Endura waterproofs have always been highly recommended to me and so I was initially excited to purchase the Helium when I saw it was on offer at almost half price. Last winter, it served me fairly well keeping me dry on most rides. However, it’s been replaced by the Royal Racing Matrix jacket over this winter. Turns out, just because it’s Endura, it doesn’t mean… Read More »Endura Helium Jacket
Packless riding is something I’ve been trying to master now for the last two years – the thought of having to ride with a pack has never particularly pleased me. I don’t like the way bags sit on my shoulders or slide around as I ride. As packless riding gathers popularity, and ‘Enduro style’ takes over, there’s more and more on the market which is… Read More »Louri Strap | A Packless Solution
It’s a bit of a mouthful for a product name but essentially they’re mountain biking glasses designed to be worn all day without any need to swap lenses or take them off. The photochromic lens is the star of the show on this pair of glasses as it’s designed to transition to a darker tint when it’s sunny, and lose the shading when it’s not.… Read More »Rad 8 Photochromic 504 Glasses
Sheffield is well known for its active sports. In fact, it’s known as ‘the outdoor city’ because of its climbing, walking and, of course, biking. Lady Cannings is one of the newer official trail centres that Sheffield now offers and offers two different runs from top to bottom. Although it’s named as a ‘trail centre’, Lady Cannings isn’t what you’d normally expect from a trail… Read More »Lady Cannings | The Outdoor City’s Trail Centre
A good waterproof jacket is something I’ve searched for and now I’ve finally found one. Royal Racing’s Matrix jacket is excellent. After trying some cheaper coats, I finally forked out and bought the real deal. And I’m glad I did. For rainy days and winter weather, I wanted something that would truly keep me warm and dry, even on those days where we get proper… Read More »Royal Racing Matrix Jacket
eBay is a place for bargains… sometimes. Other times, it’s a place for utter disappointment. The old saying of “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is” rings through my ears as I write this review. Seriously, what was I thinking? Troy Lee gloves for a fiver. Really? I’d spotted them on eBay almost by chance and figured they’d be worth a… Read More »eBay ‘Troy Lee’ Gloves
Since 2015, when ‘Pedal Slip’ began, I’ve dedicated huge chunks of time to mountain biking and connecting with others in the MTB community. It’s been a massive part of my life and it’s incredible to think that a two-wheeled off-road vehicle has meant that I’ve managed to meet and hang out with some of the best people I now know. I’m incredibly thankful that I… Read More »Videography | There’s More Than Meets The Eye
Before the Freeriders, I used to ride in Vans. They were comfy and felt great off the bike. They gripped well enough and I liked them. The only reason I grabbed a pair of Five Tens was because they were on offer and I didn’t want to keep getting my Vans filthy when I wanted to wear them out and about off the bike the… Read More »Five Ten Freeriders | Thoughts After 3 Years
Smoove lube was introduced to me at the end of 2017 as an alternative chain lubrication. At first, I was reluctant to give up Muc Off; after all, it works great and I’d got into quite a good habit of cleaning and re-applying after each ride. Eventually, I gave Smoove a try when I won a bottle in a giveaway from Cyclorise. If it’s free,… Read More »Smoove Lube – As Good As They Say?
Bike reviews by me are never about the technical specifications of the bike – you can find that anywhere online. They’re all about how the bike feels. My personal preference is playfulness over speed. The Kenevo is what Specialized have come up with in answer to hills. Put simply, it’s essentially a personal uplift, designed to get you to the top with ease and then allow… Read More »Specialized Turbo Kenevo Review