JetBlack Z1 Pro Fluid Hydrogel Trainer
11th May 2017
Call me crazy but I quite enjoy a good turbo trainer set. I think it's because I can let my mind wander away and not have to worry about traffic! The truth is I like turbo trainer sessions because they work.I’m on my second JetBlack Z1 Fluid Trainer, and there are a few reasons why I've stuck with this brand and model.Most importantly, it has been the most stable trainer I have ever used. Whether I am inside or on the grass, sprinting or pushi
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Reducing risks and staying safe
4th May 2017
We all know cycling is a great low impact form of exercise, although we need to co-exist with many obstacles that are out to harm us, whether it be accidental or, heaven forbid, malicious.With the sad passing of ultra-marathon cyclist, Mike Hall, recently, I can't help but be reminded how important it is to take some responsibility for our own safety to help reduce the risks. The risks are very real for riders of all levels, so I am hoping that
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Yakima Blockhead
2nd May 2017
Problem: No car, 1 MTB, 16 days of trials shows in Sydney for the Sydney Family show and an awesome trials riding area 6km away at the coast. What to do?Answer: Easy. Build a carry rack out of an $8 length of flat bar steel, mount a Yakima Blockhead to it and voila! You have yourself a way to tow the no-seat, single speed, no-good-for-long-distance trials bike to a great training area!Thanks to the help of my talented, fix-anything friend, Cam,
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To clean or not to clean… your chain
30th Apr 2017
Having a squeaky clean drivetrain will not only help your components live a longer life, but your ride will be faster and quieter.However, if you are like me, then the arduous task of cleaning your bike is often put off to ‘some other time’. Dirty rags, grease everywhere and a chain that never quite gets to looking like new again are all excuses that I had.[gallery ids="6717,6716,6715" type="rectangular"]The new Park Tool Citrus ChainBrite chain
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Wahoo KICKR Power trainer
18th Apr 2017
With the winter months approaching I thought it it would be fitting to write about the Wahoo KICKR indoor trainer.I have never been a fan of trainers or riding inside. I would much rather wrap up warm and head outside regardless of the weather. Recently, however, when we had a cyclone come through Queensland, I decided to see what the KICKR was all about.Set up is simple; all you need to do is remove the back wheel and away you go. I paired it
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