If someone was to ask me to recommend brakes 12 months ago for their Downhill (DH) bike I would have suggested SRAM or Shimano. That is until TRP released their G-Spec DH […]
Riders Review – TRP G-Spec DH Brake
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Aussie Butt Cream
Anti-friction cream, chamois cream, butt cream? Trust a brand from Australia to humourise such a sensitive product for comfort down under. This is no joke though, enter Aussie Butt Cream. I have […]
Gloves… retro look or for your own good?
As a triathlete, I am not usually one for wearing gloves other than long fingered to shelter my extremities from the cold. I always thought short fingered gloves were superfluous and only […]
Bicycle maintenance – How and when to change your chain
A sometimes often forgotten aspect of bicycle maintenance is chain replacement. Replacing your chain can help improve shifting performance, avoid premature wear on your drive train and also prevent any potential mishaps […]
Riders Review – So your friend bought a Wahoo
So your friend bought a Wahoo. Now what? So we’ve covered how to get started with your new Wahoo Kickr Core, but the fun really starts when your friend gets one too. […]
Riders Review – Pro Stealth Saddle
Three weeks ago, it came time for me to shop around for a new saddle for my direct mount trainer dedicated Road Bike. As saddles do after time, mine had become bowed […]
Riders Review – Wahoo Kickr Core
So you bought a smart trainer. Now what? I have finally bought a smart trainer – a Wahoo Kickr Core to be precise. I agonised over the choice thinking that the more […]
The FREE Garmin Edge 520 map hack for overseas trips!
Ever planned a cycling trip overseas and had no idea where to ride safely? Want to ride a GPS course but don’t want to analyse a map before hand? For those of […]
My go-to watch for Ironman training and racing?
As an Ironman coach who coaches a number of beginners, one of the first questions I get asked is – what sort of training watch should I get? My answer is always […]
I need new Rims for my Downhill bike. Do I go Carbon or Aluminum?
When I mounted my first Downhill bike back in 2017 I was excited to finally be on a bike that was purpose built for hardcore downhill tracks with rocks and roots. However, […]
