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A set of Crank Brothers Candy 1’s in bright nylon green were my first entry to clipless pedals back in 2012. Since then, I have had nothing but Crank Brothers pedals on my mountain bikes. They’ve even made an appearance on my road training bike for the convenience of the same cleat! Over these almost 9 years of riding with Crank Brothers pedals, I feel that their range boasts effective simplicity. Although I have switched between the Eggbeater, C …

Gloves are a cycling item that you can take seriously, casually or not at all! I take my glove selection seriously on the basis of their primary purpose - to protect your hand in the event of a crash. It only takes a couple of crashes where you unintentionally tickle the good dirt of Australia a little too rough to know losing skin on your hand is never fun. With a glove, you add a barrier between you and the earth and minimise the risk of damage …

Although little is known of what the acronym POC stands for, much is known about what their products are about - safety and style. POC’s great innovation for protection gear and apparel  in snowsport and cycling disciplines have made them a household name among fans of both sports. Such persistent innovation has seen POC awarded over 60 “design and innovation” awards in their relatively short 16 years as a company! Their great designs are pu …

The latest hype in road tyre technology is tubeless clincher tyres. Tubeless has been the go- to in mountain biking for several years, but this was generally due the ability to run low pressures with a low chance of pinch flatting. Pinch flats are not so much a concern on road bikes, where rolling resistance and weight are king. P-Zero Race SLFriction is created between a tube and the clincher tyre casing, this results in additional resistance. R …