Book Review: The Midlife Cyclist by Phil Cavell
If you want to keep on riding into middle age and beyond, this is a must-read.
Planet X Tempest Long Term Review
This Planet X Tempest review is a rare thing for me because it’s not often I buy a new bike. I’m in the habit of buying something I really like, sometimes pushing the boat out a bit on price and then keeping it for a very long time. Anyway the time was ripe to buy myself […]
Goldtec Track Hub Ultra Long Term Review
The rear hub is one of the few parts on a fixie which is different to a geared bike, so this review of my Goldtec Track Hub deals with one of the specialist parts you’ll need. I raced on the track for years, and my hubs of choice were always the classic Campagnolo Record Large Flange […]
Using a cycling GPS for navigation
I’ve been using a cycling GPS for navigating on my bike for around 15 years now. For me they were a game changer – one of the most significant technologies I’ve used on my bike. I’ve always loved exploring, from the moment I was old enough to ride without my parents keeping an eye on […]
Hunt Race Season Aero Wide Wheels: Long Term Test
Update November 2018 I’ve covered a lot more miles on these wheels since I wrote the review and they continue to perform flawlessly. The same unfortunately can’t be said for their performance with tubeless tyres. In my original review wrote about a safety recall on the supplied rim tapes, followed by a failure of the […]
Giordana Nano Shell Review
Unless you live in a hot desert, every cyclists needs a wind/waterproof to take on rides. It’s there to deal with unexpected rain, cold or big descents. Unlike most cycling gear though it will (hopefully) spend most of it’s time in your pocket not on your back. I’ve never found an entirely satisfactory solution to […]