Wax on … wax off for that ‘pro’ look drivetrain

20th Feb 2019

[gallery ids="18589,18588" type="rectangular"]You have heard it before, so you already know that keeping your bike clean and free from dirt will help increase the longevity of your drivetrain and keep your bike running smoothly. But – who has the time to clean their bike after every ride?If you are strapped for time and want to get the most out of your bike, then Wend Wax is the way to go. But wait… wax? Isn’t that even more time consuming? In th …
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Rider Review: Oakley Flight Jacket

10th Feb 2019

In typical fashion Oakley has brought another love/hate product to the market in the form of the new Oakley Flight Jacket, which was launched in April 2018.The new sunnies follow a similar design to the Oakley Jawbreakers. However, the new Oakley Flight Jackets removed the upper frame to help vision - especially whilst sprinting - and ventilation. Ventilation is also adjustable with a movable nose piece that basically can move the frames closer o …
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Travel tips for the cyclist

2nd Feb 2019

Travelling with your bicycle is a fantastic experience. Whether you’re experiencing another country or exploring your own, cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some trusty tips to make your bicycle travel enjoyable.1. Pack a multi-tool: Travelling with a portable set of Allen keys can save you an embarrassing trip to your local bike shop, especially if you only need to tighten a seatpost bolt.2. Pack grease: Undoubtedly you will …
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Fi'zi:k R3B Aria Road Shoes

29th Dec 2018

Over the past years I have been racing mainly short and half distance triathlons, which has made transitions more important than that of Ironman racing. Hence, I have been in a triathlon-specific cycle shoe. Moving to more Ironman competitions, I thought it was time to try a road shoe that I could still get on reasonably fast, but would offer a better fit than a tri shoe. The Fizik R3 Aria for 2018 was the perfect option.The shoe has been designe …
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Should you ride alone?

22nd Dec 2018

We all love to ride bikes, especially with mates, sending big jumps, slapping berms and just having fun times. But sometimes you just want to ride solo. No noise, no banter, just you, your bike, and the trails. But is it safe, and what happens if you have a bad fall?These are questions that we usually don’t worry about, we just ride and whatever happens just happens. Well I now have a different way of thinking after a bag fall. The story goes (wa …
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