. So what features do you get? A lot! I first started testing the Edge 800 in England then brought it to Taiwan. The … Read more
November
22
Rapha Chamois Cream
By SteveRapha are the kings of cycle clothing and the brand image is well designed and highly desired among serious cyclists (at least those with enough money!). Rapha has gone from strength to strength over the years. As part of it’s latest range, Rapha has opted to go into the skincare market but, this is skincare aimed at the performance cyclist. Out of the range the most useful product … Read more
