How to set your cleat position

19th Dec 2018

If you are making the leap from standard pedals (where you just use 'normal' shoes) over to clipless pedals and cycling-specific shoes, then it is important that you get to know how to set your cleat position. Likewise, it can be a frustrating experience if you're replacing old cleats with new ones if you can't place your new cleats in the same position. Thinking of changing pedal brands? No problem, there is an easy way to seamlessly transfer yo …
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Is CushCore worth its weight in gold?

8th Dec 2018

CushCore describe their product as Inner-Tire Suspension System®, it's an engineered foam insert that goes inside a mountain bike tyre and, together with the remaining air pocket inside the tyre, creates a kind of spring and damper system to add suspension.To most people the true value of CushCore is hard to determine because it's used as a preventative and you don’t know what would have happened to your rims or tire if it hadn’t been installed. …
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Rider Review - Gemini Xera 950 lm Quad Cell Front Light

27th Nov 2018

With three sports to train for, early starts take on a whole new meaning. Morning rides don’t just start before the sun comes up, they start sometimes when there is still more night left than there isn’t. And it’s dark, really, really dark. So the lights on my bike need to be effective and reliable.I moved to the Gemini Xera light as it was both lightweight and robust. With three different brightness modes, I am able to start on high and graduall …
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The fastest way to fix a flat

21st Nov 2018

Whether you are out on a training ride or in the middle of a race, fixing a flat should be done quickly. So if you struggle to get the tyre back on or need to use more than one tyre lever, odds are you can improve by following these simple steps.Once you have taken your wheel off your bike (yes, you need to take your wheel off your bike first, and yes, I have seen people trying to change a flat with the wheel still in!), you need to take the tube …
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Do compression garments work? Are they best worn during exercise or in recovery?

17th Nov 2018

A journal in Sports Science & Medicine by Beliard et al. 2015, recently reviewed current literature (23 studies) to describe the beneficial effects that have been identified with compression garments.“Compression garments on the lower limbs are increasingly popular among athletes who wish to improve performance, reduce exercise-induced discomfort, and reduce the risk of injury. However, the beneficial effects of compression garments have not …
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