Tyre Choice Basics
20th Aug 2020
The most important thing keeping you from crashing every-time you ride is your tyres. They only link between your bike and the ground. And yet they are one of the most overlooked parts when it comes to upgrading, trying new things.So here are some of the basics to look for when choosing a new tyre:Front or Rear?It sounds simple but what you look for in a tyre for the front is hugely different to the rear.Take this Maxxis Minion DHR 2. It has a mu
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Review: Quad Lock Out Front Mount and Case
18th Aug 2020
The Quad Lock Out Front Handlebar Mount suits handlebar sizes 31.8mm and 25.4mm and is compatible with all Quad Lock cases. I’m an android user so I also snapped up the Samsung Galaxy S10e Protective Case, it’s drop proof of course and is compatible with wireless charging! Being the bike enthusiast I am, I wanted to get a phone holder that was actually going to secure my phone whilst riding, and not the cheap ebay ‘secure’ given the high impact
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My TOP 3 rides on the Sunshine Coast
18th Aug 2020
When it comes to escaping cars and enjoying some idyllic scenery, there is nowhere more enjoyable than the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Sure, we have the popular David Low Way, where you will see local chaingangs, as they cruise up and down the Queensland coastline. But, if you are looking for something different and an easy getaway from cars – then below are my favourite 3 rides to do. I start in Coolum, but you can start anywhere along the coast
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Why is 1x the best for gravel?
17th Aug 2020
To realise its new gravel groupset Ekar, Campagnolo worked with a diverse community of gravel riders, understanding where they come from, what they do, and what they want. Gravel means many things to different riders, but across our diverse community we all have some common ground and shared needs. The Ekar groupset is designed for all of us.Endurance riding, bikepacking adventures, organised races, a blast in the forest after work – ma
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Athlete Engineered Skincare: Introducing Premax
10th Aug 2020
We take a closer look at three Premax products with a cycling-related application: the Chamois Cream, the Warm Up Cream Formula EP5, and the Weather Defence Facial Cream, all developed in close collaboration with chemical engineers, sports medicine specialists and elite athletes.
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