In March this year I was given a few bags of Vietto’s Tears to try out, by Megabake head baker Brett. I bumped into Brett over three years ago when supporting my then fiancé Imogen Smith at the Chicks in the Sticks 3 hour race. At the time, Brett had one main product with the […]
We test the Camelbak Octane 10 backpack
There is a lot to be said for having the right equipment. The trouble is, what is right for one event or purpose, isn’t always right for another. The Camelbak Chase Bike Vest has been really popular not just amongst our team of riders, but globally as well. The Chase Bike Vest is stable, can carry […]
REVIEWED: C Bear DUB Ceramic Bottom Bracket
This C Bear DUB bottom bracket review has been provided by Adam Cooper from Davy Sprocket. Davy Sprocket specialise in custom bike builds where the finest custom details are all part of the pleasure of the build. If you’ve been following SRAM’s announcements this year you’ll be aware of their DUB bottom bracket system. Designed […]
Light Bicycle RM29C06 wheels long term review
Following up from my first look post here , here are my thoughts after nine months with the 1238g Light Bicycle RM29C06 flyweight wheels through an autumn, winter, spring and now into summer at home in Switzerland. In starting to write this review, I first went to look up the origin of a quotation that I felt […]
REVIEWED: Camelbak Chase Bike Vest
The endurance racer has always faced a conundrum when it comes to liquid nutrition. Bottles or hydration pack? The low placed, light weight of bottles onboard a frame have been the logical solution for at-the-ready hydration since Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher took to the slopes of Mt Tamalpais. These dirt pioneers re-purposed the bidons […]
The Camelbak Fourteener – a traveller’s best friend
One thing that always accompanies me on a stage race is a good backpack. The convenience of being able to carry all of my essential equipment on planes, trains and automobiles while still having full use of my hands is often an absolute necessity. Or even around camp at a race travelling between dinner and […]
Up close with the Camelbak Sequoia
The Camelbak Sequoia is one of the brand’s largest women’s hydration backpacks available. The 22 litre pack is designed for hiking, so has plenty of technical features to make outdoor adventures easier. As I’m no hiker, I’ve been using it as my main travel hand-luggage, and as a general-use backpack since it arrived at my […]
REVIEWED: Shimano 11-46 cassette
If I think back, I remember buying an 11-28 7 speed cassette for my rigid chromoly mountain bike. I was pretty happy to stick to that size even when the 11-30 was available as my Sugino cranks had a 20t little ring after all. Times change, and with the advent of 1×11 (and 1×12) gearing […]
Reviewed: Maxxis Ikon 29 x 2.0 EXO TR
The Maxxis Ikon is currently synonymous with XC and XCM racing. Along with the Schwalbe Racing Ralph, the Ikon tread pattern is in favour with many endurance based riders and racers. Like the Hutchinson Python, Kenda Small Block 8 and Specialized Fast Trak and others over the years, the Ikon rolls fast and has predictable, […]
REVIEWED: Look S-Track Clipless Pedals
Look have been in the clipless pedal game for a long time, pioneering the technology thanks to their prowess with ski bindings. Although they are more well-known for their road pedals than their mountain bike pedals, the Look S-Track pedals offer a few advantages to other pedals on the market, which is why I wanted […]