Dec 2014
Rubena Scylla Greyline Tyres
29/12/14 10:19
Having had too many Schwalbe tyre failures recently, I thought I would try something new from my "stash" of rubber. The Rubena tyres were a prize in the Duo Classic race almost a year ago. Read More...
Yokozuna Reaction Cables
28/12/14 17:35
After a year of sitting on the packaged cable kit, I finally got around to installing it recently. It didn't go to plan... Read More...
Fox DHX RC4 shock
27/12/14 11:46
My V10 shock is a real work of technology. It deserves its own discussion. Read More...
Yeti SB66c problems
26/12/14 20:03
The SB66c has been the most amazing bicycle I've ever owned. It climbs really well, descends almost like a DH bike, is light and just amazingly fun on any trail. But it hasn't been without a few problems. Read More...
Smith Pivlock V2 Max - Impossibly Black sunglasses
25/12/14 13:02
I had some Smith sunglasses for cycling back in the 90s. When something broke they mailed me several replacement parts, just in case, from Idaho. With that kind of customer service I was happy to try their glasses again. Read More...
Champion System custom clothing
24/12/14 08:06
You can't possibly have missed the fact that I ride in gear promoting this website and my coaching business. Read More...
Sock Guy socks
23/12/14 18:55
I'm a guy who likes his socks. Over the years my preferred supplier has changed. Read More...
Fizik bar tape
22/12/14 19:14
A couple of years ago I did a review/test on different bar bends from the same company (it was 3T in this case) and each bar required fresh tape. The magazine told me to purchase 3 rolls of tape and send them the receipt. I used 3 rolls I had in my spares box for the review and purchased 3 new rolls for the future. One roll was shiny silver Fizik Microtex tape. Read More...
Schwalbe tyres
19/12/14 18:10
Schwalbe is one company that covers every niche you might want in a tyre - from the Marathon road tyre that seemingly doesn't wear out or get punctures to the full gamut of MTB tyres. I've ridden many and thought I would write about them collectively. Read More...
TLD XC gloves
14/12/14 23:42
I've had a few pairs over the years, but I got a pair of new-for-2014s earlier this year. Read More...
Dakine Drifter back pack
13/12/14 20:13
One seems to collect back packs when one rides a mountain bike. This is about my experience with my newest one. Read More...
Dragon NFX goggles
12/12/14 18:39
These things look like Oakley Airbrakes and a handful of other frameless goggles, but they look even cooler to me and so I bought a set to replace my failing old goggles. Read More...
Avid Code brakes
11/12/14 09:02
Avid brakes have taken so much flack recently that the new model is labelled SRAM. Not all of the Avid brakes were bad. Read More...
Park Master Spoke Wrench
10/12/14 22:06
I bought this for a particular high-end wheel build and it has been an interesting experience. Read More...
Carnac Escape MTB shoes
09/12/14 08:40
I wore Carnac road and mountain in the 90s. The Escape was my return to the brand. Read More...
Ritchey Super Logic II road bars
07/12/14 18:47
I wanted to migrate to carbon bars and these were about the only choice I could find for sale with large reach and drop to suit my past preferences. Read More...
Northwave MTB shoes
06/12/14 15:46
I can't even remember how long ago I bought these shoes (it was March 2013 my bank details tell me) - more than a year at any rate. But I haven't been riding them that long - reasons after the break, plus a review of the shoe. Read More...
Tubeless trauma, part 2
05/12/14 18:01
I said I'd report back and I haven't! Bad blogger... Read More...
Northwave road shoes
04/12/14 21:41
12 months ago I got 2 pair of Northwave Extreme shoes. After a year I can fairly comment on how they went. Read More...
Product review time
04/12/14 20:30
I have been tinkering with things on my own and doing a fair number of commercial reviews. I thought I would update the blog with some of my observations. Read More...