The disc wheelset has pretty much arrived now. The dearth of choice is finished. Regardless of discs ability to cut through skin, shoes and hardened steel they look like sticking around for a while. And they’re not just the preserve … Continue reading Bax Carbon disc wheelsets
As I was finishing this bit of writing another website ‘got there first.’ Their conclusion was that the Tiburu was great, but limited in the wind and rain, ergo 3 1/2 stars. And that got me thinking about how such … Continue reading Assos ij.Tiburu insulator jacket
I own three pairs of Giro shoes, the Privateers being the most humble of the trio. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t compete. These are my do everything shoes, be that commuting, cyclocross, a bit of XC MTB stuff, … Continue reading Giro Privateer R
Schwalbe, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Well, for fast riding with the occasional foray off the beaten track there’s the S-One (now the G-One Speed), for fast riding on the beach and even further off the beaten track … Continue reading Schwalbe Pro One tyres
There’s something exciting coming from Assos. It’s not exactly a secret. It’s called the Liberty Clima jacket and, well, Gabba. Or something. What it actually is, when it’s coming, what it’s made of, how much it will be, that’s all … Continue reading Assos ij.Habu.5 ltd edition windproof jacket
I’ve honestly never paid an awful lot of attention to my socks. Broadly they were white (where my shoes were white) and black (for the winter). I never did what Lance did. Socks were something to wear or keep me … Continue reading #Sockgame
If we take the Draisine (1817) as being the first bicycle then the shoelace predates it by a good 27 years. But, broadly, the lace up shoe has been around as long as the bicycle. And when people started riding … Continue reading Giro Empire VR90 MTB shoes
Click here to visit the Band of Climbers website Ride like a Belgian. I do that. I mean, I cycle in muddy fields in the winter and follow up with frites and beer. Well, chips and beer anyhow. Ok, sometimes … Continue reading Band of Climbers Cycling Prints
In this review I’ll be looking at two of Assos’ bibshorts. The Tiburu, which are the go-to spring/autumn/winter thermal bibshorts and the Mille which are the ‘replacement’ for the ‘entry level’ Neo Pro. You may know from my previous review that … Continue reading Assos : the Tiburu and the Mille Bibshort #4seasons
Many years ago I started cycling and bought some cheap team kit. I was oblivious to the rules. But there were real advantages to buying the kit that I found, it was cheap, it wore well, it was nice. The … Continue reading Prendas Long Sleeve Anniversary Jersey : the Art of the Jersey
