This is the long term test report for the Yakima’s Jetstream rack and Highroad mounts. The removal of the rack was simple and after eighteen months of use I was curious to see exactly what had gone on. Which bits had worn, which had adapted, and hopefully not find any damage to my car. As […]
Rapha just launched a line of gear specifically for riding on the turbo trainer. Check it out.
The Kickr Core 2019 in full use. Seven weeks on Trainer Road and Zwift here are my full thoughts.
The msw airstream – co2 tire inflation head is small, light and well designed. Pocket or kit bag worthy.
Continental finally got on the gravel game and launched two new tyres. Terra Speed and Terra Trail Both 40c an available in 700c or 650b.
Is it better and can an armband replace your chest strap?
Manufacturers take note on the gravel tire trend and start to design gravel and adventure specific rims and wheels.
The 2020 Transit bike commuter jacket with improved features and a large step forward with a sustainability story.
When Specialized launched this shoe in Feb 2019 they were not messing around regarding innovation. They went big on materials and features to impress.
A destruction test of the much talked about Ottolock Hexband – a new product from Ottodesignworks
A worthy contender, the Castelli Aero Race 4.0 is a nice fitting good looking bib short
A Silca innovative spin on an old but ever nagging problem – the huge heavy pump. We all know the feeling, traveling with a bike is a bit of a pain at times, especially if using trains or local transport. Beyond the logistic pains some of the regular tools to get your bike setup are […]
New Otto Design product review – The Hexband has a load of new features but is the new Hexband lock six times better than the Ottolock?
The Castelli Emergency jacket is designed as an on the go, pocket packable protection jacket, I took it on a few trips to find out really how good it is.
Just another Y wrench? Geeking out on some bike tools this week. As with many of Silca’s products which catch my eye, their latest tool called Ypsilon – a y wrench I could not resist. (In case you were wondering, Ypsilon is from the 16th century and means the 20th letter of the greek alphabet […]
Blake Overview Chrome Industries have been at the apparel game for a while now with some hits and misses. About 2 months ago I wondered into the PDX store to check out their new trouser called the Blake. I ended up walking away with a pair. The Blake is their latest trouser design. It’s smarter […]
There’s a lot of rechargeable tail lights on the market and the Knog Blinder MOB comes in as one of the top ones. The Knog Blinder is a small, seatposted mounted, no fuss, well designed good looking LED light.
Rain season is just around the corner , read up on ShowersPass latest mixed use jackets.
The updated 2018 Rapha Brevet line includes some great new products like their active t shirt, bibs with pockets, and performance lightweight materials. All allow you to travel further and lighter, (#packlightravelfar I think is their hashtag )by making products designed for heat, exploration and overnight drying materials which helps when on the road multiple […]
The Rapha Brevet line received a few key upgrades in 2018, one product I talk about is the lightweight Brevet Jersey in prior posts. Then there is technical T Shirt inspired by performance roadwear, made with technical fabrics to support activities on and off the bike. Technical T-Shirt Materials and Fit Constructed from various grades of […]